The Academy of Medicine
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The Wright State University Academy of Medicine is a community-based
service organization dedicated to supporting excellence in medicine through
education, research, and service. The Academy contributes to student loans
and scholarships, recognizes outstanding examples of professionalism, and
provides opportunities for fellowship in the medical community.
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About the Academy
Since its founding in 1977, the Academy of Medicine has made a difference in the lives of students at Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine. Thanks in part to the Academy's dedicated annual and life members,
the school remains a catalyst for better health care by preparing outstanding
physicians. The organization supports medical education through providing
student loans and awarding student and faculty achievement. Through
membership, the Academy has circulated $2 million in student loans
- saving over 400 students the high costs of commercial loans. With
loan repayments and Academy memberships, nearly $125,000 is being added
to the pool annually. All this comes from an annual membership of $250.
In addition, physicians in their residency qualify for a discounted
associate membership of $50.
Board of Trustees
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Evangeline Andarsio, M.D., Chair
Linda Barney, M.D.
Annette Chavez, M.D.
Timothy Cope, Ph.D.
John Dutro, M.D.
Julie Gentile, M.D.
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John Lyman, M.D.
Daniel T. Organisciak, Ph.D.
Miguel Parilo, M.D.
Howard Part, M.D., ex-officio
David L. Roer, M.D.
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Student and Faculty Awards
Each year, the Academy of Medicine presents awards to outstanding students
and faculty. The awards are presented each spring at the Annual
Dinner, based upon academic achievement for the current year.
View the past winners of the Academy of
Medicine Awards.
Low Interest Loan Program
The Academy of Medicine's low-interest loan program for Wright State medical
students is one of the best available anywhere in the nation. It has the
lowest interest rate (5%) and the longest deferral of payment (4 years after
graduation).
Since 1985, member-supported Academy programs have generated $2.5 million in simple-interest
loans to over 400 Wright State medical students. Used strategically in place
of more expensive loans that compound during medical school and residency, Academy
loans have saved medical students $448,800 in additional debt burden. What's
more, the Academy has a 99.8% payback rate on its loans.
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