Dr's W.R. & Constance Jenkins Scholarship

W.R. & Constance Jenkins were both osteopathic physicians who graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in the early 1950’s. Dr. W.R. Jenkins began his career with TCOM in 1971 as an instructor in the Department of Surgery. In 1978, he was appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery and became a full time faculty member. He served as Associate Dean for graduate medical education and continuing medical education from 1987 until 1991. Dr. Jenkins was awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus upon his retirement. Dr. Constance Jenkins joined TCOM in 1978 as an Associate Professor and Director of TCOM’s Central Family Practice Clinic. Dr. Jenkins not only served as President of the Texas Society of the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery but also was named “General Practitioner of the Year" in 1992. After retirement in 1991, they received the TCOM Founder’s Medal. They established this scholarship to provide assistance to TCOM 3rd year students who desire to pursue a career in primary care.