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SDN Community & Preventiative Medicine |
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Tamar Nazerian (WU-COMP) |
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Ed & Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved |
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Catherine Clark (WV-SOM) |
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Humanism in Medicine |
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Brett London (Touro-CA) |
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- Stephanie Eickermann (KCUMB)
- Rung chi Li (Touro-CA)
- Sierra Coartney (VCOM)
- Dustin Paul (LECOM-Erie)
- Hallie Pobanz (LECOM-Bradenton)
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The Osteopathic medical student that 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. The 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. One OMS-III or OMS-IV SOMA member will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: September 18, 2009
Application: Humanism in Medicine Scholarship |
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Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget have graciously established two
scholarships on behalf of their grandson, Paul Teget, D.O., Kirksville Class of 2004, to benefit students pursuing
a career in specialty medicine. The selection is based on the students demonstrating leadership in a specialty field.
Students are to be evaluated by a third party and the awards given based on a personal statement. Two SOMA members will
be awarded a $500 scholarship.
Deadline: January 22, 2010
Application: Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship
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This fellowship is provided by the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
and the Osteopathic Research Center for osteopathic medical students who are currently or will be starting a
research project in the field of osteopathy. The fellowship itself is a cash prize of $2000 provided to an
individual or group of students pursuing research particularly during (but not limited to) the summer semester
of 2008. Applicants will be notified by early March and should receive the funding by the end of May. Applicants
are requested to present abstracts the following fall during the Annual AOA/SOMA Research Symposium. All questions
or comments regarding this fellowship should be directed towards the National SOMA Research and Development Director
at the following e-mail address: rd@studentdo.com
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Thanks to a generous sponsorship by Physician Loans, the Andrew Taylor Still Memorial Scholarship provides a $500 stipend to select third and fourth year osteopathic medical students who utilize OMT in clinical practice. It is offered to those students who have completed, under the supervision of an Osteopathic Physician, a clinical rotation which included an
emphasis on the use of OMT. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students to employ OMM as an integral component of patient care. Applicants may describe any clinical experience where they utilized OMT during the current academic year. Eight OMS-III or OMS-IV SOMA members will be awarded a $500 scholarship each.
Deadline: February 5, 2010
Application: A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship |
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The SOMA New Member Scholarship was developed for new members of SOMA (i.e. students
signing up for SOMA during the Fall membership drive). Five $500 scholarships will be awarded based on an essay
on the topic. "Vision of Osteopathic Medicine." Five new SOMA members, per Fall registration, will be
awarded a $500 scholarship each.
Deadline: September 18, 2009
Application: SOMA New Member Sholarship |
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| Congratulations to the 2008-2009 SOMA New Member scholarship winners: |
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• Alex Voldman, NYCOM, OMS-I
• Chirag Vora, Western, OMS-I
• Darren Hall, AZCOM, OMS-I
• Jacqui O'Kane, PCOM GA, OMS-I
• Jennifer Luo, UMNDJ, OMS-I |
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Due to the great generosity of Ed Loniewski, DO and his wife, Melissa,
it is possible for students to receive up to $1000 to cover transportation, room, board and essential expenses while doing
an elective rotation in a medically underserved location. Rotation sites are selected by the student and approved by the
Office of Clinical Education. Students may be able to find, but are not limited to choosing, health professional shortage
area (HPSA) sites by searching the following website http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/ .
The completion of this rotation must be during the student's 3 rd or 4 th year of study only and in the academic year of
the initial application.
A student who wishes to apply must complete and submit an application form, verification form and curriculum vitae to
National SOMA. Recipients will be selected at the discretion of the Public Health Director, and approved by the Board
of Trustees of National SOMA. Any questions should be brought to the Public Health Director at publichealth@studentdo.com.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the current academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to the extent
that funding permits.
Note: All paperwork with regard to reimbursement of the scholarship award is due within 30 days of completion of the
medical rotation and is to be sent to:
National SOMA
Program for the Medically Underserved
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Reimbursement is only for personal expenses applicable toward the rotation (i.e. rent, airfare,etc.) and not expenses
of family members.
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• Membership in National SOMA.
• Completing the 3rd or 4th year of training.
• Demonstrate, through extracurricular activities and/or community service, an interest in practicing medicine in an underserved area.
• Verification Form, signed and stamped by the school registrar, or similar, affirming that the rotation is an elective.
• The externship must be completed in an underserved area, whether in the United States or abroad. Students may be able to find U.S. sites at the following website: http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/.
• The externship must be four weeks in length, can be completed with a D.O. or M.D. and can be in any area of medicine, including primary health care as well as specialties and subspecialties.
• Once chosen for the scholarship, the training site may not be changed without verbal and/or written consent of the PMU Director.
• The externship may not be used to fulfill criteria for any other scholarship or stipend.
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• An essay of 500 words or less describing the student's experiences during the rotation, which may appear on National SOMA's website.
• Identify and mentor a first or second year medical student of the recipient's choice with the expectation that that student will apply for the scholarship in subsequent years.
• A completed reimbursement form with all original receipts, reflecting actual travel, room, board, and ancillary expenses, upon which the scholarship disbursement will be based. Maximum disbursement in $1000, minimum is $250.
