2026 Scholarship Application

Things to know

The purpose of the Dr. Dianne McCallister Memorial Scholarship Program is to increase accessibility for current physician, PA, NP residents and fellows to attend the Joy & Wholeness Summit, the Coalition’s national annual conference. This scholarship is a tribute to Dr. McCallister's vision of fostering a nurturing, supportive, and balanced healthcare community. By enabling residents to participate in this vital conference, we hope to instill in them the values Dianne championed—compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to self-care, ensuring they carry forward this legacy in their careers.

Eligibility for the scholarship will be based on demonstrated interest and involvement in projects or activities that align with physician and APP well-being and mental health. We invite residency programs across the country to nominate candidates who exemplify these ideals and who are committed to advancing well-being within the medical profession.

It is our hope that the Dr. Dianne McCallister Memorial Resident Scholarship will open doors for many aspiring physicians and APPs who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.

The 2026 Scholarship Award helps to fund the following expenses:

Paid registration to the Coalition for Physician & APP Well-Being 2026 Joy & Wholeness Summit ($1,095 value)
Hotel lodging at the Peabody Memphis Hotel for two nights (approx. $500 value)
Includes conference meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, plus snacks provided during breaks)
CME eligible – includes AMA PRA Category 1 credits

Application

Responsibilities

In order to be considered for the scholarship, your application must be accompanied by the following items:

A personal narrative of no more than 250 words. Your narrative should address your reasoning for attending the 2026 Summit and what you intend to bring back to your organization to share with your colleagues following the conference. Your narrative should show a targeted interest in enhancing physician well-being programming within your program.
Your curriculum vitae (CV)
An official letter of recommendation from your Program Director.

As a recipient of this scholarship, you would be responsible for any additional travel expenses, including airfare, taxi, additional room nights & food not included with the conference.

During the conference, you will be expected to attend the entire duration of the conference, including the entire three-day session, breakout sessions, and the welcome banquet dinner. During the welcome banquet, all scholarship recipients will have an assigned table where you will be able to convene with one another and be formally recognized. Our marketing team will work with each of you to collect a headshot and group photo at the conference for the program.

At the end of the conference, you will be expected to attend a 30-minute on-site debrief session with members of the Summit team and Coalition for Physician & APP Well-Being Board to share your thoughts, experiences, and takeaways from the Summit. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us in developing the program further for future scholarship recipients.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed by our Coalition selection committee. Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 17 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. All applicants will be contacted regarding their accepted, waitlisted, or declined status by Friday, May 1. Selected applicants in the first round will have two (2) weeks to confirm or decline their acceptance, with a deadline of Friday, May 15. This will allow the Selection Committee and waitlisted applicants enough time to make arrangements in the event of a space becoming available.

Personal Information

First name

Preferred name

Enter a nickname if you have one you would prefer to be called.

Last name

Preferred Email Address

Please provide an email address where we can reliably contact you.

Preferred Phone Number

We will only contact you via phone as a last measure before offering a scholarship to the next applicant. This number may also be used to contact you on-site at the conference.

Organization Name of Residency/Fellow Attending

Ex: Mayo Clinic, AdventHealth, Mercy, etc.

PGY Level as of July 1, 2026

Program Director/Supervisor Name and Credentials

Ex: John Doe, MD

City of Residency/Fellowship

State of Residency/Fellowship

Resume / CV

CV is preferred. Please include any committees or research you are a part of, if applicable.

Letter of Recommendation

This should come from your GME Program Director or immediate supervisor for fellows.

Personal Narrative

Please limit your response to approximately 250 words.

Your narrative should address your reasoning for attending the 2026 Summit and what you intend to bring back to your organization to share with your colleagues following the conference.

Scholarship Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that: The Coalition for Physician & APP Well-Being is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Submission of this application does not guarantee a scholarship will be conferred to me. Each applicant may be considered for only one (1) of a limited number of scholarships. I understand that I will not receive monetary compensation for my participation, but will receive my registration fee waived (a $1,095 value), two nights lodging at the conference hotel covered ($500 value, recipients are responsible for any damages or incidentals incurred by the hotel), and any applicable meals/snacks provided during the meeting hours of the event (see above).

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