Give to the Max Day: Helping More Students See Themselves in Medicine

November 20, 2025

Today (November 20) is Give to the Max Day and what better way to contribute to the future of medicine than ensuring the profession is accessible to all qualified individuals. 

For Minnesota physicians, it is also a reminder of why the MMA Foundation exists.  Physicians created the MMA Foundation to support the profession itself—to lift up colleagues, invest in the next generation, and advance physician-championed efforts that improve health across our state. 

Your generosity fuels programs that ensure Minnesota remains the best place to practice medicine and the healthiest state to live. 

One of the impactful ways physicians are shaping the future is through the MMA Foundation’s Changing the Face of Medicine campaign, which is dedicated to removing the barriers that keep talented students—particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine—from pursuing careers in healthcare. 

Decades of research show that when patients share backgrounds or lived experiences with their physicians, trust and satisfaction improve. 

When you support Changing the Face of Medicine, you’re investing in the next generation of physicians and strengthening care for Minnesota patients. 

Your gift helps: 

  • Reduce financial barriers by covering MCAT® fees and study resources for promising students with financial need. 

  • Increase early exposure to medical careers through initiatives such as Gillette Children’s Medical Discovery Day for Youth, helping students from all communities envision themselves in a white coat. 

  • Advance a diverse and representative physician workforce, which is linked to greater patient trust, communication, and satisfaction. 

This is vital, long-term work that strengthens Minnesota’s healthcare system from the pipeline forward. When you give directly to the MMA Foundation, 100% of your donation supports the Changing the Face of Medicine fund—maximizing your impact on students. 

To give directly: 

Mail a check payable to MMA Foundation, with “CFM” in the memo line, to: 

MMA Foundation Deposit – Lockbox #135091 
PO Box 1150 
Minneapolis, MN 55480-1150 

Or click here

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