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Scholars deemed 'outstanding future physicians'
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Johnson,
Kohen, Dellemonache
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Eight scholars have
taken their place among nearly 175 first year medical students at the
University of Michigan Medical School who share a special designation.
They are recipients of a new Dean's Scholarship award, having passed through
a rigorous selection process that is designed to attract the nation's
most promising young scholars to the U-M Medical School.
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Johnson, Fahim, Heyns, Saroki
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"Top
applicants often have a choice of highly ranked medical schools from which
to choose, and it is our hope that the honor and financial support of
the Dean's Scholarship award will attract outstanding future physicians
to the University of Michigan," says Allen Lichter,M.D., dean of
the U-M Medical School.
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Kwon
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The
Dean's Scholarship Program was initiated in 2001 in order to help recruit
excellent medical students to the University of Michigan Medical School,
as well as to help ease the huge burden of debt that the typical medical
student now faces at graduation.The
award is offered to a select few individuals in the entering class who
possess outstanding potential for a future career as a leader in medicine.
Selection criteria include an excellent academic record, a strong score
on the Medical College Admissions Test, and a high rating on evaluation
criteria by the U-M Medical School Admissions Committee.
Recipients
of the 2001 Dean's Scholarships are:
Laura F. Heyns
of Jackson, Michigan. Heyns received her bachelor of science degree
in biochemistry from Harvard University. "Medicine is such an awe-inspiring
profession for me. To be able to directly and intimately help other people
seems both exciting and rewarding. I hope I never lose that excitement,"
says Heyns.
Robert B. Kohen
of West Bloomfield, Michigan. He received his bachelor of science
degree in cellular/molecular biology from the University of Michigan.
According to Kohen, being a student athlete gives him some interest in
orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, but he is staying open minded
and doesn't plan on making a decision on a medical specialty until the
third or fourth year of medical school.
Karen Saroki of
Chula Vista, California. Saroki received her bachelor of science degree
in integrative biology from the University of California -- Berkeley.
"U of M has an excellent reputation - it's ranked fourth nationally
by residency directors. It excels in both research and clinical training
and strives to integrate these to best serve its patients. I've also found
it to be a very welcoming place. Staff and faculty have been helpful and
friendly," says Saroki.
Daniel Johnson
of Omaha, Nebraska. Johnson received his bachelor of science degree
in biology from Boston College. "The curriculum is a good fit for
my academic style, and I am looking forward to learning from U-M doctors
who are performing cutting edge treatments and research. The high volume
and outstanding quality of care at the U-M hospitals and clinics was a
real selling point for me," says Johnson.
Paul Dellemonache
of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Dellemonache received his bachelor of
science degree in biology and kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University.
Dellemonache was first attracted to the U-M Medical School because of
its outstanding academic and clinical reputation. "It has an excellent
curriculum, teaching hospitals and research opportunities. Plus, Ann Arbor
is a great town," says Dellemonache.
Danny Fahim of
Macomb, Michigan. Fahim received his bachelor of arts degree with
honors in neuropsychology from Princeton University. "The U-M Medical
School combines outstanding faculty, facilities and students to provide
one of the best medical educations available in the world. But I must
admit that I also wanted to return to be closer to my family and my church,"
says Fahim.
Emilie Johnson
of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Johnson received her bachelor of science degree
in neuroscience from Emory University. She was first attracted to the
U-M Medical School because the students seemed very satisfied with their
education. "Their input about the school was requested and well-received.
Also, I take comfort in knowing that a University of Michigan education
will offer me many career options after I finish," says Johnson.
Hannah S. Kwon
of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Kwon received her bachelor of science
degree in neuroscience and biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
"When I interviewed here I was struck by how friendly all the staff
and students were. Also, no matter where you go, people are very impressed
with the graduates of the U-M Medical School," says Kwon.
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