Humanism in Medicine Scholarship
The osteopathic medical student who receives the Humanism in Medicine Scholarship should reflect the benevolent character exemplified by those members of our osteopathic family who perished on October 19, 2004. These eight members were flying to Kirksville, Missouri to explore ways of improving and developing a "Compassionate Campus" at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. The applicants will be judged on how well they demonstrate in their character the philosophy of osteopathic medicine, unconditional love for their community and peers, leadership and dedication, compassion and empathy, spirit and enthusiasm. This scholarship is sponsored by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
One third-year or greater osteopathic student SOMA member will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Closed
One third-year or greater osteopathic student SOMA member will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Closed
2016-2017 Recipient:
Katherine Kirby, OMS III, VCOM- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Student Doctor Katherine Kirby was asked asked to reflect on what this scholarship meant to her:
"I am so grateful to be receiving the 2016-2017 SOMA Foundation Humanism in Medicine scholarship. While honoring the eight members of the osteopathic family who lost their lives in a tragic plane accident, this scholarship is both humbling as well as inspiring for me to continue in their mission. My passion for osteopathic medicine continues to grow as I learn more and more how the osteopathic philosophy positively and consistently impacts so many patients’ lives. Like the physicians this scholarship remembers, I aim to become a physician that does all I can for my patients, my community, and the medical field. Thank you to the SOMA Foundation and Thieme Medical Publishers for sponsoring this scholarship and for the contribution towards my future of becoming an osteopathic physician." - Katherine Kirby, OMS III
"I am so grateful to be receiving the 2016-2017 SOMA Foundation Humanism in Medicine scholarship. While honoring the eight members of the osteopathic family who lost their lives in a tragic plane accident, this scholarship is both humbling as well as inspiring for me to continue in their mission. My passion for osteopathic medicine continues to grow as I learn more and more how the osteopathic philosophy positively and consistently impacts so many patients’ lives. Like the physicians this scholarship remembers, I aim to become a physician that does all I can for my patients, my community, and the medical field. Thank you to the SOMA Foundation and Thieme Medical Publishers for sponsoring this scholarship and for the contribution towards my future of becoming an osteopathic physician." - Katherine Kirby, OMS III
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