WAFP Foundation

Roy Virak Award

Awarded to one second-year resident who shows evidence of outstanding patient care and strong service to their community. Nominations are made by the faculty of Washington’s family medicine residency programs in January, and the scholarship is awarded at the WAFP Annual Scientific Assembly held each year in May.

National Conference of Constituency Leaders – Travel Award (Kansas City, Missouri)

This award pays travel expenses, registration and related fees for second- and third-year residents who wish to attend the NCCL conference in Kansas City, MO. Joining WAFP representatives from the five identified constituencies — New Physicians, Women, Minority, LGBT and International Medical Graduates — the three recipients of this leadership development award participate in matters important to the individual constituencies. Applications are received every January and recipients notified by mid-February.

Family Medicine Advocacy Summit – Travel Award to Washington, D.C.

This award pays travel expenses, registration and related fees for one resident who wishes to attend the Summit in Washington, DC. During this two-day event — held each spring — recipients 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. The application is due by the end of January every year and recipients are notified by mid-February.

National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Students (National Conference) - Travel Award

Scholarships of ~ $850 to each of five medical students and residents to attend the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students held every summer in Kansas City, MO. The Conference is organized specifically for residents and medical students. Applications are accepted through the end of April and recipients are notified by mid-June.

Alfred O. Berg, MD, Award for Excellence in Family Medicine Research Scholarship

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. Nominations are accepted in March of each year.

Diverse Constituency Awards

Three $1,000 scholarships go to first-year medical students who represent a minority constituency. Applications are evaluated on an interest in primary care, financial need, a personal statement and the intent to pursue a career in family medicine. Applications are accepted to through the end of January and recipients are notified by Mid-February. The scholarship is awarded at the Annual Scientific Assembly in May.

Family Medicine Advocacy Summit – Travel Award to Washington, D.C.

This award pays travel expenses, registration and related fees for one student who wishes to attend the Summit in Washington, DC. During this two-day event — held each spring — recipients 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. The application is due by the end of January every year and recipients are notified by mid-February.

Family Medicine Summer Research Externship Scholarship

One medical student who wishes to gain research in family medicine is funded up to $1500. Applications are accepted through March and the recipient is notified by mid-April.

National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Students (National Conference) and National Congress of Student Members (NCSM) - Travel Award

Scholarships of ~ $850 to each of five medical students and residents to attend the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students held every summer in Kansas City, MO. The Student Congress includes one Delegate and one Alternate Delegate from each state, who attend all business sessions, poll their state delegation about issues before the congress and vote in the elections. Medical students network with hundreds of residency programs, recruitment firms, health agencies and hospitals; and attend a variety of workshops designed to improve clinical skills. Applications are accepted through the end of April and recipients are notified by mid-June.

UWSOM Endowed Family Medicine Scholarship

Established by the WAFP in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine, the scholarship encourages future family doctors by supporting students who are pursuing family medicine. The scholarship is awarded at the Annual Scientific Assembly in May. Two students receive $2,000 each. Administration and application procedure is managed by the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine.