Jennifer A. Sidari, MD ’13 global health awards

The legacy of a life well-lived, serving others at home and abroad
Jennifer Sidari’s love of travel and learning took her to many places around the world, seeking knowledge and fulfilling her goal to help others. Just weeks after Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine celebrated its first MD commencement ceremony, Jennifer passed away unexpectedly. A tremendous void was left where her extraordinary talent, passion and ambition should have been.
The Jennifer A. Sidari, MD ’13 Global Health Scholarship Award
Eligibility guidelines
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) rising MD4 students in good standing who are completing a rotation abroad for credit are eligible to apply for this award. Students should have the rotation determined by the time the application is submitted.
The trip site and location must be approved by the faculty advisor for the Global Health Society (GHS).
Application process
Submit a completed application and CV to Global Health. Scholarship awards will be determined by a selection committee based on available funds and granted to applicants on a rolling basis.
The educational stipend awarded will be determined by the selection committee and based on available funds.
All travel must be approved and selected through the VSLO application.
The Jennifer A. Sidari, MD ’13 Global Health Enrichment Award
Eligibility guidelines
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) rising MD2 students in good standing are eligible to apply for this award. Students should have the rotation determined by the time the application is submitted.
The trip site and location must be approved by the faculty advisor for the Global Health Society (GHS).
Application process
Submit a completed application and CV to Global Health. The educational stipend awarded will be determined by the selection committee and based on available funds.
All travel must be approved and selected through the VSLO application.
“It is not length of life, but depth of life.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson