PracticeLink Announces Inaugural First Practice Fund Scholarship Recipients, Celebrating Six Inspiring Medical Journeys
Launched on National Doctors' Day, the First Practice Fund received an overwhelming response in its debut year, with hundreds of applicants sharing their powerful personal stories and professional aspirations.
After careful evaluation, six extraordinary individuals have been selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship, one from each of the program's six focus categories, which included Internal Medicine, Hospital-based Medicine, Primary Care, Rural Medicine, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers.
Spring 2025 First Practice Fund Recipients:
Bryan Bui, DO
Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, MD
Sarah Eichinger, DO
Margaret Giggey
Dilpreet Singh, MD
Jill Wenger, PA
Among the recipients is Dr. Sarah Eichinger, who chose to divide her residency training between two hospitals to better serve underserved communities and Jill Wenger, PA, who left behind a successful career as a massage therapist to pursue her calling in neurodegenerative care, driven by a desire to better support patients living with these challenging conditions.
Recipients also include Dr. Bryan Bui, whose commitment to diversity and equity has been a cornerstone of his medical training. 'The First-Practice Fund Scholarship speaks directly to my experiences and aspirations,' said Dr. Bui. 'Financial support has always been a limiting factor in my education. My father, an immigrant refugee from the Vietnam War, worked as a low-wage laborer and could offer little financial assistance. With this support, I will strive to serve those who need it most, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to compassionate and equitable care.'
About PracticeLinkEstablished in 1994, PracticeLink connects physicians and advanced practitioners in all specialties with opportunities at more than 8,000 health systems, hospitals, medical groups, and private practices. PracticeLink improves the physician recruitment process through people, technology, and education—helping get physicians to the communities where they are needed most.
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