Congratulations to our 2020 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Winners!
With the completion of our spring scholarship cycle, we are excited to announce our winners! We received many qualified applicants all of which are doing impressive work at their medical schools and in their communities. We are proud of all of them and look forward to inviting all osteopathic medical students to apply for scholarships and grants this fall. Furthermore, we want to thank our generous benefactors for their ongoing
support of the SOMA Foundation allowing us to offer these opportunities to students. Let us congratulate our winners and commend them for their leadership, service and commitment to osteopathic medicine!
Below are the recipients of our spring scholarships, including their year and medical school:
AT Still Memorial Scholarship
Kathryn Hawks, OMS-III; Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk COM
Kevin Marfiak, OMS-III; Nova Southeastern University COM
International Medical Outreach Scholarship
Vraj Tripathi, OMS-I; Michigan State University COM
Dania Abu-Jubara, OMS-III; Arkansas COM
Anna Tran, OMS-III; Touro COM - Middletown
Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship
Neil Jain, OMS-IV; Rowan University SOM
Ryan Dyches, OMS-IV; Midwestern University
Spring Travel Grant
Alexis O’Connell, OMS-II; Alabama COM
Emily Artz, OMS-II; Ohio University HCOM - Athens
support of the SOMA Foundation allowing us to offer these opportunities to students. Let us congratulate our winners and commend them for their leadership, service and commitment to osteopathic medicine!
Below are the recipients of our spring scholarships, including their year and medical school:
AT Still Memorial Scholarship
Kathryn Hawks, OMS-III; Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk COM
Kevin Marfiak, OMS-III; Nova Southeastern University COM
International Medical Outreach Scholarship
Vraj Tripathi, OMS-I; Michigan State University COM
Dania Abu-Jubara, OMS-III; Arkansas COM
Anna Tran, OMS-III; Touro COM - Middletown
Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship
Neil Jain, OMS-IV; Rowan University SOM
Ryan Dyches, OMS-IV; Midwestern University
Spring Travel Grant
Alexis O’Connell, OMS-II; Alabama COM
Emily Artz, OMS-II; Ohio University HCOM - Athens
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SOMA Foundation Fall Community Outreach – Helping Up Missions
On Saturday, October 26th, 17 SOMA members volunteered at Helping Up Mission, a community focused on helping men and women fight addiction and homelessness. During our time on the men's campus, we were given a tour by some of the men involved in their one-year recovery program. We learned how they are supported in their efforts to re-engage the community and find freedom from their addictions through access to an on-campus barber shop, professional clothing, art studio, gym, library, counseling, medical attention, and spiritual development.
After the tour, we assembled 20 hygiene kits, 10 for men and 10 for women. Helping Up Mission is currently building a new facility for women and children, and we are proud to help support their efforts to serve the people of Baltimore!
On Saturday, October 26th, 17 SOMA members volunteered at Helping Up Mission, a community focused on helping men and women fight addiction and homelessness. During our time on the men's campus, we were given a tour by some of the men involved in their one-year recovery program. We learned how they are supported in their efforts to re-engage the community and find freedom from their addictions through access to an on-campus barber shop, professional clothing, art studio, gym, library, counseling, medical attention, and spiritual development.
After the tour, we assembled 20 hygiene kits, 10 for men and 10 for women. Helping Up Mission is currently building a new facility for women and children, and we are proud to help support their efforts to serve the people of Baltimore!
Introducing the 2019 Northup Educator of the Year, Dr. Stephanie L. Zeszutek, D.O.!
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie L. Zeszutek, D.O. for being awarded the 2019 Northup Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Zeszutek is a professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine at Middletown and she is well loved and respected for her tireless work to ensure that students are ready to serve a diverse population by devoting classroom time to reviewing disparities in health literacy and understanding considerations of race, religion, or sexual orientation to improving the patient-physician relationship. To learn more about Dr. Zeszutek, D.O., check out the current Northup Educator of the Year Recipient page.
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie L. Zeszutek, D.O. for being awarded the 2019 Northup Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Zeszutek is a professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine at Middletown and she is well loved and respected for her tireless work to ensure that students are ready to serve a diverse population by devoting classroom time to reviewing disparities in health literacy and understanding considerations of race, religion, or sexual orientation to improving the patient-physician relationship. To learn more about Dr. Zeszutek, D.O., check out the current Northup Educator of the Year Recipient page.
Congratulations to Our 2019 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship and Grant Winners!
