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National Medical Fellowships Announces Inaugural 50 Recipients of the Future Clinicians Scholarship Program Made Possible by the United Health Foundation

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announces the Future Clinicians Scholarship Program , an initiative designed to support and empower diverse health care leaders in the United States.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announces the Future Clinicians Scholarship Program , an initiative designed to support and empower diverse health care leaders in the United States.
  • Career Paths: While 70% of awarded scholars are pursuing medical degrees, the Future Clinicians Scholarship Program also supports those seeking advanced degrees in various health care disciplines.
  • "NMF extends its deepest appreciation to the United Health Foundation for its generous support in making the Future Clinicians Scholarship Program a reality.
  • For more information about the Future Clinicians Scholarship Program and other initiatives by National Medical Fellowships, please visit https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/future-clinicians-scholarship-program/ .

Aya Healthcare Announces a $50,000 Investment in Future Leaders in Medicine Scholarship, in Collaboration with National Medical Fellowships

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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This initiative will grant $10,000 to five exceptional students currently enrolled in medical programs, to support their journey towards becoming leaders in healthcare.

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  • This initiative will grant $10,000 to five exceptional students currently enrolled in medical programs, to support their journey towards becoming leaders in healthcare.
  • This initiative serves to reinforce Aya Locums' unwavering commitment to empowering future medical professionals and cultivating a more resilient and inclusive healthcare environment.
  • said, "This investment from Aya Locums is an important first step towards advancing diversity and excellence in healthcare.
  • For more information about the Aya Locums Future Leaders in Medicine Scholarship, visit https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/aya-locums-future-leaders-in-medicine... .

Foresite Labs Appoints Ian Tong, MD and Former Stanford School of Medicine Professor, as Chief Clinical Officer

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Today, Foresite Labs announced the addition of Ian Tong, MD to the team as its first chief clinical officer.

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  • Today, Foresite Labs announced the addition of Ian Tong, MD to the team as its first chief clinical officer.
  • Tong will work with Foresite Labs and Foresite Capital to improve access to equitable and effective healthcare at the intersection of technology and care delivery.
  • As a clinical educator at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Tong co-directed the Arbor Free Clinic and pioneered early telemedicine outreach at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
  • Tong holds his MD from The University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine and is board certified in Internal Medicine.

National Medical Fellowships to Celebrate 75 Years and Expanded Strategy to Advance Health Equity

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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NMF has worked for decades to build health equity by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, Latine, and People of Color medical students.

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  • NMF has worked for decades to build health equity by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, Latine, and People of Color medical students.
  • In recent years, it has extended its support to scholars seeking to serve in other critical roles in the health care workforce.
  • The gala will celebrate four noted equity change agents who have made an impact in the health care industry.
  • National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is the only private national organization devoted to providing scholarships and support specifically for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions.

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Honors Diversity and Health Equity Leader By Naming Diversity in Clinical Trials Training Program After Him; Welcomes Gilead Sciences as Program Supporter

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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“We are proud and overjoyed that Dr. Winn has agreed to put his name on this program,” said John Damonti, president, Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation. “He has been a tireless advocate for the goal of this program -- enabling people of color and underserved populations to benefit more from clinical research. Throughout his distinguished career, he has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to community-engaged research focused on eliminating health inequities. It is largely due to his leadership, expertise, and passion that the program became a reality.”

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  • Also, the program welcomed a donation of $14 million over the next four years from new program supporter, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • Serving as Chair of the National Advisory Committee of the BMSF Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program from its inception, Winns guidance was instrumental in shaping the program.
  • We are proud and overjoyed that Dr. Winn has agreed to put his name on this program, said John Damonti, president, Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation.
  • For more information about The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, visit diversityinclinicaltrials.org .

Nautilus Biotechnology Appoints Karen Akinsanya, Ph.D., to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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SEATTLE, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAUT; or Nautilus), a company pioneering a single-molecule protein analysis platform for quantifying the proteome, today announced the appointment of Karen Akinsanya, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors.

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  • SEATTLE, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAUT; or Nautilus), a company pioneering a single-molecule protein analysis platform for quantifying the proteome, today announced the appointment of Karen Akinsanya, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors.
  • in biochemistry at Queen Mary University of London, and her Ph.D. in endocrine physiology from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School at Imperial College in London.
  • Nautilus mission is to transform the field of proteomics by democratizing access to the proteome and enabling fundamental advancements across human health and medicine.
  • Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Nautilus disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.

MacKenzie Scott Makes Transformative $12 Million Gift to National Medical Fellowships to Advance Health Equity

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announced that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a $12 million gift to the organization, which is the single largest gift in the organization's 76-year history.

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  • Scott's philanthropic investment will accelerate National Medical Fellowships' work developing diverse leaders committed to dismantling systemic and structural racism in health care.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announced that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a $12 million gift to the organization, which is the single largest gift in the organization's 76-year history.
  • NMF has worked for decades to build health equity by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) medical students.
  • National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is the only private national organization devoted to providing scholarships and support specifically for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions.

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program Announces First Group of Physicians to be Trained

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), together with its partners, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today announced the first group of 52 physicians selected for its Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF DCTCDP).

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  • The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), together with its partners, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today announced the first group of 52 physicians selected for its Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF DCTCDP).
  • The 52 early-stage investigators are the first of 250 community-oriented clinical trialists who will be trained through the program by 2027.
  • Many aspects of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program make it unique, said Eliseo J. Prez-Stable, M.D., Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health.
  • For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube , Facebook , and Instagram .

Dr. Newell-Harris Recognized for Distinguished Leadership

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris, Corizon Healths Western Region Medical Director, has been recognized as a distinguished leader by Miss Porters School, a prestigious New England boarding school.

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  • FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris, Corizon Healths Western Region Medical Director, has been recognized as a distinguished leader by Miss Porters School, a prestigious New England boarding school.
  • The school will name its new student center, opening early 2022, as the Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris Student Center.
  • Dr. Newell-Harris is an internal medicine physician who is also an author, speaker and health care consultant in addition to her leadership position at Corizon Health.
  • Corizon CEO, James Hyman, said, Were so proud that our Corizon team-members demonstrate sustained leadership across their communities and are publicly recognized for their commitment and impact.

National Medical Fellowships Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Appointment of New President & CEO Michellene Davis

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, the National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announces the appointment of their new President and CEO, Michellene Davis, Esq., and their continued commitment to change the face of healthcare.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, the National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announces the appointment of their new President and CEO, Michellene Davis, Esq., and their continued commitment to change the face of healthcare.
  • NMF\'svision to support underrepresented minority aspiring physicians and healthcare professionals began in 1946 as one of the nation\'s first diversity organizations.
  • In addition to supporting significant healthcare industry growth in New Jersey, she also advanced racial equity approaches in aiding vulnerable populations through evidence-based, equity-informed policy and procedural transformations.
  • NMF is dedicated to increasing access to care with doctors and healthcare professionals that look like the communities they serve.