12/15/2025
We are proud of Dr. Lickteig and the work he does in our communities.
Your gift fuels scholarships and awards that help medical students and residents thrive in their journey toward becoming family physicians.
The Student Leader in Family Medicine Award recognizes medical students whose leadership and advocacy are shaping the future of healthcare in Kansas. Jeremy Lickteig, MD, said being the recipient of the KAFP Foundation’s Student Leader in Family Medicine Award helped him take the next step in his professional journey. Jeremy first considered becoming an orthopedic surgeon but later explored medicine after meeting inspirational family physicians in the region.
“The KAFP and its Foundation are instrumental in helping medical students in Kansas see beyond themselves,” Dr. Lickteig said. “Within the KAFP and the family medicine climate in Kansas, there is inspiration for medicine, room for learning, and a deep care for the good of our patients.”
Jeremy found several leadership opportunities while at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. He coordinated and presented “Tar Wars” to teach elementary and middle school students about the dangers of va**ng and to***co, and his role as a KAFP student representative gave him personal exposure to collaborative work and the power of organization amongst devoted physicians. He also led the Rural Medicine Interest Group (RMIG) and helped lead the Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG).
Your support extends beyond borders through the Carol A. Johnson International Medical Mission Scholarship, which enables medical residents to serve in resource-limited communities abroad. Recipients like Mary Fischer, MD, have provided care in underserved areas — experiences that shape them into more compassionate, adaptable physicians.
“Scholarships like this reduce financial barriers and empower medical students and residents to pursue experiences that shape them into well-rounded physicians,” said Dr. Fischer.
Scholarship recipient David Brown, MD, used the support for a medical mission to Guatemala.
“I participated in clinic appointments, emergency care, and inpatient care and observed surgeries. I also toured local hospitals and health centers to gain a deeper understanding of medicine and the healthcare system in Guatemala,” he said. “This trip also taught me the importance of adaptability when providing care in resource-limited settings.”
Dr. Brown said he considers the KAFP Foundation’s investment in medical students and residents as a commitment to building the next generation of family physicians.
“It affirmed my commitment to this path and encouraged me to continue seeking opportunities to use my skills to meet the needs of vulnerable communities abroad and here at home in Kansas,” he said.
❤️ Every dollar to the KAFP Foundation advances our shared mission: to build, support, and sustain a strong family medicine workforce across Kansas. Mark your calendar to give on Tuesday, Dec. 2 or donate today at kafponline.org/give
