ProChoice Resources
HLHV Medical Scholarship Fund
Pro-Choice Resources established the HLHV Medical Scholarship Fund in 1992 to provide
tuition assistance for first through fourth year medical students
who will perform abortions as part of their medical practice. The
scholarship fund was established and named in honor of the pioneering efforts of doctors Jane Hodgson, Fred Lyon,
Mildred Hanson, and Romil Valgemae, each of whom have provided women with full
reproductive health care for over 20 years.
Dr Hodgson presented the 1995 scholarship award to Jessica Saberman, who was a medical student at Mayo
Clinic. Dr Hodgson spoke for all of us when she applauded Ms Saberman
on her decision to work for one academic year with the national organization,
Medical Students for Choice.
Purpose
The purpose of the Pro-Choice Resources Medical Scholarship is to:
- ensure that there are trained physicians who are willing to provide abortion services in Minnesota during their medical career;
- and
- support medical students who are committed to safeguarding reproductive options for all women including the right to choose and obtain a legal abortion.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive the Pro-Choice Resources Medical Scholarship, applicants must:
- be actively involved in supporting reproductive rights for women,
- OR be able to demonstrate previous involvement;
- intend to practice in the state of Minnesota;
- be a student enrolled in an accredited medical school and have completed the second year of medical school.
- OR be participating in a residency program;
- be willing to participate in publicity opportunities with Pro-Choice Resources
- AND/OR undertake a project or write a paper that will support the mission of Pro-Choice Resources;
- submit a letter of recommendation and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two additional references.
Amount of Scholarship
The Pro-Choice Resources Medical Scholarship is given annually to one or more deserving candidates. The
amount awarded each year varies depending on available funds. In 1996, there was a total of $5,000 available.
Application Form
Complete the following application information and mail by November 1, 1997 to:
Scholarship Award Committee
Pro-Choice Resources
3255 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 255
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Medical School
Year of Graduation
- In what geographic area do you plan to practice medicine?
- In what field of medicine do you plan to practice?
- Why do you want and/or need this scholarship?
- Describe any volunteer work or employment experience that you have had in the area of reproductive freedom.
- Currently, most abortions are performed in clinics by doctors who specialize in women’s reproductive health.
Regardless of which medical specialty you choose, what actions will you take to live up to your commitment to
provide abortion services as part of your practice?
- Briefly discuss the factors that could affect a women’s right or ability to access abortion services.
- Under what circumstances do you personally believe that access to abortion services should be regulated, restricted, or denied?
- Comment on the anti-choice movement and the pressures placed on abortion providers.
- In the context of our current political and social environment, briefly describe the threats you perceive to women’s reproductive freedom.
- Write a short essay on reproductive freedom and explain why you plan to provide abortion services.
Demographic Information
To help us assess our medical scholarship program, we would appreciate receiving the following information from
each applicant. This information is optional and will not influence an applicant’s chances to receive scholarship
funds.
Age
_____20-24
_____25-30
_____31-34
_____35-40
_____40+
Sex
_____Female
_____Male
Race/Ethnicity
_____African American
_____Asian American
_____Caucasian
_____Hispanic
_____Other____________________________
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Pro-Choice Resources August 1996
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