ApolloMD is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Emergency Medicine Scholarship for Residents. This scholarship has been running for seven years now and is aimed towards supporting medical residents who are interested in pursuing a career in emergency medicine. The scholarship is a reflection of ApolloMD’s commitment to assisting resident physicians in their quest for high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. The scholarship is specifically designed to aid the recipient in covering various expenses related to their medical education. related to their medical education.
“Out of all the things I could have done in life, I was given an opportunity to be part of an organization that serves and cares for others,” says Yogin Patel, MD, MBA, FACEP, ApolloMD’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our entire team is dedicated to supporting individuals with a passion for emergency medicine, and we proudly offer this scholarship to assist deserving residents devoted to caring for others.”
Investing in the future of healthcare
The application process for medical students who wish to complete the final year of their post-graduate medical residency or fellowship at a medical center will open on Friday, March 15, which is also known as Match Day. On Match Day, resident physicians find out the results of the National Resident Matching Program.
Bilal Shaukat, DO, is the 2023 scholarship winner of ApolloMD. He grew up in Queens, NY, and completed his undergraduate studies at Queens College, graduating in 2021. Currently, he serves as the Chief Resident at Maimonides Medical Center and is expected to graduate later this year. He compares emergency medicine to “a place where each day presents a whole new array of puzzles, where you’re always on your toes, never quite sure what the next moment will bring.” Dr. Shaukat’s areas of medical interest include sports medicine and administration.
Scholarship application details
Applicants for the ApolloMD scholarship must be members of a US allopathic or osteopathic medical school in good standing and actively training in an emergency medicine residency program or applying for an NRMP position.
Scholarship applicants are evaluated on critical strengths and factors, including their:
- Application and essay
- Scholarship achievements
- Philanthropic endeavors
- Proven leadership skills
- Involvement with accredited medical societies/organizations
Online applications for resident physicians are due by June 15, and the recipient for 2024 will be announced in August. Best of luck to all applicants!
