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MO MGMA offers the following Scholarships and Professional Enrichment Awards to promote medical practice management education to its Active and Student members.

Professional Enrichment Award (ACMPE)*
Awarded to an Active Member who is pursuing certification or fellowship through the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). The applicant must be employed at the time of submission. ($250)

Professional Enrichment Award (Spring Conference)*
Awarded to an Active Member interested in pursuing continuing education through attendance at the MO MGMA Spring Conference. The applicant must be employed at the time of submission. (Registration Fee and Two Nights Lodging)

Vincent A. Schneider, Jr. Scholarship*
Awarded to a Student Member and full-time student majoring in healthcare at an accredited college or university in the state of Missouri. The scholarship will be awarded to a student interested in pursuing continuing education through attendance at the MO MGMA Spring Conference. Applicant must be enrolled as a student at the time of submission. (Registration Fee & Two Nights Lodging)

*APPLICATION DEADLINES: ACMPE Award is available quarterly, deadlines are March 31st, June 30th, September 30th & December 31st. Spring Conference Award and Vincent A. Schneider, Jr. Scholarship deadline is March 31st (please see application information below).

To submit an application, complete the form below and submit the following information to the MO MGMA office:
  • A letter stating: Your career goals and reason you are applying.
  • A reference letter commenting on your performance, character and potential to succeed.
  • Documentation indicating acceptance or current enrollment into an undergraduate or graduate college or university. (if applicable)
  • Academic transcript indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. (if applicable)

All applications received are held in the strictest confidence. For more information, contact Rebekah Francis at info@mgma-mo.org.

Practice Manager of the Year Award Sponsored by ProAssurance

Purpose of the Award:

The Practice Manager of the Year Award has been established to recognize a practice manager member of Missouri MGMA who has demonstrated, within the last three years, a noteworthy achievement of exceptional leadership and management proficiency to enhance strategic and operational effectiveness of health care delivery in his or her practice and community.

Award Criteria:

To nominate a practice manager, nominators must be an Active, Business Partner, Associate or Life member of Missouri MGMA and in good standing for a period of at least one year.  Nominators can only nominate one Nominee per year.  Nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be an Active member of Missouri MGMA in good standing for a period of at least one year.
  • Must be employed full-time in a lead, supervisory or management role within a medical practice.
  • Must have 5 or more years of practice management experience.

Award recipient receives a $2000 stipend to apply towards their attendance to the MGMA Annual Conference. We are happy to announce that the 2022 recipient of this award is Stefanie Hohensee, FACMPE with Mercy Clinic in Springfield. Please contact our office to receive a nomination form.

2021 Scholarship Recipients

Professional Enrichment (Conference): Beverly White 
Professional Enrichment (ACMPE): Melissa Smith

2020 Scholarship Recipients

Judith Hillyard Professional Scholarship: Kristyn Richner
Professional Enrichment (Conference): Ame Taylor
Professional Enrichment (ACMPE): Ame Taylor

2019 Scholarship Recipients

Judith Hillyard Professional Scholarship: Barbara McCollum
Presidential Scholarship: Kristyn Richner
Professional Enrichment Scholarship: Beth Castens & Shelly Kelch   Dependent Scholarship: Jacob Yarnall

2018 Scholarship Recipients

Judith Hillyard Professional Scholarship: Chrison Sitton
Presidential Scholarship: Chrison Sitton 
Professional Enrichment Scholarship: Barbara Faupel          Dependent Scholarship: Kristina Taylor

2017 Scholarship Recipients

Judith Hillyard Professional Scholarship: Chrison Sitton
Presidential Scholarship: Chrison Sitton 
Professional Enrichment Scholarship: Barbara Faupel          Dependent Scholarship: Kristina Taylor

2016 Scholarship Recipients

Presidential Scholarship: Michelle French                          Professional Enrichment Scholarship: Amy Trankler          Dependent Scholarship: Kristina Taylor

2015 Scholarship Recipients

Professional Enrichment Scholarship: Kelly Herbert
Dependent Scholarship: Kristina Taylor

2013 Scholarship Recipients

Judith Hillyard Professional Scholarship: Carol Pearson
Presidential Scholarship: Jennifer Campbell
Professional Enrichment Award: Daun Hills
Dependent Education Scholarship: Kelsey Taylor


2014 Scholarship Recipients

Presidential Scholarship: Joy Kemna
Professional Enrichment Scholarship: Bradford Carney
Dependent Scholarships: Amanda Huber & Jordyn Linders

2012 Scholarship Recipients

Judith Hillyard Professional Scholarship: Julie Kiser
Presidential Scholarship: Jennifer Hanak
Professional Enrichment Award: Janie Senciboy
Dependent Education Scholarship: Emily White
Vincent A. Schneider, Jr. Scholarship: Lara Thompson



OUR GOAL

To develop and equip our members to create dynamic, successful medical group practices.

OUR VISION

To be the recognized leader in defining and supporting the profession of medical practice management in Missouri.

CONTACT US

PO Box 381533
Birmingham, AL 35238
Phone: (573) 556-6111
Fax: (877) 720-1495

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