Deadline for a rotation to be completed Fall 2009: May 31, 2009
Deadline for a rotation to be completed Spring 2010: November 30, 2009
Deadline for a rotation to be completed Fall 2010: May 31, 2010
Application: The Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship
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The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is committed to encouraging students
to look at those areas of healthcare which provide the most reward, both to their careers and to the world. To
encourage students that plan to work in the field of community medicine, SDN is offering a $1000 scholarship to a
SOMA member that demonstrates commitment to community medicine both in his or her past experiences and future career
plans.
Deadline: April 22, 2010
Application: The Student Doctor Network Preventive Medicine Scholarship |
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The Minority Affairs Department of the Student Osteopathic Medical
Association is proud to present this award to recognize those students who demonstrate initiatives to the
development of programs and events which targets the awareness of multiculturalism and diversity in efforts
to impact medical education. Two recipients will each receive a $500 award.
Deadline:February 5, 2010
Application: The SOMA Award for Commitment to Diversity in Medical Education |
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Mission: The mission of the Student
Osteopathic Medical Association's International Health Program is to promote international medicine and to develop an
awareness of other cultures medical practice via direct student interaction. It is the desire of this program to provide
resources to students interested in international health and to encourage osteopathic medical students to incorporate an
international elective experience into their medical school curriculum.
Scholarship Information: General International Health Programs Scholarship: Each
student selected for the scholarship will receive up to $500 to cover transportation, room, board and essential
expenses related to an international medicine elective rotation. Rotation sites are selected by the student and
approved by the respective Office of Clinical Education or equivalent at the osteopathic medical school prior to
application. The completion of this rotation must take place during the student's 3rd or 4th year of study only.
Requirements for consideration:
1) Membership in National SOMA.
2) Entering the 3rd or 4th year of training.
3) Demonstrate a strong interest in international medicine.
4) Verification Form, signed and stamped by the school registrar, or similar, which affirms that the experience meets the schools requirements for an elective rotation.
5) The externship should be at least one month in length and must take place in a country outside of the United States.
6) Once chosen for the scholarship, the training site may not be changed without verbal and/or written consent of the IHP Director.
Deadline: March 29, 2010
Application: SOMA International Health Program Scholarship |
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We are excited to introduce a new scholarship for this spring designed to meet the needs of those students who participate in international medical missions and relief trips. It is specifically designed for those trips of a short-term basis that do not meet the requirements for the general scholarship. Each student selected for the scholarship will receive up to $250 to cover transportation, room, board and essential expenses related to an international medicine missions/relief trip. The completion of this trip may take place during any part of the four years of study. This scholarship comes at the request of so many of you who take international relief trips each year and are looking for another source of financial support. I encourage anyone who may qualify to apply as soon as possible.
Requirements for consideration:
1) Membership in National SOMA.
2) Demonstrate a strong interest in international medicine.
3) The trip does not have a length requirement but must take place in a country outside of the United States.
4) Once chosen for the scholarship, the site may not be changed without verbal and/or written consent of the IHP Director.
The applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and awards will be distributed each year at the annual spring SOMA convention in Washington D.C. Awards may be applied to rotations that have previously occurred or are yet to occur as long as the applicant is still a student at an accredited college of osteopathic medicine at the time the scholarship is awarded. Scholarships will be awarded to the extent that funding permits.
A student who wishes to apply must complete and submit an application form and verification form (for the general scholarship only) to National SOMA. Recipients will be selected at the discretion of the scholarship selection committee. Any questions should be brought to your local SOMA International Health representative or to the National Health Programs Director.
Deadline: March 29, 2010
Application: International Medical Relief / Medical Missions Scholarship |
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All Pre-SOMA members are eligible to apply for this scholarship,
designed to cover the student's travel expenses to attend D.O. Day on Capitol Hill
which takes place each Spring in conjunction with the Spring SOMA Convention in Washington, DC.
This scholarship is awarded to a Pre-SOMA member that demonstrates dedication to the osteopathic profession and a
genuine interest in political activism to impact current legislation related to healthcare.
The completed application should be submitted via email to the Pre-SOMA Director.
Deadline: December 18, 2009
Application: Pre-SOMA D.O. Day Scholarship |
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- AMA Foundation Scholarship & Research Opportunities
- As the philanthropic arm of the American Medical Association (AMA), the AMA Foundation alleviates medical student debt through scholarships and encourages careers in research through seed grants and forums.
- UAAO Scholarship Opportunities
- This UAAO page contains information on a grant to attend the European Federation of Osteopaths (EFO)’s annual International Congress of Osteopathy which occurs each year in October.
- AOF Scholarship Opportunities
- The AOF offers a variety of grant, scholarship, and award opportunities to osteopathic medical students. Through these opportunities, the AOF is able to recognize some of the exceptional individuals within the osteopathic profession who are making a difference.
- ACOFP Scholarship Opportunities
- Under the “Feather in Your Cap” section, ACOFP offers one award from the ACOFP Auxillary and the annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award competition to honor the best preventive medicine papers submitted by Osteopathic medical students, interns or residents and fellows.
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