SAN BERNARDINO, CA– The J.W. Vines Foundation will host a celebratory banquet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to honor the graduating cohort of the 23rd annual Elma Vines Summer Health Academy (EVSHA).
The event will recognize college students who completed the intensive five-week program designed to mentor and inspire the next generation of medical professionals from the Inland Empire.
The banquet will take place at 6:00 p.m. and will feature presentations from the students, who will share their experiences and key findings from the program.
This year’s academy provided students with paid opportunities to shadow surgeons, pediatricians, general practitioners, and other medical specialists in the region, offering a unique, hands-on look into the medical field.
EVSHA is a flagship program of the J.W. Vines Medical Society and its philanthropic arm, the J.W. Vines Foundation.
For more than two decades, the academy has been instrumental in creating a pathway for local college students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to pursue careers in health sciences.
“This banquet is not just a celebration of the students’ hard work over the summer; it’s a celebration of our community’s future in healthcare,” said Dr. A.J. Rogers, Chairman of the J.W. Vines Foundation.
“We invite the community to join us, hear directly from these bright and motivated individuals, and support our ongoing mission to cultivate a diverse and dedicated physician workforce for the Inland Empire,” Rogers added.
