Programs for the Medically Underserved (PMU)
The PMU exists to promote and educate future physicians on the plight of the medically underserved. We aim to provide a learning and growing experience for members of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association and to give financial assistance to those students desiring to rotate in an underserved area.

Due to the great generosity of Ed Loniewski, DO and his wife, Melissa, it is possible for students to receive up to $1000 to cover transportation, room, board and essential expenses while doing an elective rotation in a medically underserved location. Rotation sites are selected by the student and approved by the Office of Clinical Education. Students may be able to find, but are not limited to choosing, health professional shortage area (HPSA) sites by searching the following website http://ask.hrsa.gov. The completion of this rotation must be during the student's 3rd or 4th year of study only and in the academic year of the initial application.

Where can I search for rotation sites in medically underserved areas in the United States ?
A potential search website is located at http://ask.hrsa.gov. Rotation sites are not limited to this list, but may be a helpful starting point.

Where can I search for rotation sites in medically underserved areas outside of the United States ?
Please refer to SOMA's International Health webpage. Another helpful website is the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA) website.