The SOMA Foundation is excited to recognize the scholarship recipients of the 2019 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Cycle! There were many inspiring and talented applicants for all of our Spring scholarships, but we were able to find those students that had the extra edge and who reflected the individual scholarships to the letter. The following students were recognized at the SOMA Spring Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 4th, 2019. Information about each of the recipients can be found on the respective Scholarships page:
A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship
Mary Jensen (Horan) Kracht, OMS II, Midwestern University AZCOM
Dr. Ed and Melissa Lonieweski Medically Underseved Scholarship
Elizabeth Singh, OMS III, VCOM-Carolinas
Jameson Bastow, OMS III, KCUMB
International Medical Mission Scholarship
Nereida Pena, OMS I, PNWU
Jameson Bastow OMS III, KCUMB
Cassandra Smith OMS I, CCOM
Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship
Sarah Bechay, OMS III, Rowan University
Brittany Sipp, OMS II, KCUMB
Spring Travel Grant
Yuhung Holy Chou, OMS I, Incarnate Word
Jenna Ann Seeley, OMS II, PNWU
SOMA Foundation Chapter Grants
BCOM Las Cruces Health Fair- April 2018
Rocky Vista University - Southern Utah Community Health Fair- May 2018
TouroCOM-Middletown Physicians for Student Rights National Student Conference-November 2018
The SOMA Foundation is excited to recognize the scholarship recipients of the 2019 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Cycle! There were many inspiring and talented applicants for all of our Spring scholarships, but we were able to find those students that had the extra edge and who reflected the individual scholarships to the letter. The following students were recognized at the SOMA Spring Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 4th, 2019. Information about each of the recipients can be found on the respective Scholarships page:
A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship
Mary Jensen (Horan) Kracht, OMS II, Midwestern University AZCOM
Dr. Ed and Melissa Lonieweski Medically Underseved Scholarship
Elizabeth Singh, OMS III, VCOM-Carolinas
Jameson Bastow, OMS III, KCUMB
International Medical Mission Scholarship
Nereida Pena, OMS I, PNWU
Jameson Bastow OMS III, KCUMB
Cassandra Smith OMS I, CCOM
Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship
Sarah Bechay, OMS III, Rowan University
Brittany Sipp, OMS II, KCUMB
Spring Travel Grant
Yuhung Holy Chou, OMS I, Incarnate Word
Jenna Ann Seeley, OMS II, PNWU
SOMA Foundation Chapter Grants
BCOM Las Cruces Health Fair- April 2018
Rocky Vista University - Southern Utah Community Health Fair- May 2018
TouroCOM-Middletown Physicians for Student Rights National Student Conference-November 2018
SOMA Foundation Spring Service Event - Letter Making Campaign for Our Veterans
This past weekend, our SOMA Medical Students visited the veterans residing in the Community Living Center of Washington DC VA Medical Center to show our appreciation and gratitude of their service.
We were touched by the stories and smiles the veterans shared as we delivered our hand-written letters. The sacrifices made by these men and women have made the pursuit of our dreams possible and serve as an example of the type of dedication and care we seek to provide our patients as future osteopathic physicians.
This past weekend, our SOMA Medical Students visited the veterans residing in the Community Living Center of Washington DC VA Medical Center to show our appreciation and gratitude of their service.
We were touched by the stories and smiles the veterans shared as we delivered our hand-written letters. The sacrifices made by these men and women have made the pursuit of our dreams possible and serve as an example of the type of dedication and care we seek to provide our patients as future osteopathic physicians.
Jonathan Wayne Lowery, PhD - 2018 Northup Educator of the Year Recipient
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Lowery, PhD for being awarded the 2018 Northup Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Lowery is a professor at Marian University of Osteopathic Medicine and he is well loved and respected for his dedication to the success of his students and his commitment to building a better Marian community. To learn more about Dr. Lowery, PhD, check out the current Northup Educator of the Year Recipient page.
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Lowery, PhD for being awarded the 2018 Northup Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Lowery is a professor at Marian University of Osteopathic Medicine and he is well loved and respected for his dedication to the success of his students and his commitment to building a better Marian community. To learn more about Dr. Lowery, PhD, check out the current Northup Educator of the Year Recipient page.
Congratulations to Our Fall 2018 Scholarship Winners!
The SOMA Foundation is excited to recognize the scholarship recipients of the 2018 SOMA Foundation Fall Scholarship Cycle! There were many inspiring and talented applicants for all of our fall scholarships, but we were able to find those students that had the extra edge and who reflected the individual scholarships to the letter. The following students were recognized at OMED during the SOMA Foundation Awards Ceremony on October 6th, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Information about each of the recipients can be found on the respective Scholarships page:
Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship:
Nasir Malim, OMS IV at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-Middletown
Women in Medicine Scholarship:
Harleen Sethi, OMS IV at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
New Member Scholarship:
Matthew Heffelfinger, OMS I at Nova Southeastern University - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Elsie Ikpot, OMS I at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
James Kramer, OMS I at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Harleen Sethi, OMS IV at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Brooke Grill, OMS I at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Community and Preventive Medicine Scholarship:
Brianne R. Feldpausch, OMS III at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Humanism in Medicine Scholarship:
Justine Lazatin, OMS III at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thank you to all of our SOMA members for the amazing work you do!
