The 516 Foundation

01/02/2026

09/01/2025

Happy 901 Day! #901

08/28/2025

Congrats to our 2025 Sylvia Jean Patterson Memorial Scholarship winners! If you see your name, check your email for instructions on how to obtain your scholarship. Congratulations again!

08/20/2025

Today is the LAST day to apply! Be sure to tell a student at the University of Memphis to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

:: Sylvia Jean Patterson Memorial Scholarship ::

Sylvia Jean Patterson was a college roommate of The 516 Foundation Founder, Dr. Christina Rosenthal. After high school, Sylvia and Dr. Rosenthal both attended the University of Memphis. What began as a random assignment during sophomore year became a lifelong friendship. The memories are plentiful, and Sylvia supported Dr. Rosenthal in every single way, even being a bridesmaid in her wedding! She was a true friend, not only to Dr. Rosenthal but to others on The 516 board, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the University of Memphis community, and to many she met near and far.

In an effort to honor her, The 516 Foundation has developed a $1,000 scholarship to a student who attends the University of Memphis. In addition to the scholarship, the winner is also treated to a mentorship dinner with Dr. Rosenthal.

Scholarship applications are currently being accepted! Click the link to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025SylviaPatterson

DEADLINE: August 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM CST

08/20/2025

08/17/2025

Over 200 students registered for our 2025 Determined to be a Doctor Someday Symposium!

We are so grateful to all of the Future Doctors, their parents/guardians, the volunteers, the healthcare professionals who served on the panel (Dr. Lou Arrindell, Dr. Lauren Henderson, Dr. Tabitha House, Dr. Crystal Pourciau, Student Doctor Deja Reed, Dr. Charita Webb), those who led breakout sessions (Dr. Janette Pepper and Southern College of Optometry grad students, Student Doctor Arthur Rosenthal III, Student Doctors Jacob and Kiley Everhart, Dr. Areesha Shahnawaz, Dr. Kurt Holmes, Student Doctor Deja Reed, Student Doctor Aariana Sanders), Mr. RaShad Oliver 🏆 , who gave invaluable information on ways to earn scholarships and internships, and DJ Myles for giving us an upbeat atmosphere.

What an amazing day!

Thank you to Delta Dental of Tennessee/Smile180 Foundation, Movement Strategy Center, the Parsons Family Foundation, and our individual donors for making this work possible.

08/08/2025

The 2025 Determined to be a Doctor Someday (DDS) Symposium is at full capacity again this year!

Thank you so much to Delta Dental of Tennessee's Smile180 Foundation, the Parsons Family Foundation, Movement Strategy Center, and all our individual donors who make the work possible.

08/08/2025

:: Sylvia Jean Patterson Memorial Scholarship ::

Sylvia Jean Patterson was a college roommate of The 516 Foundation Founder, Dr. Christina Rosenthal. After high school, Sylvia and Dr. Rosenthal both attended the University of Memphis. What began as a random assignment during sophomore year became a lifelong friendship. The memories are plentiful, and Sylvia supported Dr. Rosenthal in every single way, even being a bridesmaid in her wedding! She was a true friend, not only to Dr. Rosenthal but to others on The 516 board, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the University of Memphis community, and to many she met near and far.

In an effort to honor her, The 516 Foundation has developed a $1,000 scholarship to a student who attends the University of Memphis. In addition to the scholarship, the winner is also treated to a mentorship dinner with Dr. Rosenthal.

Scholarship applications are currently being accepted! Click the link to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025SylviaPatterson

DEADLINE: August 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM CST

07/27/2025

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) In-Person Symposium on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM!

Students who are 14 to 18 years old from historically marginalized populations, rural or under-resourced communities, and/or will be a first-generation college student of ANY racial/ethnic background can attend. Participants will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship, cash, and other cool prizes, network with like-minded peers, and hear from health care professionals from various professions!

To register, visit the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer:
LINK TO REGISTER: https://DDS2025Symposium.eventbrite.com
DEADLINE TO REGISTER August 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST
This event is made possible through the generous contributions of Delta Dental of Tennessee, the Parsons Family Foundation, Movement Strategy Center, and our countless individual donors.

07/13/2025

“Begin with the end in mind.” ~Stephen Covey

Our Teen Future Doctors now have a tangible reminder of the possibility that lies ahead, a symbol to never give up and always stay determined.