Roseman University Launches $10 Million Medical School Scholarship Campaign
The "Rhythm of the Future" campaign addresses Nevada's critical physician shortage while reducing financial barriers for medical students. Nevada currently ranks 48th nationally in physician-to-patient ratio and faces a shortage of 2,500 physicians compared to the national average.
"This is more than a campaign. It is a movement of generosity, of vision, and of shared responsibility," said Bryan Lindsey, campaign chair and Roseman Board of Trustees member. "The future of healthcare in Nevada depends on what we build together, and this scholarship fund will ensure that talent—not financial status—determines who gets to become a doctor."
The campaign has already secured over $3 million in early commitments, including a $2 million gift from the Engelstad Family Foundation and $500,000 from an anonymous donor.
Dr. Pedro "Joe" Greer Jr., founding dean of Roseman's College of Medicine, emphasized the urgency. "Nevada is 2,500 physicians short of the national average. That's not just a gap. That's a canyon," Greer said. "At Roseman, we are training doctors who will not only treat illness, but who will fight inequity and heal entire systems."
Roseman's College of Medicine distinguishes itself through community-based learning programs including GENESIS and EMPOWERED, which place students in underserved communities from day one.
The campaign coincides with Roseman University's 25th anniversary. Founded in Henderson in 1999 by Drs. Harry Rosenberg, Renee Coffman, and Charles Lacy with $15,000 of personal investment, the university now includes colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, and Medicine.
"This scholarship campaign represents the next chapter in our mission—ensuring that every qualified student, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to become a healer," said Dr. Renee Coffman, president and co-founder.
The College of Medicine, located at Roseman's Summerlin (Las Vegas) campus, received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in February 2025 and will welcome its charter class of 60 students in July 2025.
Scholarship contributions support tuition, fees, educational materials, and learning experiences. For information, visit roseman.edu/give/give-to-scholarships or contact gmattox@roseman.edu.
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