College of Medicine11/13/2023 03:00:00 AMLashawn Peña, the proud son of Dominican immigrants, is a dedicated second-year medical student who recently received a $10,000 scholarship from the collaborative effort of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the National Medical Fellowships (NMF) program. Chosen from a competitive pool of over 400 applicants, Lashawn is among the top ten inaugural recipients of this prestigious award. This alliance between NBME and NMF aims to bridge health disparities by fostering a more diverse healthcare workforce. The scholarship is renewable, offering sustained support for up to three years of Lashawn’s medical training.Office of the PresidentCollege of Medicine