Annual Fund
Financial support from medical alumni, housestaff and friends reinforces and sustains the programs of education and research that distinguish the UF College of Medicine as a center of academic and clinical excellence. As an annual fund donor, you become a true partner in a student's success by providing support for scholarships and program enhancement that nurture the medical school experience. Your support to these funds shown below helps the College continue to grow as an incomparable place of higher learning.
The College of Medicine Alumni Fund
(Fund no. 6611)
Gifts to the Alumni Fund support special projects that enrich the educational experience for students and housestaff. Your contribution to the Alumni Fund finances scholarships for medical students; provides equipment for housestaff; supports Match Day, the White Coat Ceremony, the purchase of stethoscopes for first year students,and medical student mission trips; and provides seed money to all student medical groups. A gift to the Alumni Fund provides numerous benefits for alumni, too. This fund assists with the annual medical reunion, regional alumni gatherings and alumni communications.
The Hugh "Smiley" Hill Endowed Scholarship Program (Fund no. 7003)
To honor longtime Dean of Students Hugh “Smiley” Hill, MD, the College seeks to complete a $1 million endowment in support of medical student scholarships. The need for more scholarships is critical. Approximately 85 percent of UF medical students receive financial aid or scholarships, and most graduates face an average loan debt of $95,000 upon graduation. Contributions to this endowment improve the UF College of Medicine for students in ways that are lasting and serve as a perpetual tribute to Dr. Hill, who is recognized as a superb teacher, clinician and mentor to medical students. When fully funded, the $1 million Hill Scholarship Endowment will be eligible to receive an additional $750,000 from the state, thus generating more than $90,000 annually in student scholarships.
The Harrell Fund (Fund no. 3575)
The Harrell Fund supports the Harrell Professional Development and Assessment Center where medical students gain realistic experience in patient care. UF was the first medical school in the Southeast and one of only 10 in the country to fully integrate standardized patients into teaching and testing. The center is named for the late George T. Harrell Jr., M.D., founding dean of the UF College of Medicine, who believed the practice of medicine was an art based on science. More than 1,000 students in the health sciences benefit from training in the Harrell Center to hone their skills in patient communication, physical examination and patient histories.
The George Harrell Club
An annual gift of $1,000 to any of these funds entitles you to membership in the George Harrell Club, the College of Medicine's prestigious donor organization. George Harrell Club members demonstrate a strong commitment to the College of Medicine and provide the private support necessary for excellence and growth.
Supporting the College as an Annual Fund Donor
To make a gift today, please use our secure online form to charge your gift or you can contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs for more information at 352-273-7986, fax 352-273-5884.
Location: http://medinfo.ufl.edu/alumni/annualfund.shtml