Building on its commitment to advancing medical education and leadership, the American Medical Association Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of 37 scholarships to exceptional, rising medical students.
The Physicians of Tomorrow program, a longstanding initiative that celebrates diversity in education, is designed to support medical students in their final year of medical school. By offering an array of scholarship categories, the program ensures a broad spectrum of needs and aspirations are met, helping to create an inclusive health care system that reflects the evolving needs of U.S. patient populations.
Additionally, funds created by state medical societies and associations amplify the AMA Foundation’s impact, allowing for a broader reach and more substantial student support.
Albert Ray, MD, FAAFP, president of the AMA Foundation Board of Directors, expressed pride and enthusiasm in announcing the scholarship recipients.
“We are thrilled to support these outstanding students as they embark on their medical careers,” stated Dr. Ray. “Their dedication and passion for medicine is truly inspiring, and we are confident they will make significant contributions to the field of medicine and the nation’s health.”
Students were selected through an application process that considered academic achievements, financial need, community involvement, and a demonstrated commitment to equity in medicine.
Applications for the next cycle of Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships open on October 21, 2024, and will be awarded in spring 2025. Visit the AMA Foundation website for more information.
2024 AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipients
Physicians of Tomorrow General Scholarship
Adina Harri, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Allison Holt, University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Alex Marti, University of Iowa Roy. J and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Sangami Pugazenthi, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Julia Tomtschik, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
David Xiang, Harvard Medical School
Physicians of Tomorrow Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship
Devin Barzallo, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Brandon Bishop, Kansas City University College of Biosciences and College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bianca Campbell, Howard University College of Medicine
Ricardo Crespo, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Symphony Fletcher, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Alyssa Miller, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Marcela Osorio, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
AMA Alliance Grassroots Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Ashlyn Lipnicky, University of Kansas School of Medicine
AMA Employee Scholarship
Kristen Sportiello, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
AMA Health Solutions Group Employee Scholarship
Thomas Freitag, Harvard Medical School
American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation Scholarship
Alexander Batterman, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Samantha Shave, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Benjamin Wipper, Harvard Medical School
Peter Zaki, Drexel University College of Medicine
David Jones Peck, MD Scholarship for Health Equity
Sally Jeon, University of Minnesota Medical School
Dr. Lin and Minta Hill Alexander Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Paul Delgado, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Richard Allen Williams & Genita Evangelista Johnson/Association of Black Cardiologists Scholarship
Kayla Harley, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
DREAM MD Equity Scholarship
Roxana Parada, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Formica-Riggs/New Jersey Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Emmanuel Ihionkhan, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Hugh Vincent, MD Family Scholarship for Physicians of the Future
Emily Dickey, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles
Herman E. Diskin, MD Memorial Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Akshayaa Chittibabu, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles
Illinois Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Avani Yaganti, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Ken Viste Memorial Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Bethany Brumbaugh, Harvard Medical School
Lyle L. Vandenberg Rural Health Scholarship
Madeline Brown, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Medical Society of the State of New York/Dr. Duane and Joyce Cady Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
David Zuckerman, New York Medical College
Native American Center for Health Professions Scholarship for Advancing Health Equity
Jacob Jones, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jesse Montoure, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Ohio Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Kiana Loo, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Michaela Stamper, Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine
Hunter Stecko, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
