The Tien Vo MD Foundation is the philanthropic and educational initiative established by Dr. Tien Vo, a physician and community health leader in Imperial Valley, California. Through scholarships, community health programs, and thought leadership, the foundation advances Dr. Vo’s lifelong commitment to empowering underserved communities through medicine, education, and service.

Founded on the principle that healthcare and education are inseparable pillars of community well-being, the foundation channels the values that have defined Dr. Vo’s career into structured programs with measurable impact. From the farmworker communities of Calexico to university campuses across the United States, the foundation’s reach extends far beyond the walls of any single medical practice.

The foundation operates under the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education without the crushing weight of financial burden. This conviction is rooted in Dr. Vo’s own experience as a Vietnamese refugee who arrived in the United States at age sixteen with limited English and even fewer resources, yet went on to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree and build a healthcare network serving tens of thousands of patients annually.

At its core, the foundation is organized around four content pillars that reflect Dr. Vo’s philosophy and expertise: Community-Centered Medicine, Leadership and Healthcare System Building, Mental Health and Whole-Person Care, and Culture, Identity, and the Physician Journey.