Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship
Sponsored by Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget
Two $1000 awards will be presented at the Spring SOMA National Convention. The selection is based on the students demonstrating leadership in a specialty field. All applicants must hold an active SOMA membership.
2022 Recipients:
Lawsen Parker, OMS-III at Rocky Vista University - Southern Utah
A few words from Student Doctor Lawsen Parker receiving the Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship:
"Thank you both so much for giving me the opportunity to receive the Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship. Throughout my medical education, I have learned that those who offer help to medical students are some of the best people this world can offer. I appreciate your support on my medical journey.
I am a current second year osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah. Prior to beginning medical school, I worked as an ophthalmic technician and witnessed firsthand the importance of vision in the lives of our patients. During my time at school, I have been in leadership for our ophthalmology club and organized events like a monthly journal club and free community glaucoma screenings.
In the future, I hope to become an ophthalmologist who practices in a rural area, providing care and treatment to communities who may not have had the proper access in the past. These groups of people suffer from vision loss too often because they cannot take the time to see the medical professionals who can help them. I look forward to being a competent and efficient physician who can not only treat vision issues but be a leader in the community I live in. Once again, l'm very grateful for this scholarship. I deeply appreciate your work, time, and sacrifice that went into it."
"Thank you both so much for giving me the opportunity to receive the Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship. Throughout my medical education, I have learned that those who offer help to medical students are some of the best people this world can offer. I appreciate your support on my medical journey.
I am a current second year osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah. Prior to beginning medical school, I worked as an ophthalmic technician and witnessed firsthand the importance of vision in the lives of our patients. During my time at school, I have been in leadership for our ophthalmology club and organized events like a monthly journal club and free community glaucoma screenings.
In the future, I hope to become an ophthalmologist who practices in a rural area, providing care and treatment to communities who may not have had the proper access in the past. These groups of people suffer from vision loss too often because they cannot take the time to see the medical professionals who can help them. I look forward to being a competent and efficient physician who can not only treat vision issues but be a leader in the community I live in. Once again, l'm very grateful for this scholarship. I deeply appreciate your work, time, and sacrifice that went into it."
Lindsay Hock, OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
A few words from Student Doctor Lindsay Hock on receiving the Leadership in Specialty Medicine Scholarship:
"My name is Lindsay Hock and I am one of the very lucky recipients of your scholarship this year. Thank you again so much for your recognition and generosity. It feels so rewarding to be recognized like this! It is so inspiring to have people like you supporting us DO students who are striving to build careers in specialties. I feel so thankful to be a part of the SOMA family and to have your support!"
"My name is Lindsay Hock and I am one of the very lucky recipients of your scholarship this year. Thank you again so much for your recognition and generosity. It feels so rewarding to be recognized like this! It is so inspiring to have people like you supporting us DO students who are striving to build careers in specialties. I feel so thankful to be a part of the SOMA family and to have your support!"