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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars Nineteen medical students in Iowa selected to strengthen physician pipeline DES MOINES, Iowa – April 2, 2026 – The Iowa Medical Society Foundation (IMSF) has selected 19 outstanding medical students as recipients of the 2026 IMSF Global Health Scholarship, investing in the next generation of physicians at a critical time for Iowa’s health care workforce. Eight students are from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and 11 attend the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The students plan to use the scholarship funds to participate in training experiences in a variety of countries throughout the remainder of the year, gaining real-world clinical and cultural experiences. “Through the Global Health Scholarship, these students are gaining hands-on experience in diverse care and medically underserved settings around the world,” said IMSF Board Chair Christina Taylor. “This work directly supports the goals of Operation I.O.W.A. by strengthening Iowa’s physician pipeline, expanding cultural competence, and preparing future physicians with real-world skills they can bring back to serve patients and communities across our state.” As Iowa faces a growing physician shortage, especially in rural communities, programs like the IMSF Global Health Scholarship play a key role in strengthening the state’s physician pipeline. 2026 IMSF Global Health Scholars: Ahlaam Abdulwali, M1, University of Iowa Oluwaseyi Adeoshun, M3, Des Moines University Jonah Albrecht, M1, University of Iowa Jane Berg, M3, University of Iowa Gretchen Blain, OMS IV, Des Moines University Mallory Britz, OMS…
Iowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars Nineteen medical students in Iowa selected to strengthen physician pipeline DES MOINES, Iowa – April 2, 2026 – The Iowa Medical Society Foundation (IMSF) has selected 19 outstanding medical students as recipients of the 2026 IMSF Global Health…
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Read MoreFour physicians join the Iowa Medical Society Foundation Board of Directors
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Read MoreHealthcare Workforce Summit Report Identifies Three Themes for Helping Solve Iowa’s Healthcare Labor Shortage Crisis
Healthcare Workforce Summit Report Identifies Three Themes for Helping Solve Iowa’s Healthcare Labor Shortage Crisis DES MOINES – The Iowa Medical Society released the Healthcare Workforce report which captures three overarching themes to solving the labor shortage in Iowa. Participants from the May 14 Healthcare Workforce Summit meeting earlier this…
Read MoreLandmark Physician Workforce Bill Sent to Governor Reynolds
Landmark Physician Workforce Bill Sent to Governor Reynolds DES MOINES, IA – Yesterday, the Iowa Legislature passed Governor Kim Reynolds’ landmark proposal to bolster the physician workforce in Iowa. House File 972 makes record-level investments in the physician workforce by increasing general medical education (GME) residency slots, strengthening maternal health…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society and partners to host statewide Healthcare Workforce Summit on May 14
Iowa Medical Society and partners to host statewide Healthcare Workforce Summit on May 14 DES MOINES – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS), in partnership with several leading healthcare organizations, will host a Healthcare Workforce Summit at the Iowa Hospital Association in Des Moines on Wednesday, May 14. This one-day event…
Read MoreIMS Operation I.O.W.A. Report
IMS Operation I.O.W.A. Report In response to growing concerns from Iowa Medical Society members and policymakers of our state’s physician workforce shortage, IMS launched Operation I.O.W.A. (Innovative Opportunities for Workforce Action) – this one-day summit convened nearly 60 physicians, healthcare executives, policy experts and community leaders from across the state…
Read MoreFive Iowa Physicians to Watch Award to recognize outstanding service to community and commitment to patient care
Five Iowa Physicians to Watch Award to recognize outstanding service to community and commitment to patient care DES MOINES – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) is pleased to announce the newly created “Five Iowa Physicians to Watch” award for 2025 in honor of its upcoming 175th Anniversary as an…
Read MoreFinding solutions to Iowa’s physician shortage crisis: Iowa Medical Society to convene physician and healthcare leaders from across the state to form recommendations
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