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.
October 9, 2025
The MMA is partnering with Hennepin Healthcare to offer an in-person session on “Supporting Patients, Families, and Professionals in the Aftermath of Crisis” on October 21 from 6 to 8 pm in Room RL110 at the HCMC Red Building, 730 South 8th Street, in Minneapolis.
October 9, 2025
The MMA, in partnership with the Wisconsin Medical Society, will lead a panel discussion titled "The Role of Medical and Professional Societies in Supporting Clinicians and Community Health" at the Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2025: Bold Innovation and Partnerships symposium, to be held on October 27-28, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.
October 2, 2025
The federal government shutdown will affect the Minnesota healthcare system in several important ways.