Strategic Plan

Pillar 1: Voice in Public Policy and Healthcare Advocacy

Strategic priorities:

Be the primary source of the student opinion to the AOA.
Establish a platform for every SOMA member to express their views to the organization.
Represent the voice of osteopathic medical students in the public forum on matters pertaining to healthcare and public policy.

Pillar 2: Professional and Career Development

Strategic priorities:

Generate professional and career development resources for osteopathic medical students through every stage of their education.
Enhance resources at COMs to support the wellness and mental health of osteopathic medical students.
Create opportunities for mentorship, education, and research

Pillar 3: National Visibility and Public Image

Strategic priorities:

Enhance the visibility of National and Local SOMA priorities and initiatives at every COM.
Strategic Priority 2: Engage new tech and media channels to build greater awareness of SOMA’s positions and policies among key stakeholders

Pillar 4: Governance Alignment and Accountability

Strategic priorities:

Improve the National and Local transfer of leadership for improved continuity from year to year.
Establish metrics for annual evaluation of national and regional initiatives.
Establish a process for the regular review of the governing documents of the organization to keep pace with the field of osteopathic medicine.