H.O.W. Announces Scholarship Recipients
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL– H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) recently announced 10 students that will each receive a scholarship of $3,000 after completing their four-week program shadowing a gynecologic oncologist.
Students selected for this prestigious scholarship include: Misha Armstrong, Daniela Diego and Adriana Wong from the University of Miami; Leah Cohen, Lauren Dittman, Andrew Quinn and Jessica Seigel from Florida International University; Arielle Schultz from Florida Atlantic University; Ashley Franklin from University of Central Florida; and Camila Cabrera from University of South Florida.
“These outstanding students will be exposed to a wide array of gynecologic oncology practice activities and advanced research experience,” said Jennifer McGrath, Executive Director of H.O.W.. “We hope these students will be inspired to consider a career in gynecologic oncology.”
For additional information regarding this program and the specific application guidelines, please visit www.howflorida.org.
H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) raises money to support basic or translational research in ovarian cancer through the Jacquie Liggett Research Fellowship. Women with ovarian cancer experiencing financial need are helped through the Jacquie Liggett Angel Fund. H.O.W. is dedicated to promoting awareness and recent advances in ovarian cancer by presenting educational programs to women primarily in our area. H.O.W. also provides scholarships to medical students interested in gynecologic oncology by working with a Gynecologic Oncologist during their elective time in medical school through the Dr. Robert C. Knapp Medical Student Award.
For more information please call (561) 406.2109 or visit www.howflorida.org.