2009 Incoming Merit Scholarship Recipients

Elizabeth N. Case
Anureet Cheema
Jessica Harris
Sarah Matthews
Jennifer Soun

2010 Incoming Merit Scholarship Recipients

TBA

• Grace Moulder, MD Merit Scholarship
• Authur Porter, MD Merit Scholarship

George Edwin Bradford

The George Edwin Bradford Merit Scholarship was established in 1989 by Lila C. Bradford in memory of her husband and UT graduate, Dr. George Bradford. This scholarship is funded by an endowment in the College of Medicine.

Albert M. Hand, M.D. and Family Merit Scholarship

The Albert M. Hand Scholarship was established in 1998 by Dr. and Mrs. Albert M. Hand and family to recognize junior medical students who have "demonstrated scholarship, excellent personal qualities, as well as a clinical and professional potential."

Each year, the Hand Scholarship selection committee accepts and reviews nominations from from the junior class, department chairs and clerkship directors. Awardees are chosen by Dr. and Mrs. Hand upon recommendation of the Office of Student Affairs.

Class of 2009 Award Recipients

Ashley Noelle Davis John Patrick Selph Jonathan Taylor Whaley

Class of 2010 Award Recipients

Brian T. Bogdanowicz Lesley L. Starnes Rebeca Z. Tuchez

Bland W. Cannon Scholarship

The Bland W. Cannon Scholarship was established in 1989 by the late Dr. Bland W. Cannon, his family, and friends to recognize medical students who "demonstrate a high degree of respect, empathy, compassion and humanism for the patients on the part of the physician in addition to a high degree of scholarship."

Each year, the Bland W. Cannon Scholarship selection committee accepts and reviews nominations submitted from the junior class, department chairs and clerkship directors.

Class of 2008 Award Recipients

Jeremiah N. Bivins Julia F. Fischer Augustus E. Mealor Bighnesh Satpathy Caleb J. Trent Faculty Award Recipient: Owen P. Phillips, M.D.

Class of 2009 Award Recipients

Jaclyn Beaghan-Bergeron Jonathan T. English Monica P. Lynch Manish Y. Patel Emerson E. Sharpe, III Norfleet B. Thompson Faculty Award Recipient: Linda F. Moses-Simmons, M.D.

Class of 2010 Award Recipients

Kelsey B. Burr Brandon D. Lokey Barry J. Pelz Gavin B. Pinkston Jerry M. Smith Faculty Award Recipient: Valarie Jameson, M.D.

The Minority Scholars Award, presented in association with the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative.
Posted: February 18, 2009

The cost of medical education continues to increase, while the number of federally funded assistance programs continues to decrease. This unfortunate reality is leaving many minority medical students saddled with an overwhelming financial burden. To help provide monetary assistance to these aspiring physicians, while promoting diversity in the medical environment, the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation has created the Minority Scholars Award. These $10,000 awards are presented annually to 10 medical students from groups historically underrepresented in the medical profession. The awards are offered in collaboration with the AMA Minority Affairs Consortium, with support from the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative.

The Minority Scholars Award recognizes personal commitment to improving minority health status, scholastic achievement and financial need among minority students. The College of Medicine Scholarship Committee may submit up to two (2) nominations to the AMA Foundation for consideration. (Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.)

Minority Scholars Award application information sheet

2008 AMA Minority Scholarship Award Recipient

Marcus Jennings, Class of 2011

Eligibility

Eligible nominees must be:

• medical students demonstrating financial need from one of the underrepresented minority groups listed below. Receipt of this scholarship will count towards the recipients' second- or third-year medical school costs.
  • African-American/Black
  • American Indian
  • Native Hawaiian
  • Alaska Native
  • Hispanic/Latino
• permanent resident or citizen of the United States in their first or second year at an accredited US medical school.
  
  

Required Application Materials

1. Applicant information form and student financial statement [download]
2. Three supporting letters:
   • Personal statement outlining career goals in the field of medicine (max one typed page with 10-to-12 pt font)
   • Signed letter of recommendation from the office of the dean or dean's designate
   • Signed letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the medical school
3. Official medical school transcript

Award

In addition to a $10,000 scholarship, each recipient is invited to attend the AMA Annual Meeting. All travel and expenses incurred will be covered by the AMA Foundation.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by the College of Medicine Scholarship Selection Committee no later than March 15, 2009.

