Guey C. Mark, MD, and Clara T. Mark Scholarship

HONORS & RECOGNITION AWARD
The Guey C. Mark, MD, and Clara T. Mark Scholarship is presented to a COMP student who has served in active duty in the military, or is currently serving as a reservist; has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; and demonstrates a deep commitment to the concepts of humanism and community outreach.

Guey Chung Mark, MD, was a first-generation Chinese immigrant from Toi-san, China, who served active duty in the US Army Medical Corps in Korea. Following that, he was a family practice physician in Stockton, California, for 50 years before his retirement. His wife, Clara T. Mark, was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was the main force behind Guey’s success, raising their family and serving as his office manager, nurse, medical assistant, and human resources coordinator. Guey and Clara Mark’s son, Kelvin Mark, DO ’90, established a family scholarship in his parents’ honor.

First-, second-, and third-year students are eligible for this award.

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

Prohibition of AI-Generated Content
To maintain academic integrity and ensure the authenticity of work, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly GO, Bard, or similar) to produce, rewrite, or substantially edit content in submissions is strictly prohibited. All submitted work must reflect the student’s own original thinking, analysis, and expression. Any use of AI-generated material will be considered a violation of academic honesty policies and may result in disqualification of award application.

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

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