TO: Applicants for the Florida Medical Foundation 2008 Joseph S. Sadowski, M.D.
Medical Student Scholarship

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

DATE: March 13, 2008

Background

Click here for the 2008 Florida Medical Foundation Joseph S. Sadowski, M.D. Medical Student Scholarship application. This scholarship is targeted to medical students who demonstrate a commitment to organized medicine and public health initiatives. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to the successful candidate from one of Florida's allopathic or osteopathic medical schools.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be entering their second, third or fourth year in medical school.
• Applicants must be a United States Citizen.
• Applicants must be a member of the Florida Medical Association.
• Applicants must be a member of the American Medical Association.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited medical school program in Florida.
• 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 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 must agree to attend both the Annual and Interim AMA-MSS meeting and the opening session of AMA House of Delegates in the current year following their award of this scholarship. This scholarship is designated to pay for the recipient's travel expenses associated with his/her attendance at the aforementioned meeting.

Applicants will receive written notification of acceptance or rejection.

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.

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.

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