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“I am extremely grateful for the PARTNERS Scholarship. Receiving these funds solidified my commitment to obtaining a PhD and becoming a Cizik School of Nursing faculty member to educate the future of our profession. With the assistance from PARTNERS, I was able to avoid working additional shifts to pay for my education and could dedicate myself to full-time studies.”
Daniel Arellano, PhD ’19, NP, RN
Nurse Practitioner, Intensive Care Unit, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Undergraduate Studies, Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston
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“The Accelerated PhD Program Scholarship allowed me to fully commit and immerse myself in my doctoral program. Having the reduced financial burden and opportunity to focus exclusively on my studies enhanced my engagement in the coursework and application to my research and practice. I use the knowledge and skills I gained through the program daily in my research to support maternal-child health in the community.”
Cary Cain, PhD ’19, MPH ’12, RN
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
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“The generous support I received through a scholarship allowed me to dedicate my time and energy to building a strong research foundation, which has aided me well in building my career as a nurse researcher and disability advocate. This scholarship was instrumental in allowing me to pursue my PhD because the program is rigorous and fast paced.”
Hilary Touchett, PhD ’19, RN
Investigator and Research Health Scientist
Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and the South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center
