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AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Award

American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF)

This award was established in honor of the Past Presidents of the American Osteopathic Association and recognize their leadership and lifetime commitment to the osteopathic profession. It aims to benefit an osteopathic medical student, committed to the principles of osteopathic medicine and made excellent steps in becoming one of the top student leaders. Students must be a good motivation to others and well-calculated steps in developing themselves as well as others. Eligible applicants are students who are current members of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA).

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Any osteopathic medical student in good standing at a COCA Accredited College/School of Osteopathic Medicine who is a rising OMS II, III, IV
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Successfully completed his/her first-year of studies in an osteopathic medical school
  • College:
    Any osteopathic medical student in good standing at a COCA Accredited College/School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Major/Career:
    The AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Award honors and recognizes an osteopathic medical student
  • Organization:
    The recipient of this $5,000 award must be a current member of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA); Be an active member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    A personal statement from the nominee; Two (2) additional letters of recommendation
  • Recommendation Letters:
    One (1) Letter of recommendation from the nominator
  • Other Materials:
    - A letter from the Dean or his/her designee as an official document: certifying that the nominee is in good academic standing amd confirming the students class ranking/GPA or that they are in the top quartile of their class- Proof of current SOMA membership

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