Member Discounts
A Free AOA Membership!
All osteopathic medical students have free American Osteopathic Association (AOA) membership. With that you receive access to all of the member benefits and discounts! View them here.
You’ll also find specific information for students at www.osteopathic.org/students to help you transition into postdoctoral training and beyond.
Archer Medical Exam Prep Solutions: Built by doctors, Trusted by students.
Welcome to the new Archer Medical! We’ve taken the OnlineMedEd content trusted by DO students for over 10 years and created an all-in-one exam prep solution. Archer Medical combines DO-specific instructional content, exam-aligned question banks, and supplementary foundational resources into a single integrated platform. Spend less time managing resources and more time building foundational and clinical reasoning skills.
Visit the partner website: https://hubs.ly/Q04cwnrw0
Center for Professionalism and Communication in Health Care at Drexel University College of Medicine
SOMA has partnered with the Center for Professionalism and Communication in Health Care at Drexel University College of Medicine offering 59 modules at substantial discounted subscription rates.
The Center for Professionalism and Communication in Health Care at Drexel University College of Medicine offers two educational training programs, Health Care Communication and Professional Formation.
Health Care Communication, with 44 modules, demonstrates fundamental and advanced interactional skills through interactive video encounters between clinician and patient. These real-world scenarios challenge learners to develop sensitivity to differing communication styles and difficult situations while improving their ability to respond respectfully and skillfully.
Professional Formation is an online resource offering 15 modules for teaching, learning, and assessing professionalism in health care education. All major medical educational accrediting and professional organizations affirm that professionalism is a core competency. Professional Formation offers learners the resources for effective professionalism and professional formation curricula, as well as tools for assessment and remediation.
Certificate of completion by request is offered. Successful completion of multiple-choice tests are required to qualify for the certificate. To request the certificate, contact: [email protected].
SOMA members receive a substantial discount for a one-year subscription (renewable) off our regular individual subscription fee.
SOMA Member discount to Health Care Communication: only $25.00 (87% discount)
SOMA Member discount to Professional Formation: only $25.00 (64% discount)
SOMA Member discount to both programs: only $40.00 (82% discount)
Sample free modules are available here: https://webcampus.med.drexel.edu/PCHC/Default.aspx
For inquiries, contact: [email protected]
Jaanuu designs apparel that blends style, comfort, and performance for healthcare professionals. As part of this partnership, SOMA members can enjoy 25% off their Jaanuu purchase at checkout. Please see the link in the password protected section of the website to access the discount.
Juno is a grassroots organization founded in 2018 that uses collective negotiation to help medical students access better private student loan rates and terms for their members.
With Juno, SOMA members get:
- Collective bargaining power that unlocks lower interest rates not available to individual applicants
- Transparent, DO-specific loan options with no origination fees or hidden terms
- Flexibility to wait; join early, explore options later, with no obligation to borrow
- Ongoing education and advocacy; guidance on positioning your profile for competitive private loans, and updates on legislative changes impacting DOs
Join Juno’s waitlist for SOMA Members now. It’s free, there’s no commitment, and Juno offers a rate match guarantee. Power in numbers.
As a DO founded and led platform, we are beyond excited to take this next step in providing even more high value resources, tools, and events to the SOMA community. MatchPal was founded to bridge the gap in mentorship and advising that many students unfortunately face. Our team of resident physicians provide 1:1 advising, strategy, and editing services for every step of the medical student process, from VSLO to Match Day. We also work with hundreds of students annually for USMLE/COMLEX prep.
Whether you are looking to refine your strategy, get your personal statement edited, or create a rock solid study plan for the boards, we’re proud to be your #1 resource for all things related to success in med school and the Match.
As part of this partnership, all SOMA members are eligible for 15% off ANY of our advising or tutoring services! You can explore our offers at matchpalmedical.com.
SOMA is excited to partner with MCATBROS, a national leader in the MCAT preparation community, services, and resources, and comprehensive admissions consulting for USA DO and MD students. To expand support for premedical and medical school students through the process of becoming Osteopathic Physicians, MCATBROS aims to bring forward community together to support students.
MCATBROS, a brand that began in 2018, has created famous resources for the MCAT including the famous KA 300 page notes, which are freely available at mcatbros.com (among many other resources), and led the creation of free notes on all areas of the MCAT based on the Khan academy MCAT video playlist which are also available on their website. MCATBROS has supported pre-DO students by building the largest Facebook Community for DO students, pre-DO, and Physicians at www.facebook.com/groups/DoandDOtoBe, where students can get help for any question they have in the process, and has since also been launching communities for students who need extra support on COMLEX exams.
Through the partnership, the aim is to support premedical school students through educational programming, scholarships that premedical school students’ pre-SOMA students can apply for, and through free product and MCAT & Admissions Consulting service giveaways to premedical students.
In addition, for medical school students, MCATBROS has free communities to support medical school students with board prep exams and communities. For students studying for COMLEX, a niche community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1778494722484750 was built several years ago to support students in finding resources, community, study partners, and ask questions they are concerned about. For residency applications via ERAS – MCATBROS has a community led by a current Resident Physician at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7490107871032034
MCATBROS has helped 1000+ students get into Osteopathic Medical school with MCAT and admissions services, including SOMA board members. Check out their Instagram @mcatbros where they are posting constant success stories to motivate premedical school students, sharing results to Osteopathic Medical school admissions with MCAT scores as low as 490. More recently, on Instagram, MCATBROS has launched @the.come.back.club.mcatbros, which aims to encourage medical school students who are struggling at any point in medical school – from school exams, to shelf exams, to personal challenges, to board prep struggles and failures, to gap years in medical school, to transitioning medical schools.
