The Penn State College of Medicine Primary Care Scholars’ Program is an exceptional opportunity for those who are interested in attending medical school and specializing in primary care. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s program will be held virtually and will kick off the week of May 17, 2021 followed by a series of evening sessions over the weeks that follow. The Primary Care Scholars’ Program will include discussions on topics such as medical care, primary care, medical school admissions, and the medical school’s curriculum. Participants will have opportunities to interact with medical students and faculty, and to learn about the philosophy and practice of primary care within the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. The format will include large group presentations, small discussion groups, panel discussions with medical students, individual application consults, and a sample problem based learning session....
The Dr. James
E. Cole Scholarship was established in 2003 by Dr. James Cole, professor emeritus and former chairperson of the Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences. Dr. Cole was instrumental in establishing allied health programs
in the department. This scholarship of $540 supports medical imaging majors. This year's recipient is Tiffany Mulligan. Tiffany, a resident of Seward, PA, is a member of the Science and Health Science Living and Learning Community. As a member of Developing Ambitious Student Leaders, she has been involved in a variety of community service activities. Tiffany served on BU's Homecoming Committee and helped to plan and organize the Homecoming Parade. She is also a volunteer at the Danville SPCA. Tiffany plans to become an X-ray technologist and eventually a radiation therapist. As evident in her photo at right, she enjoys anatomy and physiology! Congratulations Tiffany!
