Thank you for investing in the future of our students!  With your help, we will be able to support the Class of 2026 with scholarships and other needs!

Wishing you good health!

Our annual White Coat Scholarship Fundraising Campaign is ending today, Thursday, June 30.

We hope you will join us in supporting the Class of 2026 and spread the word to your teams and circle of influence. 

Please click here to make your gift:  White Coat Campaign

If you have already made a gift to this campaign- thank you—with your help, we hope to raise $30,000+.

Thank you for investing in the future of our students!

Dear Friend,

In just a few short weeks, my classmates and I will arrive on campus to begin our journey as first years at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. Soon after, we will be presented with our White Coats in a special ceremony that I’m really looking forward to. As I prepare, I would like to thank you, in advance, for your support of the White Coat scholarship campaign and for students like me. Your financial support truly makes a difference.
 
My experience with healthcare began in the rural community of Catalina, Arizona where I grew up. We were limited to seeing healthcare providers in mobile health clinics and it was then that I became interested in the medical field to bring change to communities like mine.
 
I have a background working in patient care and as a clinical research coordinator. I also completed my master’s degree which set me up for success, but nothing could have prepared me for when my mother suffered a stroke. This experience propelled me to apply for the Pathway Scholars Program, which provides a holistic foundation for Arizona pre-med students to succeed in the rigors of medical school. I was supported through Pathways to learn more about stroke and complete my scholarly project on a procedure that can save lives for stroke patients.
 
I am excited about the future when I can practice family medicine and help patients like my mom.
 
Please give today to support scholarships that ease the stress for students like me and will help me turn my dream into a reality.
 
The Class of 2026 appreciates your support!
 

Sincerely,
 
Ariana Cano
Class of 2026
College of Medicine – Phoenix
 
PS- If you’ve already made your gift to the White Coat campaign, thank you! Please share our fundraising efforts with your fellow College of Medicine – Phoenix alumni and colleagues to increase scholarship support for students.

White Coat Scholarship Campaign sets $30,000 goal to support first-year students

Phoenix, Arizona – Inspiring and training exemplary physicians and scientists who will optimize health and health care in Arizona and beyond has been central to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s mission since its inception.

As the college has grown, that tenet became engrained with attracting future health care leaders who reflect the communities they serve. “Whether that is defined educationally, socioeconomically, geographically or underrepresented minorities, each of these populations are important to be represented in our classes,” said Glen Fogerty, PhD, associate dean of Admissions and Recruitment.

Over the last few years, the college has made significant strides in increasing the dimensions of diversity. Yet one major barrier for all students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions remains: cost.

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the median amount of debt for medical students who relied on student loans for financial support is $200,000 — a prohibitive figure.

To ease this burden, the College of Medicine – Phoenix organizes its Annual White Coat Scholarship Campaign to benefit the incoming class of medical students.

The campaign — which began on May 23 and will run through Wednesday, June 29 — seeks to raise $30,000 in support of student scholarships.

With 120 new students being welcomed as members of the Class of 2026, these funds have never been more crucial; and they will allow the college to continue its goal of not only training new physicians to aid the massive shortage in Arizona and beyond, but also to further expand those burgeoning dimensions of diversity.

“These students need your help as many of them are first generation college attendees, had an upbringing that needed additional financial support, and/or experienced other factors that require us to step up and aid them in building their path to medicine,” said Dr. Fogerty. “It’s my honor to support this campaign, and I hope you, too, can help our future community physicians, scientists and leaders.”

The Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 15, in Symphony Hall.

For additional opportunities to support future physician leaders at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, please visit our Giving page.