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BCMS ALLIANCE

BCMSA Scholarships

awarded to distinguished students

By Rebecca Christopherson, 2015 BCMS Alliance President
As an organization dedicated to the betterment of our community, the BCMS Alliance continually endeavors to assist young
students entering healthcare-related fields with the burdensome cost of their post-secondary education. At the Bexar County
Medical Society’s annual New Member Welcome, held June 3 at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg Sky Room, seven
deserving high school seniors each were awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Each award is renewable for up to three years to help defray
educational expenses as the talented students pursue degrees in healthcare-related fields.

Cindy Comfort, Alliance scholarship chair and immediate past president, an-
nounced each recipient’s name as she presented the winners with certificates and
their checks. Scholarship awards were based on grade point average, class rank,
SAT scores and financial need. The following students were recognized as the
2015 BCMSA Scholarship recipients: Victoria Almanza, Annette Barraza, Karla
Estrada, Lindsey Gutierrez, Audrianna Martinez, Alexis Montoya and Samantha
Van Koughnet. I think I can proudly speak for all BCMS Alliance members as I
extend a very hearty congratulations to each and every one of these well-deserving
students. Well done, and we wish you the best of luck!

Also this summer, Jennifer Lewis and I were fortunate to be able to attend the
2015 AMAA Conference in Chicago on June 6-9. Jennifer and I attended a va-
riety of leadership and membership enrichment meetings. We also took the op-
portunity to visit the Art Institute of Chicago.

Until next time, take care!

10 San Antonio Medicine • August 2015