About Dr. Tra’Chella Johnson Foy
Dr. Tra’Chella Johnson Foy is a native of Jacksonville, FL. She is the eldest of two children born to Elaine Span and Lovett Johnson Sr. Foy graduated from Jean Ribault Sr. High School and went on to the University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. She completed her Medical Training at Morehouse School of Medicine and completed her Residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.
Humble beginnings
Growing up was not easy for Foy. She grew up in some of the poorest communities of Jacksonville including Hollybrook Homes Apartments. Due to her parents struggle with drug addiction and mental health issues, it was difficult for them to provide proper care for their children, whom they loved very much. As a result, Foy became accustomed to living with relatives, family friends, or those who were kind enough to house and feed her.
The turning point
Although the odds were stacked against her, Foy decided that her lot “could always be worse” and that everything she endured was “training for greatness to come”. She believed in God’s divine plan for her life and embraced the notion that she is here to make an impact in the world.
Board Certifications
Foy completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and is a trained diabetes master clinician with expertise in most chronic disease conditions. She is a board-certified family physician with more than 20 years of experience. Foy focuses on compassionate, patient centered care. Her areas of expertise include:
- Women’s Health Nexplanon/IUD/Mirena insertions and removals
- Online doctor visits
- Diabetes/HTN
- HIV
- Family medicine
- Simple Procedures
- Adolescent medicine
- Weight management
Specialty
Family Medicine
Boards
American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville
Baptist Medical Center South
Brooklyn-Baptist Primary Care Inc.
Scholarship Eligibility:
- Current 12th grader
- Maintains a 3.0 GPA
- Lives in the state of Florida
- Is of African American decent
- Aspires to become a medical professional (e.g., medical, dental, or pharmacist)
Scholarship Selection
The AnnieRuth Foundation will announce the award recipient in August. The award recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
A rigorous application review includes:
- A 700-word, original essay (explaining why you chose the medical field as a career choice)
- 2 letters of recommendation (one from a teacher/school administrator; one personal, non-family related)
- High school transcript
- College acceptance letter
Application Timeline
The application, essay, letters of recommendation, transcript, and college acceptance letter are due no later than March 31. Award recipient will be announced in August.
How to Apply:
Fill out the form below, including all required information and your essay.
Step 1: Click Here from your computer to view the essay prompt (link opens in new window); use this document to write your 700 word essay
Step 2: Click ‘Save As’ to save the essay prompt to your hard drive or USB.
Step 3: When you’re ready to submit your application, essay, and other required documents, come back to this page and fill out the form below. Click the “Choose File” button below to locate and upload your essay and other required documents as described.
Step 4: Click the “Submit” button to send your application, essay and other required documents.
Step 5: You will receive an on-screen notification advising that your application has been received.