ACMS FOUNDATION |
The ACMS Foundation was started in 2010. Its funding priorities are activities WHICH:Promote physician well-being, work-life balance and leadershipProvide direct health services and/or health education to Idahoans Advance Idaho health professions education |
HISTORY Prior to the Foundation's establishment in 2010, the ACMS Auxiliary (i.e. physician wives) established and maintained scholarship funds at Boise State University which still provide annual support to students:
ACMS FOUNDATION GRANTSACMS Foundation will accept grant applications throughout the year for local funding requests that provide direct health services, screening or education to residents of Idaho that are located in Ada or Elmore Counties. Organizations must be a designated 501(c)3 tax-exempt entity, operate under a board of directors, and maintain a physical presence in Idaho. Applications for funding must by sponsored by an Idaho licensed physician currently involved in the program as a volunteer, medical director or staff, and this physician must be an active dues-paying member of Ada County Medical Society. Some grantees awarded funds since 2010 include: | ONGOING PROJECTSPhysician Vitality ProgramThe current number one priority for our foundation in is helping fund this ACMS safety-net program for physician wellness. This provides no-cost counseling to deal with the stresses of a medical career and regular life challenges. Since 2017, nearly 300 members have utilized the service, representing 60 members. High School PhysicalsThe ACMS Foundation works together with high school athletic directors and trainers to host the Annual High School Sports Physicals program. In 2018, nearly 1100 exams were performed and raised $21,640 local high schools athletic training programs. This program provides pre-particpation sports exams for area athletes in their freshman and junior years. More than 100 member physicians, PAs, and NPs and other volunteers provide this service, which is held held in various schools around the county. ACMS helps recruit volunteers and provide some funding for logistics. | Foundation Donors (Since 2018)
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