29 Apr Past AAWP 2022 Scholarship Awardees
AAWP is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Scholarship Awardees. These exceptional students excel in the classroom, among their peers, and in their communities. We wish them the best of luck in the next steps in their careers and look forward to witnessing their success as practicing members of AAWP! Additionally, in memoriam and recognition of her dedication and tireless work in biomechanics and sports medicine, we are honoring one outstanding student with the first annual Ayne Furman, DPM, Memorial Scholarship.
If members or non-members wish to contribute to the scholarship fund, either in honor of Dr. Furman or our Founders Scholarship, one can do so on our website to help us support and celebrate the achievements of podiatric medical students.
Nicole Curreri
Ayne Furman, DPM, Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Student Doctor Curreri holds her BS degree in Biology from Hood College and served as the Vice President of the TUSPM AAWP Student Chapter. During her tenure, she organized and supported multiple meetings, fundraisers and projects. She participated in gait lab research under Dr. Jinsup Song, which has inspired her to continue to pursue biomechanical and gait research throughout her career.
Shalvi Prasad
Founders Scholarship Recipient
Student Doctor Prasad holds her BS degree in Biological Sciences with Emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis. She was an active participant in the student chapter of AAWP at CSPM, serving as Workshop Coordinator as a second-year student. She was the President of the Podiatric Education Society and class representative to the California Podiatric Medical Association at her school.
Susana Londono
Founders Scholarship Recipient
Student Doctor Londono holds her BFA degree with a background in Art and Design and is a member of the student chapter of AAWP at BUSPM, where she carries a 4.0 GPA. She also undertook a dual degree course of study towards earning her MBA while in podiatric medical school. She hopes to eventually combine her creative skills and business acumen in private practice.
