the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF)
has postponed the
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Space is limited
The “Doctors On Board Program” is an innovative and exciting opportunity for African American/Black, Native American, Samoan, Tonga, Fiji, Guam, Filipino, and Hispanic/Latino students who are post baccalaureate, pre-meds, college/university students, community college students and high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores who want to become a physician.
Postponed Until Further Notice
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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2020 Doctors On Board
and Community Health Ambassadors Programs
Postponed
Due to the escalating concerns about COVID – 19 / Coronavirus and wanting each of you, your families and networks to be safe and healthy, the Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) has postponed the Doctors On Board Program for Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Samuel Merritt University – Health Education Center and Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Claremont Hotel, as well as the Community Health Ambassadors Program in April, 2020.
PMF will be in touch with everyone to reschedule dates hopefully in the near future.
Many thanks and please take care of yourselves, families and networks.
Albert L. Brooks, M.D.
President, PMF
and
Stalfana Bello, M.P.A.
Executive Director, PMF
Postponed until further notice
We are now accepting applications for
Doctors On Board 2020
Postponed Until Further Notice
We are now accepting applications for the 2020 Program
The 2019 Program Has Ended
2020 Program Info Available in December
Your support makes a difference
Why
Do We
Need PMF?
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
SNMA Medical Student For a Day
On Sunday, December 8th, SNMA at UCSF hosted their “Medical Student for a Day Conference (MS4D)”, a low-cost, hands-on event aiming to provide low-income and
23 new black students admitted this Fall to UCD School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed 23 new black students this Fall at their White Coat Ceremony.
ACCMA Welcomes Katrina Peters, M.D. as the 2020 President
The East Bay medical community celebrated the 151st ACCMA Annual Meeting this year, featuring the installation of 2020 ACCMA President Katrina Peters, M.D. The ACCMA
SNMA Medical Student For a Day
On Sunday, December 8th, SNMA at UCSF hosted their “Medical Student for a Day Conference (MS4D)”, a low-cost, hands-on event aiming to provide low-income and
23 new black students admitted this Fall to UCD School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed 23 new black students this Fall at their White Coat Ceremony.
ACCMA Welcomes Katrina Peters, M.D. as the 2020 President
The East Bay medical community celebrated the 151st ACCMA Annual Meeting this year, featuring the installation of 2020 ACCMA President Katrina Peters, M.D. The ACCMA
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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