Dr. Alex René Memorial Scholarship Award

GRADUATE AWARD
One of the first microbiology professors at COMP, Dr. Alex René was tremendously popular with his students throughout his years of teaching. This award is presented to a graduate for exhibiting the humanistic and caring qualities of a future osteopathic physician.

Please limit your applications to a maximum of three Graduate Awards and three Honors & Recognition Awards. Applications exceeding these limits will not be considered.

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Award amounts granted may vary each year depending on available funding.

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Award
Amount Varies
Scopes
COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
Deadline
01/12/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Write an essay of 300 words describing how you demonstrate humanistic values, compassion, and a commitment to caring for others. Provide specific examples from your experiences in medical school, clinical training, community service, or personal life that illustrate how you treat others with empathy, respect, kindness, and understanding. Discuss how these experiences have shaped your approach to caring for patients, supporting colleagues and peers, and serving your community. Where appropriate, describe how your commitment to humanistic care will influence the kind of physician you aspire to become. (A 300-word essay is about 0.5 pages single-spaced or 1.3 pages double-spaced using standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins).