John Bradley helped transform lives through mentorship, vision, and unwavering belief in students pursuing health and STEMM careers. His impact will continue to…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of John Bradley
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CPASS Foundation Welcomes Veterinarian Dr. Coretta C. Patterson to its Board
Coretta C. Patterson DVM, DACVIM-SA, PG Cert Vet Med, has joined the board of the CPASS Foundation. She will be serving a three-year term that began January 1, 2026. As the first veterinarian and professional health dean named to the board, she helps to round out...
Dreams deferred but not denied: Two nontraditional medical journeys
The path from undergraduate to medical school is rarely a straight line. Read the stories of Lord Hyeamang and Travette
Daniel for inspiration.
CPASS Saturday Academy Kicks Off with College Prep and College Credit Tracks
The 2025 CPASS Saturday Academy launched this fall with energy, excitement, and a renewed commitment to college and career readiness. On September 27, Scholars from the Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 participated in our first College Prep Workshops, diving into...
CPASS Announces 2025 John Bradley Award Honoree: Dr. Mildred Olivier
The CPASS Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. Mildred MG Olivier, nationally renowned ophthalmologist, healthcare equity advocate, and CAHMCP alumna, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the John Bradley STEM Award for Inspirational Leadership (JBSAIL). The...
Meet the Residents
Charles Tate and Charissa Carroll mark significant milestones in their medical careers with help from the CPASS Foundation. Charles Tate was one of more than 30 million viewers who regularly tuned in to watch ER, a top-rated hospital drama that capped NBC’s “Must See...
CPASS Foundation Honors Dr. Trevonne M. Thompson with 2024 John Bradley Award for Inspirational Leadership
Press Release: CPASS Foundation Honors Dr. Trevonne M. Thompson with 2024 John Bradley Award for Inspirational Leadership. Dr. Thompson, a professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology at the University of Illinois Chicago, is recognized for his exceptional work in promoting diversity in STEMM fields. His leadership and mentorship have profoundly impacted underrepresented students pursuing careers in medicine. The award will be presented at the Annual STEMM Pathways to Health Equity Breakfast on October 5, 2024.
CPASS Foundation’s STEMM Scholars Program Takes On Midwestern University To Explore Healthcare Careers Hands-On
This summer, our CPASS Foundation STEMM Scholars Academy gave high school sophomores an exciting glimpse into the world of healthcare during their visit to Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus. Designed to empower racially and ethnically underrepresented...
Welcome Brittany Nunez as Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist for the CPASS Foundation!
Brittany Nunez is a seasoned marketing professional with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Marketing, from Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. As a first-generation college graduate, Brittany brings over eight years of...
Welcome Asia Lawrence as Program Director for the CPASS Foundation STEMM Scholars Academy!
Asia brings a unique background to his role as Program Director for the CPASS STEMM Scholars Academy. As a first-generation college graduate, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Georgia State University and expanded his knowledge in Logistics...
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