Early-career physicians committed to advancing drivers of health are invited to apply 

BOSTON, January 27, 2026 — Today, The Physicians Foundation announced the opening of applications for its esteemed Fellowship Program. This leadership opportunity is for new and early-career physicians to work on health policy and care delivery innovations, particularly those related to addressing Drivers of Health.

Drivers of health, like food and housing insecurity, remain pervasive in the United States, shaping outcomes for chronic disease, recovery, and long-term wellbeing. Physicians see these impacts daily, yet many lack the time, resources and system-level support to meaningfully address patients’ DOH needs within clinical practice. The Fellowship Program is designed to bridge this gap by equipping emerging physician leaders with tools to translate frontline insights into scalable solutions. The Fellow will develop and implement a project focused on supporting physicians in their ability to identify, address, and integrate interventions into care delivery—advancing practical, physician-informed approaches that improve patient outcomes while strengthening the sustainability of clinical practice.

“As physicians, we know that medical care alone cannot overcome the health consequences of DOH,” said Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation. “This Fellowship is about empowering early-career physicians to lead with a broader understanding of care—one that recognizes the importance of addressing drivers of health. Additionally, by fostering emerging physicians’ development through our Fellowship Program, we are not only investing in their potential but also ensuring that they are equipped to navigate and shape the evolving landscape of medicine, driving meaningful change in the health care system and our patients’ overall wellbeing.”

Program Benefits 
Key benefits of the Fellowship Program include: 

• Stipend and Covered Expenses: The Fellow will receive a 12-month stipend of $24,000 as well as reimbursement for program-related travel and lodging expenses. 
• Expand Leadership Skills: The fellow will learn how to be a voice for change around physician-led solutions to address patients’ DOH. 
• Connect With Experts: The Fellow will learn from DOH experts and leaders across sectors through mentorship opportunities. 
• Shape the Future of Health Care: With the support of mentors, the fellow will develop a project that supports physicians in understanding and integrating DOH into their practices, making a tangible impact to improve health care. 
• Share Perspectives: The Fellow will collaborate with the Foundation to be a part of the ongoing media and policy discourse on how to improve health care delivery through media interviews, publishing articles and social media content. 

“The Physicians Foundation’s Fellowship Program has been a formative experience that strengthened my leadership skills and deepened my understanding of the drivers of health that shape patients’ lives every day,” said Anum A. Niazi, MD, The Physicians Foundation’s 2025 Fellow. “The program created space to engage meaningfully with complex, real-world challenges in a rapidly evolving world in collaboration with esteemed physicians and other healthcare visionaries who share a commitment to improving patient care, physician wellbeing, and health equity. I encourage physicians who are passionate about addressing DOH through actionable change and receiving impactful mentorship in leadership to take advantage of this opportunity.”

For more information about The Physicians Foundation’s Fellowship Program and to apply by March 17, 2026, visit www.physiciansfoundation.org/fellowship-program/ 

About The Physicians Foundation

The Physicians Foundation is a public charity seeking to advance the work of practicing physicians and improve patient access to high-quality, cost-efficient care. As the U.S. health care system continues to evolve, The Physicians Foundation is steadfast in strengthening the physician-patient relationship, supporting medical practices’ sustainability and helping physicians navigate the changing health care system. The Physicians Foundation pursues its mission through research, education and innovative grant making that improves physician wellbeing, strengthens physician leadership, addresses drivers of health and lifts physician perspectives. For more information, visit www.physiciansfoundation.org