Robert S. Juhasz, DO Innovative Leadership in
Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship
Today’s healthcare system demands the importance of innovation and creative thinking by current (and future) osteopathic physicians. Thanks to the generosity of Robert S. Juhasz, DO, the “Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship” was created to recognize those osteopathic medical students that foster innovation and entrepreneurship in medicine and healthcare delivery; through their unique osteopathic approach in providing care to the people they are privileged to serve.
Health care environments must foster innovation, not just allowing it but actively encouraging it to happen anywhere and at every level in healthcare and medicine-from the laboratory, to the operating room, bedside, and clinics.
Robert S. Juhasz, DO, President of the American Osteopathic Association from 2014-15, is no stranger when it comes to innovation within the healthcare system. For instance, in 2005, Dr. Juhasz was part of a panel that spoke with United States President, George W. Bush about Electronic Health Records (EHR) when he chose Cleveland Clinic as one of the sites to roll out his plan to facilitate the implementation of EHR.
The applicants will be judged on a specific contribution for which they have made to today’s healthcare system with regard to innovation and creativity: whether to improve quality, patient experience or affordability through a new approach or by modifying a current system for something better through a creative approach. Any questions should be brought to the SOMA Foundation Director of Scholarships and Grants. One SOMA member will be awarded a scholarship of $1,000 and the award will be distributed at the Annual Fall Convention.
Requirements for consideration:
- SOMA Membership
- Student must be OMS I, II, III, or IV
- Commitment to innovation within medicine and leadership during medical school.
- Attendance at the 2017 OMED/SOMA Fall Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Not a previous recipient of the scholarship
- Completed application by the deadline date
Application Deadline: Closed
Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship
Today’s healthcare system demands the importance of innovation and creative thinking by current (and future) osteopathic physicians. Thanks to the generosity of Robert S. Juhasz, DO, the “Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship” was created to recognize those osteopathic medical students that foster innovation and entrepreneurship in medicine and healthcare delivery; through their unique osteopathic approach in providing care to the people they are privileged to serve.
Health care environments must foster innovation, not just allowing it but actively encouraging it to happen anywhere and at every level in healthcare and medicine-from the laboratory, to the operating room, bedside, and clinics.
Robert S. Juhasz, DO, President of the American Osteopathic Association from 2014-15, is no stranger when it comes to innovation within the healthcare system. For instance, in 2005, Dr. Juhasz was part of a panel that spoke with United States President, George W. Bush about Electronic Health Records (EHR) when he chose Cleveland Clinic as one of the sites to roll out his plan to facilitate the implementation of EHR.
The applicants will be judged on a specific contribution for which they have made to today’s healthcare system with regard to innovation and creativity: whether to improve quality, patient experience or affordability through a new approach or by modifying a current system for something better through a creative approach. Any questions should be brought to the SOMA Foundation Director of Scholarships and Grants. One SOMA member will be awarded a scholarship of $1,000 and the award will be distributed at the Annual Fall Convention.
Requirements for consideration:
- SOMA Membership
- Student must be OMS I, II, III, or IV
- Commitment to innovation within medicine and leadership during medical school.
- Attendance at the 2017 OMED/SOMA Fall Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Not a previous recipient of the scholarship
- Completed application by the deadline date
Application Deadline: Closed
2017-2018 Recipient:
Katharina de Klerk, OMS III, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Student Doctor de Klerk was asked what it mean to her to be chosen as the recipient of this scholarship:
"It is an incredible honor to have been selected as the 2017 Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship recipient. Dr. Juhasz has been a formidable leader in the field of osteopathic medicine and it’s humbling to have been recognized by him as a leader and an innovator.
This is a critical time for change and innovation in the field of osteopathic medicine. Our profession is rapidly growing and there is more understanding of osteopathic medicine than ever before. This gives us an ever expanding platform from which to advocate for important changes in healthcare. It gives me great confidence that leaders like Dr. Juhasz recognize the importance of addressing health disparities in our society, and empower young physicians to pursue leadership in this area. I am grateful to the SOMA Foundation and Dr. Juhasz for the recognition of my work addressing health disparities within the LGBTQ+ community, and I am inspired by our shared vision for the future of osteopathic medicine." - Katharina de Klerk, OMS III
"It is an incredible honor to have been selected as the 2017 Dr. Robert S. Juhasz, DO, Innovative Leadership in Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship recipient. Dr. Juhasz has been a formidable leader in the field of osteopathic medicine and it’s humbling to have been recognized by him as a leader and an innovator.
This is a critical time for change and innovation in the field of osteopathic medicine. Our profession is rapidly growing and there is more understanding of osteopathic medicine than ever before. This gives us an ever expanding platform from which to advocate for important changes in healthcare. It gives me great confidence that leaders like Dr. Juhasz recognize the importance of addressing health disparities in our society, and empower young physicians to pursue leadership in this area. I am grateful to the SOMA Foundation and Dr. Juhasz for the recognition of my work addressing health disparities within the LGBTQ+ community, and I am inspired by our shared vision for the future of osteopathic medicine." - Katharina de Klerk, OMS III
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