COM Student Wins Top White Coat Investor Scholarship for Inspiring Journey

By Office of the President | Nov 28, 2023

Sara Yousef, a College of Medicine student, has received an important scholarship from The White Coat Investor (WCI), a financial advice platform for physicians. This scholarship, supported by the WCI community, assists medical students and reflects a commitment to ‘paying it forward.’ One of ten 2023 recipients, Sara received nearly $6K.

Sara’s award-winning essay in the “Inspiring Stories” category vividly describes her family’s struggles as asylum seekers in Brooklyn, especially the financial difficulties they faced in obtaining healthcare, such as affording insulin for her diabetic sister. In her narrative, she underscores the significance of treating patients as individuals, not just their ailments.

Sara plans to become a physician who provides medical care, educates, and advocates for marginalized communities. Her essay is available here.

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