NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade
Dr. Monica Hamilton Scholarship supports medical students to increase diversity in healthcare
The Dr. Monica Hamilton Scholarship provides financial assistance to medical students to help address the lack of diversity in the medical profession. The program was established by Wayne and Olga Hamilton approximately one year ago to honor the legacy of Dr. Monica Hamilton.
Read the full story at South Florida Caribbean NewsWhy It Matters
This scholarship provides direct financial support to medical students, aiming to increase the representation of diverse groups within the healthcare workforce.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationHillsborough County Public Schools“School district partnering with B.E.S.T. for medical training programs.”organizationGrace Community Medical Center“Provides shadowing placements for students.”personDr. Dexter Frederick“Internal Medicine physician and author of 'Flatlining'.”personAshlee Skinner“Dental student at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.”personDr. Monica Hamilton“A dentist whose legacy is honored through a scholarship for dental students.”personOlga Hamilton“Mother of Dr. Monica Hamilton.”organizationMoffitt Cancer Center“Provides shadowing placements for students.”personWayne Hamilton“Retired Fortune 100 executive and father of Dr. Monica Hamilton.”organizationBrain Expansions Scholastic Training, Inc. (B.E.S.T.)“Organization focused on medical career pathways for underrepresented students.”personZaire Johnson“Dental student at Howard University College of Dentistry.”locationTampa“Location where the news originated.”organizationSouth Florida Caribbean News“Publisher of the article.”