Kyra Bonasia
Geisel School of Medicine
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of the AMA Foundation scholarships – I am honored and grateful to have been chosen as the recipient of the 2020 Alliance Grassroots Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship. The most meaningful experiences I have had are those where I’ve felt like I was working towards health equity in my community. I have been particularly inspired by the strength and grace of the patients and mentors I’ve worked with in the Moms in Recovery Clinic. I am also appreciative of those with whom I’ve worked to advocate for LGBTQ health issues, for access to reproductive healthcare, and for the provision of high-quality care in underserved rural communities.”
By awarding me this generous scholarship you have not only lightened my financial burden, but have also made me feel supported and uplifted in my efforts to address barriers to health equity. I am committed to my goal of empowering vulnerable populations and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities through direct patient care, research, and education. Receiving this scholarship has also reminded me of the importance of paying it forward to the next generation of physicians. Once again, thank you for your generosity and support.”
