We love sharing news about people in our Department who receive the recognition they deserve for all their hard work in realizing their education and career goals.  Deseray Sileo, a 2019 May graduate majoring in Psychology, and Teaching Assistant in Dr. Hannah Anchordoquy’s anatomy lab since Fall 2019 is one of those people.  Deseray was accepted to multiple medical schools including UCLA and UC of San Diego but was considering the scholarship she had been offered to UC San Diego. However, that all changed when UCLA called her and encouraged her to accept their school because they were offering her the David Geffen Medical Scholarship!  This is the highest honor awarded to entering medical students at UCLA.  It is a prestigious merit scholarship, based on demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and exceptional promise.  The full scholarship supports her academic career financially to cover ALL tuition and fees for 4 years, plus a $37,000 annual stipend.  

Dr. Anchordoquy commented, “As I watch so many students STRUGGLE for acceptance to MD programs, it is AMAZING to see one of "ours" so highly valued.  And, I can verify that Deseray is SO deserving of this scholarship.  She is one of those truly exceptional students and overall amazing humans....I cannot say enough great things about her and wanted to share the great news”.    

Congratulation Deseray for this wonderful recognition of your dedication to your future.