Tracey A. Weiler, Ph.D. Educational Scholarship Fund

The Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences program (GCP) at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at FIU aims to provide academic enhancement and professional development to applicants to health-related professional degree programs. The graduate certificate program strengthens the biomedical knowledge and professionalism skills of applicants, improving their qualifications for application to medical school or other health-related professional degree programs. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students enrolled in the GCP at the HWCOM. This scholarship was created through the generosity of HWCOM alumnus Dr. Sara Sherman, MD, Class of 2022, who was also an alumnus of the GCP Class of 2018, and her family, in honor of Tracey A. Weiler, PhD, Associate Professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Academic Program Director of the GCP. The scholarship recognizes and celebrates Dr. Weiler’s leadership, dedication, mentorship, and the unwavering support given to current and future medical students.

Eligibility:

• The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in a post baccalaureate, pre-medical education program at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
• Recipients will be chosen principally based on financial need and hardship. Eligible students must have at least a 3.0 GPA during the first semester of the program.
• Program participants will demonstrate dedication to learning, commitment to doing what is right rather than what is easy, resilience, and support of peers, faculty, staff, community, and family.
• Candidates must submit a completed application online, including an introductory essay and responses to designated questions related to eligibility criteria.