Emilia Kaszyk
Academic Institution:
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Program:
Physical Therapy
Explore / Outreach / Student Scholarship / Winners / 2023
Recognizing &
Rewarding Academic
Excellence
Winners of the Exxat Student Scholarship for the 2023-24 Academic Year
Students are the future of healthcare and Exxat is proud to recognize the excellence
of 16 students by awarding scholarships in the area of Scholarly Productivity, Diversity
and Inclusion, Leadership and Care for Underserved Communities.
Scholarly Productivity Award
The Scholarly Productivity Award recognizes students who have made
significant contributions to the body of evidence in their respective professions,
thereby advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient care.
Max Frenkel
Academic Institution:
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Program:
MD/PhD
Alexandra McDonald
Academic Institution:
Baylor University
Program:
Physical Therapy
Fiona Smith
Academic Institution:
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston
Program:
PhD in Nursing
Diversity and Inclusion Award
The Diversity and Inclusion Award honors students who promote diversity and
inclusion in the healthcare workforce, leading to improved healthcare outcomes for all.
Chanel Green
Academic Institution:
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Program:
Physician Assistant
Natalia Umanzor
Academic Institution:
Stony Brook University
Program:
Occupational Therapy
Christyn Mitchell
Academic Institution:
Thomas Jefferson University
Program:
Doctor of Health Sciences
Tiffany Blanco
Academic Institution:
Stony Brook University
Program:
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership
qualities in both the classroom and the community, inspiring others and making a positive impact.
Joe Podurgiel
Academic Institution:
University of Connecticut
Program:
Physical Therapy
Heather Burrum
Academic Institution:
University of Michigan-Flint
Program:
Physical Therapy
Jenna Shaw
Academic Institution:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Program:
Occupational Therapy
Kelli Daniels
Academic Institution:
South College
Program:
Physical Therapy
Care for Underserved Communities Award
The Care for Underserved Communities Award recognizes the pivotal role played
by recipients in overcoming barriers to healthcare access in underserved communities
and helping these communities thrive.
Julia Galanto
Academic Institution:
Wingate University
Program:
Physical Therapy
Sharlene Lansiquot
Academic Institution:
Andrews University
Program:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Abriana Berkowitz
Academic Institution:
Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis
Program:
Physical Therapy
Mason Myers
Academic Institution:
The Ohio State University
Program:
Physical Therapy
Congratulations to this year's winners!
The Exxat team is proud to support all aspects of health sciences education, including the
students who are the future of healthcare. We award a scholarship in the amount of $1000
to four (4) students who exemplify excellence in Scholarly Productivity, Diversity and
Inclusion, Leadership, and Care for Underserved Communities.