VCOM 2024 Annual Report

Student Scholarship Highlights (continued)

D. Bruce Roulstone and Hannah Hobbs-Roulstone Scholarship Christopher Gabbert , Class of 2025 “I personally want to serve in Virginia

Samuel A. Zigrossi Memorial Scholarship Valentyna Williams, Class of 2025 “I feel rural communities desperately need more osteopathic physicians to live in the communities they practice so they understand the issues facing their patients and are able to provide comprehensive healthcare. I want to help increase the number of physicians practicing rural family medicine and change the

where I may use my generalist knowledge to help underserved

communities. Whether within my future practice or while volunteering, I find this to be the most rewarding way to use my skills throughout my future.”

narrative of healthcare in communities like the one I grew up in.”

William G. Anderson, DO Scholarship Meagan McMullen, Class of 2026 “I am a first-generation minority medical student that chose to pursue a career in medicine because of my passion towards helping others, my faith, and love for serving others. I graduated from The University of Georgia with honors, Magna Cum Laude. In the

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Scholarship Lexi Nixon, Class of 2027

“Practicing in a rural area would allow me the opportunity to reach patients who really need my help and get them the care they need. I will be a physician that is willing to fight for my patients and their families. I will do everything

in my power to make sure they are getting the care they deserve.”

future, my dream is to serve others and do everything I can to improve my patients overall health in hopes that they have a chance to live

a longer and happier life.”

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