Ochsner Health announced that The University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD Program) student Kirsten Johnson has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. and Mrs. Roy Gregory Scholarship. The $3,000 award was established in 2018 to support senior medical students at the Ochsner Clinical School who commit to pursuing careers in family medicine and are dedicated to serving their communities, as exemplified by Dr. Gregory throughout his remarkable career.
“The UQ-Ochsner MD Program is proud to pave the way for the next generation of doctors through generous endowments like the Dr. and Mrs. Roy Gregory Scholarship,” said Leonardo Seoane, MD, FACP, executive vice president and chief academic officer for Ochsner Health. “Kristen Johnson has committed to pursuing her career in family medicine, and she has shown a genuine love for serving her community. Her service continues to uphold the legacy of Dr. Roy Gregory, whose longtime family medicine practice served as a vital pillar for his community.”
Kirsten is a fourth-year medical student at the UQ-Ochsner MD Program. Originally from Pennsylvania, Kirsten graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from West Virginia University. While there, she discovered her passion for community health through her volunteer work with the Global Medical and Dental Brigades organization.
Throughout medical school, Kirsten has remained deeply committed to serving people in need. She has volunteered extensively at Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans, where she provides care to uninsured and Spanish-speaking patients. She has also served with the organization Floating Doctors in Panama, which has a mission to improve healthcare delivery worldwide. Her dedication to education and mentorship is equally strong. She has served as a Step 1 peer tutor and worked with the New Neighbor Project to teach English to non-native speakers.