New scholarship lets Furman grad attend med school
A new scholarship established by the Sanders Family Foundation will enable a graduate of Furman University to attend medical school in Greenville.
New scholarship lets Furman grad attend med school A new scholarship established by the Sanders Family Foundation will enable a graduate of Furman University to attend medical school in Greenville. Check out this story on greenvilleonline.com: http://grnol.co/1MwA8ma
Liv Osby, losby@gannett.com Published 3:40 p.m. ET July 15, 2015 | Updated 1:43 p.m. ET July 16, 2015
Dr. John L. Sanders(Photo: PROVIDED)
The new Paladin Scholarship was designed to ensure that finances don't prevent a deserving Furman graduate from becoming a doctor. To be awarded annually, it provides a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
"Providing this scholarship is a great way for my family to support our interests in both education and the healthcare needs in this community," said Dr. John L. Sanders, an orthopedic surgeon in Greenville who specializes in hand surgery and a 1988 Furman graduate.
"And we hope this award can help keep talented and aspiring medical professionals here in Greenville," he added.
Taylor Mitchell, a Dean's List student who graduated Cum Laude from Furman this year with a bachelor of science degree in biology, is the first scholarship winner.
A member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society and Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Mitchell also served on the executive boards of the Furman Gospel Ensemble and the Student League for Black Culture.
She starts medical school this month.
"Scholarship support is an investment in our community," said Dr. Jerry R. Youkey, dean of the USC School of Medicine Greenville. "The Paladin Scholarship allows us to recruit and retain the best and brightest students in the Upstate and train them to serve the unique health care needs of our region."
Furman President Elizabeth Davis said the scholarship is particularly meaningful since so many Furman students are interested in pursuing health-related careers.
"We are deeply grateful to the Sanders Family Foundation for providing such generous assistance," she said. "It will certainly make a difference in the lives of many Furman graduates who hope to attend medical school."
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