Student Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 New Member Award recipient, Christina Wornom, OMS-III, of Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine!

Sponsored by the American Academy of Osteopathy Association (AAOA), the New Member Award recognizes an outstanding student who embodies the principles of osteopathic medicine through leadership, service, and dedication to their community.

“Receiving the SOMA Foundation Scholarship is an incredible honor and an affirmation of the values that drew me to osteopathic medicine: compassionate, patient-centered care, service, and advocacy. This support will help me continue pursuing my goal of serving rural and underserved communities while advancing osteopathic principles through leadership, mentorship, and efforts to improve health equity and access to care.”

Please join us in congratulating Christina on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Need some merch inspiration? 👀

Here are examples of previous SOMAF merch designs to help spark ideas for the SOMA Foundation Merch Contest!

Your design could be featured on official SOMAF merchandise sold at the Summer Leadership Meeting, with proceeds supporting SOMAF scholarships and grants.

🎨 Open to SOMA members
🏆 Selected designer receives exclusive SOMAF prizes
📅 Submit by May 31 at 11:59 PM CST

Submit here: tinyurl.com/somafmerchcontest

‼️ SOMA Foundation Merch Contest ‼️
We’re looking for the next official SOMAF merch design for SLM!

Submit your original design for the opportunity to have your artwork featured on official SOMA Foundation merchandise sold at the Summer Leadership Meeting (SLM). Proceeds from merchandise sales support SOMAF scholarships and grants.

🏆 Selected designer receives exclusive prizes
📅 Submissions close May 31 at 11:59 PM CST
📍 Open to SOMA members only

Submit here: tinyurl.com/somafmerchcontest

Questions?
📧:[email protected]

🚨 $500 Scholarship Opportunity 🚨

The SOMA Scholar Award is available to all OMS I–IV students who are members of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA).

✨ Just one essay required
✨ No letter of recommendation needed

Generously sponsored by SOMA.

⏰ Deadline: April 19 at 11:59 PM CST
👉 Apply now: somaf.org

📌 Reminder: Other SOMA Foundation scholarships are also open. Visit somaf.org to explore and apply before the deadline!