Alliance Medical Education Scholarship Fund

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is pleased to administer the Alliance Medical Education Scholarship (AMES) for Pennsylvania residents attending a Pennsylvania medical school as a second- or third-year student. Applications must be submitted online by Feb. 28. *Multiple $2,500 scholarships will be awarded from this fund. To financially assist Pennsylvania residents enrolled in a Pennsylvania medical school, the Pennsylvania Medical Society Alliance established the Alliance Medical Education Scholarship (AMES) Fund in April of 2000. The Alliance ceased in existence in June 2019; however their legacy and commitment to the education of medical students continues through this scholarship. The Pennsylvania Medical Society Alliance is the volunteer voice of the family of medicine, dedicated to healthy communities and the preservation of the doctor-patient relationship. Applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 12 months before registering as a medical student (not including time spent attending a Pennsylvania undergraduate /graduate school). Applicant must be a second- or third-year medical student when applying. Applicant must be enrolled full time in an accredited Pennsylvania medical school. Member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and county medical society (membership is free). A completed application form. Two reference letters from persons other than family members, documenting the applicantÔÇÖs integrity, interpersonal skills, and potential as a future physician. A letter, on school letterhead, from the applicantÔÇÖs medical school verifying that he/she is enrolled full-time as a second- or third-year medical student. A completed Pennsylvania Medical Society membership application (if not a current member).