Big News
This has been a long and arduous process but many thanks to:
• Shoko Naruo, Ed Gray, Esq. and Thompson Coburn, LLP for their guidance and support especially during this pandemic
• Valerie Lewis, Esq. for referring us to Ed/Shoko of Thompson Coburn
• Donna Tate, PMF's web designer for her endless hours of working with me to do a lot of the internet/technical research needed to move forwarded.
• The PMF Board and others who helped with this process
The Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) name has now been approved and finalized by the US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO)
US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO) approved and finalized the trademark for the name Doctors On Board Program, which now includes all of our programs under the DOB Trademark (pre-med/medical school/residency)
UCLA David Geffen
School of Medicine
3rd year medical student
3rd year medical student
School of Medicine
3rd year medical student
1st year medical student
Physicians Medical Forum’s mission is the retention and recruitment of African-American physicians, and the betterment of health care for people of color and the underserved communities in the Bay Area.
A Note from the Executive Director
Thank you to all who helped to make this year's Doctors On Board Program and Community Health Internship a Huge Success
I want to personally thank all of the speakers and presenters, program coordinators and staff who participated in this year's virtual program. Your time and knowledge is vital to making programs like this a great success and helping to guide our future doctors though the process of becoming physicians.
Stalfana A. Bello, MPA
PMF Executive Director
A Special Thank You
To our team and program coordinators for helping to maintain the 2021 PMF Programs
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 7, 2020
National Medical Fellowships Champions of Health Awards – Bay Area Luncheon
Saturday, March 21, 2020 and Saturday, March 28, 2020
Physicians Medical Forum – 11th Annual Doctors On Board Pipeline Program
Saturday Evening, April 4, 2020
Benefit Fundraiser for the Physicians Medical Forum
Wednesday, April 8 – Sunday, April 12, 2020
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Annual Medical Education Conference – (AMEC)
News and Announcements
Corey Gatewood Speak Out About Racial Injustice
Corey Gatewood is one of many pipeline, medical students and residents the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) has supported.
Informational Series: Post-graduate Physician Scientist Training Opportunities
The AAMC subcommittee on Physician Scientists Postgraduate Training is launching a virtual discussion series for students interested in applying to research residencies. These 90 minute
Dr. Donna C. Carey named Medical Director of Case/Disease Management for Alameda Alliance for Health
We are pleased to announce Donna C. Carey, MD, FAAP as the new Director of Case/Disease Management for Alameda Alliance for Health The Medical Director
Corey Gatewood Speak Out About Racial Injustice
Corey Gatewood is one of many pipeline, medical students and residents the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) has supported.
Informational Series: Post-graduate Physician Scientist Training Opportunities
The AAMC subcommittee on Physician Scientists Postgraduate Training is launching a virtual discussion series for students interested in applying to research residencies. These 90 minute
Dr. Donna C. Carey named Medical Director of Case/Disease Management for Alameda Alliance for Health
We are pleased to announce Donna C. Carey, MD, FAAP as the new Director of Case/Disease Management for Alameda Alliance for Health The Medical Director
Scholarship Opportunities
The Michigan Health Sciences Career Development Academy
An 8-week preparatory residential program for students applying to medical school. The academy focuses on preparing students for the extensive process of applying and gaining admission to medical school.
The Michigan Health Sciences Undergraduate Research Academy
A 10-week research fellowship program. The academy provides a research or clinical fellowship experience with a faculty mentor in alignment with students’ research and career interests.
Distance Learning Center STEMprep Project
Students gain exposure to STEMM by working in STEMM based labs during the summer starting as early as the seventh grade and based upon performance are invited back each subsequent year through college.
Great Accomplishments
Shaina Lipa, M.D. Awarded The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship
Shaina Lipa, M.D. has been named a recipient of the 2018-2019 Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. The Fellowship provides $45,300 tuition toward
Congratulations Brainna Ennis
Brianna Ennis, who is now a 4th-year medical students at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. Briana was awarded PMF’s Visiting Elective
Congratulations to Janee Murray
Janee was awarded the 2018 medical students scholarship from The Links, Incorporated for $50,000.
Shaina Lipa, M.D. Awarded The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship
Shaina Lipa, M.D. has been named a recipient of the 2018-2019 Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. The Fellowship provides $45,300 tuition toward
Congratulations Brainna Ennis
Brianna Ennis, who is now a 4th-year medical students at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. Briana was awarded PMF’s Visiting Elective
Congratulations to Janee Murray
Janee was awarded the 2018 medical students scholarship from The Links, Incorporated for $50,000.
"Where Are They Now?"
So many students, medical students, pharmacy students and resident who have been a part pf PMF over the years have gone on to fulfill their dreams and as doctors, pharmacists and administrators. Let’s take a look to see where they are now.
Bethel Mieso
Case Western University School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
PMF Envolvement
- Doctors On Board Pipeline Program
- Community Health Ambassadors Internship
- Mentoring
- Community Service Learning Project
Changing
Medicine
in Our
Community
Help Us Continue Our Mission
Through programs like Doctors On Board Pipeline Program, Community Health Ambassadors Internship Program, Visiting Elective/Visiting Clerkships Resident Scholarships, Educational Workshops, Scholarships, Mentoring and Outreach support for medical students, post bac and high school students, and many other activities, the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) continues its mission of encouraging recruitment and retention of African-American/Black and underrepresented physicians & pharmacists. PMF strives to have a culturally diverse workforce which provides quality healthcare for people of color, the underserved communities, and indeed, health and wellness for all throughout the Oakland/San Francisco Northern California Bay Area.
But we cannot do this without your help
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Help us to achieve these goals and strive to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of education & healthcare for patients.
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Physicians Medical Forum
6114 La Salle Avenue, #601
Oakland, CA 94611
Physicians Medical Forum is a 501 (c)(3)non-profit, Tax ID: 30-0086728
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