Medical Student Scholarships
We value training and supporting the workforce of the future. We have a generous endowment and are pleased to offer scholarships to medical students in Northwest based medical schools.
The TFME Medical Scholars Program strives to
- Enhance professional development of student physicians
- Reduce the cost of medical education
- Promote future practice in Oregon.
The 2025 TFME Scholar program provides five (5) medical school scholarships in the amount of $5,000.00 each. TFME Scholars are invited to participate in the TFME professional development programs including distinguished lectureships on health policy and healthcare, the Physician Well-Being Conference and other TFME programs related to professional skills enhancement and medical excellence.
The 2026 Scholarship Application opens in early November 2025.
2023 Medical Scholarship recipients gathering in May 2023
2025 TFME and TFME Northwest Permanente Scholarship Recipients
March 19, 2025. For more information, please contact the Foundation.
Walter McDonald Scholarship: Mitchka Mohammadi (OHSU)
Mitchka received her BS in Human Biology and her MS in Global Health from the University of Southern California. During her time at OHSU, she has led initiatives on radiation safety, working to improve the training medical students receive. Passionate about medical education and reforming clinical teaching to improve communication and trust, Mitchka plans to enter an integrated vascular surgery residency and work for underserved populations. Mitchka’s tenacity, perseverance and humility are central to her story.
Warren Jones Scholarship: Laura Chan (OHSU)
Laura graduated from UC Davis and then proceeded to earn degrees in pharmacy and public health. Prior to entering medical school, she worked as a clinical pharmacist for 10 years. Laura has been a single mother through her clinical educational journey. With a strong vision for building teams in a complex healthcare environment, for sustaining primary care delivery in rural communities and for advocating for payment reform and redesign, she hopes to practice primary care in rural Oregon upon completion of her residency.
NWP/TFME Scholarship: Chantelle Roberts (WSU Elson Floyd College of Medicine)
Chantelle graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and in public health. She is deeply committed to advancing health equity particularly in Native American populations and to breaking down silos in health care. Chantelle is a parent of two young children born during her medical school journey. She plans to be a community-based urologist and future physician leader.
Joseph Bloom Scholarship: Nisha Sridhar (OHSU)
Nisha received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from the University of Oregon, and has a certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. She describes a deep desire for improving children’s lives but minimizing childhood trauma and health inequities. As a co-leader of the Doernbecher Diaper Pantry she has advocated for children’s health funding statewide. Nisha plans to be a practicing primary care pediatrician. She is clearly a leader for our generations and for generations to follow.
John Ulwelling Scholarship: Daniel Trinh (Western University of Health Sciences – COMP NW)
Daniel graduated from OSU with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. He has years of experience as a pre-doctoral teaching fellow and student leader and describes his joy in helping others understand complex information. He plans to become a family medicine physician with an expertise in osteopathic manipulation. He is motivated by good conversation, the outdoors, and helping himself and others grow.