2018-2019 Rott Scholarship Application

Arthu r Owe n Rott, DO Scholarship Application Arthur O Rott, DO, Scholarship “Arthur was the consummate educator He always felt that he learned as much from his students as they did from him.” ~ Paul Aversano, DO A scholar, a gentleman, and an extraordinary teacher An Amba ssador of Osteo pathic Medic ine Dr Rott has long been consider ed one of the ambassa dors of osteopat hic medicine in the Northwe st An educator from the beginnin g, he was recogniz ed on three separate occasion s as the Educator of the Year by Eastm orelan d Famil y Practi ce resid ents He alway s place d emph asis on the impo rtanc e of givin g back to the profess ion by passing on his knowle dge and skills to the next generat ion D u ri n g his 27 ye ar car eer , a month rarely passed withou t Dr Rott teachin ga student or residen t He deman ded the highest standar ds from his house staff, his fellow physician s, and especially from himself Countless patients have benefited because their doctors were trained under his guidance and mentorsh ip Career Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dr Rott attended Wayne State Universit y, majoring in psycholog y He earned his DO degree at the Chicago College of Osteopat hic Medicin e in 1973 After graduati on, he complete da rotating internshi p and Internal Medicin e residenc y at Zieger– Botsford Hospital A fellowsh ip in hem atol ogy and med ical onc olog y follo wed at Marti n Place Hosp ital all three areas in 1982, becomin g the youngest He osteopat becam hic e physician boardaccompli certifie shing d in this feat to date Dr Rott moved to Portland, Oregon in 1979, where he was in practice until retiring in 2006 Lasting Impact B eyo nd his wor k in the hos pita l and clin ic, Dr Ro tt fo un d ti m e to se rv e hi s pr of es si on an d co m m un ity At East more land Hosp ital, he was Chief of Staff and serve d six years as the Direct or of Medic al Educat ion He was on the Board of Truste es of the Multn omah Count y Medic al Societ y; Medic al Direct or of FamilyCar e; Chairman of the Quality Improve ment Committe e of the United Health The memory and legacy of a great man will carry on Network ; Presiden t and member of the Board of Director s of the Northwe st Osteopat hic Medical Foundati on; and a member of the Boar d of Direc tors of the Oste opath ic Physi cians and Surg eons of Oreg on (OPS O) In 2003, OPS O na me d him DO of the Year Two years later, he was presen ted with the J Scott Heath eringt on, DO, Awar d He served as adjunc t faculty at Weste rn Unive rsity since its incept ion Dr Rott’s career demon strates a lifetim e of exempl ary contrib utions to osteop athic medica l educati on His leaders hip, commu nity service , and student , residen t, and physici an mentor ing had farreachin g influen ce, signific antly impacti ng the health care provide d in the Northw est His humani stic approac h to medical care and his high standar ds serve as exampl es to all who follow him A r r i v i n g t o O r e g o n i n 1979, he trained more than 137 residents and interns , not includ ing the many medic al studen ts who interac ted with Dr Rott throug h the years Dean Paula M Crone, DO, of Weste rn Unive rsity of Health Scienc es COM PNorth west, and many others taught by Dr Rott have becom e osteop athic leaders They all practic e with distinc tion in our comm unity today With sadness , the osteopa thic professi on lost this champi on in May 2012 to cancer His dedicati on to the osteopa thic professi on, his colleagu es, friends and family will never be forgotten Dr R ot t m ar ri e d, C hr is ti, in 6, a m ar ri ag e th at en du re d un til h i s p a s s i n g i n 2 I n 98 0, th e yo un g co up le d a so n, Ba rry , wh o is no w an os te op at hic ph ysi ci a n a n d C O M P A l u m n u s Scholarship Information FamilyCare Health Plans’ Arthur O Rott, DO, Scholar Award is focused on investing in the future of osteopathic medicine in Oregon The scholarship is to help defray the cost of attending osteopathic medical school The scholarship is awarded to COMP-Northwest students based on academic performance, community participation, and professional involvement Two $20,000 scholarships will be awarded in the 2018-2019 academic year to medical students entering their second year at COMP-Northwest Each of the recipients will be eligible for renewal of the scholarships in subsequent years based on their status as a student in good standing at COMP-Northwest Arthur O Rott, DO Scholarship The Arthur O Rott, DO, Scholar will reflect the personality characteristics and philosophies held by Dr Rott, including: • Propensity and enjoyment of teaching patients and peers • Creative leadership and ability to inspire others Applicants will also be evaluated on: • Commitment to practice in the Northwest • Academic performance • CV or resume • Recommendations • Personal essay Application Requirements Completed FamilyCare Health Plans’ J Scott Heatherington, DO scholarship application Current CV or resume Two letters of recommendation* Personal essay* Applicant’s photo Letter of good standing from the Registrar’s Office Limited to students from Oregon *See application for details A student may only