Leadership Giving
Our seven named levels of participation represent increasing levels of commitment to the School of Medicine and offer a range of opportunities to become involved in our annual giving program. The society is named for Milton C. Winternitz, the legendary dean whose vision nearly a century ago led to the Yale System of medical education, the collaborative, research-focused teaching philosophy that remains a hallmark of YSM. Winternitz Society donors are invited to events on campus or regionally and are recognized appropriately for their leadership giving.
The Winternitz Society giving levels
| Nathan Smith Circle | $50,000 and above |
| Paul Beeson Circle | $25,000-$49,999 |
| Dorothy M. Horstmann Circle | $10,000-$24,999 |
| Gustaf E. Lindskog Circle | $5,000-$9,999 |
| Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Creed Circle | $2,500-$4,999 |
| Thomas R. Forbes Circle | $1,000-$2,499 |
| Young Physician Circle (classes prior to their 5th reunion) | $250-$999 |