Meet Our Donors

Charles Adler

A story of hope eclipsing danger; success and giving back.
Samuel Dvoskin, MD PS'45

"Including a bequest in my will for a scholarship fund was a natural way to show my appreciation for the extraordinary training I received at P&S." - Samuel Dvoskin, MD PS'45
Joan and Dr. William Schneider '63PS '91PH

For Dr. William Schneider, the “Doing was Important”
Esther E. and. Lewis P. Rowland

When Dr. Lewis "Bud" Roland was writing his will, he wanted it to support the institutions to which he attributed so much of his success. Columbia was at the top of his list.
Ephraim Engleman, MD PS'37 and Peter Liou, MD PS'13

"I happen to be an alumnus of a great medical school and want to do what I can to help VP&S..." - Ephraim Engleman PS'37
Virginia Biddle, MD PS'65

Repaying her gratitude to VP&S for putting her on the path to a career in medicine.
Marvin Lipman, MD CC'49 PS'54

A promise kept and a pledge to help future generations of physicians.
Dr. Augustus John Rush Jr., PS ’68 & Dee Rush Esq.

A world-renowned psychiatrist and attorney chose to give to VP&S to support scholarships by establishing a charitable gift annuity.
Ellen Pan, MD PS'77

Using smart estate planning to provide for future generations of Columbia medical students.
Steven Young, DDS, OMS '99DM

Steven Young, DDS, OMS, graduated from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 1999. We spoke with him about his time as a student, his desire to give back to Columbia and why he chose to create a Charitable Remainder Unitrust.