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.

Pillar 1: Membership

• Increase SOMA leadership and membership diversity.
• Establish and leverage an active alumni network.
• Engage in mentorship and professional development opportunities for SOMA members.
• Collaborate with AOA to promote membership among SOMA members and alumni.

Pillar 2: Policy and Healthcare Advocacy

• Raise SOMA’s profile and presence within the AOA.
• Increase awareness and involvement of SOMA members in advocacy and communitv outreach to better osteopathic medicine and patient care.
• Ensure the execution of the National SOMA’s policies both within the organization and with external partners.

Pillar 3: Visibility and Public Image

• Enhance SOMA’s reputation as the nationally and internationally recognized osteopathic student voice.
• Engage medical student organizations and professional stakeholders to further SOMA’s mission, priorities and policies.

Pillar 4: Organizational Growth

• Promote future SOMA expansion through the Pre-SOMA, medical school chapter, and alumni networks.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with osteopathic affiliates and external strategic partners.