William Alexander Jackson Ross, Sr., M.D. Scholarship

William Alexander Jackson Ross, Sr., M.D. was a prominent Orthopedic Surgeon in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. He strongly believed in eliminating healthcare disparities among minorities and was a dedicated member of the Sinker Miller Association. Dr. Ross passed away in 2007. In his honor and to continue his legacy, his family is funding this scholarship to assist residents who are in a surgery training program.

  • Applicants must be Black/African American and from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area
  • Applicant must be in good standing in an accredited residency surgery program in the country
  • Applicants must plan to pursue their medical career as a physician and live in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area
  • Applicants must demonstrate a financial need

Please download the Scholarship Application below for more information and to apply for the Physicians Medical Forum Scholarships.

Application Deadline

  • Application Deadline: Monday, September 23, 2019

Sponsor Levels

Presenting Sponsors: $25,000

Title Sponsors: $15,000

Champion Sponsors: $10,000

Benefactor Sponsors: $5,000

Individual Title Sponsors: $1,500

Individual Champion Sponsors: $1,000

Table Sponsors: $2,750

Ticket(s): $275, $500 or $1000 each per person (depending on level)

Individual Tickets for students: $275, $500 or $1000 each per person (depending on level)