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</div>CEDARHURST, N.Y., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GWrC0MDpbexXLZyE5TJxgA4I05aVFGjX85V3Tj_H5b7dS7eFa6AtyIMZhz_cT7DA0l75Su32wmXtWkzownBgCFe9T4UpyCA1f_4CyFeImIg=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Dr. Sergio Sokol</a> Scholarship for Future Doctors is now accepting applications for its 2027 award cycle. Established by board-certified cardiologist Dr. Sergio Sokol, M.D., FACC, the scholarship will award $1,000 to a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to pursuing a career in medicine and serving others through compassionate healthcare. The scholarship reflects Dr. Sokol's lifelong dedication to patient care, medical excellence, and the development of future healthcare leaders. With decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Sokol understands the determination, discipline, and resilience required to become a physician. Through this initiative, he hopes to encourage talented students who are preparing to make meaningful contributions to medicine and their communities. Medical education represents both a rewarding opportunity and a significant financial commitment. The <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GWrC0MDpbexXLZyE5TJxgCHVcrm7KgEH4zNaJ8Y9H1at4Lxx4Vl-_tw7pmnMHy8vUdlhbHWKW9mOa_9QZi2oYjnspqtFlMFTrinm7YWRobg=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Dr. Sergio Sokol">Dr. Sergio Sokol</a> Scholarship for Future Doctors was created to help ease a portion of that burden while recognizing students whose goals extend beyond academic achievement. The scholarship seeks applicants who demonstrate integrity, leadership, compassion, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of others through healthcare. <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GWrC0MDpbexXLZyE5TJxgN2ZKy3Bb77D4sPrLCS4rphZifgE2wQRneBcXAE9kKopgNM0RTQtVJrQik3OwMpO1HvTM6m1M4u2WSAggXdAALs=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Dr. Sergio Sokol">Dr. Sergio Sokol</a> earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University before completing an Internal Medicine Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Cardiology Fellowship at North Shore University Hospital. Throughout his distinguished career, he has specialized in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology while serving patients in both hospital and private practice settings. Currently serving as Chief of Cardiology at St. John's Episcopal Hospital and maintaining a private cardiology practice in Cedarhurst, New York, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GWrC0MDpbexXLZyE5TJxgA9DRWgf8TI-j8EGxWhtukYFVbpw80u8xk8QmI_s9bWA5Wuf9AYdX0daetoGigqjX5xenQTfgLN_zSwKroaBokGSQBfi7diWZlc_9O1ZSTxM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Dr. Sergio Sokol">Dr. Sergio Sokol</a> has built a reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate patient care. His professional accomplishments include board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, membership in leading medical organizations, and recognition as one of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5FGJE8gqVVcfj30JLb1t4LCgpyUZ4bBPC-GHzDvF_nwtFq1zs7w-sNljEpKvVfRje3O9kLfBPZXDjkIMTCcGuZTRht1jlS07oPbP7a0Fn5ttNuDj-Q8Q44yqdr_0fvnKxykV3QKa7KCSd51pV9IOszclCG3Zpmhp4XaDDiftxgJMn6odBPJYP47EBeEPMwuJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Castle Connolly's">Castle Connolly's</a> Top Doctors. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, and graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university and intend to pursue a career as a physician. Applicants will be evaluated through an essay competition designed to highlight their motivation for entering the medical profession, their commitment to serving patients, and their vision for improving healthcare. Applicants are invited to respond to the following essay prompt: "What inspires you to become a physician, and how do you hope to improve the lives of your future patients and the communities you will serve?" Essays should reflect authentic personal experiences, future goals, and the values that have shaped each applicant's desire to enter medicine. Applications for the scholarship must be submitted by April 15, 2027. The scholarship recipient will be announced on May 15, 2027 following a comprehensive review of all eligible submissions. Students interested in applying or learning more about the scholarship are encouraged to visit the official scholarship website and review the eligibility requirements, application instructions, and submission guidelines. Completed applications and essays should be submitted via email to <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aOTDCqZO1AhDs7MeiVA_EmJl2YYyg2f69ZVV34BhwoCQdMNvgnuyr7s466Tk8uZWAq-smlKTcMvkSnNRjp-1K0MkzFa9Ks_a3qGeSIXZzLcHqnmcHqJ7DxRamvJJVJBObkPueEkiLF98MFphaDW56Q==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">apply@drsergiosokolscholarship.com</a>. Through the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GWrC0MDpbexXLZyE5TJxgHNU44wjwVguWsAWQNXYELa3QE9tMd8jOO80Orxna8grQNnETmFi3zORtZXrCoO8gyx9D1M0hPmkhuv0YIrHt4-K_S1JyP-qARL-oxyb1E9gbbDQaTz3BVXhxrfHZgtS2Q==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Dr. Sergio Sokol">Dr. Sergio Sokol</a> Scholarship for Future Doctors, Dr. Sokol hopes to inspire the next generation of physicians to pursue excellence, embrace compassionate care, and make lasting contributions to the future of healthcare. Media &amp; Contact Information Contact Person: Dr. Sergio Sokol Organization: Dr. Sergio Sokol Scholarship for Future Doctors Website: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=o2Q2hQFwTYm6-dQI_vwmdG4sMafK9oAlDztNqPfMD2OYRYMKrg7848SwCkP4BXNonYwp0eN3t2qrEJh6DVvEiVLSYDtN-b5SJ9Nce36i0BDj33JssKto4PlgOmpfJJbPhbJMCByXpmEMl-WdI68_qA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://drsergiosokolscholarship.com/</a>  Email: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aOTDCqZO1AhDs7MeiVA_EmJl2YYyg2f69ZVV34BhwoBPGV5uNzTnCKmkBZDwPALiEvyqZ8QkUlcgukmakOSZEbGbpAoVL8n0F3NVA8g0WLGKqOmkTQeHMlk07hAGLBQa1G-_MPXVBvochapYwOtdMw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="apply@drsergiosokolscholarship.com">apply@drsergiosokolscholarship.com</a> A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=o2Q2hQFwTYm6-dQI_vwmdAPsX_N9b1KBRZK36VJcnkV86Ck13UaQpoTEkFcmhSa1dFvAW6QeGSmZC6ecTRDSVROGFQh1Wnh72r77BxY3U3wj9KqvPGyTF08W-mYK6hP_FhhY8OL9OHh3AUDr0JCmnzx8TjaJZyTSlaSdydQribSx68KLTpT2xfwnDAYfSwJWqxHY_nz8p_bxpu0GRxtzm8-oroI4XybgygGn8jKED3-TQiHFGqK8Hb7JboWhq-ymWnLjPwXJkEhsuz5E8kwbiQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b9893d21-ae6a-42ef-ab6f-8bab8d64d6e2</a> <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZDZhZmY5MWUtMjRjZi00MzM3LWJiMmItNmYzMjI5Zjg5YzRjLTUwMDE2NjIxMy0yMDI2LTA4LTA2LWVu/tiny/Dr-Sergio-Sokol-Scholarship.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

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