Grateful Patient Bursary in Medicine
This bursary was established by a gift from an anonymous donor who wishes to support students entering the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland in recognition and gratitude for the medical care he received during a difficult time in his life. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually to students entering the Doctor of Medicine degree program who have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. It is the donor’s wish that the recipients, at such a time when they are financially able, will contribute back to the Grateful Patient Bursary to enable the fund to grow and assist more students. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. An application form is available at the Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Bob Green Memorial Award in Medicine
The Dr. Bob Green Memorial Award in Medicine was established by the M.D. Class of 1981 during their 30th reunion. With determination and strength of character in overcoming multiple medical problems, Dr. Green graduated on time and went on to specialize in anesthesia, obtaining Fellowship in Anesthesiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In practice, Dr. Green was well known for providing outstanding patient care. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a graduating student who has experienced adversity during the Doctor of Medicine degree program. Nominations will be accepted for this award from members of the graduating class. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. Wulf Grobin Memorial Scholarship in Medicine
This scholarship has been established by Ida Parsons in memory of Dr. Grobin, a compassionate physician and humanitarian. Dr. Grobin was born in Latvia and studied in Switzerland, England and Scotland before moving to Newfoundland. He practiced medicine in Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay from 1938 - 1943 and St. John’s from 1945 -1958 when he moved with his family to Toronto. There he continued his medical career in the area of diabetes and the elderly. He had many varied interesting medical and personal experiences as an outport doctor, and developed a great warmth and affection for Newfoundland and Newfoundlanders, which lasted until his death in March of 2001. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student based on academic achievements during the first year of the doctor of medicine program. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated financial need. The recipient must be in the second year of this program and meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Eileen (O’Rourke) Gronich Scholarship in Medicine