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2. Endless Opportunities! • Leadership Development • Resources, Education & Exposure • Research • Mentoring, Networking & Support • Political Action • Professional Development • Volunteer Opportunities

3. Leadership Development • MANY Local & National Leadership Positions • National Board: 17 positions • Any SOMA member may apply during each Spring Convention in Washington, DC • Board of Trustees: 12 positions • Eligibility criteria vary (see www.studentDO.com), elections take place during each Fall Convention • Plenty of ways to get involved, Improve your Leadership skills, and leave your mark on the Osteopathic profession!

4. Leadership Development • AOA Connection • Student seat on AOA Board of Trustees • Alternates between SOMA & COSGP leaders • Appointed for 2-year term • Student positions on AOA Committees • The intimate relationship of SOMA & the AOA allows for exceptional mentorship and guidance as well as a greater opportunity to let your voice be heard within the greater Osteopathic community

5. Resources • Join at www.StudentDO.com and log on to take advantage of member-only resources • Online Clinical Clerkship Database • Find the elective rotation you’re looking for, recommended by SOMA members across the country! • Tap in to the knowledge and experience of those who’ve come before you by networking with your fellow SOMA members online and in person at National events throughout the year

6. Education & Exposure • National Conventions • Speakers: AOA Presidents & other Leaders in the Osteopathic Profession; Exceptional educators from all medical disciplines; Military Physicians; Representatives of the NBOME, AAOA, OPAC, ACOFP and other professional organizations • Workshops: OMT, Medical Spanish, CV writing, Interview skills, Specialty selection, and Mentorship (and the list keeps growing!!) • SOMA RESIDENCY FAIR at the Fall AOA convention in New Orleans: Sunday, November 1st, 2009: 2:00-5:00 pm

7. COMLEX Preparation • Discounted Test Prep Resources • COMBANK • Falcon Physician Reviews • First AID for the COMLEX

8. Research • National Research Symposium & Poster Session at the Fall AOA convention in New Orleans: Sunday, Nov. 1st 2009: 1:00-5:00 pm • Submit your abstract online at: http://www.do-online.org/index.cfm?PageID=res_posterpresent • Approved abstracts published in the JAOA!! • Three 1st place awards of $500 & Six 2nd place awards of $250 • Deadline = Aug. 23rd, 2009 so don’t delay!

9. Research • Summer Research Fellowships • $2,000 for Osteopathic research • More information available at www.studentDO.com (select “Research” under the “Programs” tab on the left) • Contact: Joe PrinsenRD@studentDO.com

10. Mentoring • SOMA is the student affiliate organization of the AOA!! • This means incredible opportunities for networking with AOA members and benefiting from their invaluable wisdom and experience! • iLearn = the official AOA mentoring program • Check it out at www.DO-online.org! • Guidance & advice from thousands of SOMA members who can relate to your concerns and struggles as an osteopathic medical student

11. Networking & Support • AOA = American Osteopathic Association • AACOM = American Assoc. of Colleges of Osteopathic Med. • OPAC = Osteopathic Political Action Committee • AAOA / SAA = Advocates of the AOA / Student Advocate Association • COSGP / SGA = Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents / Student Government Association • NBOME = National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners • AMSA = American Medical Student Association • ACOFP = American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians • Joint Conventions, regular correspondence & dialogue/collaboration on key issues affecting our profession

12. Political Action • DO Day on Capitol Hill • Political Action Training Course • OPAC/AOIA: www.osteopathicpac.org • ΩΒΙ Political Action Honor Society • OHPI Program (Osteopathic Health Policy Internship): http://www.aacom.org/events/intern/Pages/default.aspx • Continuous updates on current legislation pertinent to osteopathic students & physicians

13. Professional Development • House of Delegates meetings in Spring & Fall • Resolution Writing • Parliamentary Procedure • Resources for choosing a specialty • Medical Ethics resources • Resume/CV writing assistance (Resume Edge) • Interview skills assistance • Personal statement assistance (Essay Edge) • Assistance in matching for a residency program

14. Volunteerism • UNITY Project • Annual Service Project: Dec. 26th-30th in Kissimmee, FL • Give Kids the World Village:www.gktw.org • Community Service Projects at each Fall & Spring convention • Specific to location of convention • Promotion & Support of local chapter community service projects • One good way to try and win the “Golden Femur” (awarded to Chapter of the Year at the Spring National Convention each year in Washington, DC)

15. SOMA Foundation • Philanthropic entity of SOMA • To provide financial support for SOMA’s endeavors • Offers Scholarships & Grants to SOMA members • Student Membership = $25 • Get a SOMA pin & luggage tags! • Your name displayed on website & on poster board @ at all National events!

16. Scholarships www.StudentDO.com/scholarships • New Member Scholarship • Humanism in Medicine Scholarship • Marvin H. and Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship • Andrew Taylor Still Memorial Scholarship • The Ed and Melissa Loniewski Medically Underserved Scholarship • Medical Education Scholarship • Corporate Education Scholarship • Minority Leadership Award • International Health Program Scholarship • International Medical Relief / Medical Missions Scholarship

17. Other Member Benefits • www.StudentDO.com/benefits • Student Loan Advising: GL Advisor • Home Loans: Physician Loans • Travel: STA Travel, ISIC card, Car rentals • Software: Family Practice Notebook, handheld version, Pocket PC; Skyscape • Insurance: Health insurance, Geico Car Insurance • SOMA Bookstore

18. Join today at www.StudentDO.com! • Click the “New User” button in the lower left hand corner • Complete ALL required fields • Pay your $70 4-year membership dues online or submit cash or check made payable to your local SOMA chapter • Log on to access your membership benefits immediately!

19. Questions?Ask your local chapter leaders or contact the National Membership Coordinator Crystal Lenz at Membership@StudentDO.com !