The Nathan Smith Davis (NSD) Club was founded in 1965 "to encourage strong financial support from alumni and faculty for Northwestern University Medical School" (article 1, section 2). In 1973, bylaws were constituted and membership was granted to alumni and faculty whose contributions to medical school funds met established guidelines. Over the years, the Alumni Association has updated the guidelines in keeping with changing economic times.
Qualifications for Membership Effective January 1, 2002
MD, GME, or Fellowship Alumni and Faculty
alumni who graduated or completed their degree, residency, or fellowship program within the past 10 years qualify for membership in any single year in which they make gifts totaling $300 or more;
alumni or faculty who make gifts totaling $1,000-4,999 in any single year qualify for membership that year;
make a pledge of $5,000 or more to be paid within 5 years qualify for membership during those 5 years.
alumni or faculty whose cumulative giving totals $35,000 or more, or who have established an irrevocable trust of $100,000 or more in the medical school's name.
alumni or faculty who pledge $50,000 or more to be paid within 10 years, or establish an irrevocable trust of $150,000 or more in the medical school's name also qualify for life membership once their cumulative giving totals $25,000.
All members are invited to participate in the Nathan Smith Davis Club receptions. All Life and Distinguished Fellows Circle members will also be guests of the medical school at the annual alumni weekend dinner-dance.
