Realizing Dreams in Medicine
We are Empowering Future Medical Professionals
The Black Physicians Network is dedicated to removing barriers, ensuring that dreams of a medical career don’t just remain dreams.
Opening Doors to Opportunity
For Medical Students:
Our scholarships, while considering financial need, are not solely based on it. Selection is a competitive process, aimed at identifying those most likely to excel and benefit from our support.
Currently, our focus is on medical students in the upstate New York Finger Lakes region. If you’re seeking emergency scholarship support, please complete our application form.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
For Pre-Medical Students:
Haven’t started medical school yet? The Molina Health Education Pipeline Scholarship is here for you.
This funding is designed to smooth your path to pre-health studies and a career in healthcare. It covers essential needs like summer program fees, books, and more, with awards up to $500 for students in the greater Rochester area. Begin your journey by filling out our application.
Our Scholars
We help nourish bright young scholars on their journey through medical school with mentoring, networking, enhancing community and, for some, financial support.
Desteni Barnes
2024 LECOM
VP of LECOM club supporting minority med students, underserved communities, & global clinics.
Bianca Duah
2024 URMC
Med student dedicated to community outreach, mentoring, and enhancing medical education for minorities.
Tatiana Branch
2023 LECOM
Public health background, active in community service, medical volunteering, mentoring.
DALTON LEBARGE
2022 URMC
Creating healthcare hubs rooted in culture, advancing URiM representation, community justice advocacy, and strengthening Indigenous connections.
RICHARD MACKLIN
2022 LECOM
Vaccine admin volunteer, blood donor, breaking racial barriers in healthcare access.
Jessica Carmon
2022 URMC
BPN has exposed me to many people that I aspire to be like in the future when I am a physician.
Abena Bruce, MD
OB-GYN
Passion for women's health born from personal experience, public health background, and a commitment to address healthcare disparities.
Renee Miller, MD
Medicine
BPN taught me how to advocate for myself without being afraid to step on anyone’s toes.
Treyc Terry, MD
Physical Medicine & REhab
Grateful for BPN support during my 4th year at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Future in pathology/transfusion medicine, committed to giving back.
Your Contribution Counts
Join Us in Making a Difference
With your support, we can continue to break down barriers and uplift aspiring medical professionals.
Every gift to our scholarship fund is an investment in the future of medicine—a future that is more diverse, inclusive, and equipped to serve communities of all backgrounds.