Texas A&M Medical and Dental Society

Mission:   To Foster: -the development and fellowship of Texas Aggies in the Medical and Dental Professions -the development of the pre-medical and pre-dental students at Texas A&M University   To Provide: -programs of professional development, service, and recognition of former and current students -a channel of mutual communication between former students in the medical and dental professions, and Texas A&M University   To Generate: -support and maintain the stature of medical and dental education at Texas A&M University

Medical and Dental Society Awards 7 Scholarships at 2009 Fall Event Seven scholarships were awarded at the annual College of Science and Medical & Dental Society Tailgate. The Medical & Dental Society presented the James & Norma J.Rosborough Foundation, Walter S. McGregor, Robert Walker Best Memorial, Mark Barhorst Endowed and TAMU Medical & Dental Society Endowed Scholarships. The day could not have been more perfect,filled with  a "phenomena in physics" demonstration for children and curious adults, great food,comaraderie, and an exciting day of football as the Aggies hosted Oklahoma State.       2009 Scholarship Recipients Scholarships Recipients:                   JOSH DIVINEY '09            CAROLINE NGUYEN '10 ALEX ROZANSKI '10 STACEY CARAWAN '10 ANNE LINDLEY '10 KATY BRITTEN '10 ALEXANDRA IACOB ‘09   The Medical & Dental Society awards 7 scholarships at annual tailgate event October 10, 2009. more..       Notes From Scholarship Recipients ALEXANDRA IACOB 2009 Recipient Writes:                                                                        21 October 2009 Dear family Best, For the past week I have been trying to write you a note that would say “thank you”, “I am sorry for your loss” and “I will try to make you proud.” I have not been able to find an eloquent way to convey all this to you. When I met you, Mrs. Best, your emotional state showed me how difficult this was for you. I have not experienced such a loss, nor has anyone in my family so I could say “I know how you feel.” I can only imagine how hard the loss is on your family and offer my sympathy. After learning about your son, about his passions and his dreams I admire your decision to award this scholarship in his name. I am humbled to be chosen as one of the recipients. Your aid will help me pursue my dream, so similar to your sons, so I can go on myself and help others. I am eternally grateful to you: not only for the financial aid, but also about the compassion you have taught me in this act. Thank you. Sincerely, Alexandra Iacob   Bhavini Patel 2007 Recipient Writes: Howdy Dr. Kayron Dube! This is Bhavini Patel. I am first year student at UT Southwestern Medical School. I am one of the recipients of scholarship from the Texas A&M Medical and Dental Society. I just want to thank you and the society for giving me the scholarship. I really appreciate your generosity and thank you very much. We just started our first day of classes today. I am really enjoying it here in Dallas. Hope you are doing well. My regards and thanks to everyone in the society. Thanks, Bhavini   Anna Diller 2006 Recipient Writes: Things are fantastic! I love being in medical school. It's a very surreal experience at times, especially when I'm interacting with a patient or dissecting our cadaver. It's such a worthwhile challenge and I feel so blessed to have this experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. In a couple of weeks, I'll be traveling to Mexico for a medical mission trip, and I am currently planning to do clinical research this summer, with some time devoted to volunteering at a local shelter. Receiving the scholarship money will be very helpful with making ends meet as our spring tuition payment is right around the corner.