Scholarship and Award Recipients

SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD RECIPIENTS Thanks to the generous support of donors, the College of Community Health Sciences annually awards scholarships and awards to medical students and to students in the College’s Rural Health Leaders Pipeline. Here are the recipients of 2019:

MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS In its role as the Tuscaloosa Regional Campus for the University of Alabama School of Medicine, the College provides clinical education for a cohort of third- and fourth-year medical students. Scholarships to medical students are awarded in the fall and spring.

The Dr. Sandral Hullett Endowed Scholarship

Recipient: Justin Bailey Amount: $1,000 Recipient: Caitlin Thomas Amount: $1,000 The Dr. Sandral Hullett Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 with gifts from the Capstone Health Services Foundation and proceeds from the 1991 Fiesta Bowl to honor Dr. Sandral Hullett, one of the first African-American residents to graduate from The University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency, which is operated by the College.

Frank Fitts, Jr., Endowed Scholarship

Recipient: Sarah Fleisher

Amount: $5,000 Recipient: Taylor Holmes Amount: $5,000

Recipient: Barrie Schmitt Amount: $5,000

The Frank Fitts, Jr., Endowed Scholarship was established by Cynthia Ford (Fitts) Thomas to address the needs of medical students who bear a high debt load upon graduation from medical school. The scholarship is named in honor of her late husband, Frank Fitts, Jr., great-grandson of J.H. Fitts, who established The University of Alabama’s first endowed scholarship in 1903.

The Dr. Benjamin Collins Maxwell Endowed Scholarship

Recipient: Zeb Akers Amount: $1,000

The Dr. Benjamin Collins Maxwell Endowed Scholarship was established by Dr. David H. and Mrs. Regina A. Maxwell to honor the memory of Dr. Benjamin Collins Maxwell. The scholarship is awarded to fourth-year medical students who are Rural Medical Scholars and plan to practice Rural Primary Care in the state of Alabama.

Robert E. Pieroni, MD, and Family Endowed Scholarship

Recipient: Taylor Holmes Amount: $1,000

Established by Dr. Robert and Mrs. Dorothy Pieroni in 2012, the scholarship supports medical students at the College interested in entering primary care. Dr. Pieroni was a faculty member at the College for many years and still remains active in his support.

Reese Phifer, Jr., Memorial Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Recipient: Crystal Skinner Amount: $1,500

The Reese Phifer Jr. Memorial Foundation Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to promote the education of medical students at the College. The Reese Phifer, Jr., Memorial Foundation was established by Mr. and Mrs. Reese Phifer in 1967 in memory of their son, J. Reese Phifer, Jr., a student at The University of Alabama who died in 1964. The foundation established the scholarship fund in 2014. Priority is given to current fourth-year medical students who intend to complete their residency at The University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency, which the College operates, and who have an interest in spending part of their residency training in Fayette, Alabama. 2019 ANNUAL REPORT MEDICAL STUDENT SENIOR CONVOCATION AWARDS

The College and its departments also present monetary awards to medical students.

James H. Akers Memorial Award

Recipient: Amy Scott Amount: $1,000

The James H. Akers Memorial Award is funded by the James H. Akers and Teresa Finney Memorial Endowed Scholarship fund. It is presented to a graduating medical student for dedication to the art and science of medicine.

William R. Willard Award

Recipient: David Osula Amount: $1,000

Established by the Bank of Moundville, this award is presented to a graduating student selected by CCHS faculty for outstanding contributions to the goals and missions of the College. The award is supported by the William R. Willard Family Practice and Medical Student Endowed Support Fund.

Interprofessional Excellence Award

Recipient: Saier William Akers Amount: $1,000

This award recognizes a graduating medical student selected by CCHS staff who has demonstrated excellence in communication skills, respect for staff and patients and a commitment to working as an effective member of a health care team.

William W. Winternitz, Sr. Geriatric Award

Recipient: Barrie Schmitt Amount: $500

This award is presented to a medical student who best exemplifies service-based learning in geriatric medicine. The award is supported by the William W. Winternitz Geriatric Gift Fund.

RESIDENCY GRADUATION AWARDS

The College's Family Medicine Residency presents monetary awards to graduating residents.

360 Award

Recipient: Dr. Jonathan Russell Guin Amount: $1,000

This award is presented to a graduating resident selected by CCHS staff who demonstrates outstanding work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

William R. Willard Family Medicine Award

Recipient: Dr. Nate Boles Amount: $1,000

This award is presented to a first-year resident who demonstrates outstanding professional competence and personal characteristics. The award is supported by the William R. Willard Family Practice and Medical Student Endowed Support Fund.

William W. Winternitz, Sr. Geriatric Award

Recipient: Dr. Soojung Lee Amount: $500

This award is presented to a graduating resident who demonstrates outstanding work in geriatric medicine. The award is supported by the William W. Winternitz Geriatric Gift Fund.

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