Constellation Quality Health Awards Scholarships in Partnership with SMA
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to recognize Constellation Quality Health for its generous support of the next generation of healthcare professionals. During SMA’s 117th Annual Scientific Assembly, held November 13-15, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Constellation Quality Health awarded two $2,500 scholarships to outstanding third-year medical students.
The first scholarship, the Constellation Quality Health Scholarship, was awarded to Timothy Ross Thompson, a student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. He sits on the Board of Trustees of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, has published research on energy drink consumption in the pediatric population, and is currently investigating the use of medical simulation as a public health tool.
The second scholarship, the Constellation Quality Health Donald J. DiPette Scholarship, was presented to Shruti Kolli, a student at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She co-founded the Gainesville chapter of Contracovid, Inc., supporting immigrant and Latinx families during the pandemic, and created CHOMP, a mentorship program for public health students. This scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Donald J. DiPette, a distinguished leader within SMA and the medical community, known for his unwavering dedication to medical education. Although Shruti was unable to attend presentation ceremony, she provided a message, thanking Constellation Quality Health and SMA.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding students and to acknowledge the partnership we have with Constellation Quality Health,” said Randy Glick, Executive Director of the Southern Medical Association. “Constellation’s support is instrumental in helping us nurture the next generation of healthcare providers. We are equally proud to honor Dr. DiPette, whose dedication has shaped SMA and inspired continued progress in medical education.”
This partnership highlights the commitment of both the Southern Medical Association and Constellation Quality Health to fostering excellence in healthcare education and supporting the development of skilled healthcare providers.
