Alliance Medical Education Scholarship (AMES)

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. 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.

The Fund is administered by the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization. The official registration and financial information of the Foundation may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Eligibility for scholarship applicants:

• Applicant must be a United States citizen. • Applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months prior to registering as a medical student (not including time spent attending an undergraduate or graduate school). • Applicant must be a second- or third-year medical student. • Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an accredited Pennsylvania medical school. Applicant must use the Scholarship Application Portal to submit the following: • A completed scholarship application. • Two reference letters, from persons other than family members, documenting the applicant’s integrity, interpersonal skills, and potential as a future physician. • A letter, on school letterhead, from the applicant's medical school verifying that he/she is enrolled full time as a second- or third-year medical student.