Category Archives: ATLMed News

Federal Funding Freeze Leaves Future Scientists in Limbo

Across the country, the next generation of researchers is hitting a roadblock just as they begin their scientific journey. First-year Ph.D. students at institutions like Harvard Medical School are facing an unprecedented crisis due to a federal freeze on $2.2 billion in research grants—a decision initiated by the Trump administration in mid-April. The move has […]

Investing in the Future of Medicine: Heritage Fund Endowment & Scholarship Program

The Atlanta Medical Association is proud to introduce the Heritage Fund Endowment and Scholarship Fund, a transformative initiative designed to increase scholarship opportunities for underrepresented medical students. This endowment will also support community health initiatives and promote equity-driven research. Our Mission:To create sustainable financial support for the next generation of minority medical professionals through scholarships, […]

An Open Letter to the Greater Atlanta Community

Response to the Announcement by Wellstar Health System to Close Atlanta Medical Center & Atlanta Medical Center South NEWS RELEASE “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963) (Atlanta, GA) […]