Chinese American Medical Society

Scholarship Program

Since 1973, the society has awarded 3 to 5 scholarships a year to medical and/or dental students and scientists The funds come from contributions and from the fundraising dinners. Starting in 1989, an Esther Lim Memorial Scholarship was established, the result of a bequest by Dr. Lim, a late member of the Society, and her family. In 1996, a Ruth Liu Memorial Scholarship was added by Dr. George Liu and friends to honor Dr. Liu's late wife. A third named Scholarship, The American Center for Chinese Medical Sciences Scholarship, was donated by the American Center for Chinese Medical Sciences, based at Washington, D.C., upon the dissolution of the organization, in 2004.

Click here for the Scholarship Application form for 2008 (PDF)

Summer Research Outreach Program

The society also offers scholarships for medical students working on summer research projects. The research can be basic science or clinical in nature but must be completed in a ten week time frame. Preferences will be given to proposals studying problems related to health problems of the Chinese. Upon approval, CAMS will pay a student a stipend of up to $1000.00 per month. At the conclusion of the project, a written report is expected.

Click here for the Summer Fellowship Application form for 2008 (PDF)

Scientific Award Program

Each Year since 1973, the Society has recognized a Distinguished Chinese American physician/scientist with its Scientific Award. The award recipient is recognized at the Annual Scientific meeting and delivers a lecture during the meeting.