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seeking financial gain, I still didn’t
want to live with the burden of an
insurmountable debt.” MSM RANKED
The generous gift from
Bloomberg Philanthropies “will allow #1
some of the burden to be taken away,
and it is such a blessing. Now I can IN SOCIAL MISSION
follow whichever path I would like Nation’s top medical
to, and not base my specialty on how school in fulfilling
much I will make,” says recipient its social mission
Sonya F. Randolph. “I am so thankful
that someone who does not know us
continued from previous page took the time to believe in us and in-
vest in our futures. It means so much
people.” that they understand that Black Lives
Financial concerns can be signifi- Matter and are taking steps to help
cant for students at MSM. Though the save more Black lives with more fu- 68%
average household income of students ture Black doctors. This is truly such a
entering medical schools is $175,000, kind gesture.” M.D. graduates
MSM students tend to come from The scholarships will allow MSM’s serve in Primary
households with an average income students to pursue careers that will Care
of $70,000. And while tuition at MSM change the world.
is slightly lower than the average, the “Time and time again we receive
average debt load for a graduating love and appreciation from others
MSM student is over $250,000 vs. a for our dedication to improving our
national average of about $190,000. community, but it means so much to
“I have definitely had concerns have someone financially invest in MSM ALUMNI
about being able to pay off student our mission,” Bakayoko says. “Thank Giving Rate Ranks
loans,” Stephens says. “While I recog- you for seeing us, hearing us, and 9th
nize that this path is not one for those believing in us.”
Among all US
Medical Schools

98%

M.D. Residency
Match