WAFP Foundation

Travel Awards

National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) – Travel Award (Kansas City, Missouri)
This award pays travel expenses and registration fees for three second- and third-year residents who wish to attend the AAFP’s NCCL conference in Kansas City, MO. Joining WAFP representatives from the five identified constituencies — New Physicians, Women, Minority, LGBTQ+ and International Medical Graduates — the recipients of this leadership development award participate in matters important to the individual constituencies. Find more information here.

Family Medicine Advocacy Summit – Travel Award to Washington, D.C.
This award pays travel expenses and registration for one resident to attend the AAFP Summit in Washington, DC. During this two-day event — held each spring — attendees learn about the legislative process, hear the current priorities for family medicine, practice general advocacy skills, and meet members of Washington State’s congressional delegation. Find more information here.

National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Students (National Conference) and National Conference of Resident Members- Travel Award to Kansas City, MO.
Two travel Awards of $1,000 for family medicine residents to attend the AAFP National Conference held every summer in Kansas City, MO. Resident attendees participate in the concurrently held Resident Congress. This is an advocacy and leadership opportunity for one resident Delegate and one Alternate resident Delegate from each state. These individuals attend all business sessions, represent the resident in their state before the congress, and vote in the elections. Find more information here!

The event is July 27-29, 2023. Applications are now closed.

Scholarship

Roy Virak Memorial Family Medicine Resident Scholarship
$1,000 awarded to two second-year residents who show evidence of outstanding patient care and strong service to their communities. A short personal statement and letter of support from the current residency make up the application.

Travel Awards

National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Students (National Conference) and National Congress of Student Members (NCSM) - Travel Award to Kansas City, MO.
Travel Awards of $1,000 for medical students to attend the AAFP National Conference held every summer in Kansas City, MO. Medical students attending the conference can network with hundreds of residency programs and attend a variety of workshops designed to improve clinical skills. Held simultaneously with the Conference, the Student Congress is an advocacy and leadership opportunity for one student Delegate and one Alternate student Delegate from each state. These individuals attend all business sessions, represent the students in their state before the congress, and vote in the elections. Find more information here!

The event is July 27-29, 2023. Applications are now closed.

Family Medicine Advocacy Summit – Travel Award to Washington, D.C.
This award pays travel expenses and registration for one student to attend the AAFP Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC. During this two-day event — held each spring — attendees learn about the legislative process, hear the current priorities for family medicine, practice general advocacy skills, and meet members of Washington State’s congressional delegation. Find more information here.

Scholarships

Diverse Constituency Scholarship
Three $2,000 scholarships awarded to first-year medical students who represent the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Applicants are evaluated on an interest in primary care, financial need, and a personal statement.

Alfred O. Berg, MD, Scholarship for Excellence in Family Medicine Research Scholarship
$1,000 award honoring a fourth year graduating medical student who matched into family medicine and provided outstanding research in the specialty, this award encourages research in Family Medicine. Nominations are made by a faculty sponsor and a copy of the supporting research is needed.

Family Medicine Summer Research Externship Scholarship
Up to $4,000 for a medical student who wishes to research a topic in family medicine. Students submit a proposal and supporting documents to the Foundation as their application.

Medical School Scholarships
The Foundation funds scholarships at each of Washington’s medical schools. By facilitating the careers of future family doctors, we contribute to improving the pipeline of capable and committed students and ultimately improve the quality of care to patients throughout the state. Information for each school is listed below; please contact the schools directly for more information.

• University of Washington: Two fourth year medical students applying to Family Medicine residencies are selected by UWSOM faculty to receive $2000. Recipients are notified each spring. See https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/
• PNWU: One scholarship awarded to a fourth-year medical student. In March the scholarship applications open, and applications are accepted. The scholarship is awarded by PNWU’s Scholarship Committee in April. See https://www.pnwu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/
• Washington State University: One scholarship of $2,000 to a medical student who has an interest in specializing in Family Medicine. For more information and timing of the scholarship, please contact Kelly Demand, Director of Financial Education and Scholarship Support, at kdemand@wsu.edu or 509-335-0583.