About the Foundation

The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation was chartered in 1955 as a non-profit, non-stock corporation to enable physicians and other friends of the profession to support projects vitally affecting scientific medicine and public health.

Mission Statement

To advance the health of the people of Wisconsin by supporting medical and health education.

The Foundation Board of Trustees directs resources to achieve two strategic goals:

• Keeping physicians in Wisconsin
• Promoting physician-led community-based projects to improve public health

The Foundation strives to accomplish these goals through a variety of programs and events.

Programs

Current Foundation programs in support of medical education and health education include:

• Student loans to medical students.
• Scholarships for medical students and those pursuing careers in allied health care professions.
• Summer fellowships in government and community service that allow medical students to work alongside Society physician members to address public health issues.
• Grants for education and research initiatives that promote modifiable lifestyle choices to improve health.
• White Coat Campaign to provide a white coat and personal message of encouragement to each first-year medical student who attends school in Wisconsin.
• The Wisconsin Healthy Living Network engages physicians as leaders for directing wellness and disease prevention efforts in communities across Wisconsin.
• CHAMP (Community Health Action via Medical Partnerships)