The COM Class of 2008 Support and Enrichment Fund Created

Funds raised can support programs, scholarships, services for medical students in this class, and go toward addressing needs for students-at-risk or who need support in some way so they can achieve their goal of becoming a physician. Most immediately, funds raised could go toward supporting the search and support for Brian Shaffer, a member of this class, who has been missing since April 1, 2006.

Online Giving

Reward Fund Now at $25,500

The College of Medicine has contributed $7,000 to a reward fund locally to encourage information that may be useful to authorities in their search for second-year medical student Brian Shaffer, who has been missing since April 1. Ohio State's Office of Student Affairs has also contributed $5,000. The overall reward fund for information is now up to $25,500.

The College has support and counseling services available to assist students, faculty and staff. Please contact Patti Fertel in our Counseling Services office at 292-3340 or via e-mail at: patricia.fertel@osumc.edu.

If you have information that may be helpful to authorities, please call 877-645-8477 (TIPS).