Return completed application to: Owen P. Phillips, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs 910 Madison Avenue, Ste. 1043 Memphis, Tennessee 38163

The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships
Posted: February 18, 2009

An increase in the average student debt load, combined with the declining availability of scholarship opportunities, is presenting a serious obstacle in the way of medical education. To help ease the financial burden on medical students, the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation, with support from the AMA Alliance, has created The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships.

The College of Medicine Scholarship Committee may submit up to one (1) nomination for each of the different Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship opportunities for a total of four (4) nominations to the AMA Foundation for consideration.

Each $10,000 scholarship is based on separate eligibility requirements.

• The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships: Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need. Ten students may receive this award.
• The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship, funded by the Johnson F. Hammond, MD, Fund: Selection is based on a commitment to a career in medical journalism. One student may receive this award.
• The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship, funded by the Audio-Digest Foundation: Selection is based on a commitment to “the communication of science.” Activities such as mentoring and/or teaching are examples of the communication of science. One student may receive this award.
• The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship, funded by the Rock Sleyster Fund: Selection is based on a commitment to a career in psychiatry. One student may receive this award.
  
  

Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship application information sheet

Eligibility

Eligible nominees must be:

• rising seniors, chosen for the award during their third year of medical school;
• currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school;
• permanent residents or citizens of the United States;
• nominated by their medical school dean or dean’s designate.
  
  

Required Application Materials

• Applicant information form and student financial statement [download]
• Personal statement outlining career goals in the field of medicine (not to exceed one (1) page);
• Letter of recommendation from the office of the Dean or dean's designate;
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the medical school;
• Official medical school transcript.
  
  

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by the College of Medicine Scholarship Selection Committee no later than April 29, 2009. Send required application materials to:

Owen P. Phillips, M.D. Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs 910 Madison Avenue, Ste. 1043 Memphis, Tennessee 38163

Alpha Omega Alpha Awards Program
Posted: February 18, 2009

The dollar value of programs available to each Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society chapters from the national AOA office is approximately $8000.00 per year. These programs are not restricted to AOA members, but are open to all students at each school. For information on applying for any Alpha Omega Alpha Awards programs, please visit the UTHSC Alpha Omega Alpha Beta Tennessee Chapter Honors & Awards Program OR the Alpha Omega Alpha national office Programs web page.

AOA Medical Student Service Project Award

The purpose of the AOA Medical Student Service Projects Award is to aid the establishment or expansion of a medical student service project benefiting the medical school or the local community, and to recognize students who dedicate their time and effort to these endeavors. Only one proposal will be accepted from a school during an academic year. Any medical student or group of students at a school with an active AOA chapter is eligible to apply. AOA membership is not required.

2008 AOA Student Service Project Award Recipient

Kimberly Washington, Class of 2009

AOA Student Research Fellowships

In 1982, the board of directors of Alpha Omega Alpha established five Student Research Fellowship Awards in order to encourage and support student research. Since then the awards have grown in number and dollar amount, and the board now allocates up to $225,000 annually for this project. Up to 50 fellowships may be awarded annually to students in their first, second, or third year (fourth-year students are not eligible). Each will provide $5000 to the student for support of the proposed research and $1000 reimbursement for travel to a national meeting to present results.

AOA Student Essay Awards

Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Awards encourages medical students to address nontechnical topics in medicine. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society instituted this competition to recognize and reward excellent and thoughtful student compositions. Prizes include $2000 first for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place, and up to three honorable mention awards of $250 each. Prizes will be paid after the receipt of required documentation. To be eligible, authors must be enrolled at medical schools with active chapters (Class of 2008 or later), but need not be members of AOA. Only one entry may be submitted by an author.

The Pharos Poetry Competition

The Pharos Poetry Competition is designed to encourage medical students to write poetry on medical subjects. The Pharos has instituted this competition to recognize and reward excellent and thoughtful student compositions. Prizes include $500 for first place; $250 for second place; and $100 for third place. To be eligible, authors must be enrolled at medical schools with active AOA chapters (Class of 2008 or later), but need not be members of AOA. Only one entry may be submitted by an author.