The purpose of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, the student affiliate organization of the American Osteopathic Association, is to promote Osteopathic ideals and unity within the profession, to educate future Osteopathic Physicians, and to establish and to maintain lines of communication among healthcare professionals in an ongoing effort to improve the quality of healthcare.

Services Provided:

SOMA is dedicated to promoting osteopathic medicine throughout the institution, the Athens community, and on the national level. The proceeds from many of our marquee events such as our Wine and Cheese event and Talent Follies show are donated to local charities. Last year the funds were given to the Athens Aids Task Force and Good Works. Plans are in the works to do so again this upcoming year. Furthermore, SOMA is responsible for organizing D.O. Day on the Hill each year. This event allows OUHCOM medical students to advocate for important political issues facing the osteopathic profession.

Tentative Schedule for 2012-13:

July/August

• membership drive/organizational fair (free Netters textbooks with joining)

July 19-22

• national SOMA conference in Chicago

August

• general body meeting

October 4-7

• national SOMA conference in San Diego

November 30

• Wine and Cheese Event

January

• general body meeting

February 1

• Talent Follies Show

March 14

• DO Day on the Hill in Washington D.C.

March 15-17

• national SOMA conference in D.C.

April

• officer elections

Community Service:

Fall/Spring- blood drives, book drives, and can drives

DUES: $70.00 paid 1 time only. This fee includes access to discounted health insurance. More information available at the following web page: www.somainsurance.com