Dr. Crutchfield,
On behalf of the Minority Student's Pre-Health Coalition (MSPC), I wanted to express our sincerest appreciation for the opportunity to attend the University of Minnesota's Pre-Medical Forum. This program was one of a kind, and it truly left an impact on many of us pre-medical students. We were granted the opportunity to meet with current medical students, doctors, and admissions counselors. We were allowed to shadow in an anatomy lab, learn about infectious disease, as well as given important advice about the medical school application. We were encouraged to think about medicine not only from a scientific perspective, but also with the patient in mind through a discussion based on the play, "Ms. Evers‚ Boys." We had the opportunity to have lunch with student representatives from different medical schools in the Midwest region, and learn more about student life than what a pamphlet can offer. It was overall a wonderful experience and it definitely opened my eyes to what contributions I can offer to the medical field. After the conference, our organization‚s participation numbers definitely increased. I believe that the University of Minnesota's "Heart of Medicine" conference gave many of our underclassmen members a great insight into the medical world. Thank you for all of your support.

Sincerely,
Vanessa Ozomaro
MSPC President 2007-2008

Dr. Crutchfield,
Thank for your generous contribution which allowed me and my fellow MSPC group members to attend the Student Medical Conference at the University of Minnesota. The conference was one of the highlights of my sophomore year; the presentations introduced me to the various sub-fields in the career of medicine allowing me to gain a better understanding of my future. We also had a very nice opportunity to have lunch with medical students and admission officers from various medical schools around the country. Besides the wealth of knowledge that I gained, the whole experience was a motivational booster which helped me stay focused on my pre-medical track the rest of my sophomore year. Thanks once again and hope you are having an enjoyable summer!!

Sincerely,
Dorjee N.

Dr. Crutchfield,
I would like to thank you for your extremely generous donation to MSPC that allowed us to attend University of Minnesota's Pre-Medical Forum this past January. The experience was worthwhile and I believe that we all gained a greater insight into the field of medicine. Perhaps the best part of the conference for me was the introduction to various medical schools and summer programs. Of these programs, there were some that particularly caught my interest such as the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program. If not involved in my current pre-med summer program, Minnesota's Future Doctors, I would have like to apply for one or both of these opportunities.
I would again like to thank you for your valuable gift and interest in our futures. Your involvement in our organization is encouraging and greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Gina A.

Dr. Crutchfield,
I would really like to thank you for generously donating to Carleton College's Minority Student's Prehealth Coalition. Your presence as an advocate for Prehealth students is strongly felt on Carleton's Campus and is so very much appreciated. It is wonderful to have someone in the Northfield community who really believes in the potential of Carleton students in future health careers. Again, thank you so very much for support MSPC. It is very much appreciated!

Sincerely,
Johanna D.

Dr. Crutchfield,
Over the course of the 2006-2007 I have had the chance to be exposed to many opportunities that would not be possible without your dedication and support to MSPC. One of the most valuable experiences that I have had with MSPC is attending the SNMA Medical Conference at the University of Minnesota in January. The knowledge that I gained throughout the two day workshop was very important and even though I no longer desire to attend medical school, I have been exposed to so many other resources in health related fields that I feel as though I have gained a head start on my future career endeavors, which I know would not be possible without the support you provide this organization. I feel as though I definitely have had an advantage when compared to other rising college sophomores simply because of all the different networks and realms of career paths that I have been exposed to over the past year, and hopefully you will continue to aide young, talented, determined people such as myself toward achieving our personal goals.

Thankfully,
Kenneth C.

Dr. Crutchfield,
I would like to thank you for funding our trip to the Heart of Medicine Conference at the University of Minnesota this past January. The conference was beneficial for me in numerous ways, but I believe that the most impacting aspects involved learning about the health world outside the realm of medicine. Initially, I had the presumption that a person had to do either research or clinical work, and that both must be rooted in the scientific aspects of medicine. At the conference, I met a number of medical professionals that did both research and clinical work, such as an infectious disease physician, primarily working with malaria, who did research on AIDS in African American women. She had described her research as combining medicine with social and racial dimensions, which I found to be fascinating. One of my primary worries was that in having a medical career, I would be obligated to focus purely on the medicine. However, after the conference, I now know that I can incorporate other disciplines, such as psychology and sociology, into my work while still being an active physician. As such, I feel as though now I have a greater perspective into my future aspirations, and I have you to thank for that. Once again, I appreciate contributions, Dr. Crutchfield, and without your help, I might not have had such an impacting experience.

Keven T.

Dr. Crutchfield,
I would just like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend such a valuable and educational conference. As pre-med students who are constantly taking very intensive classes, we sometimes loose track of our dreams and goals in medicine. Conferences refresh us and motivate us to continue to fight through. They remind us why we chose medicine and how incredible our lives will be as doctors. This conference stood out to me particularly because I had the opportunity to talk with a Ghanaian Pediatrician who is specializing in Infectious Diseases. I talked with her about her plans to open up a clinic in Ghana and shared with her my dreams of opening up an orphanage in Zambia one day and changing the condition of public hospitals in Zambia. She gave me advise for how to go about making my dream a reality and provided me with ways I could keep my self motivated and focused, and away from all of the commotion that comes with stress. I felt and I am still feeling the impact of her words. I accredit you for giving me this wonderful opportunity and powerful experience. You have helped shape my future and solidify my dreams.

Thank You Dr. Crutchfield
Nakita N.

Dr. Crutchfield,
I would like to take this time to thank you for your support in my attendance of the University of Minnesota Pre-Medical Conference. This conference provided me with insight into the medical field and the pre-med track. I attended various informational sessions that highlighted the medical school application process and other factors involved in such a process. I also attended interactive sessions that offered a glimpse into specific fields of medicine such as Radiology, Cardiology and many others. This was quite an enriching experience and has added to my excitement about my future medical career.

Sincerely,
Raymonda R.

Dr. Crutchfield,
I am writing this letter to show my appreciation and gratification for your generosity. I have been an active member of Minority Students Pre-Health Coalition going on three years now and I am always looking for new opportunities to expand my knowledge in the medical field. When I learned about the wonderful conference being held at the University of Minnesota, I knew I wanted to attend. Due to personal financial constraints among the least, I would not have been able to attend the conference. As the past year's secretary of MSPC, I was one of the first members to hear of your acceptance to fund this conference and I was ecstatic. This conference was very helpful to my future endeavors in medicine and I am so thankful that I was able to attend. Among all of the things I could say to show my appreciation, the most important, as well as cliché, would be THANKS. I, along with the rest of the members of MSPC, truly appreciate your donation and I look forward to meeting you in the future.

Sincere Thanks,
Temara Holt
MSPC Secretary '06 - '07