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medical news Michael J. Campo, PhD, support staff Colorado Medical Society Education Foundation
CMS Education Foundation presents 2011-2012 scholars Colorado Medical Society Education Foundation (CMS EF) awarded $37,500 in student scholarships during 2011/2012. The mission of CMS EF, a 501(c)(3) private foundation, is to render financial support to select first-year medical students at University of Colorado School of Medicine based on criteria such as the student’s financial status, academic achievement, and desire to practice in rural or underserved areas upon graduation. CMS EF also supports education programs such as the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair and the Education Program at the CMS annual meeting. “The CMS EF Board appreciates the generous donations and support from CMS members who make our scholarships possible,” explains W. Gerald Rainer, MD, CMS EF, Board Chair. Dr. Rainer is a Distinguished Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The CMS EF proudly awarded scholarships to these outstanding freshman medical students who are shown below. Claire Bovet, student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine class of 2016, was born in Boulder, ColoClaire Bovet rado, and grew up on her family’s farm outside of Longmont. She learned to ride horses before she could ride a bike, and has always loved animals and the outdoors. Her passions for science and the humanities led her to Middlebury College in Vermont, where she developed a strong interest in medicine. The combined scientific and personal appeal of being a physician drew her into the field. Claire 38
hopes to practice internal medicine in Colorado, and looks forward to becoming a caretaker and leader in her community. Jason (JD) Williams obtained a B.S. in Biology with minors in chemistry and general business from the UniverJason (JD) Williams sity of Denver. JD continued his education at the University of Denver, obtaining a M.S. in Finance and M.B.A. Throughout his education, JD has also gained valuable experience as a researcher at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and National Jewish Health Center and as a volunteer at Stout Street Clinic, The Bridge Project, and There with Care. Prior to beginning medical school in the fall of 2012, JD utilized his business and scientific education as a Business Development Associate for Sharklet Technologies, a local biotechnology company committed to improving human health. JD’s prior leadership experiences have inspired him to leverage his diverse skill set, medical education and passion for innovation to improve health outcomes for all patient populations, particularly the underserved. Anireddy (Ani) Reddy is from Fort Collins, Colorado, and attended the University of Colorado at Anireddy (Ani) Reddy Boulder. During her college tenure, Ani had the opportunity to learn in a variety of clinical settings, ranging Children’s Hospital
to a pediatric HIV/AIDS clinic in Botswana. These experiences ignited her passion for medicine, particularly for the education and health of children. After graduating Summa Cum Laude in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience, Ani devoted one year to school turnaround and education reform in Denver Public Schools through the AmeriCorps program. She now serves as the co-president for the School of Medicine Class of 2016 and is participating is the CUUNITE urban underserved track. With her medical degree, Ani hopes to be a pediatrician for underserved populations. Matthew (Matt) Iacovetto, class of 2016, grew up in a small mountain town in northwest Colorado as the son Matthew (Matt) Iacovetto of a machine operator and childcare worker. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado and later earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Medicine. Matt feels especially fortunate to pursue a degree in medicine, understanding the lack of educational opportunities that were available to his family in the past. During his time at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Matt looks forward to becoming increasingly involved in health policy discussions through the Colorado Medical Society and other analogous organizations.
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Colorado Medicine for September/October 2012