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 or fourth year osteopathic medical student SOMA member will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Closed
One third or fourth year osteopathic medical student SOMA member will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Closed
2017-2018 Recipient:
Michelle Brenner, OMS III, Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine
Student Doctor Brenner was asked asked to reflect on what this scholarship meant to her:
"I am immensely grateful to be receiving the 2017-2018 SOMA Foundation Humanism in Medicine
Scholarship. For me, medical school is not just the science of medicine and the body, but also the art of
caring for others and their spirit. I strive to do my best to not only make a positive impact at my
University, but also in the greater Des Moines area, as I perform service for both current and future
patients. I am honored and humbled to receive this award in the memory of others who worked
diligently to emphasize compassionate care for both those in the medical field and those in the
community. This scholarship will help me to continue my passion for leadership, volunteerism, and
osteopathic medicine. I want to thank both the SOMA Foundation and Thieme Medical Publishers for
their continued support of osteopathic students as we develop into future leaders and compassionate
physicians."
-Michelle Brenner, OMS III
"I am immensely grateful to be receiving the 2017-2018 SOMA Foundation Humanism in Medicine
Scholarship. For me, medical school is not just the science of medicine and the body, but also the art of
caring for others and their spirit. I strive to do my best to not only make a positive impact at my
University, but also in the greater Des Moines area, as I perform service for both current and future
patients. I am honored and humbled to receive this award in the memory of others who worked
diligently to emphasize compassionate care for both those in the medical field and those in the
community. This scholarship will help me to continue my passion for leadership, volunteerism, and
osteopathic medicine. I want to thank both the SOMA Foundation and Thieme Medical Publishers for
their continued support of osteopathic students as we develop into future leaders and compassionate
physicians."
-Michelle Brenner, OMS III
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