The Opportunity to Dream Bigger

Headshot of NMF scholar Shanice Cox, wearing a black jacket, white blouse, and pearls

NMF Scholar Shanice Cox shares how mentorship and an NMF scholarship empowered her to succeed. Shanice Cox, a first-generation Jamaican-American and third-year medical student at the Burnett School of Medicine…

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In Memoriam: Robert Tranquada, M.D.

Headshot of Dr. Robert Tranquada, wearing glasses, a wine colored sweater and blue shirt.

The National Medical Fellowships (NMF) is deeply saddened by the passing of NMF Board Member Emeritus Dr. Bob Tranquada. He served with distinction on the NMF Board of Directors for…

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Scholars Share Impact of Service-Learning

Five students stand around an easel showcasing a poster of one of their research projects. NMF Board Member Dr. Efrain Talamantes stands with them to the right.

National Medical Fellowships’ longest running service-learning programs, the NMF Primary Care Leadership Program (PCLP) and the United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program, prepare scholars to deliver care with cultural…

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