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!

Before you join, here are a few links to show you what you're in for:

• Membership Benefits : See all of the discounts that are offered exclusively to SOMA members!
• Scholarships : View the complete list of scholarships available to SOMA members!
• Clinical Clerkship Database : Access an expansive list of elective rotation sites for 3rd & 4th year, recommended by other SOMA members!
• Room to Grow! Check out the 14 National Board positions that ALL SOMA members are eligible to apply for each Spring as well as the 11 Board of Trustee positions that all members are eligible to work their way up to! The opportunities are endless!

Now that you see all of the benefits of SOMA membership, Click Here to join today!

New Member Scholarship: Deadline September 27th, 2010

The SOMA New Member Scholarship was developed for new members of SOMA (i.e. students signing up for SOMA during the Fall membership drive). Five $500 scholarships will be awarded based on an essay on the topic. "Vision of Osteopathic Medicine." Here is how to apply:

• Join SOMA during the 2010 Fall Membership Drive
• Visit http://www.somafoundation.org/scholarships_and_grants.htm
• Select the "New Member Scholarship Application" link
• Select "SOMA New Member Scholarship"
• Complete your application and essay, and email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before September 27th, 2010

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If you have any questions about SOMA or the membership process, please do not hesitate to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !

Lauren N. Brankle, OMS IV

National SOMA Membership Coordinator

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

142 E. Ontario St. Chicago, IL 60611

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