William “Bill” Feaster ’76M (MD)

From Medical Training to a Lasting Impact

“It’s no secret that I’m very impressed with
the education I received, and, now, I want to
help the younger generation that is
matriculating—not only to understand how
great the education is but to support the
University’s financial health and ensure that
it continues to grow and thrive for years
to come.” —William Feaster ’76M (MD)

Over the course of the last 50 years, William “Bill” Feaster ’76M (MD) has transitioned from medical student to accomplished physician to generous philanthropist—a series of events set in motion by the very place it all began: the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

“I look at being a physician as a gift,” Bill, who spent more than four decades as a pediatric intensivist and anesthesiologist, recalls fondly. “Serving those in need of care and ultimately sharing the financial rewards from providing that care is critically important to the future of our profession.”

As his career grew and evolved, Bill’s commitment to the University of Rochester has only grown stronger. In 2017 and 2025, respectively, Bill and his wife Sandi named the University in their wills and trust to one day establish the Feaster Professorship in Data Science and a second fund to support the School of Medicine and Dentistry where Bill received his medical degree.

Once realized, these gifts will continue to fuel innovation and growth in two areas that shaped Bill’s professional trajectory: information technology—a reflection of his commitment to leverage data as a means for better patient care and outcomes—and to the practice of medicine.

The Feasters are also members of the Wilson Society, which honors and celebrates philanthropic individuals who have established life-income plans or named the University as a beneficiary of their estate.

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