The Greene County Medical Society Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of funds from the Paul Carrick Trust in 2026 to University of Missouri School of Medicine - Springfield Clinical Campus.

The Paul Carrick Trust was established to promote awareness and improve the lives of those affected by arthritic diseases. Through these grants, the Trust continues its mission by supporting the next generation of caregivers and advocates.

University of Missouri School of Medicine - Springfield Clinical Campus  2026 Winner  -  $5,000 

Keith LaFerriere, MD, Rachelene Middleton, MD, James Rogers, MD, Kayce Morton, DO, David Haustein, MD, MBA, Melissa Gaines, MD, Barbara, Hover, Jim Blaine, MD, Michael Ashley, MD, Not Pictured: Jacob Thomas, MD and Patricia Dix, MD

Ozarks Technical Community College -  2026 Winner  -  $2,500  


Michael Ashley, MD, James Rogers, MD, Jim Blaine, MD, Patricia Dix, MD, Melissa Gaines, MD, Stephanie Matthews, Elizabeth Van Ness, Jacob Thomas, MD and Vu Le, MD

Drury University -  2026 Winner  -  $2,000

Dr. Bethany Scanlon, Jacob Thomas, MD, Owen Cornell, Dr. Jeff Frederick, Kaiden Kristek, Jean Harmison, Jim Blaine, MD, Michael Ashley, MD

Drury University -  2025 Winner  -  $2,000              

 We commend these students for their dedication and look forward to the positive impact they will make in our community and beyond.