AMA Alliance–AMA Foundation Connection March, 2009 Alert - Lockbox address change The AMA Foundation has changed its lockbox address to 9050 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Please make note of the change, as it may differ from printed fundraising forms and materials currently still in circulation. We ask that you begin using the new address immediately. The old lockbox will no longer be available after May 1, 2009 and any donations sent to that box will be returned to the sender. Welcome to the AMA Alliance – AMA Foundation "Connection" e-newsletter, which you currently receive monthly, after the AMA Foundation posts the latest monthly contribution report online. The newsletter will inform you of the AMA Foundation's latest activities and provide dates, deadlines, facts and ideas to help make your fundraising efforts successful. In this issue: 1. Excellence in Medicine Awards 2. 2009 Scholars Fund Account Balances Now Available 3. Fundraising tip of the month 4. Twenty-eight medical students and residents receive research grants 5. Grant and Scholarship Recipients - In their own words 6. County Fundraising Achievements 7. Newsletter revamp 1. Excellence in Medicine Awards Thank you for the AMA Alliance's support of the 7th Annual AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Awards dinner and ceremony that occurred Monday, March 9, 2009 in Washington DC. Approximately 300 people attended. Presented in association with Pfizer Inc, these awards honor a select group of physicians, residents, fellows and medical students who exceed standards of volunteerism, public service and leadership. To learn about the award recipients and see a slideshow of photos from the event, visit www.amafoundation.org/go/excellence.
2008-09 AMA Foundation Committee: Kathy Koch, Chair Thresia Haugen Kelda Maynard Terry Rifkin Susan Rish Dee Logé-Wacker
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Awardees Regina Benjamin, MD, BayouClinic, Inc, and Gina Porter, UMKC School of Medicine
2. 2009 Scholars Fund Account Balances Now Available
The AMA Foundation has posted each medical schools' 2009 Scholars Fund account balance at www.amafoundation.org/go/scholarsfund. This website was specifically created for medical school deans and officials to check their schools' account balances and to download the Recipient Information Form.
3. Fundraising tip of the month Tip from AMA Foundation Committee Member Terry Rifkin: Looking for a novel fun way to fundraise for the AMA Foundation? Plan an evening of fun and entertainment and raise money for the AMA Foundation at the same time! The “Doctors in Recital” event marked a new venue for fundraising in Brown County. The event featured the musical talent of local physicians as performers, ranging from pianists, violinists, and vocalists to a group band. Plan your own Doctors' Talent Show, support the Alliance and the AMA Foundation and have a good time! For other fundraising ideas, visit the AMA Alliance website at www.amaalliance.org. Open Programs on the Home page, click on Fundraising, scroll down to Fundraising Resources, and check out more ideas under Fundraising Guide or click on Health Promotion, and scroll down to Project Bank.
4. Twenty-eight medical students and residents receive research grants
The AMA Foundation announced the 28 recipients of the 2009 Seed Grant Research Program. The program provides grants of $2,500 to medical students, residents and fellows to conduct small basic science, applied, or clinical research projects. This year's award winners are doing research in cardiovascular/pulmonary diseases, HIV/AIDS, leukemia and neoplastic diseases. “We are excited to be able to help young physician investigators with their research endeavors,” said AMA Foundation president Jean Howard. “The AMA Foundation is committed to supporting the discoveries and professional development of scientists at the start of their careers.”
To view a list of the recipients and their projects, click here.
5. Grant and Scholarship Recipients - In their own words The AMA Alliance and the AMA Foundation have a long history of supporting men and women who aspire to become physicians and healthy community endeavors. We hope the following quote inspires you and help your efforts to support fundraising for the Alliance and Foundation. “I very much appreciate your support of me personally and your dedication to helping all medical students fulfill their goals. I will soon begin a pediatrics residency and hope to become a physician who works with underserved populations – a career that can often be difficult when faced with a heavy debt burden. However, your generous gift will go a long way in allowing me to achieve my goals. I am truly thankful for your support.”
Monica Patton University of Vermont College of Medicine 2008 Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient $10,000 scholarship
6. County Fundraising Achievements Do you have a county that increased their fundraising efforts this year on behalf of the AMA Foundation? Show your appreciation by presenting them with the recognition they deserve. Click here for a certificate that state Alliances can use to honor individual counties that have shown an increase in the funds they've raised. A county award form is also available to help list the various contributions.
7. Newsletter revamp The AMA Alliance and the AMA Foundation will unveil a new format for the AMA Alliance - AMA Foundation Connection newsletter soon. The redesign will offer a fresh look and will continue to offer you all the information and resources Alliance and Foundation connected.
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Dates and deadlines April 15, 2009 AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award Nominations Due
May 15-17, 2009
AMA Foundation Board of Directors meeting, Traverse City Michigan
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