Bako Medical Education Foundation commits significant funding to “Feet on the Street” Student Recruitment Initiative
ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) and its member institutions are grateful for the additional support and vote of confidence received for its critical “Feet on the Street” Student Recruitment Initiative. In addition to the six original organizational supporters, the Association is pleased to announce that the Bako Medical Education Foundation (BMEF) has committed significant funding to “Feet on the Street”: The Foundation has [...]
Midwestern University Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Names Three BMEF Award Recipients
The Midwestern University Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine awarded inaugural scholarships from the recently established Bako Medical Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund during the 2022-2023 academic year. The College of Podiatric Medicine faculty selected three students to each receive a $500 scholarship, including Kyle Parker, DPM, Payaam Tavakoli, DPM and Rajat Lahiri, DPM. The awards are presented to students who set themselves apart by working to advance their career [...]
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Enters Grant Agreement with Bako Medical Education Foundation
Independence, Ohio – Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM), one of nine accredited colleges of podiatric medicine in the United States, is proud to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Bako Medical Education Foundation, Inc. (“BMEF”). The Bako Medical Education Foundation strives to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry through education, empowerment, and inspiration. Toward this goal, the Foundation sponsors with scholarships and fellowships [...]
Samuel Merritt University’s California School of Podiatric Medicine Receives $100,000 Grant from Bako Medical Educational Foundation, Inc.
Samuel Merritt University’s California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM) has received a grant of up to $100,000 over four years from the Bako Medical Education Foundation Inc. (BMEF) for an endowed fund to support scholarships for students pursuing a degree in Podiatric Medicine. BMEF is supported by Bako Diagnostics, the premier provider of laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic services to podiatrists focusing on nail, skin, wound, soft tissue, and bone [...]
WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine names five BMEF award recipients
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine awarded five scholarships from their Bako Medical Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund during the 2021-22 academic year. The College of Podiatric Medicine faculty selected five students to each receive a $1,000 scholarship, including, Savannah Santiago, Harsh Varshney, Michael Guzzardo, Lindsey Bustos and Dy Chin. The awards are presented to second, third and fourth year students who set themselves apart by [...]
Midwestern University establishes grant partnership with Bako Medical Education Foundation for podiatry scholarships
Midwestern University establishes grant partnership with Bako Medical Education Foundation for podiatry scholarships GLENDALE, Arizona – Students at Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM) will be eligible for new scholarship monies thanks to a newly-established grant agreement between the University and the Bako Medical Education Foundation, Inc. (BMEF). The Bako Medical Education Foundation Scholarships have been established to support and enhance medical opportunities in the field [...]
DMU Receives Bako Grant for Podiatric Scholarships
DMU Receives Bako Grant for Podiatric Scholarships Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) has received a grant of up to $100,000 from the Bako Medical Education Foundation Inc. (BMEF) to establish an endowed scholarship that supports podiatric medical education. The grant will be paid over four years. “We are honored to receive this important grant from BMEF,” said Dean Kevin Smith, D.P.M., Ph.D., FACFAS. “The support from the [...]
Bako Foundation Completes Four $100K Endowed Scholarship Commitments to Podiatric Medical Schools
Atlanta — The Bako Medical Education Foundation (BMEF), a non-profit organization that seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry, announced today that it has completed the funding of endowed scholarship commitments to each of four podiatric medical colleges. The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, New York College of [...]
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine student receives Bako Medical Foundation Scholarship
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science named Akshitha Sreeram a recent recipient of a Bako Medical Education Foundation Endowed Merit Scholarship. The Bako Medical Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry, created the scholarship through a grant of up to $100,000, to be paid over four years, [...]
The Bako Medical Education Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship in Dermatology at TUSPM
Atlanta and Philadelphia (May 15, 2019) — The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) is pleased to be the recipient of an endowed scholarship from the Bako Medical Education Foundation, announced Dr. John A. Mattiacci, Dean of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. The grant of up to $100,000 will be received by TUSPM over a four year period, subject to certain conditions. "The Dermatology Scholarship establishes [...]
Barry University Receives $100,000 Grant for Podiatric Medical Scholarships
Miami (March 29, 2019) — Bako Medical Education Foundation Inc. has awarded a $100,000 grant to Barry University for scholarships to deserving students in its School of Podiatric Medicine. Funding from the Bako Medical Education Foundation will provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in podiatric and podiatric dermatological fields of study. The multi-year grant is subject to certain conditions. The School of Podiatric Medicine’s main purpose is to graduate competent [...]
Bako Medical Education Foundation grows endowment to over $120,000 for WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine students
POMONA/ATLANTA/ March. 18 –Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) received a gift of $100,000 from the Bako Medical Education Foundation (BMEF) to increase an existing endowment. A previous gift of $20,000 funds a $1,000 annual scholarship and the new gift will raise that number substantially. The latest multi-year grant is subject to certain conditions. Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) [...]
The Bako Medical Education Foundation Announces Grant of up to $100,000 for Students of Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
ATLANTA. March 18/PRNewswire/ – The Bako Medical Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry, announces a grant of up to $100,000 to the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, to fund the newly established Bako Medical Education Foundation Scholarships. The grant, to be paid over four years, subject to certain [...]
The Bako Medical Education Foundation Announces Grant of up to $100,000 for students of New York College of Podiatric Medicine
NEW YORK/ATLANTA/ March. 18/PRNewswire/ – The Bako Medical Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry, announces a grant of up to $100,000 to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM), to fund the newly established Bako Medical Education Foundation Scholarships. The grant, to be paid over four years, subject to certain conditions, will provide annual recognition and financial [...]
The Bako Medical Education Foundation Launches Website ‒ bmef.org
ATLANTA. Dec. 8, 2018 – The Bako Medical Education Foundation, a non-profit organization which seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry, launched its website, bmef.org. The website creates greater awareness of the Foundation’s mission and grant opportunities supporting podiatric medical students. “Our website communicates our unique focus advancing diagnostic excellence as we seek to educate, empower and inspire the podiatric medical community,” stated Suzanne MacCormack, [...]