In July, we welcomed the newest class to our Family Medicine Scholars Training and Admission (fmSTAT) program. Of the group of new scholars, five hail from Virginia and are alumni of Virginia universities (Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Virginia, and Washington & Lee University), and undergraduate fields of study range from biology and chemistry to French and English Literature.
“We are so pleased with the new fmScholars,” said co-directors Judy Gary, M.Ed., and Dr. Carolyn Peel, M’92. “We look forward to the contributions they will make to the fmSTAT community.”
With the addition of the class of 2028, there are 39 current fmScholars. Since 2016, 60 students have completed the fmSTAT program, 57 as family physicians, and 39 have finished their family medicine residency training. fmSTAT alumni are serving patients, families, and communities in Virginia and across the U.S., and many are also contributing by mentoring and teaching students and residents and serving as leaders in their clinical practices.
Established in 2012, fmSTAT is a dual admission program unique to VCU, and it is designed for selected individuals who upon matriculation intend to become family physicians. Throughout their time at VCU, each fmScholar is supported by a mentor, a family physician whose role is to support and nurture the student.
Learn more about our scholars and the program, as well as how to make a gift that will help us to attract and retain future family physicians at https://familymedicine.vcu.edu/education-programs/fmstat---scholars-program/.
Read more about the VCU SOM Class of 2028 here: https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/student-life/welcome-class-of-2028/