History
In 1958, the Cuyahoga County Medical Foundation (CCMF) was formed by the physician leadership of the medical society then known as the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Medical Association. The original funding for the CCMF was from voluntary contributions as a result of successful polio vaccination program sponsored by the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland in 1958 and 1962. The largest continuing commitment of CCMF has been student scholarship grants to worthy students in the medical field. Since 1958, CCMF has granted more than 1.3 million to such worthy, qualified students.
In 1999, the formerly known Academy of Medicine of Cleveland became known as the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland/Northern Ohio Medical Association (AMC/NOMA.) In addition, due to the organization’s name change, the AMC/NOMA physician leadership has now established a foundation known as the Academy of Medicine Education Foundation (AMEF.) As of December 1, 2004, the foundation formerly known as the Cuyahoga County Medical Foundation (CCMF) officially merged into the Academy of Medicine Education Foundation (AMEF). AMEF plans to continue the traditions and purpose of the CCMF.
Mission
The mission of AMEF is to enhance healthcare through education of the medical profession and the community. The purpose of AMEF is to add a charitable component to the AMC/NOMA and to partner with the AMC/NOMA in implementing new initiatives for both physicians and the patient population through charitable, educational and scientific efforts. AMEF enhances the philosophy of the AMC/NOMA in its focus on health oriented education for physicians, their staff and patients by providing support for meaningful education and highlighting the value and quality of healthcare. A showcase for a philanthropic spirit is provided through the Foundation for physicians who desire to give back to the community and the profession they serve.
Scholarships
The Academy of Medicine Education Foundation (AMEF) awards scholarships each year to Third and Fourth year medical students (M.D / D.O.) who are or were residents of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Lorain or Portage counties, and who demonstrated an interest in being involved in organized medicine, and community activities. Applicants must also possess leadership skills and demonstrate academic achievement. AMEF scholarships will be awarded to third and fourth year medical students attending the following: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, and Ohio University College of Medicine.
AMEF sent a detailed packet of scholarship information to each medical school's Office of the Dean and the registrar. It is through the Dean's office or through the registrar at the above referenced medical schools that you can receive application information
Applications are due no later than January 31st of the year in which the student is to begin their 3rd or 4th year of study. Scholarship recipients will receive their award at the annual meeting of the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland / Northern Ohio Medical Association (AMC/NOMA) in April of that same year.
AMC/NOMA members that wish to make a donation to AMEF or require additional information regarding the foundation or require an application, please contact Ms. Elayne R. Biddlestone at the AMC/NOMA offices at 216-520-1000, ext. 321. For more information on how to make a donation click here.