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Drs. David and Yolando Chatman Scholarship

The MMC Foundation scholarship is named after Dr. David Chatman and Dr. Yolando McGriff-Chatman, each known for their impact on the culture, diversity and overall success of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in their more than 25 years with the clinic.


In 2020, the physicians at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter established The MMC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)charitable foundation) to advance its mission to foster continuous improvement in our community’s health. The MMC Foundation has partnered with MMC’s Representation, Engagement, Access and Diversity (READ) Committee to develop a scholarship for local students who are advancing to medical school. It’s our hope that this will enhance the diversity of the Rutherford County medical community through the recruitment and development of physicians from groups that are typically underrepresented in medicine. Murfreesboro Medical Clinic defines “underrepresented in medicine” as: students who are not only underrepresented in medicine broadly but also underrepresented in medicine in our own community in Murfreesboro. This may include members of cultural or ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, students who have served in our military, students with a disability and other applicants who feel they have a unique perspective to offer the medical community. This scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis. 

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David Chatman, M.D.
Vascular Surgery

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Yolando McGriff-Chatman, M.D.
Gynecolog

Criteria:

 

  1. Resident of Rutherford OR an adjacent county AND/OR MTSU junior, senior, graduate student or a recent graduate AND/OR student currently enrolled in medical school in middle Tennessee.
  2. Have been accepted into any medical school in the United States - allopathic (MD) or osteopathic medical school (DO) or podiatric (DPM).
  3. Member of underrepresented group of applicants. MMC defines “underrepresented in medicine” as: students who are not only underrepresented in medicine broadly but also underrepresented in medicine in our own community in Murfreesboro. This may include members of cultural or ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, students who have served in our military, students with a disability and other applicants who feel they have a unique perspective to offer the medical community.

 

Why apply?


The recipient will receive $5,000 paid to their chosen medical school presented at a check presentation at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic. One scholarship will be awarded per year. Previous recipients of the scholarship will not be eligible to apply.


What needs to be submitted?

 

  1. Acceptance letter to medical school/ proof of current medical school enrollment
  2. Two letters of recommendation from college, university or medical school professors-to be reviewed by MMC’s READ Committee 
  3. Completion of a 500 – 1,000 word essay to be reviewed by MMC’s READ Committee describing your medical career goals and how you will make a difference in healthcare.
  4. Completed online application.
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Scholarship Process:


Completed applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026 to be considered. 

Applicant interviews will be completed by June 30, 2026 

Scholarship award will be granted by August 15, 2026. 


Applicants will receive a conformation email once their application has been submitted.