Scholarship Recipient Quotes and Pictures

"I really look forward to trying to fill the big shoes of a ‘Physician of Tomorrow.’"
—Jared C. Bentley, MD

Learn about 2009 Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship recipient Jared C. Bentley, MD, and his road to medical school. He is currently a resident in orthopaedic surgery at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio.
Watch the video.

 

"The honor of this scholarship has many meanings. I believe that receiving national recognition from the AMA will be beneficial as I apply and interview for residency programs. In addition, the financial assistance is very reassuring.it was comforting to know that choosing a primary care career would not necessarily mean increased debt."
—Kate Seymour
Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship 2010
University of Kansas School of Medicine

 

"Not only has the Minority Scholars Award has assisted me by lessening the economic burden of my 2nd year of medical school, but more importantly, it has provided inspiration and upliftment as I pursue a career in medicine and allowed me an opportunity to network with and meet other individuals currently attempting to increase diversity in medicine."
—Crystal Brown
Minority Scholars Award 2010
Temple University School of Medicine

 

"My medical tuition is increasing every year and this scholarship significantly decreases my loan amount and the accruing interest. This scholarship allows me to focus on my goal of becoming a physician leader and worry less on my mounting loan amounts. Thank you, AMA Foundation, for decreasing my economic burden and allowing me to achieving my dream of becoming a physician."
—Vanessa Correa
Minority Scholars Award 2010
UCR/UCLA PRIME

 

"It was a complete blessing to get that [Minority Scholars] Award…I know I was meant to be a physician."
—Carl Lambert, Jr.
Minority Scholars Award 2009
Rush Medical College

 

"Working in and with the community is my passion, and I am eager to become the type of physician that can help improve people's lives not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. With the backing of such a phenomenal organization, I know that my aspirations are supported and I am confident that I will be able to make a difference."
—Javay Ross
Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship funded by
the Audio-Digest Foundation 2008
Charles Drew University/UCLA Medical Education Program

 

"I sincerely appreciate the Foundation's efforts to relieve the burden of debt on today's medical students. I am proud to be a part of this community and look forward to the day when I can 'pay it forward' and provide this opportunity to another future physician."
—Danielle Webster
Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship 2007
University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Medicine