2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 176 • Predoctoral Research Fellows Award —presented to the student(s) who successfully completed the Predoctoral KPCOM Research Fellowship • Research Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who performed student research at a level worthy of recognition among peers and faculty members • Rose Community Service Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who demonstrates sincere interest in community service or community projects • Samuel J. Salman, D.O., Award in Family Medicine —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student whose scholarship, patient empathy, dedication, concern, and goals epitomize the osteopathic family physician, as exemplified by the late Samuel J. Salman, D.O. KPCOM Awards and Scholarships • Society Awards —presented to second-year osteopathic medical students from each society chosen by their society peers as exemplary osteopathic medical students • American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) NSU-COM Selected Nominees —presented to the NSU-COM student who was selected to submit a competitive American Osteopathic Foundation application for the AOA Presidential Memorial Leadership Award (M2 or M3) • American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Welch Scholars Grant —presented to a second- or third-year osteopathic medical student who is in good academic standing, has outstanding academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, has a strong commitment toward osteopathic medicine, and demonstrates financial need • Kenneth Burnell Student Research Award —presented to KPCOM students who conduct outstanding research in either clinical medicine or biomedical service • David B. Levine, D.O. Endowed Scholarship Award —presented to a second-year osteopathic medicine student who demonstrates an interest in family and/or internal medicine, displays leadership for the osteopathic medical profession, and is a member of SOMA • Judy Morris Endowed Memorial Fund —presented to a KPCOM student or a KPCOM graduate who is currently enrolled in the KPCOM M.P.H. program, has shown high academic achievement, and demonstrates financial need • Morton Morris, D.O., J.D. Osteopathic Medicine Public Health Scholarship —presented to a KPCOM student or a KPCOM graduate who is currently enrolled in the KPCOM M.P.H. program, has shown high academic achievement, and demonstrates financial need • Robert and Eugene Friedman Changing Lives Scholarship —presented to a student who demonstrates active participation or leadership within his or her class • Beth and Joel L. Rush, D.O. Endowed Charter Scholarship Fund —presented to a KPCOM student who is in good academic standing, demonstrates active participation or leadership in his or her class, and demonstrates financial need