March 6, 2025
The MMA Foundation has opened applications for the spring 2025 cycle of the Friedman-Bowen Primary Care Scholarship Fund.
This scholarship supports medical students at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and the University of Minnesota School of Medicine (Duluth and Twin Cities campuses) who are interested in pursuing careers in primary care.
The fund provides up to $2,000 in grants for student-designed projects that aim to improve primary care practices, enhance access to care for underserved populations, or address healthcare disparities.
Projects can range from improving vaccination rates, to developing systems for increasing screenings or enhancing clinical processes. Scholarships may also support project-related expenses, such as statistical analysis or other academic resources that help a medical student successfully complete a project.
The scholarship is available in two cycles: the first opens on March 6, and the second on September 12. Proposals are due by May 2 for the spring cycle, and November 7 for the fall cycle.
To apply, students must submit a completed proposal, including a budget and a letter of recommendation, via email to Kristen Gloege.
For more details and application forms, visit the MMA Foundation’s website. This is a great opportunity to bring ideas to life and make a tangible impact on primary care in Minnesota.
August 28, 2025
The apparent removal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Susan Monarez, PhD, after just weeks on the job, further imperils the work of the CDC and the health of Americans. Her removal was followed by the resignations of other senior leaders at the CDC, who have accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of undermining scientific recommendations for vaccines.
August 26, 2025
University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham, MD, will speak at the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Learning & Connection event on Friday, September 26, from 4 to 9 pm, at the historic Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
August 26, 2025
America's physicians are seeing a rise in misinformation and disinformation from patients these days, and it’s impacting patient care, according to a new study from the Physicians Foundation.