This was an incredibly exciting event to attend with Megan Mitton and Bill Evans. It was a pleasure to meet Shafkat Ahmed who is the recipient of the bursaries that the Municipality of Tantramar, the Sackville Hospital Foundation and the former MLA's office put together. This will help him with his tuition fees as he finishes med school at Dalhousie University and returns to New Brunswick to practice.
There were over 100 students at this event just like Shafkat who will be getting funding like this with contractual obligations to return to our province and that is a very good sign for the future of healthcare delivery. The New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation is the first of its kind in the country and the funding they deliver has grown year over year. Information for the NBMEF can be found here: https://www.nbmeded.ca/"
Last night was the 2024 Scholarship Gala in Saint John, and we’re proud to share that the Municipality of Tantramar continues to make strides in addressing healthcare needs by awarding the Tantramar Medical Education Scholarship to a deserving student. This year’s recipient, Shafkat Ahmed, has committed to practicing medicine in our community after graduation! 
Additionally, Shafkat is also the recipient of the Future Physicians of Tantramar Medical Education Scholarship, initiated by current green party MLA candidate Megan Mitton, who contributes $2,500 annually to support this vital cause.
Both scholarships, administered through the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation, are part of our ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access for Tantramar residents. Shafkat was recognized last night, October 15, 2024, at the 2024 Scholarship Gala in Saint John, NB, where we celebrated his dedication to serving our community.
Congratulations, Shafkat, and thank you for your commitment to Tantramar’s future!"
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