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Ortho Dermatologics Program

2023 Aspire Higher
Winners

As part of our commitment to improving the lives of patients everywhere, Ortho Dermatologics is honored to award nine scholarships each year to students who are affected by dermatological conditions.

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2023 Aspire Higher Winner, Serena Goyal

Serena Goyal

Aspire Higher 2023 Winner

"I am so grateful to receive the 2023 Aspire Higher Scholarship because it will help me reach my academic goals. The scholarship will aid in financing my educational journey and achieving my dream of becoming a physician.”

 

2023 Aspire Higher Winner, Arianna Kaas

Arianna Kaas

Aspire Higher 2023 Winner

"Having struggled with cystic acne during my adolescence, I witnessed firsthand the significant impact dermatological care can have. My dermatologist was instrumental in helping me regain my confidence and inspired me to do the same for others. I am so thankful to be a recipient of the 2023 Aspire Higher Ortho Dermatologic scholarship, which has enabled me to study biology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison with the goal of attending medical school."

 

2023 Aspire Higher Winner, Elle Tonda

Elle Tonda

Aspire Higher 2023 Winner

"The past couple years of living with my condition caused the trajectory of my life to suddenly veer off course. With my confidence shattered, the worry of my future consumed many thoughts. Though not an easy task, I have chosen to embrace possibility and change as I follow my new path, both in life and school. Booker T. Washington said, "success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." Thanks to the support of Ortho Dermatologics and their Aspire Higher scholarship, I am able to continue overcoming obstacles and closer to achieving my goals. This support will allow me to continue my education, and with each class, each mentor, and each experience, I hope to grow and support others in their growth along the way."

 

2023 Aspire Higher Winner, Erynn Taylor

Erynn Taylor

Aspire Higher 2023 Winner

"The Aspire Higher Scholarship has helped me tremendously in my academic career. Thanks to this scholarship I am able to get my Masters in Education so that I may become a media specialist in the future. I will be forever grateful to Ortho Dermatologics and cannot wait to see what the future holds for my career."

 

2023 Aspire Higher Winner, Matthew Kaczynski

Matthew Kaczynski

Aspire Higher 2023 Winner

"Living with atopic dermatitis has proven a daily physical, mental and emotional challenge. However, through my experience battling a skin condition, and through the life-changing connection with my dermatologist that facilitated my overcoming of these challenges, I grew motivated to leverage my personal experience as a bridge to connect with and extend healing to others as a future physician. With this scholarship, Ortho Dermatologics is directly supporting my journey through medical school, and enabling the fulfillment of my purpose."

 

2023 Aspire Higher Winner, Katrina Hertz

Katrina Hertz

Aspire Higher 2023 Winner

"I am grateful and truly honored to be selected as one of the recipients of the Ortho Dermatologics Aspire Higher Scholarship. This incredible opportunity will not only allow me to pursue my Master of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania but will also alleviate the significant financial burden that often accompanies higher education. This scholarship serves as a reminder that every life experience, including navigating a challenging skin condition, holds a meaningful purpose and emphasizes the significance of care and support during times of difficulty. As a future social worker, my ultimate goal is to become the rock of support that others need to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. With this heartfelt ambition in mind, I extend my appreciation to the scholarship committee for their dedication and time throughout this selection process."

 

Programs Supported by Ortho Dermatologics

American Academy
of Dermatology
Diversity Program

The American Academy of Dermatology believes in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all its members have opportunities that enable them to succeed and thrive, and is committed to ensuring quality medical care for all our patients regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. The Academy recognizes that in order to do both, increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the dermatology specialty must be a priority.

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