The document contains thank you messages from several medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine expressing gratitude for the scholarships they received. The students discuss how the scholarships allowed them to attend UM and gain experience through clinical work, research, and community service opportunities. They express appreciation for being able to study medicine and pursue their dreams of becoming physicians.

1. Thank You!
“Finding myself at the end of my third year, I can
appreciate how much Miami has done for me in
providing the fantastic range of medical experience
we receive with our medical education. Though I
have much to learn yet, I am extremely thankful to
know I will one day use these teachings to help my
own patients.”
Austin Perlmutter
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2015
Medical Parents Association Endowed Scholarship Recipient
North Dade Medical Foundation MD Scholarship Recipient

2. “In more ways than I can express, I am thankful
that the spirit that moves me every day is kept
nourished and informed by what it is you have
done and continue to do for me with your giving
hearts. Thank you ever so much, and God bless
you always.”
Nigel Denis
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2016
John K. Robinson Endowed Scholarship Recipient

3. “Without my scholarship to the University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine, I would not have been able to
attend UM and have an amazing experience. One of the
major aspects that drew me to UM was its great
community service experience with Wolfson DOCS
Program and its free health fairs and clinics. I am
forever grateful to my scholarship donors for providing
me the opportunity to train at UM.”
Kevin Chin
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2014
Jean B. and Harry L. Fiegelman Scholarship Recipient

4. “My most memorable experiences are my volunteer
activities with the Wolfson Department of Community
Service (DOCS). I am from Miami, Florida, and the
opportunity to provide health services to the various
communities of South Florida has been extremely
rewarding. I want to sincerely thank you for your
kindness in funding the education of medical students.
For me, it has been very helpful in pursing my dream of
becoming a physician.”
Kamilah Ziodeen
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2014
North Dade Medical Foundation M.D. Scholarship Recipient

5. “The patients that we see in the clinic are so very
thankful for the work that we do and the education we
provide. To have the opportunity to share the medical
knowledge I have learned in a way that patients can
understand is invaluable as I progress along my path to
becoming a physician. I am very thankful for the
opportunity to study medicine at the UM Miller School of
Medicine and am extremely grateful for the scholarship
donors who have helped make this possible.”
Johanna Kreafle
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2016
John K. Robinson Alumni Scholarship Recipient

6. “Beyond the academic aspect of medical school, I love how
UM emphasizes the idea of giving back to the community
and the importance of global health. It has been quite
fulfilling to participate in community health fairs, providing
screenings and healthcare that individuals might otherwise
not receive. My experience at University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine has been amazing and I am so thankful
to have been given the opportunity to attend this school and
the means to do so via the generous scholarship.”
Houda Boucekkine
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2016
Jean B. and Harry L. Fiegelman Scholarship Recipient

7. “Finding myself at the end of my fourth year only a few days
before Match Day is bittersweet. On one hand, I couldn't be
more excited to begin my residency in otolaryngology, but on
the other, it's going to be difficult to say goodbye to this
place. I will be eternally grateful for the financial help that I
received over the past four years. This generous donation,
when coupled with the location and the outstanding clinical,
research, and service opportunities available here, made
my decision on which medical school to attend very easy.”
Craig Bollig
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2014
Jeannette Newton Scholarship Recipient

8. “The scholarship I was given to attend the
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is
what made me choose to come to this medical
school, and not a day goes by without me
recognizing how lucky I am to have been given
your support. Thank you for the opportunity you
gave me three years ago, and in the future I hope
to be able to do the same for someone else.”
Christopher Rienas
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2015
North Dade Medical Foundation M.D. Scholarship Recipient
Thank You!