Once Bridge graduates have completed their medical training, many move on to underserved communities to provide vital patient care.
Commitment to community health leads to establishment of endowed fund
By Patrick Crowley FSU College of Medicine
Capital Health Plan( CHP), consistently listed as one of the top health plans in Florida with high rankings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance( NCQA), is a major driver in the health insurance market, particularly in North Florida. What many people may not know is that it’ s also a major driver in supporting educational programs that address Florida’ s shortage of health care professionals, particularly in communities with inadequate access to care.
To help address this shortage, CHP recently made a $ 200,000 charitable gift to establish an endowed fund at the Florida State University College of Medicine. This endowment will provide scholarships to students with financial need in the Bridge to Clinical Medicine major. This yearlong program, which culminates with a master’ s degree in biomedical sciences, focuses on students from communities with limited access to care and prepares them for a medical education. These students tend to return to their communities and provide vital health care services.
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