National Medical Fellowships

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that provides scholarships and support for underrepresented students in medicine and the health professions.

National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
Founded1946
FounderFranklin McLean MD, PHD
TypeNonprofit
Location
  • Alexandria, VA
Area served
USA
ServicesScholarships, Service Learning Programs, Diversity in Clinical Research
Key people
Michellene Davis,Esq., President & CEO; Dr. Sandra B. Nichols, Chair
Websitenmfonline.org

Founded 1946, NMF has provided over $45 million to more than 32,000 students underrepresented in medicine. The organization offers need-based and merit scholarships to Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students of medicine and other health professions and works to increase diversity in research.

History

NMF was started by Dr. Franklin C. McLean MD, PhD, then a professor of physiology at the University of Chicago.[1] Dr. McLean saw that the lack of opportunities for African-American physicians was a problem.

NMF started by giving scholarships to African American physicians and medical students. Over time, NMF expanded its scholarships to other groups that were underrepresented in medicine.

NMF was credited by The New York Times in decreasing of discrimination and rise of medical enrollments by minorities in 1962.[2]

Alumni

The NMF Alumni Council consists of the National Alumni Council, the Regional Alumni Councils and the Young Leadership Council.

The National Alumni Council was established in 2016 and represents more than 15,000 verified alumni.

References
  1. New York Times: Fellowships Changing The Face Of Medicine
  2. New York Times:Negro Medical Gains; Discrimination Is Steadily Decreasing In Medical Schools Over the Nation Progress in South Negro Physician Shortage Booklet Fills Gap
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