SOMA New Member Scholarship
Not currently accepting applications
Fall 2022 Recipients
George Yang, OMS-II
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
"Thank you so much for your support in making this scholarship become a reality. To some, this $500 scholarship may be a small award; however, to me, this scholarship is a tremendous help. This scholarship will help alleviate the financial burden that drags and hinders me from pursuing my medical degree without worrying about my next meal, rent, or how I can afford to attend medical conferences to increase my opportunity to network for residency."
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
"Thank you so much for your support in making this scholarship become a reality. To some, this $500 scholarship may be a small award; however, to me, this scholarship is a tremendous help. This scholarship will help alleviate the financial burden that drags and hinders me from pursuing my medical degree without worrying about my next meal, rent, or how I can afford to attend medical conferences to increase my opportunity to network for residency."
Kelsey McKenna, OMS-I
Rocky Vista University
"Thank you so much for your generous donation and investment in me as an osteopathic medical student. I am sure you know how expensive medical school is and your generosity is massively appreciated. I am hoping to put this money towards attending the AFCOP conference. I am interested in family medicine and making an impact on my community and can't wait to learn more about it. I am new to SOMA, but was just elected as a first year representative from Rocky Vista University and can't wait to get more involved and attend next year's conference. I think it is a phenomenal organization for students. I am a part of the National Health Service Corps and have committed to serve in an underserved community after medical school. I was a Peace Corps volunteer and service has always been an important motivator in my life.
Overall, I am extremely grateful for sponsors like you who choose to invest in future physicians like me. I can't wait to make a positive impact on my community."
Rocky Vista University
"Thank you so much for your generous donation and investment in me as an osteopathic medical student. I am sure you know how expensive medical school is and your generosity is massively appreciated. I am hoping to put this money towards attending the AFCOP conference. I am interested in family medicine and making an impact on my community and can't wait to learn more about it. I am new to SOMA, but was just elected as a first year representative from Rocky Vista University and can't wait to get more involved and attend next year's conference. I think it is a phenomenal organization for students. I am a part of the National Health Service Corps and have committed to serve in an underserved community after medical school. I was a Peace Corps volunteer and service has always been an important motivator in my life.
Overall, I am extremely grateful for sponsors like you who choose to invest in future physicians like me. I can't wait to make a positive impact on my community."
Fiona Pashollari, OMS-II
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
"It is an honor to have been selected to receive the SOMA New Member Scholarship. I am a first-year medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and I am in the Primary Care Scholars Pathway, meaning I'll be graduating a year earlier to enter a workforce of PCPs that is facing a shortage. I am so excited to be joining SOMA and plan to be an active member to learn how to advocate for healthcare access in the communities I end up practicing in. I plan to use this scholarship by saving it to attend a SOMA conference one day."
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
"It is an honor to have been selected to receive the SOMA New Member Scholarship. I am a first-year medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and I am in the Primary Care Scholars Pathway, meaning I'll be graduating a year earlier to enter a workforce of PCPs that is facing a shortage. I am so excited to be joining SOMA and plan to be an active member to learn how to advocate for healthcare access in the communities I end up practicing in. I plan to use this scholarship by saving it to attend a SOMA conference one day."