Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Club Description
SOMA’s mission is to improve the quality of health care delivery to the American people and the world. We plan to do this by contributing to the welfare and education of osteopathic medical students, as well as establishing lines of communication with other health science students and organizations. We strive to familiarize our members with the purpose and ideals of osteopathic medicine to prepare them to meet the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the osteopathic medical profession, and to ultimately promote Osteopathic ideals and unity within our profession.
Officers
Club Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Esper
President: Olivia D’Andrea
Vice President: Sophia Franco
National Liaison Officer: Shannon Klein
Treasurer: Christian Ciecierski
Secretary: Pooja Patel
News & Events
- Erie Children’s Museum Sunscreen Event This interactive experiment at the Erie Children’s Museum focuses on teaching children and their families about the importance of sun protection in a fun, hands-on way. Kids create colorful bracelets using pipe cleaners and UV-sensitive beads,…
- The Pre-SOMA branch is dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment for students who have not yet started osteopathic medical school. The Pre-SOMA directors (and potentially other SOMA volunteers) at LECOM would like to host review night Q & A sessions/and or…
- SOMA is holding a donation drive to support individuals experiencing homelessness in the Erie community. The Upper Room of Erie provides meals, resources, and compassionate support to over 45,000 individuals each year within the community. Crossroads Treatment Center and Logistics+…
- Donuts for DO Day – In honor of National DO Day and to show appreciation for our peers as well as osteopathic staff, SOMA will distribute free donuts in the cafeteria on 3/27 (between 1-2pm). Napkins will be provided. First come, first serve.