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Class of 2011
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Medical
Alumni Scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen
students based on merit and need. The Admissions Committee
or its designee will recommend recipients each year to
the Alumni Association Executive Committee. This endowment
fund was established in 1986 with money contributed by
alumni and other sources. Each year since then, alumni
contribute to the endowment base for these scholarships.
Only interest from the endowment may be used for awards and the number
of recipients each year depends upon the accrued amount.
Scholarship recipients should realize that they have a
responsibility to contribute to the base fund at a time
which is appropriate to each recipient. By this act, an
assurance of a perpetual growing medical alumni scholarship
fund will be realized.
The Clyde G. "Sid" Huggins Scholarship was
established in 1997 and awarded to a rising senior student
who is committed to family practice as a career. This
scholarship was established by an alumnus in honor of
Dr. Huggins, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and former
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. The source
of funding is the Medical Alumni Endowment Fund and the
selection is made by a committee of three: Chairman of
the Department of Family Practice, Vice-Chairman of Family
Practice and Dr. Ellis Allen, alumnus of the College of
Medicine.
The Christian L. Grinaker Memorial Scholarship was
established in 1997 in memoriam for an alumnus from the
Class of 1996. The source of funding is the Medical Alumni
Endowment Fund and the Scholarship Committee makes the
recipient selection based on the requirements established
by members of the Class of 1996. |
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Left to Right
Kneeling: Amanda Law, Grant Zarzour, Lauren Platt, Ashley Myers.
Seated: Christina Nadar, Mary Alice Dearman, Brent Thomas Goedjen, Margaret Sims, William Stroud.
Standing: Brian Dupont, John Noah Meriwether, Kimberly Ryan Bryan, Micah Whitson, Sameh Adel Sakla, Sailaja Allamneni, Melissa J. Reimer, Jefferson Sabitini, Daniel M. Bonnici.
Not pictured: Nathan Lisenbee |
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The Robert E. Russell Memorial Scholarship was established
in 1986 by the Class of 1979 in memory of their classmate.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and encourage
medical students toward excellence in the quality of care
rendered to their patients, particularly in the field
of oncology. Students who have succeeded despite physical
disabilities are urged to apply. Recipient selection is
made by the Scholarship Committee.
The Les Sockwell Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 by family
and friends in memory of this alumnus of the Class of 1999. The source of funding is the
Medical Alumni Endowment Fund and the scholarship is awarded to a rising senior interested in
Med/Peds or internal medicine or pediatrics as a career.
The Medical Alumni Leadership Award is selected by
vote of the senior class to be awarded to the senior who
has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities.
The Michael Moore Memorial Award for outstanding student
in Gross Anatomy was established by the Class of 2001
with perpetual acknowledgment in his name with a scholarship
to be established at a later time.
Recipients of Scholarships for 2007-2008: |
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| Clyde G. "Sid" Huggins Scholarship |
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| Ms. Lindsey E. Smith |
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| Mr. Charles E. Kirkland, II |
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Les Sockwell Memorial Scholarship
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| Ms. Amanda Regan Lou England |
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| Christian L. Grinaker Memorial Scholarship |
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TBA |
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| USA Medical
Alumni Association Scholarships |
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Ms. Sailaja Allamneni
Mr. Jacob Batson
Mr. Daniel M. Bonnici
Ms. Kimberly Riley Bryan
Ms. Mary Alice Dearman
Mr. Brian Dupont
Mr. Brent Thomas Goedjen
Ms. Amanda Law
Mr. Nathan Lisenbee
Mr. John Noah Meriwether
Ms. Ashley Myers
Ms. Christina Nadar
Ms. Lauren Platt
Ms. Melissa J. Reimer
Mr. Jefferson Sabitini
Mr. Sameh Adel Sakla
Ms. Margaret Sims
Mr. William Stroud
Mr. Micah Whitson
Mr. Grant Zarzour |
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A Need for Scholarships |
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As the cost of medical education continues to rise and national/state funding decreases, support from our membership for scholarship opportunities is vital. According to national statistics, our graduates are below the national norm for debt; however, the latest financial aid figures indicate USA graduates have an average outstanding debt of $140,000 to $160,000. This is a significant increase from five years ago when seniors started their residency with an average debt of $80,000 to $100,000.
The Medical Alumni Association recognizes the need for scholarships and is committed to increasing their endowment fund. This year the association made a $50,000 deposit (including matching dollars from the University) to this account. If you are interested in contributing to the Medical Alumni Scholarship Endowment or would like information on how to establish a new scholarship, please contact the Medical Alumni Office or Mr. Travis Grantham, Medical Development (251) 460-7275 tgrantham@usouthal.edu . Gifts to endowed scholarships are tax-deductible and the University provides matching funds for alumni donations.
Investment in endowed scholarships is essential to the College’s future and our ability to recruit the best and brightest student. It is the best investment you will ever make. This page will feature scholarship recipients and background information on the award. |
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The DeBakey Scholarship
The College of Medicine is pleased to announce two new scholarships funded by the DeBakey Foundation for freshman students who are from rural counties and agree to return to rural areas to practice medicine for five years. A College of Medicine Committee and representatives of the DeBakey Foundation choose recipients.
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Christin Lyn Davis (L) hometown is Phenix City in Russell County, Alabama. She is an Auburn University graduate with a major in Biomedical Sciences. She was on the Dean’s List, active in AED, served on the Student Health Committee, member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Christin shadowed several physicians prior to applying to medical school and one day aspires to be a pediatrician.
Mary Margaret Clapp (R) is from Maplesville in Chilton County, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Montevallo with a major in Biochemistry and Biology. Honors include Dean’s and President’s Academic List, Biology Honor Society, Chemistry Club President, Phi Kappa Phi Honors, Math Honor Society. During her undergraduate studies, she was a chemistry and math tutor. She “hopes to have a positive impact in my community and world”. |
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