MedConnect Mission

A Project by Aaria Prakash & Anushka Jain

At MedConnect UMass, we believe the best way to prepare for a career in medicine is through real, hands-on experience. Our mission is to connect UMass pre-health students with opportunities to shadow healthcare professionals, engage in patient care, and learn directly from leaders in the field.

With your support, we can:

Bring medical, dental, and PA school admissions deans to campus for our speaker series
Expand shadowing and patient care opportunities with local clinics and hospitals
Host events that give students meaningful exposure to different healthcare paths

Your gift directly impacts the next generation of healthcare professionals by making these experiences accessible to all students, regardless of financial barriers.

Together, we can prepare future physicians, dentists, and healthcare leaders to serve our communities with knowledge, compassion, and purpose.

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$25

Community Care Leader

Provides supplies for one club event, helping members connect with healthcare professionals.

$50

Innovation Investor

Funds refreshments for a speaker session, creating a welcoming environment for students

$75

Health Hero

Covers costs for one large-scale event, giving dozens of members access to career-building opportunities.

$100

Wellness Warrior

Helps fund a semester’s worth of networking opportunities for the entire general body.

$150

Lifesaver Leader

Provides the resources to bring in a high-profile speaker, offering members unique career insight.

$200

Global Health Guardian

Covers most expenses for a full semester of events, ensuring consistent opportunities for all members.

$250

MedConnect Champion

Your support allows MedConnect to organize medical, dental, and PA school tours while covering transportation costs for our members. At this level, you’re helping students gain firsthand exposure to professional schools and empowering our general body to make informed career decisions in healthcare.

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I can't find the fund/designation I want to support. What do I do?

Under the Fund Designation field, select "Other" from the very bottom of the list. This will open a text box where you can write in any fund/designation you would like to support.

Can I support multiple areas of campus with one gift?

Yes. To make one gift that supports multiple areas of campus select the "Add a Gift to this Donation" drop-down menu. If you don't see this option, select the "Other" option at the very bottom of the Fund Designation list and provide the full breakdown of your desired designations in the Special Gift Instructions or Comments box on the donation page. If there is no "Other" option in the Fund Designation list, write your gift breakdown in the Comments box, and we will distribute your gift as indicated.

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Absolutely. To make a gift anonymously, simply note your preferences in the "Special Gift Instructions or Comments" box at the bottom of the giving form.

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Yes! After filling out the giving form, you will be able to complete your donation via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or Apple Wallet.

I work at UMass, can I have my gift taken out of my paycheck?

Yes! As a faculty or staff member, you can have your gift automatically deducted from your university paycheck by completing the online payroll deduction form.

Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?

Yes! The UMass Amherst Foundation will send you a receipt, via email, shortly after you make your gift.

Will my contribution be tax-deductible?

Yes! All philanthropic contributions to the UMass Amherst Foundation are tax deductible. Our UMass Amherst Foundation Tax ID (EIN) is 54-2084125.

Who should I contact with questions about my contribution?

Contact the Annual Giving team at giving@uma-foundation.org

What other ways can I support UMass?

To view a list of other ways to support UMass, view our Ways to Give page here.