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Diversity in Health Outreach

Sponsored by Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation

Deadline:
Non-renewable
Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia
Available to 2nd Year Students
Available to 3rd Year Students
Available to 4th Year Students
Contact Name: Tammy Keller, POMA Governance Specialist

Mailing Address: 1330 Eisenhower Blvd - Ha , PA , United States 17111

Email: poma@poma.org
Phone: 717-939-7255

Amount: Varies

Effective medical education incorporates a global and multicultural perspective as populations become increasingly diverse. This scholarship is designed to honor a student or resident that has done exceptional outreach to populations that are considered to have significant health disparities due to race, gender, sexual orientation or economic status.

Scholarship Qualifications

  • Must be a citizen of Pennsylvania and a member of POMA.
  • Must be enrolled as a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year osteopathic medical student or a resident at a Pennsylvania affiliated residency program with Osteopathic educators.

Requirements

  • A completed application.
  • An essay of approximately 500 words as to why you feel you are the best candidate for the scholarship you are applying for. This essay is extremely important.
  • A copy of your current curriculum vitae (CA).
  • Two letters of recommendation: One to two of which may be from a faculty member of your medical school, a letter from your Program Director is also acceptable.