Established in 1961, the Kent Medical Foundation exists to provide educational financial assistance to medical students and physicians in order to further the development of Kent County and West Michigan as an outstanding medical community. Newly trained health professionals are encouraged to consider launching their medical career in West Michigan.  The Kent Medical Foundation has provided approximately $1 million in medical school loans.

In 2009, the Kent Medical Foundation promoted a revised focus to enhance its support of the following areas: community service projects,  youth health education, and research grants for academic presentations.

If you have any questions regarding The Kent Medical Foundation please feel free to give us a call at 616-458-4157 or send us an e-mail at: kcmsoffice@kcms.org

2023 Kent Medical Foundation Board of Trustees

President – Jayne Courts, MD
Vice President – Paul Nicholson
Past President – Brian Janssen
Secretary/Treasurer – Alexis Boyden
Trustee – Jennifer Porter Baguley
Trustee – Ryan Duffy, JD