KPCOM - Student Handbook 2024-2025

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 185 • 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 (OMS2 or OMS3) • 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 the 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 the class, and demonstrates financial need • Bradley I. Silverman, D.O. Scholarship Awards—presented to osteopathic medical students who have participated in cancer-related community service. Applications for the award will be announced through the Office for Student Affairs during the fall semester with specific criteria • Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)—comprised of individuals who have been recognized for practicing patient-centered medical care by modeling the qualities of integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect, and empathy; members may be selected from third- and fourthyear medical students, residents, and faculty at GHHS member schools • Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Society—an honorary osteopathic service fraternity with the objectives and purposes of furthering the science of osteopathic medicine and its standards of practice,

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