The SOMA Foundation is excited to recognize the scholarship recipients of the 2018 SOMA Foundation Fall Scholarship Cycle! There were many inspiring and talented applicants for all of our fall scholarships, but we were able to find those students that had the extra edge and who reflected the individual scholarships to the letter. The following students were recognized at OMED during the SOMA Foundation Awards Ceremony on October 6th, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Information about each of the recipients can be found on the respective Scholarships page:
Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship:
Nasir Malim, OMS IV at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-Middletown
Women in Medicine Scholarship:
Harleen Sethi, OMS IV at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
New Member Scholarship:
Matthew Heffelfinger, OMS I at Nova Southeastern University - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Elsie Ikpot, OMS I at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
James Kramer, OMS I at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Harleen Sethi, OMS IV at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Brooke Grill, OMS I at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Community and Preventive Medicine Scholarship:
Brianne R. Feldpausch, OMS III at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Humanism in Medicine Scholarship:
Justine Lazatin, OMS III at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thank you to all of our SOMA members for the amazing work you do!
SOMA Foundation Fall Service Event at OMED - Cooking Up Courage
SOMA Foundation and SOMA members are committed to making a difference in their community, so when former chef Andrea Weir, OMS II found out we were headed to San Diego, she put together an outreach event called Cooking Up Courage. Andrea established a partnership with the San Diego-based organization PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), an organization that helps people transition out of homelessness, and then recruited 30+ SOMA volunteers. Together they set to work bringing to life the Cooking Up Courage workshop.
The workshop had 3 goals: To create a nutritious and well-balanced meal for the 130+ residents of the PATH home, to teach osteopathic medical students about nutrition and how to council patients about eating healthy on a budget, and to encourage osteopathic medical students to implement the Cooking Up Courage workshop in their own communities.
If you are interested in learning more about Cooking Up Courage and the other community service events that SOMA members have participated in, please contact the SOMA Director of Community Outreach at communityoutreach@studentdo.org
SOMA Foundation and SOMA members are committed to making a difference in their community, so when former chef Andrea Weir, OMS II found out we were headed to San Diego, she put together an outreach event called Cooking Up Courage. Andrea established a partnership with the San Diego-based organization PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), an organization that helps people transition out of homelessness, and then recruited 30+ SOMA volunteers. Together they set to work bringing to life the Cooking Up Courage workshop.
The workshop had 3 goals: To create a nutritious and well-balanced meal for the 130+ residents of the PATH home, to teach osteopathic medical students about nutrition and how to council patients about eating healthy on a budget, and to encourage osteopathic medical students to implement the Cooking Up Courage workshop in their own communities.
If you are interested in learning more about Cooking Up Courage and the other community service events that SOMA members have participated in, please contact the SOMA Director of Community Outreach at communityoutreach@studentdo.org
SOMA Foundation Spring Service Event - Street Sense Media
Street Sense Media provides the homeless and disadvantaged community of Washington D.C. (known to the organization as "Vendors") a chance to economically provide themselves through selling newspapers formed from collaborated efforts between the Vendors and local journalists. Vendors are able to make 50-100 dollars daily through sales on the street to help them with housing and personal needs. Student leaders from multiple COMS came together to provide health and mental screenings to local Vendors, while also providing healthy snacks and haircuts. Taking the time to speak with members of the local communities really helped put the realities of clinical life in perspective for many learning student physicians,
This event was made possible by a generous donation of $300.00 from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine - University of Pikesville to the SOMA Foundation. The money was in turn donated to Street Sense Media to help fund the event and provide nourishment to the members of the community who participated. We thank KYCOM-Pikesville for their donation and partnership in giving back to the community.
Street Sense Media provides the homeless and disadvantaged community of Washington D.C. (known to the organization as "Vendors") a chance to economically provide themselves through selling newspapers formed from collaborated efforts between the Vendors and local journalists. Vendors are able to make 50-100 dollars daily through sales on the street to help them with housing and personal needs. Student leaders from multiple COMS came together to provide health and mental screenings to local Vendors, while also providing healthy snacks and haircuts. Taking the time to speak with members of the local communities really helped put the realities of clinical life in perspective for many learning student physicians,
This event was made possible by a generous donation of $300.00 from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine - University of Pikesville to the SOMA Foundation. The money was in turn donated to Street Sense Media to help fund the event and provide nourishment to the members of the community who participated. We thank KYCOM-Pikesville for their donation and partnership in giving back to the community.
CONGRATULATIONS!: Meet the 2018 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Recipients
We at the SOMA Foundation are happy to announce the winners of the 2018 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Cycle! There were many inspiring and talented applicants for all the scholarships, but we were able to find those that had the extra edge and who reflected the scholarship to the letter. The following students will be recognized at the National SOMA Awards Ceremony on Tueday, March 6th, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Information about each of the recipients can be found on the respective Scholarships page:
A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship:
Amber Brown, OMS IV, Des Moines University
Ju Yong Koh, OMS III, Campbell University
International Medical Missions Trip Scholarship:
D. Tyler King, OMS II, NYIT-COM Arkansas
Lana Dagdavaryan, OMS IV, Western University of Health Sciences
Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship:
Michael Maiden, OMS II, MSU-COM
Dana M. Jorgenson, OMS II, CCOM
Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship:
Eric W. Reilly, OMS III, MSU-COM
Join us in congratulating all these students on their hard work and dedication to the Osteopathic profession! Make sure to keep an eye out for updates and deadlines for SOMA Foundationa Fall Scholarships and SOMA Foundation Chapter Grant Programs!
