The St. Johns County Medical Alliance
St. Johns County Medical Alliance
Academic Scholarships to Local Students
St. Augustine, FL (August 6, 2019) - The St. Johns County Medical Alliance has awarded new scholarships to three St. Johns County high school graduates of Nease High School. One ongoing scholar, currently in medical school, has received a continuation award.
Katherine Rodriguez will attend the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, majoring in Biology-Pre-medicine. Selected to serve as one of eleven Research and Innovation Ambassadors for the University, Katherine will be paired with the strongest and most funded labs to continue her research. Her research project, “Melatonin as an Anti-proliferative Agent in Brain Metastasis from Breast Cancer” placed first in the State Science and Engineering Fair and she received the Malesky Special Award for Outstanding Presentation of Scientific Research
Andrew Vaughn, through dual enrollment, received his AA degree upon high school graduation. He will enter the University of Central Florida. Accepted into the Biomedical Sciences Program, he plans to enter medical school and become a pediatric clinical geneticist.
Elise Belkin will pursue a career in medicine that allows her to work with children with special needs. She has devoted her time, as an employee and a volunteer, working with children that she plans to help through pediatric pathology, neurology or child psychiatry.
Monetary awards have also been made to former scholarship winners who are continuing studies in medical fields. These awards are given to students who keep in touch with the Alliance and stay on track with their goals. This year, Hunter Green, graduate of Samford University, is at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently focusing on rural medicine as he becomes a Family Practice physician.
Each year, the St. Johns County Medical Alliance, in conjunction with the St. Johns County Medical Society, offers academic scholarships to graduating St. Johns County high school seniors pursuing an education in pre-medicine, nursing, or allied health. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on academic ability, school involvement, community service and an interview.
Katherine Rodriguez will attend the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, majoring in Biology-Pre-medicine. Selected to serve as one of eleven Research and Innovation Ambassadors for the University, Katherine will be paired with the strongest and most funded labs to continue her research. Her research project, “Melatonin as an Anti-proliferative Agent in Brain Metastasis from Breast Cancer” placed first in the State Science and Engineering Fair and she received the Malesky Special Award for Outstanding Presentation of Scientific Research
Andrew Vaughn, through dual enrollment, received his AA degree upon high school graduation. He will enter the University of Central Florida. Accepted into the Biomedical Sciences Program, he plans to enter medical school and become a pediatric clinical geneticist.
Elise Belkin will pursue a career in medicine that allows her to work with children with special needs. She has devoted her time, as an employee and a volunteer, working with children that she plans to help through pediatric pathology, neurology or child psychiatry.
Monetary awards have also been made to former scholarship winners who are continuing studies in medical fields. These awards are given to students who keep in touch with the Alliance and stay on track with their goals. This year, Hunter Green, graduate of Samford University, is at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently focusing on rural medicine as he becomes a Family Practice physician.
Each year, the St. Johns County Medical Alliance, in conjunction with the St. Johns County Medical Society, offers academic scholarships to graduating St. Johns County high school seniors pursuing an education in pre-medicine, nursing, or allied health. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on academic ability, school involvement, community service and an interview.
