College
Katarina Nalovic College High Achiever Award
Established by The DermElevate Scholarship Initiative in Honor of Dr. Katarina Nalovic, MD
About Dr. Katarina Nalovic
The Katarina Nalovic College High Achiever Award honors the remarkable career and legacy of Dr. Katarina Lequeux Nalovic, a globally trained dermatologist and dedicated mentor. Born in Cameroon and raised in French Guyana, Dr. Nalovic’s multicultural background and fluency in French, Spanish, and English reflect her lifelong commitment to bridging global perspectives in medicine.
Dr. Nalovic completed dermatology residencies and fellowships at prestigious institutions including New York University, University of Texas Southwestern, University of California San Francisco, and Emory University. She now serves as a referral-based Mohs surgeon and the President of Atlanta Skin Cancer Specialists, PC, while also directing the Alpharetta Mohs Surgery Center. She is a past president of both the Atlanta Dermatologic Association and the Georgia Society of Dermatology, and an Associate Professor at Emory University’s Department of Dermatology and the VA Medical Center.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Nalovic is a mother of four and the founder of Doggy Oasis International, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and caring for stray dogs. Her passion for service and education is further reflected in her role as a member of the Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps.
The Katarina Nalovic College High Achiever Award is designed to support aspiring college students with a strong interest in medicine and dermatology. By easing financial barriers, this award aims to empower students early in their academic journeys and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders to follow in Dr. Nalovic’s footsteps of excellence, compassion, and innovation.
This scholarship is part of the DermElevate Scholarship Initiative, a program dedicated to expanding educational access and opportunity for high-achieving students from all backgrounds.
Scholarship Specific Questions/Edits:
How will this scholarship help you to pursue your academic studies and interests in medicine?
Post-Scholarship Use Questions:
What scholarly or academic studies did you use this grant towards?
How did this grant allow you to pursue your interest in medicine or dermatology? What did you learn?
Please write a brief thank-you note describing what you did with the grant, what you learned/skills gained, and anything else you want our donators to know!