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SAN ANTONIO
MEDICINE

Congratulations to our

Medical Student Scholars!

For decades, the BCMS Alliance has rewarded excellence in allied health fields in Bexar County. This year, the 104-year-old organization
began a new medical student scholarship program, presenting awards to two exceptional students, one at each of Bexar County’s medical schools.
BCMS Alliance funds were matched by the TMAF Medical Student Scholarship and Grant Trust Fund of Dr. Roberto J. and Agniela (Annie)
M. Bayardo and the TMAF Hispanic Medical Student Scholarship Trust Fund of Dr. Roberto J. and Agniela (Annie) M. Bayardo.

VICTORIA FAHY RYAN WEALTHER
BCMS Alliance Hispanic BCMS Alliance Medical
Medical Student Scholarship Student Scholarship
UIW School of Osteopathic UT Health San Antonio Long
Medicine | Class of 2023 School of Medicine | Class of 2022

A graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor Prior to graduating summa cum
with a BS degree in Cell Biology, Vic- laude from Drake University with a
toria was presented the coveted Loy- BS degree in Biochemistry, Cell and
alty Cup for exemplifying the ideals, Molecular Biology and a BA in
traditions and spirit of the Univer- Chemistry, Ryan earned his nurse
sity. During medical school, Victoria has served others through com- aide certification working as a CNA to hone his clinical skills. Heav-
munity immunization drives, leadership roles with the Student ily involved in research, his recent studies focus on palliative care,
Government Association and Academy of Pediatrics and as peer COVID-19 prevalence and vaccine hesitancy. A leader, peer mentor
mentor as an Office of Admissions learner ambassador. “I want to and student physician advocate for medicine on the national, state
thank the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance for selecting me and local level, Ryan is also committed to serving others, especially
for the inaugural BCMS Alliance Hispanic Medical Student Schol- at-risk communities. “I am very grateful to accept the inaugural
arship. With this gift, I will be able to continue to pursue my passion BCMS Alliance Medical Student Scholarship. As a medical student
for both medicine and outreach within our local community. I would advocate, I strive to serve my community and use my voice to advo-
also like to thank the donors for investing in not only my future, but cate for patients in San Antonio, the state of Texas and across the
also other medical students within the Bexar County area. I am truly nation. As the newly elected Chair of the TMA Medical Student
honored to receive this award and I will strive to enact positive Section, I look forward to increasing medical student advocacy
change within our community. As a Latina and first-generation grad- throughout the state of Texas over the upcoming year. This award
uate student, I hope to inspire other students like me to pursue their is especially meaningful to me because its financial support will
dreams and passions.” allow me to continue pursuing my passions and endeavors, including
conducting research, attending advocacy events and participating
in away rotations as I apply to dermatology programs. Thanks again
to the BCMS Alliance and to the TMA Foundation for supporting
me in my endeavors and helping me achieve my goals.”

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