
MERIT featured in a peer-reviewed journal
MERIT was recently published in the medical journal, Education for Health. The article, which focuses on the MERIT program model, was co-authored by our founders Tyler Mains and Mark Wilcox, and board member, Dr. Scott Wright. This is MERIT’s first publication in a peer-reviewed journal!


MERIT featured on NPR
Last week, MERIT was featured on the radio program Marketplace, which aired nationally on NPR. The piece focused on MERIT’s work to increase the number of under-represented physicians. Senior Scholar Christiona spoke to the importance of rising above low expectations, asking, “Why can’t I go that extra mile and be a doctor?” MERIT’s Chief Education Officer, Dr. Damien Myers, congratulated Scholars on their accomplishments, but reminded them that hard work will be needed as th