Leadership Scholarship (Future of Medicine Leadership Scholarship)

Geographic Scope: Oregon

Launch Year: 2021 (60th anniversary initiative)

Award Structure:

• Amount: $10,000 per scholar
• Recipients: One DO student, one MD student, and one PA student awarded annually (3 scholarships per year)
• Additional Support: Selected scholars may receive mentor connections and ongoing relationship building throughout medical education

Purpose:

• Recognize leadership talent and potential in Oregon medical students
• Support students at intersection of leadership development and financial need
• Support students with track record of community impact
• Remove financial and other obstacles enabling faster achievement

Focus Areas:

• Leadership development
• Community impact
• Financial need (while not strictly need-based)
• Students pursuing careers in healthcare

Eligibility:
Current students in good academic standing at:

• Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific NW (DO students)
• George Fox Physician Assistant/Associate Program (PA students)
• OHSU School of Medicine (MD students, including MD/PhD or MD/MPH dual degree candidates)
• OHSU Physician Assistant/Associate Program (PA students)
• Pacific University Physician Assistant/Associate Program (PA students)

Program Unique Features:

• Seeks to build long-term relationship with scholars
• Mentorship and other assistance provided
• Support throughout medical education journey

Application Timeline:

• 2026 application: Now closed
• 2027 application: Will open near end of 2026

Contact Information:

• Carin Mateyko, Executive Director
• Email: carin@theomef.org
• Phone: (503) 619-8126
• Address: 5200 Meadows Road, Suite 150, Lake Oswego, OR 97035