We at the SOMA Foundation are happy to announce the winners of the 2018 SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Cycle! There were many inspiring and talented applicants for all the scholarships, but we were able to find those that had the extra edge and who reflected the scholarship to the letter. The following students will be recognized at the National SOMA Awards Ceremony on Tueday, March 6th, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Information about each of the recipients can be found on the respective Scholarships page:
A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship:
Amber Brown, OMS IV, Des Moines University
Ju Yong Koh, OMS III, Campbell University
International Medical Missions Trip Scholarship:
D. Tyler King, OMS II, NYIT-COM Arkansas
Lana Dagdavaryan, OMS IV, Western University of Health Sciences
Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship:
Michael Maiden, OMS II, MSU-COM
Dana M. Jorgenson, OMS II, CCOM
Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship:
Eric W. Reilly, OMS III, MSU-COM
Join us in congratulating all these students on their hard work and dedication to the Osteopathic profession! Make sure to keep an eye out for updates and deadlines for SOMA Foundationa Fall Scholarships and SOMA Foundation Chapter Grant Programs!
Catching Up With Our Students: Student Doctor Michelle Jhun, OMS IV
Student Doctor Michelle Jhun, OMS IV of A.T. Still University was the recipient of the 2016-2017 Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship. With the funding graciously provided by Dr. Ed Loniewski, DO, and his wife Melissa, Student Doctor Jhun was able to complete a clinical rotation at the Waianae Community Health Center and the Ohana Osteopathic & Wellness Clinic in Ohana, Hawaii. During her rotation, Student Doctor Jhun was able to " train as a healthcare advocate for whole-person healing [...] in the Asian-Pacific Islander communities of Westside Oahu, where cultural awareness is integral to positive healthcare outcomes." Alongside her attendings Drs. Terri Kakugawa, DO, and Dr. Mark Ferri, DO, Student Doctor Jhun participated with mobile Homeless Healthcare clinics, OMT clinics as an acting teaching assistant, and worked hard to improve the general well-being of the community around her.
The SOMA Foundation works hard to be able to provide scholarships for students like Student Doctor Juhn to broaden their experiences and become more well rounded, future physicians. We thank Dr. and Mrs. Loniewski for their continued support of the osteopathic student community and we look forward to seeing the continued success of Student Doctor Michelle Jhun. If you are interested in sponsoring current or new scholarships, please reach out to the Director of Scholarships and Grants (scholarships-grants@somafoundation.org).
Student Doctor Michelle Jhun, OMS IV of A.T. Still University was the recipient of the 2016-2017 Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship. With the funding graciously provided by Dr. Ed Loniewski, DO, and his wife Melissa, Student Doctor Jhun was able to complete a clinical rotation at the Waianae Community Health Center and the Ohana Osteopathic & Wellness Clinic in Ohana, Hawaii. During her rotation, Student Doctor Jhun was able to " train as a healthcare advocate for whole-person healing [...] in the Asian-Pacific Islander communities of Westside Oahu, where cultural awareness is integral to positive healthcare outcomes." Alongside her attendings Drs. Terri Kakugawa, DO, and Dr. Mark Ferri, DO, Student Doctor Jhun participated with mobile Homeless Healthcare clinics, OMT clinics as an acting teaching assistant, and worked hard to improve the general well-being of the community around her.
The SOMA Foundation works hard to be able to provide scholarships for students like Student Doctor Juhn to broaden their experiences and become more well rounded, future physicians. We thank Dr. and Mrs. Loniewski for their continued support of the osteopathic student community and we look forward to seeing the continued success of Student Doctor Michelle Jhun. If you are interested in sponsoring current or new scholarships, please reach out to the Director of Scholarships and Grants (scholarships-grants@somafoundation.org).
Call for Nominations!!
The SOMA Foundation is proud to announce we are now accepting nominations for the
2018 George Northup, D.O. Educator of the Year
**The George W. Northup Educator of the Year Award was developed by the Student Osteopathic Medical Association in honor of George Northup, D.O. Dr. Northup acted as mentor to many osteopathic medical students throughout his career, often going above and beyond the call of duty to improve students' educational experiences. **
Each year, local SOMA chapters nominate a professor, dean, or faculty member from their osteopathic medical school who exemplifies the qualities of Dr. Northup. Nominees in the past have provided countless additional hours to students during exam preparation, have opened their homes to students, volunteered in the community, and acted as a friend when needed.
To nominate an outstanding educator who has made a difference on your campus, please submit one short essay (500 words or less) about your nominee along with his or her Curriculum Vitae to the SOMA Foundation Chairperson via the email address: Chairperson@studentdo.org by February 5th @ 11:59PM CST. Only one essay per candidate will be accepted.
