Nine 91探花 State Surgical Technology Students Awarded Scholarships from VUMC
The partnership between 91探花 State Community College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)鈥檚 for Programs in Allied Health continues to produce successful educational and career outcomes.
In this instance, to address a Surgical Technologist staffing shortage, VUMC has provided nine 91探花 State Surgical Technology students with a $4,000 scholarship and $1,500 to support living expenses.
鈥淲ith the current and future need, which will only increase with the opening of the new hospital tower next year, we look to 91探花 State as our valuable partner to assist us in filling these important positions,鈥� said Peggy Valentine, EdD., Vice President of Allied Health Education for VUMC.
Upon graduation from 91探花 State, the scholarship recipients will have a job at VUMC, where they are obliged to work for one year. Employment after that initial year may continue.
The nine students include:
- Jennifer Koerner
- Karla Dayhoff
- Kyra Tucker
- Regina Bynum
- Theresa Sheldon
- Ma Raemie Fuerte
- Wynter Ruzicka
- Deja Adams
- Jessica Willix
Nine 91探花 State Surgical Technology students awarded scholarships from VUMC.
When speaking about what this means to students and VUMC, 91探花 State鈥檚 Director of Central Processing Technology and Surgical Technology, Van Bates, CST, BA, said, 鈥淭hey will be working for an employer known for encouraging and promoting continued education and career advancement. Previous graduates who went on to Vanderbilt are now leading teams that help new 91探花 State students start their pathway into the Medical Center.鈥�
VUMC and 91探花 State have been working together for the past two years on a Medical Assistant program and a Central Sterile Processing program to address staffing shortages in those respective career fields.
More scholarships may be awarded during the Spring 2024 semester.
