Curecanti Medical Society Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients

MONTROSE, Colo. (July 1, 2026) – The Curecanti Medical Society has awarded $4,000 in scholarships to seven students pursuing careers in healthcare, continuing a 36-year tradition of supporting the future healthcare workforce in western Colorado.

Made up of physicians serving the Montrose and Gunnison communities, the Curecanti Medical Society is dedicated to advancing access to quality medical care throughout the region. As part of the Colorado Medical Society, the organization supports future healthcare professionals through educational scholarships and other community initiatives.

Preference is given to applicants from the Montrose and Gunnison areas who intend to return to their hometowns after completing their education and serve the communities where healthcare professionals are needed most.

The 2026 scholarship recipients are:

“The Curecanti Medical Society is proud to invest in these outstanding students as they prepare for careers dedicated to caring for others,” said Curecanti Medical Society President Gayle Frazzetta, M.D. “We hope these scholarships help them achieve their educational goals and encourage them to bring their skills and compassion back to the communities we serve.”

For more than three decades, the Curecanti Medical Society has helped support students pursuing careers in medicine and other healthcare fields. The organization hopes these scholarships will help encourage the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve communities throughout western Colorado.

For more information about the Curecanti Medical Society, please email [email protected].