Due to a significant number of highly qualified nominees, all submissions will be reviewed and 5 finalists will be selected by February 9th. The SOMA chapters who nominated one of these 5 finalists will then be asked to make a three minute video to present to the 2018 National SOMA House of Delegates (HOD) in March at the Spring Convention in Washington, D.C. The 2018-2019 chapter delegates will then select the 2018 George W. Northup Educator of the Year by ballot. The winning nominee will be recognized at the 2018 SOMA Foundation Fall Reception at OMED.
Questions can be directed to SOMA Foundation Chairperson Katherine Kirby (chairperson@studentdo.org)
Best of Luck to all who participate!
The SOMA Foundation is proud to announce we are now accepting nominations for the
2018 George Northup, D.O. Educator of the Year
**The George W. Northup Educator of the Year Award was developed by the Student Osteopathic Medical Association in honor of George Northup, D.O. Dr. Northup acted as mentor to many osteopathic medical students throughout his career, often going above and beyond the call of duty to improve students' educational experiences. **
Each year, local SOMA chapters nominate a professor, dean, or faculty member from their osteopathic medical school who exemplifies the qualities of Dr. Northup. Nominees in the past have provided countless additional hours to students during exam preparation, have opened their homes to students, volunteered in the community, and acted as a friend when needed.
To nominate an outstanding educator who has made a difference on your campus, please submit one short essay (500 words or less) about your nominee along with his or her Curriculum Vitae to the SOMA Foundation Chairperson via the email address: Chairperson@studentdo.org by February 5th @ 11:59PM CST. Only one essay per candidate will be accepted.
Due to a significant number of highly qualified nominees, all submissions will be reviewed and 5 finalists will be selected by February 9th. The SOMA chapters who nominated one of these 5 finalists will then be asked to make a three minute video to present to the 2018 National SOMA House of Delegates (HOD) in March at the Spring Convention in Washington, D.C. The 2018-2019 chapter delegates will then select the 2018 George W. Northup Educator of the Year by ballot. The winning nominee will be recognized at the 2018 SOMA Foundation Fall Reception at OMED.
Questions can be directed to SOMA Foundation Chairperson Katherine Kirby (chairperson@studentdo.org)
Best of Luck to all who participate!
2017-2018 SOMA Foundation Fall Scholarship Recipients
Please join us in congratulating the following students who have been selected for on of the SOMA Foundation's Fall Scholarships!!:
Community and Preventive Medicine: Nichole B. Shumway, OMS II, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Humanism in Medicine: Michelle Brenner, OMS III, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Women in Medicine Scholarship: Jacqueline Levene, OMS IV, Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW
New Member Scholarship:
Alan Wang, OMS I, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rebecca Lee, OMS I, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas
Thu Nguyen, OMS II, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Kristen Ruckstuhl, OMS I, Ohio University - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bahadar Srichawla, OMS I, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
Scholarship winners will be honored along with our donors at the SOMA Foundation Reception on Saturday, October 7th at 9:30PM. We hope all can join us at our event to celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders in medicine.
Please join us in congratulating the following students who have been selected for on of the SOMA Foundation's Fall Scholarships!!:
Community and Preventive Medicine: Nichole B. Shumway, OMS II, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Humanism in Medicine: Michelle Brenner, OMS III, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Women in Medicine Scholarship: Jacqueline Levene, OMS IV, Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW
New Member Scholarship:
Alan Wang, OMS I, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rebecca Lee, OMS I, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas
Thu Nguyen, OMS II, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Kristen Ruckstuhl, OMS I, Ohio University - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bahadar Srichawla, OMS I, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
Scholarship winners will be honored along with our donors at the SOMA Foundation Reception on Saturday, October 7th at 9:30PM. We hope all can join us at our event to celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders in medicine.
Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship Recipient Chosen!
September 21st, 2017
We are happy to announce the recipient of this year's Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship as Student Doctor Katharina de Klerk, OMS III, of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Chosen personally by former AOA President Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, Student Doctor de Klerk was chosen for being a "passionate leader...willing to lead others in learning more about the LGBTQ population" among other strong qualities.
We congratulate Student Doctor de Klerk on this great achievement and look forward to presenting the award to her at the SOMA Foundation Fall Reception at OMED 2017 on Saturday, October 7th at 9:30PM. We hope that everyone can join us on that day to help celebrate not only the accomplishments of Student Doctor de Klerk, but of all our scholarship winners. Congratulations again Student Doctor de Klerk!!
September 21st, 2017
We are happy to announce the recipient of this year's Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship as Student Doctor Katharina de Klerk, OMS III, of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Chosen personally by former AOA President Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, Student Doctor de Klerk was chosen for being a "passionate leader...willing to lead others in learning more about the LGBTQ population" among other strong qualities.
We congratulate Student Doctor de Klerk on this great achievement and look forward to presenting the award to her at the SOMA Foundation Fall Reception at OMED 2017 on Saturday, October 7th at 9:30PM. We hope that everyone can join us on that day to help celebrate not only the accomplishments of Student Doctor de Klerk, but of all our scholarship winners. Congratulations again Student Doctor de Klerk!!
