Mission
The Foundation provides educational programming, mentorship, and supports healthcare policy and research into eradicating healthcare disparities. It seeks ways to improve the access to health care to all people in the Memphis community. The Foundation provides educational programming on health care careers and promotes expanded participation in medical school and health care professions. It conducts medical school recruitment fairs, lectures, and provides educational programs on current health issues and other important topics. These activities further the mission to promote the health and well-being of communities in Memphis and surrounding areas, promote education and research in medicine through financial support of endowments, fellowships, lectures, and research projects, and providing financial support and scholarships focused on increasing broader participation in the medical workforce.