Are you looking for a way to help cultivate future health care leaders? If so, learn more about the Emory University’s School of Medicine‘s “Adopt-a-Resident” program. The program–funded by donations from individuals who support the Department of Medicine’s tripartite missions of research, education, and clinical care–awards scholarships to first-year Emory residents and follows them throughout their training. The program enables residents to attend national conferences and helps to fund events, retreats, books, and the residents’ overall training experience.
The “Adopt-a-Resident” program has a $2,500-a-year minimum commitment, totaling at least $10,000.
Jennifer Spicer, MD
Jennifer Spicer, MD (former J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program chief resident and Emory Division of Infectious Diseases fellow) used her funding from the “Adopt-a-Resident” program to attend and present at various medical education conferences. She was able to present posters at the Society for General Internal Medicine (SGIM) twice and an oral presentation at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC). In addition, Dr. Spicer was able to take two courses, Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) in addiction medicine as well as “Programs for Post-Graduate Trainees: Future Academic Clinician-Educators,” hosted by the Harvard Macy Institute.
To “adopt” an Emory University Department of Medicine resident, please contact Steven Wagner, Emory University’s senior director of development, at (404) 727-9110 or steven.wagner@emory.edu.
Emory internal medicine residents work long hours to deliver top-notch care while also contributing to the education and research missions of the university. Even a small donation goes a long way to motivate our residents during a busy phase of their training. Visit our website to learn more about ways in which you can make a difference.
Related Links
- Emory University Department of Medicine
- J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program
- VIDEO: A Day in the Life of an Emory Internal Medicine Resident
- VIDEO: Residency training at Emory University Hospital
- VIDEO: Residency training at Emory University Hospital Midtown
- VIDEO: Residency training at Grady Memorial Hospital
- VIDEO: Primary care residency track at Emory
- VIDEO: Residency training at Atlanta VA Medical Center
