Brown Medical Annual Fund Impact Update

Discover what your philanthropy has made possible for The Warren Alpert Medical School this academic year.

Thank you for supporting our students’ journeys!

Through your support of the Brown Medical Annual Fund, you cultivated a world of opportunities that prepare students to be future health care leaders. Thank you for your generosity!

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The Student Experience

Every dollar given to the Brown Medical Annual Fund supports and uplifts the student experience. From the transformative impact of financial aid to unparalleled hands-on learning, students share how your support makes their medical journey possible each step of the way.

“I conducted translational research at the Center for Spine Tumor and Chordoma Research. We have been probing patient tumor samples for molecular markers with the hope of developing novel therapies. Being a part of this research has given me the context and background as to why some interventions are indicated for our patients, as well as enabling me to apply my medical education to create the therapies we are working on in the lab.”

CHRISTIAN SCHROEDER SCM’20 MD’26
 
smiling Christian Schroeder

“I absolutely loved doctoring, from the community mentor sites to the service learning requirements to hearing the perspectives of some of my classmates during discussions. My medical and social and behavioral science faculty during the first year were amazing. They really encouraged discussion, and I felt that their experiences gave me really good insight.”

Kaitlin Powell MD’25
 
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“Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of medicine—and I want to be at the forefront of it. My scholarly concentration in biomedical informatics gave me a chance to learn from experts and peers to see how programming and clinical research informatics are shaping the future of health care. With my experience, I am equipped to tackle these changes and to positively impact the systems I will be a part of,enabling me to give the best possible patient care.”

SAMER WAHOOD ’21 MD’26
 
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Advancing Diversity in Medicine Term Scholarship

Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of all. To do that, we need to attract and train students from all cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For many students—especially those from historically underrepresented groups—the cost of a medical education can be a huge barrier.

With the Advancing Diversity in Medicine Term Scholarship, we’re aiming to remove that barrier. This scholarship provides current-use, financial resources for students underrepresented in medicine. Establishing this annual term scholarship provides an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to avail themselves of all that a Brown medical education has to offer. 

“I am deeply grateful to be the recipient of the Advancing Diversity in Medicine Term Scholarship. This incredible opportunity not only eases the financial strain of medical school, but also reaffirms my belief in the power of community and compassion. I am empowered to pursue my dreams and make a meaningful difference in the world of health care.”

Shani Williams MD’26 Advancing Diversity in Medicine Term Scholar
 
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Paying It Forward

Over 55% of Brown Medical Annual Fund dollars support financial aid, making it possible for the Medical School to recruit and retain the best and brightest students. 

“As a first-generation college student, pursuing a degree in medicine initially seemed unattainable. Support from the Brown Medical Annual Fund helped lower the financial barriers for me to obtain an incredible education and focus on pursuits like helping to create new curriculum about incarceration and health, leading classes on perinatal health care, and volunteering at the Rhode Island Free Clinic.”

Olivia Nyberg MD’25
 
Olivia Nyberg

Revisiting The Fall Highlights