Medical School Scholarships

The Physicians Society of Central Florida (PSCF) Foundation has made significant contributions to the development of future physician leaders in our community by generously offering scholarships to medical students at the FSU College of Medicine and the UCF Medical School.

Scholarships are awarded to candidates who possess a variety of qualities, characteristics, and achievements. We highly value candidates who are involved in organized medicine or have a strong interest in getting involved. We also prioritize candidates who come from a financial disadvantage and demonstrate a genuine passion for making a difference in the medical field. Additionally, we are impressed by candidates who have overcome challenges during their medical school journey.

In our selection process, we have prioritized students who exhibit financial need and maintain a commendable academic record. Additionally, we have requested applicants to compose a brief essay detailing the influence of their experiences in the Central Florida area on their medical education and subsequent career aspirations after completing medical school. Furthermore, we require a personal statement encompassing involvement in organized medicine, financial standing, proposed contributions to the medical field, and accomplishments in overcoming adversity during medical school.

		“I have worked hard to remain engaged in servant leadership and organized medicine my entire professional career. I hope to continue my pursuit to be outstanding physician and patient advocate in Florida. It through your generosity that I may continue to pursue this dream and I believe I share my success with each of you.” Aviram "Avi" Assidon, MD Florida State University College of Medicine Class of 2017 (Orange County Medical Society Foundation Scholarship Recipient)
		Dear Physicians Society of Central Florida Foundation, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for choosing me as a recipient of the Orlando Regional Medical Campus Merit Scholarship. Because of this scholarship, I can continue as a full-time student and get one step closer to achieving my academic and career goals. I am deeply appreciative of your support and all the good that you do. I am currently a fourth-year MD student applying for an anesthesiology residency. I was recently elected to AOA and look forward to graduating next May as part of the class of 2023. There were times when my dream of pursuing a higher education seemed daunting, but the financial assistance you have provided me has helped me tremendously. Thank you again for your very important financial assistance. Sincerely, Lauren Milgrim, MD
PSCF Scholarship Recipients
2020 Nicholas Toselli, MD (UCF COM) William Butler, MD  (FSU COM) 2021 Katie Ballantyne MD (UCF COM) Daniel Schaefer MD  (FSU COM) 2022 Lauren Milgrim, MD  (FSU COM) Maxwell Droznin, MD (UCF COM) 2023 Cristina Sanchez, MD  (FSU COM) Kira Eickman, MD  (UCF COM)

High School Scholarships

Every year the PSCF Foundation Seminole County High School Scholarship Program awards five $1,000 scholarships to local high school students who demonstrates extraordinary scholarship, integrity, and a strong interest in medicine and science. These awards are known as the Dr. Luis Perez, Dr. Willie Newman, and Dr. Zabunnissa Vyas Scholarships.

Dr. Luis Perez

This scholarship is designed to aid high school seniors who currently attend a school in Seminole County, FL and who wish to further their education in the sciences. Preference will be given to applicants with a 3.5 grade-point average or better and who have done well in at least three science courses during high school.

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Dr. Willie Newman

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The Physicians Society of Central Florida Foundation is proud to offer the 2023 Dr. Willie Newman Scholarship of $1,000. This scholarship honors Dr. Willie Newman's 25 years of service to the women of Seminole County, and will be awarded to be given to a deserving high school student interested in the field of medicine.

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Dr. Zabunnissa Vyas

Preference will be given to applicants with a 3.5 grade-point average or above; Has expressed a desire and commitment to pursue a career in Medical field with a definite collage plan; Have shown commitment to pursue career in the State of Florida: Have had a reasonable employment history; Have been financially challenged (public assistance, homeless, subsidized or public housing, Medicaid recipient, etc.).; Desire to provide improvement for the community by providing medical care.

The PSCF Foundation is the unified organization of the former Orange and Seminole County Medical Society Foundations.