The William H. Walton, MD Student Loan Fund

of the Southern Illinois Medical Association

The William H. Walton Student Loan Program is offered to individuals from southern Illinois for the sophomore, junior, and senior years of medical school. One must apply during the freshman year. It is available for a maximum of 3 years per person. It will pay a maximum of $6000 per year ($18,000 for the three years). Starting after residency is completed, the interest on the loan is then the current prime rate + ½%.

Applicants would require a letters recommending the loan from SIMA members. The request should be sent to:

Scholarships

As of 2008 the Southern Illinois Medical Association is offering each year to three medical students scholarships of $2000 each. To obtain an application send a request to the Secretary-Treasurer as listed above.

Applicants would require a letter recommending the scholarship from a SIMA member.