The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $100,000 gift from Larry and Sandy Mahoney to create the Brendan Lawrence Mahoney, MD, Endowed Scholarship in the UAMS College of Medicine.
The scholarship was made in honor of their son Brendan Lawrence Mahoney, MD, who is a 2020 graduate of the College of Medicine and is currently practicing emergency medicine in Kansas City, Mo..
“This generous gift from Larry and Sandy Mahoney will have a lasting impact on our mission to train the next generation of physicians in Arkansas,” said Ryan Cork, MSHA, vice chancellor of the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus. "Scholarships like the Brendan Lawrence Mahoney, M.D., Endowed Scholarship are vital to ensuring that the UAMS College of Medicine continues to provide an opportunity for talented students to train and build their careers to benefit our community and Arkansas.”
The scholarship will be awarded each year to a College of Medicine student with preference given to a student who is a resident of Benton County. Selection of the recipient will be made by the College of Medicine Scholarship Committee.