The William & Steven Putterman Memorial Scholarship

Steven Putterman and his father died in a plane crash on September 1, 1999, while vacationing in Tanzania.

Just a month before his death Steve had accepted a position as the Associate Director for the Worcester Family Medicine Residency Program.

Steve was a bright, energetic and optimistic member of the faculty, a young leader who showed a tremendous potential for the future.  

Upon his death his family established a needs-based tuition scholarship which is awarded annually  to a deserving medical student who exhibits Steve's passion for medicine and desire to serve all.  This is a fitting memorial to the Puttermans, who shared a love of travel and commitment to multi-cultural destinations.

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13th Annual Steven L. Putterman Lecture

Each year the Department organizes a Memorial Lecture in honor of the work Steve was so committed to.  Lecturers spend a day in the Department providing a Grand Rounds focusing on a broad topic that reinforces the interplay between the disciplines of Family Medicine and Community Health, and meeting with faculty and residents on community health related topics. 

The lecture is free and open to the public.   

The 2012 Putterman Lecturer is:

Lisa Cooper, MD, MPH, FACP

James F. Fries Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
Director, Johns Hopkins Center to Eliminate Cardiovascular Disparities

Journey to Eliminating Healthcare Disparities: The Importance of Affirming Values and Building Relationships 

October 2, 2012 * 12:00 noon
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Memorial Campus Amphitheater
119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA