Advancing physician and patient health through expertise and giving.
We are the philanthropic arm of the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA).
Funded by generous donations from physicians, corporations, grants, and other benefactors,
we work to advance the healthcare system and impact overall public health in Ohio.
We also accept grants from Donor Advised Funds (DAF). Simply provide your DAF Sponsor with the following:
EIN# is 31-0907287 and organization listed as Ohio Medical Education Foundation • 4400 N High St. Ste. 304 Columbus, OH 43214
Initiatives to Support
Help us advance healthcare and impact public health in Ohio. We believe that the practice of medicine functions best when it helps make Ohio communities healthier, and when physicians are well-supported and able to do their best work.
Read about our key initiatives benefiting medical students and all Ohio's healthcare workers:
Mission:
To promote excellence in Ohio’s healthcare by supporting the medical community
and creating opportunities that improve public health.
Objectives:
EDUCATE and develop the next generation of physicians through scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young physicians.
CHAMPION physician well-being, helping us care for our caregivers.
IMPACT innovations in healthcare and pave the way for quality healthcare for all Ohioans.
For More Information, Contact:
Ciarra Wooten
Executive Director, OSMA Foundation
(614) 527-6762
Email Ciarra >
Our Foundation's Latest IMPACT
05/13/2025
Meet Our 2025 Summer Scholars Recipients!
Thanks to your generosity, we are thrilled to introduce the 2025 cohort of OSMA Foundation Summer Scholars scholarship recipients! Look for more in-depth profiles of each of these Summer Scholars throughout the year—the future of medicine is bright!
10/17/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Josie Lowell
Oct. 17, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our Wright State 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding her progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
10/17/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Saksha Krishnan
Oct. 17, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our OSU 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding her progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
10/16/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Katherine Esser
Oct. 16, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our University of Toledo 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding her progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
10/16/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Nikita Das
Oct. 16, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our Case Western Reserve University 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding her progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
10/15/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Shannon Daley
Oct. 15, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our Ohio University 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding her progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
10/15/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Umida Burkhanova
Oct. 15, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our NEOMED 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding her progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
10/03/2024
Impact Update from Summer Scholar, Adam Beucler
Oct. 3, 2024 - The OSMA Foundation has an update from our UC 2024 Summer Scholar recipient regarding his progress, internship experiences, and reflections on what is next!
05/30/2023
Our 2023 Summer Scholars Recipients!
May 30, 2023 - Thanks to your generosity, we are thrilled to introduce the 2023 cohort of OSMA Foundation Summer Scholars scholarship recipients! Look for more in-depth profiles of each of these Summer Scholars throughout June and July. The future of medicine is certainly bright.
08/01/2022
Your Well-being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service
August 1, 2022 – The need for well-being support has never been higher, and the OSMA Foundation is supporting Ohio's healthcare workforce with a way to measure factors like personal anxiety, depression and burnout and connect with credible resources who can help.