Letters To The Editor To the Maricopa County Medical Society,
I am writing to express my thanks for being chosen as a recipient of the MCMS – MICA Medical Foundation Student Essay Scholarship. Your support to Arizona medical students by offering this scholarship is incredibly generous. This award will go towards paying the fall tuition of my second year of medical school and help me further advance my goal of becoming a physician. Already, my second year of medical school is underway. Just a few weeks ago, I completed my MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management through the UA Eller College of Management. As I continue shadowing in clinical experiences and eventually begin to work in the clinical setting, I hope to use my newfound business knowledge to improve healthcare delivery and patient services. Right now, I am focusing on my pre-clerkship studies and engaging with the Phoenix Biomedical Campus through leading a variety of student interest groups and community activities. My passion lies in building diversity in the medical field. Since January, I have served as a co-leader of the Asian-Pacific American Student Association (ALAMSA), LGBTQ in Medicine, Medical Student Mentorship Program, and others. When I am not working on my studies or service to the community, I spend my time exploring art, literature, and the beautiful Arizona outdoors (but not in the summer months).
cuss emerging topics of health care facing our nation. I was very excited to enter the essay scholarship competition sponsored by Maricopa County Medical Society and the MICA Medical Foundation because it gave me a chance to vocalize my position on an important health care topic that I will be facing as a future physician. By publishing my work in the Round-Up, MCMS has encouraged our generation of future physicians to take a more active role in shaping the health care system in which we will serve our patients. Publishing a piece of medical literature for a large audience to view was very rewarding and I am thankful for the opportunity that MCMS has provided me and will provide future students to express their views and opinions in a professional setting. I would also like to thank the partnership between MCMS and MICA for making this opportunity to Arizona medical students possible. — Thomas Esposito AT Still University Student
Dear Dr. Brodksy,
Thank you for supporting the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA) at A. T. Still University and for recognizing the achievements of our student, Tommy Esposito.
This scholarship helps offset part of the financial burden of medical school tuition and therefor allows me to focus more on engaging with my school and local community. For that, I am grateful. Additionally, the essay topic challenged me to think about how the future of medicine is changing and how healthcare delivery can keep up with a growing population and technologically advancing society. Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity and selecting my piece as the winning essay.
We are grateful to Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) and Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona Medical Foundation (MICA) for offering an essay scholarship competition, allowing our students to demonstrate their critical thinking skills and commitment to whole-person healthcare. We also appreciate MCMS and MICA Medical Foundation for helping our students lessen their financial burden while pursuing their osteopathic medical degree.
Sincerely, Aishan Shi, MBA UA College of Medicine - Phoenix
Tommy, an OMS II, plans to pursue family medicine, pediatrics, or internal medicine; and there is no question he will bring value to any community he serves.
Dear Maricopa County Medical Society,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks for featuring my article in the Round-Up magazine. The State of Arizona is very fortunate to have a medical society that so strongly supports its medical students and encourages innovation by inviting students to dis-
Thank you again for supporting the bright minds we are honored to educate. Sincerely, Jeffrey W. Morgan, DO, MA, FACOI, CS Dean, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona A. T. Still University mcmsonline.com/round-up
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