VCOM 2018 Annual Report

Scholarship Highlights E ach and every day, our friends and alumni create opportunities that lead to success for our students. Through the generosity of many, we are educating physicians and preparing them to make a difference in their communities. It is with great pride and gratitude we introduce you to a small sample of the dedicated and talented students who attend VCOM as a result of your generosity. We hope you enjoy reading their messages of appreciation and that you celebrate their successes.

Blake E. Fought Memorial Medical Scholarship Michael Rinker

“ I want to be a physician because I want to have the ability to help people when they need it most. While many other careers give you the opportunity to influence the lives of many, none come close to the ability a physician has to impact an individual’s life. ”

Margaret and Jimmi Narong Palmieri Rural Health Scholarship Kelsey Hodges “ I chose VCOM because of the care, compassion and commitment to service the College demonstrates with its focus on rural and underserved care. I plan to specialize in family medicine and return to my hometown to promote good health and well-being in my own community. ”

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