Medical Student Scholarship

JEDI-AAEM is thrilled to launch our Medical Student Scholarship, designed to foster a diverse and inclusive pipeline in emergency medicine (EM). We’re committed to supporting underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students as they take the critical step of applying for residency programs.

Deadline: January 6, 2025 at 11:59pm CT

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Who Should Apply

This scholarship is open to underrepresented medical students (URiM) applying to EM residency programs, including combined programs. We embrace a broad and inclusive definition of URiM, encompassing factors such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and immigration status.

Scholarship Benefits

Financial Support: Each recipient will receive $500 to help offset costs related to:

  • Residency application fees
  • Interview attire
  • Virtual interview technology
  • Travel for in-person interviews

Personalized Mentorship: Awardees will be matched with a JEDI-AAEM mentor (if needed) to guide them through the residency application process and beyond.

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Why This Matters

The journey to becoming an emergency medicine physician is demanding—and the financial barriers can be overwhelming. This scholarship is part of our mission to ensure all talented and passionate medical students have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be current AAEM/RSA members and JEDI-AAEM members. They must complete the JEDI-AAEM Medical Student Scholarship Application by January 6, 2025 with the following information:

  • Written essay (250 word limit) or video submission (1-2 minute time limit) to introduce yourself and explain why you chose emergency medicine
  • Copy of Step 1 and/or Step 2 score(s)
  • Transcript (does not have to be school authorized, may be a screen shot of grades)
  • Curriculum Vitae (including evidence of community outreach or passion project)
  • Photo of yourself (optional)
Scholarship Awardee Requirements

If selected, JEDI-AAEM will request the following information to be completed prior to receiving the scholarship:

  • A copy of your AAMC application receipt
  • Receipt of ERAS application submission to EM
  • Copies of receipts such as application fees, interview attire, technology needed for virtual interviews, and/or interview travel up to $500
  • Completion of W-9 and submitted to AAEM

Previous Scholarship Winners

2024 Winners

Chinelo C. Agwuncha
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Medicine

Gabrielle Bastedo (nee Sallard)
Baylor College of Medicine

Amera Hassan
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Amina Ibrahim
All Saints University School of Medicine

Donovan Inniss
University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS)

Desean Lee
Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine

Kelsey Newbold
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Aliza Siddiqui
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

2023 Winners

Michael Chiang
University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Abdoul Kone
Howard University College of Medicine

William Mundo
University of Colorado School of Medicine

Anantha Singarajah
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kristen Woody
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Questions?

If you have questions or would like more information about this scholarship, please email AAEM, or call 800-884-2236.