The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is dedicated to promoting high-value care and achieving optimal outcomes for acutely ill patients. As part of this mission, SHM seeks to address inequities in acute patient care and contribute to a greater dialogue on this important issue.
The SHM Global and Rural Health Foundation brings this mission directly to patients in rural and underserved regions of the United States and abroad by offering small travel and equipment grants to hospital-based clinicians and practice administrators involved in this work. The Foundation also aims to amplify the stories of inequitable patient care and celebrate hospital medicine professionals enhancing outcomes.
Grant winners will be acknowledged during a formal presentation and are encouraged to attend SHM Converge 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 22-25.
To be considered for an inaugural grant award at SHM Converge 2025, applications must be received by February 15, 2025. Applications received after this time will be considered for future grants.
Eligibility
Hospital-based clinicians and practice administrators are eligible to apply for either a travel grant or equipment grant to support work in rural community hospitals in underserved regions of the U.S. and in missions serving communities around the world.
Travel Grant
The SHM Global and Rural Health Foundation awards travel grants of up to $2000 per person for travel to qualifying relief programs. Travel grants will be awarded to support travel for work conducted through established nonprofits, such as Doctors Without Borders, or a program run by a nonprofit academic health center.
Equipment Grant
Equipment grants will be awarded to recipients working in a not-for-profit hospital setting. A letter from hospital or health system leadership, confirming institutional support for the purchase, is required. The equipment purchase date must be in the future (i.e., after the application submission). SHM will not reimburse equipment purchased prior to the grant application. Award amounts will vary based on need.
Contact Us
Questions?
For any inquiries about the SHM Global and Rural Health Foundation, please reach out to us at foundation@shm.org.