In 1958, the Cuyahoga County Medical Foundation (CCMF) was formed by the physician leadership of the medical society then known as the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Medical Association. The original funding for the CCMF was from voluntary contributions as a result of successful polio vaccination program sponsored by the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland in 1958 and 1962. The largest continuing commitment of CCMF has been student scholarship grants to worthy students in the medical field. Since 1958, CCMF has granted more than 1.3 million to such worthy, qualified students.
In 1999, the formerly known Academy of Medicine of Cleveland became known as the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland/Northern Ohio Medical Association (AMC/NOMA.) In addition, due to the organization’s name change, the AMC/NOMA physician leadership has now established a foundation known as the Academy of Medicine Education Foundation (AMEF.) As of December 1, 2004, the foundation formerly known as the Cuyahoga County Medical Foundation (CCMF) officially merged into the Academy of Medicine Education Foundation (AMEF). AMEF plans to continue the traditions and purpose of the CCMF.
The mission of AMEF is to enhance healthcare through education of the medical profession and the community. The purpose of AMEF is to add a charitable component to the AMC/NOMA and to partner with the AMC/NOMA in implementing new initiatives for both physicians and the patient population through charitable, educational and scientific efforts. AMEF enhances the philosophy of the AMC/NOMA in its focus on health oriented education for physicians, their staff and patients by providing support for meaningful education and highlighting the value and quality of healthcare. A showcase for a philanthropic spirit is provided through the Foundation for physicians who desire to give back to the community and the profession they serve.
Physician members of the AMC/NOMA may expect to receive periodic mailings regarding how to donate to AMEF as well as receiving additional information about the foundation in our newsletter. SAVE THE DATE: The foundation (AMEF) will be sponsoring their annual golf outing/fundraiser on Monday, August 8, 2005 at the Chagrin Valley Country Club. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Don’t golf? Consider a donation to AMEF. Brochures will be sent out in the next few weeks.