The Claude Moore Scholars Program has advanced my career more than they will ever know! I have gained many certifications throughout high school, and have been a part of many healthcare trips that have grown my knowledge greatly!

Before Claude Moore, I was unsure what my future in healthcare might look like. I knew I wanted to help people, but I didn’t yet understand what that really meant or what path to take. The program changed that. Through the medical classes and clinical exposure, I earned certifications as a Medical Administrative Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, and CPR.

The Claude Moore Scholars Program didn’t just prepare me, it gave me the confidence to believe I belong in this field. It showed me how to turn my experiences into action and my challenges into motivation. As I continue my journey in the Chronobowl, I carry the lessons, values, and inspiration from Claude Moore with me. I’m not just running toward a career, I’m running toward the kind of future where I can make a real impact.

Participating in the Claude Moore Scholars Program has given me hands-on experience in the real life healthcare setting, allowing me to explore the medical field in a meaningful, eye opening way. This experience has enhanced my desire to pursue a career in medicine. Additionally, my motivation to pursue a higher education has come from the struggles my family and I faced.

I had to take on more responsibilities with my mother being the only source of income and my brother and father being ill… I spent a lot of time in hospitals and doctors offices, and eventually they turned into my comfort place. The help and comfort that the healthcare professionals had on my family during this difficult time was life saving. Being so young and facing so much at the time, these health care professionals made me feel safe.

The Claude Moore Scholars Program has supported our class by providing funding for our scrubs, supplies, and equipment. By making the course more accessible to someone who comes from a low-income family like me, I was able to experience all the course had to offer without worrying about the costs.

A free clinic operated through local volunteering healthcare professionals and donated funds to provide basic medical needs for the poor and homeless. A free examination can alert to more serious conditions and illnesses that can then be treated before they become worse and more costly. Similarly, I aspire to become someone who can support and be a part of the assistance that the staff and providers at the food kitchen and clinic are able to offer to the community and the people in need.