2025 – 2028 Strategic Plan
Mission Statement
The Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) is the nation’s largest network of osteopathic medical students. We are an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-affiliated, student-led and student-driven organization with direct representation to the AOA.
SOMA shall:
- Educate and prepare osteopathic leaders and advocates.
- Maintain open and transparent lines of communication to our student members as we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our members and organization.
- Advance collaborative relationships that promote osteopathic medicine in the greater healthcare community.
- Utilize our direct affiliation with the American Osteopathic Association to advance the interests and viewpoints of osteopathic medical students.
Strategic Plan
Pillar 1: Membership
- Increase SOMA leadership and membership diversity.
- Engage in mentorship and professional development opportunities for SOMA members.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote SOMA membership among osteopathic medical students and work to establish a strong alumni network.
Pillar 2: Policy and Healthcare Advocacy
- Raise SOMA’s profile and presence within the AOA.
- Increase awareness of advocacy/community health influence on osteopathic medicine and patient care
- Ensure the execution of the National SOMA’s policies both within the organization and with relevant stakeholders
Pillar 3: Visibility and Public Image
- Enhance SOMA’s reputation as the nationally and internationally recognized osteopathic student voice.
Pillar 4: Organizational Growth
- Promote future SOMA expansion through the Pre-SOMA, medical school chapter, and alumni networks.
- Enhancing Osteopathic Principles & Practice education across SOMA membership.