Donor Spotlight: Generational Giving

Tricia and Tom Paulson recently made a financial commitment supporting LSU Health scholarships.

Why give? The spirit of giving runs in the family. Raised in a family with a love of learning, a great interest in the practical application of science and research, and a heart for community service, Tricia has carried this practice forward. Tom is a retired anesthesiologist and medical administrator. It’s no wonder that their three children are engaged in medical careers.

Why LSU Health? The Drs. Paulsen currently live in California, far from Louisiana, but Tricia’s academic history with LSU Health spans three generations: her father was a faculty member, her siblings went to the School of Medicine, she herself graduated from the School of Medicine in 1982 and their youngest son, Rod, is currently a student. They value the education and the experience that only LSU can provide.

Why scholarships? The couple doesn’t have enough fingers to count the number of medical school applications they have completed. “We have seen how arduous the application process is and the costs of a medical school education never stop,” says Tom. “We need more medical students,” says Tricia. “There are so many kids who want to go… We need to give them that extra support.”