Medical Alumni Association

Emery A. Wilson Academic Enrichment

Emery A. Wilson, M.D., is known for his commitment to medical students. In October 2003, the Medical Alumni Association and Dr. Wilson’s colleagues established the Emery A. Wilson Academic Enrichment Program in recognition of his emphasis on developing expanded educational opportunities for students. This program is intended to provide support to student-led initiatives and projects that enhance instruction and development opportunities for medical students.

Awards of a maximum of $1,000 are made semi-annually.

Fall 2011 Recipients:

• College of Medicine Ambassador Program
• Increasing Pipeline of Medical School Applicants
• ChefMed
• Medical Spanish Certification Program
• Smoking Cessation Program

Spring 2011 Recipients:

• There were no recipients.

Fall 2010 Recipients:

• Ophthalmology Interest Group
• UK Health Occupation Professionals for Equality
• Rural Physician Leadership Program
• Physicians in the Commonwealth
• Smoking Sensation

Spring 2010 Recipients:

• Jumpin’ Jaguars
• Dermatology Interest Group
• College of Medicine Ambassador Program

Fall 2009 Recipients:

• Annual Short Course on Medical and Experimental Mammalian Genetics at Jackson Laboratory
• CLARION Program
• Psychiatry Student Interest Group

Spring 2009 Recipients:

• Kentucky Refugee Ministries
• Wilderness Medicine Interest Group
• Primal Picture Software
• Anatomy Mentorship Program

To submit a grant application for consideration, click here. Applications for spring funding must be received by Friday, March 16, 2012.