You Can Help Address the Ongoing Physician Shortage 💡

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The Rise of Medical Deserts

In 2025, the urgency to reimagine the future of health care has never been clearer. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, nearly 80% of U.S. counties are considered medical deserts, leaving over 30 million people without adequate access to care. At the same time, the nation faces a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036— including a shortfall of up to 40,400 primary care doctors— highlighting the deepening gap between provider availability and patient needs (The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2021 to 2036 Summary Report, AAMC, March 2024).

To address this crisis, NMF invests in the education of aspiring physicians and support health care leaders who are committed to delivering care where it’s needed most. Please join us and be a part of the solution.

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Seeding Excellence with NMF this June

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the work and impact of young alumni and scholars. Don't miss an exciting Seeding Excellence Series event with NMF scholar Nkechi Onyewuenyi and young alumnus Dr. Michael Belmonte as they dive into discussions on health excellence and their professional journeys.

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET

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Volunteer to Review Scholarship Applications

There are many ways to support brilliant NMF scholars—one of the most impactful is by serving as a scholarship application reviewer. By devoting just a few hours of your time and participating in a brief training, you'll help guide the next generation of health care leaders and connect more deeply with NMF’s mission. We invite you to register for our upcoming review cycles! Once you sign up, a member of our team will reach out with next steps.

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How Kawana Jeffer Williams, Ph.D., CRNS-NP
Improves Clinical Trials Research with NMF DCTR

“A wise woman once told me, ‘You can have it all, but you’re going to be really tired,’” said Dr. Kawana Jeffer Williams. “That mantra is what drives my entrepreneurship—if you’re not well, you cannot efficiently take care of others.” As a clinical research nurse specialist and data analyst with the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Williams is deeply invested in advancing holistic community health and well-being. Through the NMF DCTR program, she has gained valuable mentorship and expanded her professional network—further shaping her path as a well-rounded researcher committed to transforming health care through data and discovery.