Finally, MCATBROS offers the opportunity for any medical school student to become a tutor and admissions consultant at www.facebook.com/groups/prehealthservices for both premedical and medical school students, as time permits, and serve as independent contractors in the process.
Mind Split Cafe: Med School Edition is your go-to wellness hub tailored specifically for future physicians. Designed to support your journey through medical school and beyond, we offer curated wellness resources, actionable medical school success tips, and real-world insights to help you thrive—not just survive.
Our Future Doctor Features section spotlights inspiring student voices and accepts contributions from across the country. You’ll also find the latest research and advice from top experts in medicine, mental health, and education. Plus, don’t miss our special events crafted to connect, recharge, and empower the next generation of healers. Coming soon: Med Stream + —our new on-demand platform delivering high-yield content to fit your lifestyle.
Explore the vibe at: mindsplit.org
Subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/mindsplit.org/soma
SOMA has partnered with Panacea Financial to offer banking designed just for medical students. As a national, digital bank built by physicians, their products and services are tailored just for doctors in training, like you!
Panacea supports their products with service designed for you.
- Private Banker – Your time matters most. As a SOMA member, you’ll have a Primary Care Banker who will work with you throughout your career. No more anonymous call-centers!
- 24/7 Service – Live, in-person concierge customer service. We work doctors’ hours, not bankers’ hours.
- Transparent Processes – No cosigner, no pre-application, no bait and switch on rates.
Enter the promo code on your application.
PRN Personal Loan
Get access to money when you need it most with rates less than half of an average credit card. As a fourth-year medical student, a PRN Loan can help with:
- Moving
- Credit card debt consolidation
- Applications and licensure
- Board exams
- Life events
Panacea Checking
This is a totally free account that will move with you throughout your career. Stop paying fees on your checking account!
- All ATM fees reimbursed – use it anywhere!
- No overdraft fees
- No minimum balance
- No monthly fees
Join the community of doctors banking at Panacea Financial today!
Panacea Financial, a division of Primis Bank. Member FDIC.
Are you moving or planning to buy a new home? PhysicianLoans by Huntington Bank is the national leader in providing special home financing for physicians, and SOMA members can access unique services and deals to help them achieve this milestone.
Physicians with high credit scores have a very low risk of default on residential mortgages even if they have high debt, few assets, or buy a home with little down. Normally, this can cause concern for underwriters who may approve the home loan but at higher rates. In contrast, PhysicianLoans by Huntington Bank focuses exclusively on serving the unique financial needs of doctors buying homes.
The PhysicianLoans by Huntington Bank program can offer financing with less money down than standard loans, plus no PMI and expanded underwriting guidelines. Additional benefits include:
- Lower monthly payments: No PMI and avoid jumbo rates.
- Less cash out of pocket: Less money down and even no money down available.
- Portfolio loan: Special underwriting guidelines allow higher debt ratios and close up to 90 days before starting a new job. This means you can qualify based on your new income months before you even start working.
- Expert guidance: Our loan officers stay with you throughout the home buying process, from early planning stages to pre-qualification, final approval and closing.
- Flexible loan programs: Does not count your full student loans against you, and no pre-payment penalty. Not to mention flexibility is important during a resident’s life when schedules are constantly changing.
- Special member benefit: AMA members can get a discount of $750 applied towards mortgage closing costs.** Be sure to let your loan officer know that you are an AMA member and eligible for the discount.
** Offer limited to one closing cost discount per loan. All loans are subject to application and credit approval, satisfactory appraisal, and title insurance. Terms, conditions, and loan programs are subject to change without notice. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply.
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ScholarRx
Scholar-Rx is the only comprehensive digital system created by the authors of First Aid, designed for use alongside First Aid. Each year, tens of thousands of med students rely on Rx to succeed in class, perform well on their NBME and shelf exams, and crush the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX. Scholar-Rx offers tools designed to help you throughout med school, including:
Rx Bricks: Short, interactive lessons that lay the foundations of medical knowledge.
Rx360: The complete Step 1 study suite, including Step 1 Qmax, Flash Facts, and Express Videos.
Step 1 Qmax: Over 2,300 high-yield questions, plus two brand-new 160-item Self-Assessment Exams.
Flash Facts: More than 14,000 flash cards covering every key topic in First Aid, plus our spaced repetition system, Study Stream
Express Videos:1,300 high-yield videos (80+ hours in all) and a 200+ page workbook.
Step 2 CK Qmax: Over 2,300 top-rated questions.
Sketchy is the #1 interactive learning platform trusted by medical students to master complex topics, boost exam scores, and bring knowledge to life—through proven visual memory techniques and now, interactive patient cases.
With your subscription, you’ll still get the fan-favorite Sketchy Micro and Pharm, plus access to brand-new interactive clinical case simulations.
They’re designed to help you bridge the gap between memorization and real-world reasoning-so you can think like a clinician, not just a test-taker.
Check them out here
StudyFetch is an AI-powered learning platform that helps students study faster and retain more from their coursework. Upload your lecture notes, slides, PDFs, and recordings, and study them with Spark.E, an AI tutor that explains concepts, generates practice questions, and builds spaced-repetition flashcards on demand.
For osteopathic medical students navigating anatomy, pharmacology, OMM, and COMLEX prep, StudyFetch transforms dense course material into focused, high-yield review that fits any study block.
SOMA members get 20% off StudyFetch Premium!
- 5% discount for SOMA members on all Littmann Stethoscopes and engraving at www.surgomed.com
- 20% discount on most student accessories, non-Littmann at www.surgomed.com
- 2% commission to SOMAon SOMA driven annual revenue that is tracked through a unique coupon code
- Free Spare Parts Kit and Learning App Access with every purchase of a Littmann Classic III, Cardiology IV or CORE Digital Stethoscope.
- Access to seasonal promotions and bundle discounts for additional savings