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.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

Several scholarships deadlines are quickly approaching. For more details on these scholarships and their deadlines please visit http://www.somafoundation.org/scholarships_and_grants.htm or contact Adam Lundberg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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If you're interested in getting involved in the largest Osteopathic Medical Student group in existence, you've come to the right place!

The Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), is your portal to the greater Osteopathic community and the best way to get your voice heard on issues that affect you and your future career! SOMA has much to offer the ambitious osteopathic medical student. From fantastic discounts and membership benefits to virtually limitless leadership opportunities, allowing you to nurture your leadership skills, build life-long bonds with your colleagues from across the US and leave your mark on the Osteopathic profession!