apply for either the Heatherington and Rott scholarship, but not both Applications must be delivered to the COMP-Northwest Financial Aid Office no later than 5:00 p.m on June 15, 2018 for the 2018-2019 academic year Late or incomplete applications will not be considered Please submit required application materials to: Western University of Health Sciences COMP-Northwest, Office of Financial Aid 200 Mullins Drive Lebanon, OR 97355 Scholarship Eligibility/Criteria • A minimum 3.0 GPA is required • Limited to students from Oregon • Applicant must be a medical student in good standing, entering their second year at COMP-Northwest • The selection committee reserves the right to request additional materials, references, letters of support, and information necessary to evaluate the student’s application Application Requirements • Completed Arthur O Rott, DO, scholarship application • Current curriculum vitae or resume; including your community and/or professional involvement • Two letters of recommendation are required The two letters should be from people who have detailed knowledge of your medical education (i.e a preceptor, or medical school faculty) • Personal essay (maximum two pages, double-spaced) including the following: o Describe why you want to be a physician and include what contributions you expect to make to the health care profession o Expand on your creative leadership skills and how you’ve inspired others in the community o Explain how you’ve educated others about osteopathic principles and philosophies • Applicant’s photo • Letter of good standing from the WesternU Registrar’s Office Arthur O Rott, DO Scholarship Application Return completed application form along with all required documents no later than June 15, 2018 to COMP-Northwest Financial Aid Office Western University of Health Sciences, COMP-Northwest Office of Financial Aid 200 Mullins Drive Lebanon, OR 97355 Print in ink or type Name Current Address Phone Number _ Email Gender _ DOB _ Class _ Oregon Resident since _ High School Attended 10 High School Location 11 Desired Specialty _ 12 Geographic location where you plan to work following completion of your residency Signature of applicant _ Date Application Checklist o Completed application o Current curriculum vitae or resume o Two letters of recommendation o Personal essay (1-2 pages, double-spaced) o Applicant’s photo o Letter of good standing The History of FamilyCare Health Plans F amilyCare Health Plans, the second oldest Medicaid Managed Care program in Oregon, was created in 1984 by four individuals: Arthur Rott, DO; Bob Eubanks, Jr., DO; Carl Erickson, DO; and its current President, Jeff Heatherington, LHD They all envisioned a managed care organization that provided a comprehensive approach to caring for underserved Oregonians on Medicaid Since its inception, FamilyCare has served residents of Oregon by supporting healthy individuals through innovative systems FamilyCare has pioneered several programs designed to increase the quality of services delivered to its members while creating an efficient, cost-effective system By building strong relationships and establishing consistent communication, FamilyCare is able to help remove the barriers of patient access and empower those they serve to make informed, educated healthcare decisions FamilyCare was the first plan in Oregon to integrate models of mental and physical health allowing members to be treated in a comprehensive manner In 1994, with the advent of the Oregon Health Plan, FamilyCare became a fully capitated health plan that today serves over 50,000 low-income Oregonians In 2005, the unveiling of the PremierCare Medicare Advantage line of health plans allowed FamilyCare to serve individuals who qualify for Medicare, providing them with a wide range of services designed to suit their unique health care needs PremierCare is proud to offer service in many areas of Oregon, including Clackamas, Clatsop, Morrow, Multnomah, Umatilla, and Washington counties In 2012, FamilyCare Health Plans endowed a $2 million scholarship fund for students attending Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) Scholarships will be awarded annually to second-year medical students at COMP-Northwest Recipients will be eligible for renewal of the scholarship in subsequent years, if they remain students in good standing Proud to be part of the health care solution into the future, FamilyCare embraces and supports osteopathic practices and principles, upholding the philosophy of viewing the patient as a whole person rather than as a set of diagnoses  ... support, and information necessary to evaluate the student’s application Application Requirements • Completed Arthur O Rott, DO, scholarship application • Current curriculum vitae or resume; 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Office Limited to students from Oregon *See application for details A student may only apply for either the Heatherington and Rott scholarship, but not both Applications must be delivered to the COMP-Northwest... eligible for renewal of the scholarships in subsequent years based on their status as a student in good standing at COMP-Northwest Arthur O Rott, DO Scholarship The Arthur O Rott, DO, Scholar will