Congratulations to our MSUCOM SOMA chapter for winning the Golden Femur – 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year award from National Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)!
“Despite the adversities presented by COVID-19, the 2020 executive board displayed an amazing work ethic, innovation and dedication to advocacy for our profession,” says Courtney Merlo (OMS-II), SOMA 2020-2021 president.
Highlights of the accomplishments that led to the prestigious award include:
- The creation of the first-ever Pre-SOMA mentorship program.
- The drafting and passage of three resolutions in the National SOMA House of Delegates.
- The raising of a record-breaking fundraising amount through the Virtual DO Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk, benefitting Families Against Narcotics and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
- The organization of a virtual healthy food drive via Give Healthy.
- A virtual lecture on health disparities and public health with Dr. Mieka Smart, a Doctor of Public Health and MSU College of Human Medicine professor.
- The promotion of social media campaigns around Suicide Prevention Week; encouraging the MSU campus to “Mask Up;” celebrating SOMA members on Doctors’ Day and various Match Days; and welcoming first-year students.
- Highlighting students via Student of the Month posts and student social media.
- …and more!
“I could not be prouder of this MSUCOM chapter and it was an honor to serve as president with this incredible group of people. I cannot wait to see what the 2021 executive board accomplishes!” Merlo writes.
“I am confident that our resourceful group will provide a balance of virtual and in-person opportunities to enrich students’ lives. We’re looking forward to an active year that lives up to our Chapter of the Year title,” says 2021-2022 SOMA president Brianna Cervantes.
In addition to these impressive accomplishments, three students received a Coping with COVID-19 Scholarship at the National SOMA Spring Convention. Learn more about their creative outlets here.
Congratulations to the SOMA leadership and all SOMA members for their engagement throughout the year.
Congratulations to our MSUCOM SOMA chapter for winning the Golden Femur – 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year award from National Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)!
“Despite the adversities presented by COVID-19, the 2020 executive board displayed an amazing work ethic, innovation and dedication to advocacy for our profession,” says Courtney Merlo (OMS-II), SOMA 2020-2021 president.
Highlights of the accomplishments that led to the prestigious award include:
- The creation of the first-ever Pre-SOMA mentorship program.
- The drafting and passage of three resolutions in the National SOMA House of Delegates.
- The raising of a record-breaking fundraising amount through the Virtual DO Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk, benefitting Families Against Narcotics and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
- The organization of a virtual healthy food drive via Give Healthy.
- A virtual lecture on health disparities and public health with Dr. Mieka Smart, a Doctor of Public Health and MSU College of Human Medicine professor.
- The promotion of social media campaigns around Suicide Prevention Week; encouraging the MSU campus to “Mask Up;” celebrating SOMA members on Doctors’ Day and various Match Days; and welcoming first-year students.
- Highlighting students via Student of the Month posts and student social media.
- …and more!
“I could not be prouder of this MSUCOM chapter and it was an honor to serve as president with this incredible group of people. I cannot wait to see what the 2021 executive board accomplishes!” Merlo writes.
“I am confident that our resourceful group will provide a balance of virtual and in-person opportunities to enrich students’ lives. We’re looking forward to an active year that lives up to our Chapter of the Year title,” says 2021-2022 SOMA president Brianna Cervantes.
In addition to these impressive accomplishments, three students received a Coping with COVID-19 Scholarship at the National SOMA Spring Convention. Learn more about their creative outlets here.
Congratulations to the SOMA leadership and all SOMA members for their engagement throughout the year.