Student Doctor Katharina de Klerk, OMS III, CCOM
New Scholarship Available: Women in Medicine Scholarship
August 8th, 2017
Due to a generous donation by the National Association of Osteopathic Foundations (NAOF), the SOMA Foundation were able to work with NAOF to create the Women in Medicine Scholarship. With a growing female population within the medical industry, it is important to highlight the work and impact these student physicians have in the healthcare field. One female osteopathic student will be chosen to receive a $1000.00 scholarship. This new scholarship has been opened for applications for the 2017 Fall Scholarship Cycle with a deadline of September 24th, 2017.
If you have considered wanting to donate to the SOMA Foundation to help sponsor current scholarships or to help create new scholarships to be offered to osteopathic students, please contact Hannah Mirzakhani, Director of Scholarships and Grants, at scholarships-grants@studentdo.com. We thank all our donors who have helped us with our cause of supporting our students and providing them with the means to become the best they can.
August 8th, 2017
Due to a generous donation by the National Association of Osteopathic Foundations (NAOF), the SOMA Foundation were able to work with NAOF to create the Women in Medicine Scholarship. With a growing female population within the medical industry, it is important to highlight the work and impact these student physicians have in the healthcare field. One female osteopathic student will be chosen to receive a $1000.00 scholarship. This new scholarship has been opened for applications for the 2017 Fall Scholarship Cycle with a deadline of September 24th, 2017.
If you have considered wanting to donate to the SOMA Foundation to help sponsor current scholarships or to help create new scholarships to be offered to osteopathic students, please contact Hannah Mirzakhani, Director of Scholarships and Grants, at scholarships-grants@studentdo.com. We thank all our donors who have helped us with our cause of supporting our students and providing them with the means to become the best they can.
SOMA Foundation Announces 2017-2018 National Board of Directors
April 3rd, 2017
The SOMA Foundation is excited to announce the 2017-2018 National Board of Directors! With another productive year completed, we look forward to new leadership and ideas being brought to the foundation.
Katherine Kirby, OMS IV, VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Foundation Chairperson
Sneha Shah, OMS III, VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Foundation Liaison
Hannah Mirzakhani, OMS IV, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Director of Scholarships and Grants
Mitali Mali, OMS III, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine - Director of Membership
Sara Kaskowitz, OMS III, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Director of Financial Affairs
April 3rd, 2017
The SOMA Foundation is excited to announce the 2017-2018 National Board of Directors! With another productive year completed, we look forward to new leadership and ideas being brought to the foundation.
Katherine Kirby, OMS IV, VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Foundation Chairperson
Sneha Shah, OMS III, VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Foundation Liaison
Hannah Mirzakhani, OMS IV, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Director of Scholarships and Grants
Mitali Mali, OMS III, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine - Director of Membership
Sara Kaskowitz, OMS III, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Director of Financial Affairs
SOMA Foundation Announces Openings for 2017-2018 Board of Directors
March 3rd, 2017
Current Osteopathic medical students who are members of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association and have attended a National SOMA conference are encouraged to apply to the SOMA Foundation Board of Directors! The organization gives you the opportunity to directly make a positive impact on the lives of fellow medical students while working with a the only national medical student-run foundation in the country.
Interested? Click here for a description of the positions and a link to the application form! Please email chairperson@SOMAFoundation.org with any questions.
Interested? Click here for a description of the positions and a link to the application form! Please email chairperson@SOMAFoundation.org with any questions.
SOMA Foundation Announces 2016-2017 National Board of Directors
April 15th, 2016
The SOMA Foundation is excited to announce the 2016-2017 National Board of Directors. We look forward to a year filled with much success and growth!
Paul Robbins OMS-III, LECOM Erie- Foundation Chairperson
Aadil Vora OMS-II, NSUCOM- Director of Financial Affairs
Jonathan Bardahl OMS-III, CCOM- Director of Membership
Hannah Mirzakhani OMS-II, LECOM Erie- Director of Scholarships-Grants
Kathleen Collins OMS-III, KCUMB-COM- Foundation Associate Liaison
Paul Robbins OMS-III, LECOM Erie- Foundation Chairperson
Aadil Vora OMS-II, NSUCOM- Director of Financial Affairs
Jonathan Bardahl OMS-III, CCOM- Director of Membership
Hannah Mirzakhani OMS-II, LECOM Erie- Director of Scholarships-Grants
Kathleen Collins OMS-III, KCUMB-COM- Foundation Associate Liaison
SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Cycle WINNERS!
April 8th, 2016
The SOMA Foundation is excited to announce the winners from the spring scholarship cycle! Thanks to the support of generous benefactors, the SOMA Foundation was able to provide eight scholarships totaling $8,500.
