Watch the interview with Dr. Al Brooks on KRON4 News about the letter he and more than 400 ACCMA doctors signed encouraging patients to get vaccinated.
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.
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Scholarships
Train the Trainer (T3): Primary Care Pain Management Fellowship 2021-2022
The T3 Fellowship provides a virtual educational experience for providers who wish to become expert clinicians and teachers in primary care pain management. It is designed for practicing clinicians, allowing them to continue to work in their current practice while they receive the training, mentorship and resources needed to lead their primary care community to improve the practice of safe and effective pain management.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Diversity Scholars Program (DSP)
The purpose of the scholarship is to increase the number of highly qualified underrepresented in medicine (see definition below) applicants to the UBCHO pediatric residency program. Recipients will be given the opportunity to complete a month-long rotation between August and January of their 4th year.
Pipeline Programs
Free Pre-Medical Postbaccalaureate Webinar
The UC Postbaccalaureate Consortium is a partnership of postbaccalaureate premedical programs at the Schools of Medicine at UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, and UC San Francisco. The mission of the Consortium is to increase the number of physicians who practice in shortage areas of California by assisting capable and dedicated students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Residency Programs Virtual Open House
Join us for this interactive event where you may participate in a simulation challenge and meet program directors, faculty, and residents from residency programs across Northern California during program breakout sessions.
Job Opportunities
Department Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
East Bay Medical Group
Oakland, CA
Chair, Department of Medicine
East Bay Medical Group
Oakland, CA 94602
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
Train the Trainer (T3): Primary Care Pain Management Fellowship 2021-2022
The T3 Fellowship provides a virtual educational experience for providers who wish to become expert clinicians and teachers in primary care pain management. It is designed for practicing clinicians, allowing them to continue to work in their current practice while they receive the training, mentorship and resources needed to lead their primary care community to improve the practice of safe and effective pain management.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Diversity Scholars Program (DSP)
The purpose of the scholarship is to increase the number of highly qualified underrepresented in medicine (see definition below) applicants to the UBCHO pediatric residency program. Recipients will be given the opportunity to complete a month-long rotation between August and January of their 4th year.
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.
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.
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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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