Ramchanderrao Paknikar, MD Family Physician Memorial Scholarship
Ramchanderrao Paknikar, MD Scholarship for Family Physicians.
This scholarship is created in memory of the father-in-law of current NAFP President, Dr. Jayashree Paknikar, honoring a man who dedicated his entire medical career to the selfless service of rural communities in India. To carry forward his profound legacy of commitment to underserved populations, this $2,000 scholarship is designed to support a new family physician—within their first five years of practice—who is pledging their career to provide essential care in rural or western Nebraska.
This scholarship will be presented to the recipient at the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians' DeRoin Memorial Luncheon on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in conjunction with the 78th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln, NE. The winner will be selected by the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians Foundation scholarship selection committee and must be present on Saturday, March 14, 2026, to accept the award.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Ramchanderrao Paknikar, MD Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Career Stage: Must be a New Physician (in the first five years of practice following residency).
- Specialty: Must be a board-certified or board-eligible Family Physician.
- Location: Must currently practice, or have a signed contract to practice, in a rural or western Nebraska community.
- Commitment: Must demonstrate a long-term professional commitment to serving underserved or rural populations.
- Membership: Must be a current member in good standing of the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians (NAFP).
