On behalf of the Board of Directors of NAHEC, we thank you very much for your support. This scholarship would not be possible without the generous gifts of supporters like you.
Higher education opportunities can be cost-prohibitive. One of NAHEC’s core goals is the help make healthcare education more accessible for all students. We are proud to offer scholarship opportunities for the students in our region.
In 2011, NAHEC established the Bruce C. Potter Memorial Scholarship as a legacy to honor Bruce’s tireless commitment to building healthcare access for those most in need.
The scholarship is a competitive annual award for High School Seniors or College Students in good standing who have completed one or more NAHEC programs (MASH Camp, Rural Immersion, Job Shadowing, Northern Borders PTECH, or CAMPMed) and have been accepted and will be entering a healthcare training program within the next semester cycle.
We are thrilled to announce Rachel Roth as the recipient of the 2023 Bruce C. Potter Memorial Scholarship. Rachel was an AHEC Scholar and is currently an Occupational Therapy student at Clarkson University’s Lewis School of Health Sciences. Her commitment to the field of healthcare and passion for helping others in an inclusive manner will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the lives of those she treats.
Bruce C. Potter was a North Country native, born and raised in Morley, New York. Bruce graduated from Clarkson University and received his MBA from New York University. He began his career in California with Coopers & Lybrand, but returned to the area in 1977 to serve as the Vice President for Planning and Finance at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. He was appointed President and CEO of Canton-Potsdam Hospital in 1987, and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2004.
During his tenure, Bruce served in leadership positions on numerous Boards; he was a founding member and long-time Chair of the NAHEC Board. Bruce was dedicated to serving his communities, and he was passionately invested in the delivery of quality healthcare services to the region. He emphasized development of educational and training pathways for local individuals to pursue healthcare careers and deliver the quality services needed. His drive, character, integrity and passion for service embodied the foundation upon which NAHEC was founded, and continues to guide the organization’s operations and programs.
When you support the Bruce C. Potter Scholarship Fund, you’re not only helping students realize their goals, you’re investing in the future health of our community.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of NAHEC, we thank you very much for your support. This scholarship would not be possible without the generous gifts of supporters like you.
As part of the larger New York State AHEC System, NAHEC is one of nine centers in the State of New York offering statewide capacity for addressing healthcare workforce needs. NAHEC serves Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Clinton counties. The NYSAHEC System is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Award titled Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program (U77). The content and information is solely the responsibility of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.