International Medical Mission/Relief Scholarship - Mariam Teimorzadeh, OMS IV MSUCOM
International Medical Mission/Relief Scholarship - Haley Lanser, OMS I CCOM
Teget Leadership Scholarship - Rasiq Zackria, OMS III ATSU-SOMA
Teget Leadership Scholarship - Joseph Aleshaki, OMS II Marian COM
AT Still Memorial Scholarship - Allen Shepard, OMS IV LECOM-Erie
AT Still Memorial Scholarship - Adam Fish, OMS III CUSOM
Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship - Brett Hoskins, OMS III CCOM
Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship - Lisa Kisling, OMS III KCUMB
International Medical Mission/Relief Scholarship - Mariam Teimorzadeh, OMS IV MSUCOM
International Medical Mission/Relief Scholarship - Haley Lanser, OMS I CCOM
Teget Leadership Scholarship - Rasiq Zackria, OMS III ATSU-SOMA
Teget Leadership Scholarship - Joseph Aleshaki, OMS II Marian COM
AT Still Memorial Scholarship - Allen Shepard, OMS IV LECOM-Erie
AT Still Memorial Scholarship - Adam Fish, OMS III CUSOM
Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship - Brett Hoskins, OMS III CCOM
Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship - Lisa Kisling, OMS III KCUMB
SOMA Foundation Board of Directors Applications 2016
February 28th, 2016
The SOMA Foundation is the philanthropic associate organization of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. We thank you for your interest in becoming a part of this student-run, non-profit organization that benefits osteopathic medical students by providing scholarships and grants for service activities and osteopathic awareness.Our board of directors independently run this organization, and work hand-in-hand with SOMA, AOA and the AOF on several service initiatives.
Please complete this application by ****April 4, 2016**** and be prepared to attend interview sessions with the outgoing board on the afternoon of April 13th during the time of the SOMA Spring Convention in Washington, DC.
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- In order to run for any Foundation Director position, you must be an active member of SOMA.
- In order to be eligible, you MUST have attended at least 1 National SOMA meeting within the past year, including upcoming Spring 2016 convention.
Please rank your top two choices for Foundation position. If you are only interested in one position, just mark that one as your First Choice and leave the others blank.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or a specific position, please email the Foundation Chairperson (Shumaia Rahman) at Chairperson@SOMAFoundation.org
You are invited to fill out the form SOMA Foundation Board of Directors Application 2016. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VLu5tnrDUR2r6CaS-lFnP7KEXEYSu5vIw_pDshs7hS4/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Please complete this application by ****April 4, 2016**** and be prepared to attend interview sessions with the outgoing board on the afternoon of April 13th during the time of the SOMA Spring Convention in Washington, DC.
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- In order to run for any Foundation Director position, you must be an active member of SOMA.
- In order to be eligible, you MUST have attended at least 1 National SOMA meeting within the past year, including upcoming Spring 2016 convention.
Please rank your top two choices for Foundation position. If you are only interested in one position, just mark that one as your First Choice and leave the others blank.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or a specific position, please email the Foundation Chairperson (Shumaia Rahman) at Chairperson@SOMAFoundation.org
You are invited to fill out the form SOMA Foundation Board of Directors Application 2016. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VLu5tnrDUR2r6CaS-lFnP7KEXEYSu5vIw_pDshs7hS4/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
SOMA Foundation Northup Educator of the Year Nominations OPEN!
January 10th, 2016
Is there a professor or mentor at your COM that has truly gone above and beyond for osteopathic medical students? Recognize this outstanding educator by nominating them for the Northup Educator of the Year Award!
SOMA Chapter Leaders - Please send a 500-word essay about your nominee along with a Curriculum Vitae by February 29th to Chairperson@SOMAFoundation.org
The top 5 will have their SOMA Chapters create a fun video highlighting their nominee to be voted on at the Spring SOMA Convention!
See http://www.somafoundation.org/current-award-recipient.html for the video on Dr. John Williamson, 2015 Northup Educator of the Year!
SOMA Chapter Leaders - Please send a 500-word essay about your nominee along with a Curriculum Vitae by February 29th to Chairperson@SOMAFoundation.org
The top 5 will have their SOMA Chapters create a fun video highlighting their nominee to be voted on at the Spring SOMA Convention!
See http://www.somafoundation.org/current-award-recipient.html for the video on Dr. John Williamson, 2015 Northup Educator of the Year!
SOMA Foundation Spring Scholarship Cycle Open!
December 12th, 2015
Hello SOMA members, the SOMA Foundation is excited once again to announce the opening of the spring scholarship cycle. Thanks to the support of generous benefactors, the SOMA Foundation is able to provide a wide range of scholarships for SOMA members this spring. Below is a list of the available scholarships this spring and a link to learn more information and/or to apply for the scholarships. If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to reach out to the Scholarships-Grants Director Jon Bardahl. Best of luck to all applicants for this upcoming cycle.
