Bridging The Gap In Neurologic Disease To Ensure The Work We Do Reflects The People We Serve

Our Scholarships

Diversity among physicians, including neurologists is important for delivering optimal healthcare. Research suggests that increasing minority representation among healthcare providers can lead to better outcomes for minority patients, through factors like increased cultural competency (the ability to understand and interact with people of various cultural backgrounds), which is critical for decreasing disparities and improving health outcomes.

The Joi Life Foundation believes in empowering the next generation of neurologists and neuroscientists. We offer scholarship support for residency applications and other related expenses to students from underrepresented groups.

Fellowship Scholarship

The Residency Scholarship, offered each fall, provides up to $1,000 per applicant to ease the financial burden of applying and interviewing for neurology residency or fellowship programs. This scholarship is designed to support aspiring neurologists from underrepresented backgrounds, helping them navigate the often expensive and competitive application process. Recipients are selected based on eligibility, with funding amounts reviewed and determined annually by our Board of Directors to ensure fair and impactful distribution.

Dr. Patrick A. Griffith Clinical Neurology Scholarship

The Dr. Patrick A. Griffith Clinical Neurology Scholarship, founded by Dr. Griffith’s former student, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, will support four students in their final year of medical school as they apply for neurology residency programs, providing assistance with application fees, testing costs, and essential neurology resources for their professional use. This scholarship honors Dr. Griffith's enduring commitment to fostering the next generation of neurologists and advancing diversity within the field.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to apply for a Joi Life Foundation. Once the application is complete, please email it to info@joilifefoundation.com
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Donate to Dr. Patrick A. Griffith Scholarship

Dr. Patrick A. Griffith, son of Duncan and Edith Griffith, began his education at Comenius Moravian Primary School in Georgetown, British Guiana, and later attended Queens College on a government scholarship. He earned his B.Sc. from McGill University in 1967 and his medical degree from Howard University in 1971, where he was later inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Griffith completed his neurology residency at Harvard's Longwood Program and served as a neurologist at Offutt Air Force Base.

He later joined Emory University as Assistant Professor and Deputy Chief of Neurology at Grady Memorial Hospital, spent over 30 years as Chief of Neurology at Morehouse School of Medicine, held academic roles at Meharry Medical College, SABA University, and Texas Southwestern, and served as a consultant in Ethiopia.

To donate to this scholarship, please use the link below and in the notes section indicate that your gift is for The Dr. Patrick A. Griffith Clinical Neurology Scholarship.
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Fundraisers

Joi Life Foundation will host our annual fundraising gala, providing food, fun, and networking with the mission to raise money to help fund our programs and initiatives.

Roundtables

These roundtables aim to equip patients, care partners, and health care providers with practical tools to improve shared decision-making, align goals for better patient outcomes, and emphasize culturally competent care to promote health equity.

Other Educational Initiatives Coming Soon:

  • Mentorship Opportunities

Check out Highlights from 
Joi Life Foundation's Roundtable 

Check out Highlights from 
Brain Chats with the Nerdy Neurologist

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