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Student Recognition
Amna Sheikh-Zakir, MD Columbia University Department of Pediatrics DR. MADU RAO SCHOLARSHIP IN PEDIATRICS
Dr. Madu Rao is a pediatric pulmonologist who created this scholarship at SUNY Downstate for 4th year minority medical students interested in a pediatric residency program. Recipients of this scholarship not only excel academically, they have a strong work ethic, participate in research, are involved in extracurricular activities, and stellar Dean’s letters.
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Akya Myrie, MS 4 College of Medicine Antía Itzel Gómez, MS 2 College of Medicine
AMSNY DIVERSITY IN MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY), a consortium of the 17 public and private medical schools in New York State awarded two students from Downstate’s College of Medicine with scholarships.
Jose Sinon, MS 3 College of Medicine DR. DAVID KEARNY MCDONOUGH SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. David K. McDonough Scholarship in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology (ENT) is dedicated to building a diverse pipeline in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (ENT) specialties. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited medical school in the State of New York or in the United States; from a African American/Black, Afro-Latino(a), or Native American background; be committed to academic excellence, research, leadership and service; and have an interest in a career in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology (ENT) specialties.
ALUMNI SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The Summer Research Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Alumni Fund and the Dean’s Office provides stipends for 8 weeks of full-time work in basic science, translational and clinical research projects for students on summer recess between students’ first and second years of classes.
