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.

Haiti

In response to the recent earthquakes in Haiti the SOMA Foundation has made a contribution to DOCARE International to help fund their relief efforts in that area. Additionally, SOMA & the SOMA Foundation encourage all members to please consider making a personal donation to either DOCARE International or another aid organization. To see a list of recommended agencies working in Haiti please visit Do-Online.org's Haiti Information Page.

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Apply Now for SOMA National Board!!

If you've been wanting to get more involved with SOMA on a national level, make a lasting impact on our organization, improve your leadership skills, and make some life-long friends in the process, here is your chance!  We are now accepting applications for all National Board Positions.  ALL SOMA members are eligible to apply for any of the National Board positions.

To apply, you must submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) and LOI (Letter of Intent) to Crystal Lenz, President-elect and Nick Perkins, Vice President/Speaker of the House-elect by Friday, April 9th, 2010. You can email these 2 documents to us at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You MUST also be present at the SOMA convention on Friday, April 30th 2010 in Washington, D.C. in order to interview with the SOMA Board of Trustees for the position you are applying for.

If you have questions about the positions, feel free to email Crystal or Nick for further details...

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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!