

Your hard work and dedication to medicine deserve recognition and support.
The First Practice Fund, presented by PracticeLink, celebrates the dedication of residents, fellows, and students who are shaping the future of patient care.
This spring, $2,500 scholarships will be awarded across six categories, recognizing outstanding commitment, professionalism, and passion for medicine.
Winners will be selected in each category.
Apply today for your chance
to secure an investment
in your future
Applications accepted through May 15
Recipients announced the week of June 15
For physicians pursuing careers in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and other outpatient practices in clinical settings focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, and continuity of care.
For those entering hospital-based specialties such as emergency medicine, anesthesiology, pathology or hospitalist roles — where care is primarily delivered within inpatient or acute care settings.
For individuals training in or entering subspecialties such as cardiology, dermatology, neurology, orthopedics or other focused fields requiring additional training beyond general practice.
For applicants training through an ACGME-accredited Rural Training Track and committed to delivering healthcare in underserved or remote communities with limited access to medical services.
For current medical students enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school, including those in their pre-clinical or clinical years, pursuing a path toward residency and eventual practice.
For nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs) and other advanced practice professionals preparing for or currently entering clinical practice in any setting or specialty.
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A free PracticeLink account is required to participate. If you're not already registered, a free account will be created for you - no extra steps needed.