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Exemplary leadership, compassion and selflessness are words used when describing Sam. To honor both his life and his work, the Dr. Sam Goldfein Memorial Fund was established by his family after his passing as a permanent endowment. The fund awards an annual medical scholarship to a student of the University of Arizona (UA) College of Medicine whose character strives to mirror that of Dr. Goldfein’s, and who has shown exemplary commitment to patient care and service to the community during their time in medical school.
As a founding professor of the UA College of Medicine, Dr. Goldfein was a lifelong teacher and learner who believed that everyone deserves a chance to succeed. He was a man of great intellect, compassion and kindness. The scholarship in his honor helps students with the cost of a medical education.
Sam was a perpetual student, constantly studying to keep up with medical advances and new practice management strategies. These are exactly the traits that the Scholarship Advisory Committee look for when awarding scholarships from the memorial fund. The Jewish Community Foundation works closely with the faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine to identify students who exemplify Sam’s life and work, and who have the passion to go above and beyond what is expected and required. These nominated students are then carefully reviewed by an advisory committee comprised of family members, Sam’s closest friends and colleagues, and past scholarship awardees, and a student is selected for the scholarship award.
To date, scholarships have been awarded to five outstanding medical students: Katherine Nielson, Elizabeth Carter, Nataly Vadasz, Joseph West, KC Rosberg and Amber Steves. The awards are always a surprise and very much appreciated. We’re pleased to report that all recipients have continued on with great success in their academic and medical careers.

2012 recipient Kristopher Carson “KC” Rosburg and Carol Galper, assistant dean for medical student education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
2015 – Elizabeth Carter
2014 – Nataly Vadasz
2013 – Joseph West
2012 – Kristopher Carson “KC” Rosburg
2011 – Amber Steves