Quarterly Meeting

Join us for our April quarterly meeting at Mastro’s Steakhouse, 520 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 60654

Death in Custody: A Conversation on Justice, Medicine, and Accountability

The Cook County Physicians Association is proud to collaborate with Trinity United Church of Christ’s Church in Society and Prison Ministries for a thought-provoking discussion on Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do About It.

This important conversation will feature Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association and board-certified forensic pathologist, as he explores the intersection of medicine, public health, justice, and accountability. Attendees will gain insight into the systemic issues surrounding deaths in custody and the role physicians, faith communities, and civic leaders can play in advancing truth, transparency, and meaningful change.

Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:30 PM
Sanctuary — Trinity United Church of Christ

Mandatory registration is required.

2026 CCPA Medical Student Scholarship

The Cook County Physicians’ Association (CCPA) is proud to announce its 2026 Scholarship opportunity for medical students. First through fourth-year students are eligible and encouraged to apply—please note that previous recipients are not eligible.

Medical student applicants must be enrolled at one of the following Chicagoland Medical Schools:
1. University of Chicago
2. Rush University
3. Northwestern University
4. Loyola University
5. University of Illinois at Chicago
6. Chicago Medical School (CMS) at Rosalind Franklin University

This scholarship recognizes medical students who have demonstrated leadership, a commitment to social justice, and efforts to advance health equity in the African-American community.

All applications must include the following required documents:

• A completed Student Application form

• An official statement of financial need from your medical school’s Financial Aid Office

• A NON-PDF application essay or personal statement of 500 words or less.
  APPLICATIONS EXCEEDING 500 WORDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Resumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV). Describe your proven leadership skills, your extracurricular commitment to social justice, and demonstrated promotion of health in the African-American community.

Deadline to submit all materials: May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST
Recipients notified by: June 29th, 2026

Please adhere to the specific criteria and required instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in the dismissal of the application.