Recently, our Osteopathic community has lost a giant among us.

William G. Anderson, DO, passed away on August 16, 2026. He was 98 years old. 

His work in Civil Rights and in breaking barriers shaped his early years. His further leadership and his philanthropy shaped him later, and fueled his ambition to ensure opportunities for minority students in medicine.

He established the William G. Anderson, DO Scholarship Fund with the American Osteopathic Foundation a little more than 25 years ago. Since then, 89 Osteopathic medical students have been awarded scholarships for medical school. This year, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the fund, the AOF and Dr. Anderson announced 25 Anderson Scholars. Each were awarded $10,000. Congratulations to the AOF 2026 William G. Anderson, DO Scholarship Recipients: 

Student Doctors:

  • Oyindamola Esther Adebayo, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia
  • Oluwaseyi Adeoshun, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Elijah Akinade, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia
  • Kofi Asare-Konadu, Burrell University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Melbourne
  • Michael Bolaños, Kansas Health Science University Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Daniela Chissum Lagos, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Sharleen Cineas, Burrell University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Melbourne
  • Nora Curtin, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Laura Francois, Burrell University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Melbourne
  • Mark Gamadia, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Muhammad Qasim Jan, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Rosheen Kamal, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Zainab Asif Khatri, Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Robin L. Lewis, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Auburn
  • Arimi P. Moon, California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Barry A. Ndeh, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Suzette Ndubuisi, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine Joplin
  • Ambrose Loc Ngo, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine Joplin
  • Linh My Nguyen, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Michael Ny, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Montana
  • Kodinakachukwu Ojukwu, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Middletown
  • Ebube Okpechukwu, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Auburn
  • Elshaday Zelalem Sendek, University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Mahak Sharma, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Ayesha Siddiqua, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

As a new school year begins, please consider honoring Dr. Anderson by giving a gift to the William G. Anderson, DO Scholarship Fund.

We also celebrate all of our past Anderson Scholars!

The 2025 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Student Doctor Anamaria Ancheta, Burrell College of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • April Alford, DO, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Student Doctor Joanna Elhaj, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Antonio Henry, DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Saba Iqbal, DO, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Meagan McMullen, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
  • Funmilayo Oluwatusin, DO, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Elizette Rodriguez, DO, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Tanvi Shah, DO, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Student Doctor Angela Simpson, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus

The 2024 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Mohammed Alfarra, DO, AT Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Kanika Dunn, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
  • Brandon Henry, DO, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hanh Huynh, DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Paola Kamga, DO, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Quetzal Moreno, DO, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Amariah Sledge, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
  • Emily Sowah, DO, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2023 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Ifa Abduljelil, DO, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Brittney Harrell, DO, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Keshee Harris , DO, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Dublin
  • Torhiana Haydel, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Louisiana Campus
  • Adaku Ikoh, DO, University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Numa Rehmani, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
  • Elham Shams, DO, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Nicole Sims, DO, Western University of Health Sciences Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2022 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Rachel Christenson, DO, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Phuong Daniels, DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Nancy Githere, DO, Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Breyonna Maddox, DO, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Eric Nicolau, DO, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Manuel Reyes, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
  • Yvonne Vigil-Calderon, DO, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2021 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Jessica Bedele, DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Brandon Bishop, DO, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Samaneh Bolourchi, DO, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Chassidy Sumler, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Janelle Torres, DO, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2020 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Mopileola Adewumi, DO, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jamila Holston, DO, Rowan Virtua University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Giselle Irio, DO, Burrell College of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2019 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Dianet Falcon, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
  • Crystal Goree, DO, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 

The 2018 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Zuri Hudson, DO, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Kaylette Jenkins, DO, Rowan Virtua University School of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2017 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Willie Gilbert, Jr., DO, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2016 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Chandra Jennings, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus

The 2015 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Patricia Egwuatu, DO, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2014 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Kai Turner, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus

The 2013 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Nicolas Cal, DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2012 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Darion Showell, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus

The 2011 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Souleymane Diallo, DO, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2010 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Grace La Torre, DO, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2009 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Thamiris Palacios-Kibler, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus

The 2008 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Latonya Hendricks, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus

The 2007 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Monique Gary, DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2006 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Sophia Meharena, DO, Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2005 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Tyree Winters, DO, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2004 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Renee Volny-Darko, DO, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2002 William G. Anderson, DO Scholar:

  • Rubin Lin, DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2001 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Melissa Cady, DO, University of North Texas Science Center at Fort Worth/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 
  • Perla Delpino-White, DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

The 2000 William G. Anderson, DO Scholars:

  • Christine Estrada, DO, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Kwandaa Roberts, DO, Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine