TO: Applicants for the Florida Medical Foundation Edward R. Annis, M.D.
Medical Student Scholarship

FROM: Dennis S. Agliano, M.D., President

DATE: March 7, 2008

Background

Attached is the application for the 2008 Florida Medical Foundation Edward R. Annis, M.D. Medical Student Scholarship. This scholarship is targeted to medical students who demonstrate a commitment to organized medicine and public health initiatives. One $1,000 scholarship will be presented to a successful candidate from a U.S. allopathic medical school at the 2008 American Medical Association Annual Meeting, which is being held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, June 14 – 18, 2008.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be entering their second, third or fourth year in medical school.
• Applicants must be a United States Citizen.
• Applicants must have been a member of the American Medical Association (AMA) and their state medical society for at least one year (a letter of membership verification from both the AMA and the applicant’s state medical association is required).
• Applicants must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited medical school program in the United States of America.
• Applicants must submit a recommendation from the Dean (or Dean’s representative) of his/her medical school.
• Applicants must submit an official copy of his/her most current transcript.
• Applicants must submit an official copy of his/her most current set of transcripts.
• Applicants must demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement. Examples of personal integrity, as exemplified by leadership, community involvement, public health initiatives and concern for others will be considered.
• Applications must be received at the Florida Medical Foundation by April 14, 2008.
• Applicants will receive written notification of acceptance or rejection by May 19, 2008.

Application Process:

Please complete the application and submit, along with any relevant information (see checklist below), by April 14, 2008 to: Mrs. Chris Gillespie, Florida Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 10269, Tallahassee, FL 32302.

Click here to get the application

Application Checklist

_____ 1. Completed and signed application form.
_____ 2. Official copy of medical school transcripts.
_____ 3. Recommendation letter from your medical school's Dean or Dean's representative.
_____ 4. A letter of membership verification from the American Medical Association.
_____ 5. A letter of membership verification from applicant’s state medical association.

Questions: Call Chris Gillespie at 800.762.0233 or email at cgillespie@medone.org