Carolinas

The Women in Global Health Travel Scholarship Fund is an annual gift initially created by VCOM Carolinas faculty and friends to provide an annual travel fund for deserving women.

The Frank B. Rocovich Scholarship was set up in memory of Frank B. Rocovich, who served as VCOM-Virginia’s Activities Coordinator and worked closely to support the Via Wellness program to promote healthy minds, bodies and spirits for everyone at VCOM. Frank was also the son of VCOM founding chairman John G. Rocovich, Jr., JD LLM, and his wife, board member Sue Ellen Rocovich, DO, PhD, and is remembered warmly for his interactions around campus and commitment to VCOM. The scholarship supports students who lead in providing wellness activities for their fellow students, in support of "the whole person" wellness philosophy of osteopathic medicine, and actively participate in the Via Wellness program at VCOM.

The William G. Anderson, DO, Scholarship was established by VCOM to honor the outstanding professional and public career of VCOM’s Founding Board of Director, Dr. William G. Anderson. His career included roles as a civil rights leader, osteopathic physician, surgeon, educator and hospital administrator. This scholarship recognizes an exceptional student at VCOM at each of the four VCOM campuses who demonstrate leadership in supporting a diverse student body and principles and practices of osteopathic medicine. The student must also be fully committed to addressing the educational, societal and health needs of richly diverse populations.

Amount: Up to $5000

The ALOMA Board of directors (“Board”) shall award scholarships to applicants by majority vote. The ALOMA will award one scholarship annually for up to $5000. The dollar amount shall be set by the Board from time to time.

Applicant should be from Alabama and must indicate in writing their intention to practice medicine in Alabama following completion of their residency training. Applicant must have successfully completed their first year of training and in good standing with an AOA-accredited medical school.

Scholarships shall be awarded without regard to the gender, religious preference, race or national origin of the applicant. Financial need shall, however, be considered. No applicant shall be considered unless they have filed a written application with the Board.

Applicant should be a current member of The Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association.

Application

Provide a biographical letter containing pertinent information regarding background, how/why you’ve chosen osteopathic medicine as your profession, pre-medical education information, statement of reason/need for financial assistance. Provide reference from at least one osteopathic physician currently in practice in the State of Alabama. Official transcript of grades from an Osteopathic medical school is also needed.

Deadline is June 30th

Send to:

Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association

Russell Ulrich, DO, Secretary-Treasurer

800 West Memorial Drive

P.O. Box 450

Piedmont, AL 36272