Endless Opportunities! Leadership Development Resources, Education & Exposure Research Mentoring, Networking & Support Political Action Professional Development Volunteer Opportunities

Leadership Development MANY Local & National Leadership Positions National Board: 17 positions –Any SOMA member may apply during each Spring Convention in Washington, DC Board of Trustees: 12 positions –Eligibility criteria vary (see elections take place during each Fall Conventionwww.studentDO.com Plenty of ways to get involved, Improve your Leadership skills, and leave your mark on the Osteopathic profession!

AOA Connection –Student seat on AOA Board of Trustees Alternates between SOMA & COSGP leaders Appointed for 2-year term –Student positions on AOA Committees –The intimate relationship of SOMA & the AOA allows for exceptional mentorship and guidance as well as a greater opportunity to let your voice be heard within the greater Osteopathic community Leadership Development

Resources Join at and log on to take advantage of member-only resourceswww.StudentDO.com Online Clinical Clerkship Database Find the elective rotation you’re looking for, recommended by SOMA members across the country! Tap in to the knowledge and experience of those who’ve come before you by networking with your fellow SOMA members online and in person at National events throughout the year

National Conventions Speakers: AOA Presidents & other Leaders in the Osteopathic Profession; Exceptional educators from all medical disciplines; Military Physicians; Representatives of the NBOME, AAOA, OPAC, ACOFP and other professional organizations Workshops: OMT, Medical Spanish, CV writing, Interview skills, Specialty selection, and Mentorship (and the list keeps growing!!) SOMA RESIDENCY FAIR at the Fall AOA convention in New Orleans: Sunday, November 1 st, 2009: 2:00-5:00 pm Education & Exposure

Discounted Test Prep Resources COMBANK Falcon Physician Reviews First AID for the COMLEX COMLEX Preparation

Research National Research Symposium & Poster Session at the Fall AOA convention in New Orleans: Sunday, Nov. 1 st 2009: 1:00-5:00 pm –Submit your abstract online at: online.org/index.cfm?PageID=res_posterpresent online.org/index.cfm?PageID=res_posterpresent –Approved abstracts published in the JAOA!! –Three 1 st place awards of $500 & Six 2 nd place awards of $250 –Deadline = Aug. 23 rd, 2009 so don’t delay!

Summer Research Fellowships –$2,000 for Osteopathic research More information available at (select “Research” under the “Programs” tab on the left) Contact: Joe Prinsen Research

SOMA is the student affiliate organization of the AOA!! –This means incredible opportunities for networking with AOA members and benefiting from their invaluable wisdom and experience! iLearn = the official AOA mentoring program Check it out at Guidance & advice from thousands of SOMA members who can relate to your concerns and struggles as an osteopathic medical student Mentoring

Networking & Support AOA = American Osteopathic Association AACOM = American Assoc. of Colleges of Osteopathic Med. OPAC = Osteopathic Political Action Committee AAOA / SAA = Advocates of the AOA / Student Advocate Association COSGP / SGA = Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents / Student Government Association NBOME = National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners AMSA = American Medical Student Association ACOFP = American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Joint Conventions, regular correspondence & dialogue/collaboration on key issues affecting our profession

Political Action DO Day on Capitol Hill Political Action Training Course OPAC/AOIA: ΩΒΙ Political Action Honor Society OHPI Program (Osteopathic Health Policy Internship): Continuous updates on current legislation pertinent to osteopathic students & physicians

House of Delegates meetings in Spring & Fall –Resolution Writing –Parliamentary Procedure Resources for choosing a specialty Medical Ethics resources Resume/CV writing assistance (Resume Edge) Interview skills assistance Personal statement assistance (Essay Edge) Assistance in matching for a residency program Professional Development

Volunteerism UNITY Project Annual Service Project: Dec. 26 th -30 th in Kissimmee, FL Give Kids the World Village: Community Service Projects at each Fall & Spring convention Specific to location of convention Promotion & Support of local chapter community service projects One good way to try and win the “Golden Femur” (awarded to Chapter of the Year at the Spring National Convention each year in Washington, DC)

Philanthropic entity of SOMA To provide financial support for SOMA’s endeavors Offers Scholarships & Grants to SOMA members Student Membership = $25 Get a SOMA pin & luggage tags! Your name displayed on website & on poster at all National events! SOMA Foundation

New Member Scholarship Humanism in Medicine Scholarship Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship Andrew Taylor Still Memorial Scholarship The Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship Medical Education Scholarship Corporate Education Scholarship Minority Leadership Award International Health Program Scholarship International Medical Relief / Medical Missions Scholarship Scholarships

Other Member Benefits Student Loan Advising: GL Advisor Home Loans: Physician Loans Travel: STA Travel, ISIC card, Car rentals Software: Family Practice Notebook, handheld version, Pocket PC; Skyscape Insurance: Health insurance, Geico Car Insurance SOMA Bookstore

Join today at Click the “New User” button in the lower left hand corner Complete ALL required fields Pay your $70 4-year membership dues online or submit cash or check made payable to your local SOMA chapter Log on to access your membership benefits immediately!

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