MEDPREP scholarships

_{Dr. Bardo served as director of MEDPREP for nearly 30 years before his retirement in 2014, and Dr. and Mrs. Bardo continue to support MEDPREP students via these endowed scholarship awards.}

_{Cyprianna "Cyppie" Ashley Estrada was a beloved student of the MEDPREP Class of 2024, where she was studying to enter medical school at the time of her passing. Cyppie was a healthcare hero who worked tirelessly in service to others during the COVID-19 pandemic.}

_{Founded by Dr. Jonathan Buck (MP Class of 2011), these scholarships support current students at MEDPREP, provided in the spirit of "paying it forward" by MEDPREP alumni.}

_{These endowed scholarships, contributed by the Lewis family, commemorate the life and work of Dr. John Shelby Lewis, a Carbondale physician who helped found Doctor's Hospital, now Memorial Hospital, in Carbondale after World War II.}

_{Mrs. Shirley McGlinn taught biology, endocrinology and histology for 30 years, at MEDPREP (1982 – 2012). A three-time School of Medicine Teacher of the Year, Shirley was an innovative teacher and a compassionate mentor who made an indelible difference for every student she taught.} 

_{A long-time MEDPREP faculty member, Dr. Henry served a tireless and passionate advocate for generations of MEDPREP students prior to his retirement in 2012. Dr. and Mrs. Henry continue to support MEDPREP students through this scholarship fund.}

_{This scholarship has been established by Shari “Dusty” Rhode in memory of her partner of 44 years, Pat Covington. Pat was a trusted consultant, advisor, and board member of numerous organizations and a dedicated educator and administrator at SIUC. She loved art, music and people, and was dedicated...}

_{This scholarship has been established by Jason Greer in honor of his mother Elaine Boone-Greer, who served as a LPN for 30 years. Mrs. Boone-Greer was dedicated to providing quality care for all people, regardless of color or creed, even when she herself faced discrimination. The Elaine Boone-Greer...}

_{A lifelong resident of rural Philadelphia, Mississippi, LeKeisha Burnside-Brantley was a loving and supportive mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. These memorial scholarships support MEDPREP program students with an interest in rural healthcare.}

_{A proud MEDPREP and SIU School of Medicine graduate, Dr. McNeese worked as an emergency medicine physician for 15 years before returning to SIU. Prior to his passing in 2023, he most recently worked as the SIU System Executive Director for Diversity Initiatives and Special Advisor to the SIU...}

_{This scholarship celebrates the life of Dr. Tamara O’Neal, affectionately known as “TO” by her colleagues and friends. Dr. O’Neal served her community as an emergency physician at Mercy Hospital Chicago. She was loving and generous soul, and a tenacious advocate for the least fortunate among us.}

_{Several scholarships are awarded each year thanks to annual contributions from current and former MEDPREP faculty, staff, alumni and friends of MEDPREP. Anyone may contribute to the Faculty and Staff fund, and contributions go directly to scholarships awarded in the next academic year.}

_{The MEDPREP program general scholarship endowment. Unrestricted endowment gifts will be placed in the Benefactor's Endowment Fund. Gifts of any size will grow this fund and increase our yearly capacity to provide scholarships to deserving students.}