Student organizations are a vital part of the MSOM experience, offering opportunities for leadership, service, advocacy, professional growth, peer and scholarly engagement, wellness, and community building. MSOM supports organizations that align with its mission, values, and educational goals.
+ Student Government Association
The MSOM Student Government Association (SGA) is the official representative body for the student population. It advocates for student interests, promotes engagement, and coordinates student organization activities in partnership with the Office of Student Affairs. SGA also leads institutional and class-wide initiatives and serves as a key communication link between students, faculty, administration, and leadership. SGA fosters leadership, professionalism, collaboration, advocacy, and a strong sense of community within MSOM.
+ Student Osteopathic Medical Association
The MSOM Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) chapter exists to advance osteopathic ideals, prepare student physicians for advocacy and leadership, and strengthen the osteopathic community. As the official AOA-affiliated student organization, SOMA connects MSOM students to the nation’s largest network of osteopathic medical students, amplifying our collective voice in shaping the future of the profession. This chapter plays a foundational role in building student culture, fostering professional identity, and creating pipelines to national leadership, community service, and policy engagement.
+ American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) MSOM chapter is dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring future physicians to become advocates for health equity, champions of patient-centered care, and leaders committed to advancing culturally respectful and inclusive healthcare. Through professional development, service, advocacy, and community outreach, our Chapter seeks to empower students to become effective physician-leaders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
+ American College of Osteopathic Surgeons - Medical Student Section
The MSOM American College of Osteopathic Surgeons - Medical Student Section (ACOS-MSS) Chapter is committed to fostering interest in surgery, promoting osteopathic principles in surgical practice, and creating opportunities for students to explore surgical careers in a supportive and collaborative way. ACOS-MSS provides resources, connections, and builds networks with other chapters at DO schools, facilitating physician mentorship among future osteopathic surgeons.
+ American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The MSOM Student Chapter of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation aims to foster professional growth and engage students in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by providing students with exposure to rehabilitation medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, electrodiagnostics, adaptive sports, and interdisciplinary patient care through guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, and workshops.
+ South Asian Medical Student Association
The MSOM chapter of the South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) is dedicated to unifying medical students and promoting South Asian health initiatives across the United States of America. SAMSA's mission is to help students educate, raise awareness, and support the health of South Asians in our local communities.
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