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William G. Anderson, DO, Scholarship

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.

Sponsored by VCOM

Non-renewable

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.

Contact Name: VCOM Development

Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , VA , United States 24060

Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Standardized Patients

A Standardized Patient (SP) is someone who is trained to portray a scripted medical scenario in a simulated clinical setting. They must accurately and consistently portray specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with students during a simulated patient encounter. A standardized measuring tool is utilized following each encounter to assess the student in the Humanistic domain.

Standardized Patient Program

 

VCOM Core Values: The employee is expected to adhere to all VCOM policies.  As the environment is a professional college, VCOM faculty / staff are expected to dress and behave in a professional manner at work. VCOM faculty / staff are expected as VCOM employees, to be a person who obeys all laws and professional expectations of an upstanding citizen of the community.  VCOM expects all employees to maintain a positive attitude in all working relationships with all VCOM departments, employees, medical students, prospective medical students, interns, and residents and to treat all other engaged in the duties of the employment, with mutual respect.

 

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00/hour (depending on tasks being performed)

Must be 18 years or older to apply.

 

I am notified that the College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or protected veteran status.
 

Campus: Auburn, Carolinas, Louisiana, Virginia
Status: Part-Time Positions

James Walter

Jim Walter, MD, FACEP
Preferred First Name: Jim
Discipline Chair and Assistant Professor for Emergency Medicine
Office: 342
Department/Discipline: Emergency Medicine
Campus: Auburn

Jessica Muller

Jessica Muller
Jessica Muller, MA
Preferred First Name: Jessica
Grant Writer and Grant Development Officer
Office: Knollwood - 104
Department/Discipline: Biomedical Affairs and Research
Campuses: Virginia, Auburn, Carolinas, Louisiana

Lakiesha Young Hicks

Lakiesha Young Hicks, MS
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Post Graduate Affairs and Coordinator for Fellowship Program

 

Education

Year University Degree
2020 Troy University Master of Science in Management- Leadership and Organization Effectiveness
2006 Alabama State University Bachelor of Science

 

Office: 327B
Department/Disciplines: Post–Graduate Affairs, Clinical Affairs
Campus: Auburn
Fax: 334-442-4098

Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association

 

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

Sponsored by Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Russell Ullrich, DO, Secretary-Treasurer

Mailing Address: 800 West Memorial Drive - P.O. Box 450 - Piedmont , AL , United States 36272

Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

American Medical Women's Association

 

Supporting your medical education is important to us, and with this in mind, AMWA awards 4 (four) $500 scholarships to women currently enrolled in medical school. Awardees will be chosen based on the embodiment of the goals of AMWA. Financial need, though not a requirement, is also considered.

Scholarship Requirements

  • AMWA Medical Student Membership
  • Completed essay responses
  • Financial Information
  • One letter of recommendation

Applications are accepted during two periods of the academic year:

August 1 – September 15  and September 16 – October 31. 

Please submit applications only during the listed periods. Email completed applications and supplemental materials to awards@amwa-student.org. Please submit applications only during the listed periods. All applicants will receive email notification of receipt of application.

 

 

Sponsored by American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

Amount: $500
Non-renewable
Contact Name: American Medical Women's Association

Mailing Address: 1933 N. Meacham Road - Suite 450 - Schaumberg , IL , United States 60173

Phone: 847-517-2801
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical School Diversity Scholarship

 

The scholarship, established in 2014, is part of the law firm’s initiative to recognize medical school students who do outstanding work to promote ethnic diversity in their community.

The funds are to be used toward his or her continued education in medical school. The scholarship is available to all medical school students in the United States who work hard to promote ethnic diversity in their communities.

The scholarship will award $2000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant is an individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.
  • Applicant is a U.S. citizen currently attending an accredited medical school within the United States.
  • Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school.

Deadline is October 1st

Sponsored by Buckfire & Buckfire

Amount: $2,000
Non-renewable
Contact Name: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Attn: Medical Diversity Scholarship

Mailing Address: 29000 Inkster Road, Suite 150 - Southfield , MI , United States 48034

Phone: 248-595-7544
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Frank and Louise Groff Foundation

 

The Frank and Louise Groff Foundation was created to assist students to become Registered Nurses or Medical Doctors by providing needed financial assistance for them to be able to pursue a career in medicine. This Foundation was established in 1970 under a provision of the Will of the late Louise Darby Groff, who as a nurse recognized the great physical, moral, and spiritual benefits she received from her professional training.

Awards will be made at the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Trustees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. However, as mandated by the Groff Will, scholarships are limited to those students who have graduated from a public high school within Monmouth County, New Jersey. These scholarships are renewable for four years.

Recipients are chosen

  1. On the basis of demonstrated financial need.
  2. On the basis of their high school records, recommendations, and sincere interest in programs leading to certification as a Registered Nurse, a BSN, or as a Medical Doctor (MD/DO).
  3. On the basis of being admitted to and maintaining satisfactory progress in a nursing program or medical school.

Deadline is typically April 1st

 

 

 

Sponsored by Frank and Louise Groff Foundation

Renewable

Mailing Address: 300 2nd Avenue - Long Branch , NJ , United States 07740

Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students

Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund

 

Amount: Varies

Foreman Fleisher established this fund in memory of his mother, Ida Fleisher, to help talented women become professionals. The fund provides scholarships for women, preferably Jewish, who wish to pursue a graduate degree. Eligibility is limited to women who have a hometown or attend school in the Greater Philadelphia area, including New Jersey and Delaware. Grant distributions, which can range from $2000-$8000, are administered by a local bank and sent directly to the chosen recipient’s school to be used for tuition only.

Application cycle for 2026-2027 scholarships open on March 1. 

Deadline is usually sometime in May

 

Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Non-renewable
Contact Name: Alaina Gillespie

Mailing Address: 2100 Arch Street - Philadelphia , PA , United States 19103

Phone: 215-832-0504
Phone: 215-832-0500
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 1st Year Students
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students
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