The John Goodson Leadership in Health Policy Scholarship funds one incoming Leadership in Health Policy (LEAHP) scholar whose work focuses on clinical practice or payment reform. The scholarship honors John D. Goodson, MD, and his decades-long contributions to the clinical practice of general internal medicine.

How to Apply
There is no separate application. To be considered, apply to the LEAHP program and indicate your interest in the Goodson Scholarship on the application. The recipient will be selected from the incoming LEAHP class.

Current Winner

Melissa Chiang, MD, MBA

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Past Winners

2025 Ruth Bishop, MD
2024 Zoe Tseng, MD

Nominations Open

October 7, 2026

Submission Deadline

January 29, 2027

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