The Dr. John Fortuna Scholarship

Criteria

To apply for the Dr. John Fortuna Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in an accredited MD, DO, DC, ND, or OD degree program Minimum 3.0 GPA Demonstrated financial need Strong interpersonal skills and service/leadership experience 500-1000 word personal essay submission

Essay Prompt:

“Describe how you would incorporate empathy, compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care into your future medical practice. Share any personal experiences that have shaped your commitment to understanding the whole patient.”

Your essay should address specific ways you envision leading with warmth, kindness and humanity as a future physician along with real life examples that reinforce these values. The review committee aims to gauge applicants’ authentic passion for connecting with patients on a human level.

Outstanding prospective doctors who lead with their hearts and commit to healing from a place of service are ideal for this scholarship. Please detail any extracurricular activities, research, mentoring, or patient interactions that exhibit your well-rounded dedication to patient-centered medicine.
Amount

One time award of $1,000
Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is September 15, 2024.
Winner Announced

The winner for the scholarship will be announced October 15, 2024.
How to Apply

To apply for the Dr. John Fortuna Scholarship, please submit the following documents to apply@drjohnfortunascholarship.com:

Personal essay (500-1000 words) addressing the prompt: “Describe how you would incorporate empathy, compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care into your future medical practice. Share any personal experiences that have shaped your commitment to understanding the whole patient.” A copy of your professional resume/CV detailing your academic achievements, leadership experience, service activities, honors, and involvement in the medical field. One (1) letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, supervisor, or mentor who can speak to your strengths as a future physician and commitment to compassionate patient care. An unofficial transcript from your medical school showing courses taken, grades received, and cumulative GPA.

Please direct any questions about eligibility, required documents, timeline etc. to apply@drjohnfortunascholarship.com. We are happy to assist qualified applicants in preparing compelling applications that capture their passion for patient-centered medicine.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

Full Name Phone Number Address Email Address Name of High School and Graduation Date The University that you are currently enrolled in. Personal Bio GPA

Award
$1,000.00
Deadline
09/15/2024
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