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What is SOMA?

The purpose of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, the student affiliate organization of the American Osteopathic Association, is to promote osteopathic ideals and unity within the profession, to educate future osteopathic physicians, and to establish and to maintain lines of communication among healthcare professionals in an ongoing effort to improve the quality of healthcare.

 

TOP 10 REASON FOR JOINING!

  1. Be a part of THE professional Osteopathic student organization, representing the student voice in the Osteopathic world!
  2. Take advantage of numerous discounts & member-only benefits!
  3. Gain invaluable insight on ALL aspects of medical education from those who’ve gone before you!
  4. Serve in leadership positions at the Local and National level!
  5. Establish life-long bonds with people across the country who share your interests and your passion for Osteopathic Medicine!
  6. Attend fun & educational Conventions each Fall & Spring!
  7. Open the door to endless opportunities within the medical community!
  8. Influence healthcare policy on the Local and National level!
  9. Enhance your formal education, and gain priceless leadership and organizational skills!
  10. Receive guidance and mentoring from AOA leaders who have decades of knowledge and wisdom to share!

SOMA News

Dr. Channell OMM Workshop Presentation

Written on 19 January 2012 by vp
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  Hello SOMA!   Attached you will find the PowerPoint presentation used by Dr. Channell for the OMM Workshop during the 2011 SOMA Fall Convention in Orlando, FL.  Several...

OMM on Newborns Video

Written on 17 January 2012 by opp
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The follwoing link is a video that highlights doctors at St. Barnabas hospital in Bronx, NY is using OMM techniques on newborns to alleviate the strains from...

Spring Convention Registration Open

Written on 07 January 2012 by traceyeb
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  Hello SOMA Members,   Registration for our Spring 2012 SOMA Convention is now open! Please click on the Inside SOMA tab, go to Conventions, then go to Register Now! Please...

Updated SOMA Constitution

Written on 06 January 2012 by vp
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  Happy New Year SOMA Members!  Click the link for the updated SOMA Constitution.  This revised document contains all of the changes made in the last 12 HODs including correction of...

SOMA Unity Project 2011

Written on 06 December 2011 by Alicia Isom
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  The Unity Project is a National SOMA community service project held annually during Winter Break that allows students from different osteopathic medical schools to unite under the common goal of...

Pre-SOMA D.O. Day on the Hill Scholarship Award

Written on 20 November 2011 by scholarships-grants
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Deadline approaching for Pre-SOMA D.O. Day on the Hill Award - Due 12/9/2011 Available for two Pre-SOMA Members to attend our Spring Convention in Washington D.C. in 2012!!!   Visit...