Ajaypal Gill Wins FOMA Student Award
OMS-II Ajaypal Gill
re-
ceived a FOMA Student
Award and a $500 cash prize.
The FOMA Student Awards
are based on criteria such as
possessing leadership skills,
supporting FOMA student
district society initiatives,
and showcasing significant
interest in the osteopathic profession and osteopathic ma-
nipulative medicine.
Pictured are Ajaypal Gill and Gregory
James, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP dist., FOMA president.
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COM Outlook . Spring 2014
NSU-COM Earns Accolades at FOMA Convention
Florida Hospital East Coast Scholarships
Two third-year students
who completed a core rota-
tion at Florida Hospital East
Orlando—
Erin McClary
and
Nick Scoglio
—each
received a $5,000 scholar-
ship from the Osteopathic
Foundation of East Orlando
for demonstrating excel-
lence in leadership and academics. The scholarship is
awarded to third-year core medical students from NSU-
COM based on criteria such as exemplary grade-point
average, personal statement, letters of recommendation,
and curriculum vitae.
Dr. Janet Hamstra Nabs FOMA
Presidential Achievement Award
Janet Hamstra, Ed.D.
, as-
sociate professor of internal
medicine and director of
preclinical education, was
the recipient of the Florida
Osteopathic Medical Associ-
ation’s (FOMA) Presidential
Achievement Award in rec-
ognition and appreciation
for her dedication, expertise, and support in coordinating
the annual FOMA Poster Competition.
Pictured are Dr.
Hamstra and Dr. James.
Taylor Schaubschlager Scores
AFOMA Scholarship
In another show of NSU-COM
strength, OMS-I Taylor Schaub-
schlager was named the winner
of a $500 AFOMA Believes in
You Scholarship Award, which
is presented by the Advocates of
the Florida Osteopathic Medical
Association (AFOMA). The award
is partly based on a student’s in-
terest in osteopathic medicine, activities in the profession,
and leadership abilities.
During the 111
th
Annual Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Convention, held February 20-23 at the Hyatt Regency
Bonaventure in Weston, a number of NSU-COM-affiliated individuals were honored with awards for their various achievements, including
Dr. Matthew Duke, Ajaypal Gill, Erin McClary, Taylor Schaubschlager Nick Scoglio, Dr. Janet Hamstra, and Dr. Howard Neer.
Dr. MatthewDuke Garners Oliva Scholarship
Matthew L.
Duke, D.O.
, a
2010 alumnus,
received a
$1,000 FOMA
Marcelino
Oliva, Jr.,
D.O., Student
Scholarship
Award, which honors students and graduates who advance
and promote the practices and principles of osteopathic
medicine, showcase dedication to continuing Dr. Oliva’s
vision, and epitomize the qualities of commitment,
passion, and involvement in the political and legislative
process.
Pictured (from left) are Jeffrey Grove, D.O.,
FACOFP, Dr. Duke, and Dr. James.
Dr. Howard Neer Honored with
Morton Morris Award
Howard Neer, D.O.,
FACOFP
, associate dean
of alumni affairs and HPD
executive associate dean
for professional affairs, was
awarded the Florida Board
of Osteopathic Medicine’s
Morton Morris Award. The
award is given annually to
a citizen of Florida who
exemplifies the public
protection of all Florida residents. Morton Morris, D.O., J.D.,
FAOAO, served as executive dean for professional affairs at
NSU’s Health Professions Division prior to his death in May
2008.
Pictured are Marie Morris and Dr. Neer.