Upcoming Scholarship Deadline's
Teget Leadership Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/marvin-h-and-kathleen-g-teget-leadership-scholarship.html
Internationl Medical Mission Trip Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/international-medical-mission-trip-scholarship.html
Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/ed-and-melissa-loniewski-medically-underserved-scholarship.html
AT Still Memorial Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/at-still-memorial-scholarship.html
Upcoming Scholarship Deadline's
Teget Leadership Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/marvin-h-and-kathleen-g-teget-leadership-scholarship.html
Internationl Medical Mission Trip Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/international-medical-mission-trip-scholarship.html
Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/ed-and-melissa-loniewski-medically-underserved-scholarship.html
AT Still Memorial Scholarship - http://www.somafoundation.org/at-still-memorial-scholarship.html
SOMA Foundation Fall Scholarship Winners!
October 2nd, 2015
The SOMA Foundation is excited to announce the winners from the fall scholarship cycle! Thanks to the support of generous benefactors, the SOMA Foundation was able to provide eight scholarships totaling $5, 500. Thank you to all that applied and congratulation to the following recipients:
Community and Preventive Medicine Scholarship - Stephanie Warfield, OMS II - WCUCOM
SOMA's Rising Leader Scholarship - Chad Morreale, OMS III - CCOM
Humanism in Medicine Scholarship - Lisa Midboe, OMS III - WVSOM
New Member Scholarship - Loren Touma, OMS I - WCUCOM
New Member Scholarship - Benjamin Berthet, OMS I - ATSU-SOMA
New Member Scholarship - Derin Allard, OMS I - WU-COMP
New Member Scholarship - Yang (Jenny) Song, OMS I - MSUCOM
New Member Scholarship - Emma Myers, OMS I - CCOM
Community and Preventive Medicine Scholarship - Stephanie Warfield, OMS II - WCUCOM
SOMA's Rising Leader Scholarship - Chad Morreale, OMS III - CCOM
Humanism in Medicine Scholarship - Lisa Midboe, OMS III - WVSOM
New Member Scholarship - Loren Touma, OMS I - WCUCOM
New Member Scholarship - Benjamin Berthet, OMS I - ATSU-SOMA
New Member Scholarship - Derin Allard, OMS I - WU-COMP
New Member Scholarship - Yang (Jenny) Song, OMS I - MSUCOM
New Member Scholarship - Emma Myers, OMS I - CCOM
SOMA Foundation Fall Scholarship Cycle Open!
August 1st, 2015
Hello SOMA members, the SOMA foundation is excited to announce the opening of the fall scholarship cycle. Thanks to the support of generous benefactors, the SOMA Foundation is able to provide a wide range of scholarships for SOMA members this fall. Below is a list of the available scholarships this fall and a link to learn more information and/or to apply for the scholarships. If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to reach out to the Scholarships-Grants Director Jon Bardahl. Best of luck to all applicants for this upcoming cycle.
Upcoming Scholarship Deadline's
SOMA New Member- http://www.somafoundation.org/new-member-scholarship.html
Community and Preventive Medicine- http://www.somafoundation.org/community--preventive-medicine-scholarship.html
Humanism in Medicine- http://www.somafoundation.org/humanism-in-medicine-scholarship.html
SOMA's Rising Leader- http://www.somafoundation.org/soma-rising-leader-scholarship.html
Upcoming Scholarship Deadline's
SOMA New Member- http://www.somafoundation.org/new-member-scholarship.html
Community and Preventive Medicine- http://www.somafoundation.org/community--preventive-medicine-scholarship.html
Humanism in Medicine- http://www.somafoundation.org/humanism-in-medicine-scholarship.html
SOMA's Rising Leader- http://www.somafoundation.org/soma-rising-leader-scholarship.html
SOMA Foundation Announces 2015-2016 Advisory Board
June 26th, 2015
When the SOMA Foundation was originally founded, an Advisory Board was created to meet with the students and give advice on how to keep benefactors happy, as well as, on how to grow benefactors. SOMA Foundation is happy to announce the advisory board for the upcoming 2015-2016 year.
Advisory Board
1. Tal Frank-- Physician Loans
Tal Frank
President
Physician Loans
2. Edward Loniewski
Edward G. Loniewski, DO, FACOS, FAOAO
3. Ms. Sherry Wise
Sherri L Wise, CPA
President/CEO
Osteopathic Founders Foundation
4. Dr. Lee VanderLugt
Executive Director for the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
5. Karen J. Nichols, DO, MA, MACOI, CS
Professor of Internal Medicine
Dean
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University
6.Mike Roseman
Director of Sales, North America
Thieme Publishers
Advisory Board
1. Tal Frank-- Physician Loans
Tal Frank
President
Physician Loans
2. Edward Loniewski
Edward G. Loniewski, DO, FACOS, FAOAO
3. Ms. Sherry Wise
Sherri L Wise, CPA
President/CEO
Osteopathic Founders Foundation
4. Dr. Lee VanderLugt
Executive Director for the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
5. Karen J. Nichols, DO, MA, MACOI, CS
Professor of Internal Medicine
Dean
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University
6.Mike Roseman
Director of Sales, North America
Thieme Publishers