2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 189 Student Advocate Association (SAA) The SAA exists to support and encourage D.O. students and their families. It is not just the student who has to adjust to medical school, but also their families. SAA seeks to create events and opportunities to support both the students and their loved ones. Email: nsukpcomsaa@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Noel Alonso, M.D., M.S. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) SAAO is a national organization with the mission to teach, advocate, and research the science, art, and philosophy of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practice, and manipulative treatment in patient care. It helps to foster osteopathic education by holding review sessions with the Osteopathic Principle and Practice fellows, information events with local practicing D.O. physicians, and advocating attendance to the annual AAO Convocation by helping to pay for travel fees for student members. Email: nsucomsaao@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Patrick Barry, D.O. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) SAOAO is an organization promoting interest, research, and additional learning in the field of orthopedic surgery. The group works with local orthopedic surgeons and residents to further educate and provide opportunities for the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. Email: egoldsmi@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Eric Goldsmith, D.O., M.S. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS) AMOPS is a national organization committed to helping all osteopathic medical students and physicians throughout the country. KPCOM is proud to have its own chapter dedicated to its military students. AMOPS serves a critical role for all medical students because it provides a community of resources (including professors, administrators, and other students) where any military-related question, concern, or problem can be adequately answered. Because of the nature of the Health Professions Scholarship Program, military medical students must navigate a slightly different path than their fellow civilian colleagues, and the purpose of the club is to ensure that this military medical “roadmap” is as smooth as it can possibly be for those who have chosen to serve their country. Whether it’s “Army Strong,” “Semper Fortis,” or “Fly-Fight-Win,” AMOPS is committed to the betterment of all military students. Email: tbrown2@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Thomas Brown, D.O. Location: KPCOM-wide (one group of officers for both campuses)