Walter Foody Memorial Scholarship
The Walter Foody Memorial Scholarship is presented annually by the Walter Foody Foundation to an exemplary perfusion student who best displays many of the same professional qualities that Walt embodied each and every day of his greater than 40 year career.
Walt was a person who lived and breathed perfusion. He shared stories of terrible cases and wonderful successes, imparting invaluable wisdom that continues to shape the practices of those fortunate enough to have known him. Famously known as the originator of the "Walt maneuver" and the "Foody technique", the people who have worked with him for decades know exactly what these are and recognize their significance. As we watch the younger generation of perfusion students grow, we continue to teach these techniques and Walt's legacy continues. He was a stickler for rules and policies, read all the books and journals, and made us smarter perfusionists by simply being around him.
It is the hope of the Walter Foody Foundation to memorialize Walter’s life, his professionalism, and his many great qualities through establishment of this scholarship and foundation. Through his work and dedication, he not only saved the lives of thousands of patients, but has mentored and trained many more perfusionists.
This scholarship is awarded to the student who best displays those qualities similar to Walter’s of academic acumen, professional dedication, trustworthiness, helpfulness, and steadfast reliability Most importantly, the student must display an unsurpassed level of compassion towards patients and their care just as he had installed in all of us.
We invite you to apply to this scholarship and continue Walt's dedication to the field of perfusion. This scholarship not only provides financial assistance, but also celebrates the spirit of Walt's life, inspiring new perfusionists to embody the same values. Seize the opportunity to honor Walter Foody's memory by pursuing your education and contributing to the perfusion community in a positive and meaningful way.
Please send scholarship nominations to:
IllinoisPerfusion@gmail.com
Mission
"Our mission is to support the professional interests of clinical perfusionists practicing in the State of Illinois, by promoting high standards of excellence utilizing educational and interactive opportunities."
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