The Alumni Association-College of Medicine’s primary mission is to provide financial support and services to medical students, to enhance their experience during their 4 years at Downstate.
Student Supported Programs Providing financial support to the medical students and school is our top priority. Students with financial need are granted tuition scholarships; last year 60 students received these scholarships. The Alumni Association provides funding for the Health Care in Developing Countries Elective, student research presentations at national meetings, student publications, educational materials, the White Coat Ceremony and many other student programs.
Click here to find out more information about the Health Care In Developing Countries Elective,
Education The Association is committed to improving the medical education and training of the medical students. Alumni participate in the “doctoring experience” which is a clinical component that is included in the first and second year students' curriculum and also serve as advisors and mentors to students.
Click here to find out more information about the Mentoring Program. Click here to find out more information about the Career Mentoring Program. NEW
Research The Association supports summer research fellowships and a full year research scholarship for medical students. medicine in 1998 and is an Honorary Alumnus.
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Service The Alumni Association acts as a liaison between the medical school faculty and students to promote a positive learning environment. Members of the Alumni Association also sit on the Medical School Admissions Committee to ensure that children of alumni have advocates on their behalf.
