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Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program
(OMSP)
What is OMSP?
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Osteopathic
Medical Scholars Program (OMSP) seeks to enrich the scope of undergraduate
scholars through a variety of program expectations, responsibilities,
and a strong sense of commitment to the community.
In an effort to humanize the process of becoming a doctor, the program
integrates an early exposure to physician and clinical skills, community
involvement, and leadership roles. These experiences develop
a strong support network of peers that share similar goals, explore
personal strengths and weaknesses, and develop a deeper understanding
of the osteopathic profession.
"This philosophy emphasizes the treatment of the person, not the disease. I identify with this way of thinking, and I thought I could attend an allopathic school and still put my philosophy into practice, but the synergy with similar attitudes that I anticipate at an osteopathic medical school is exciting." - Kirk Down, MSUCOM Class of 2006 and former Medical Scholar
OUR HISTORY
Dr. Norma Baptista and the late Dean, Dr. Allen Jacobs founded OMSP in the year 2000. Their goal was to create a program that would emphasize academic excellence and a strong sense of community for a select group of students interested in osteopathic medicine. In the Fall of 2000, the first group of eight MSU undergraduates was accepted into the program. Since then 10-15 new scholars have entered the program at the start of each academic year. The current director of OMSP is Rosemarie Handley.
"The Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program will teach me ideas, concerns, and problems that physicians will undoubtedly face, and mechanisms to resolve them." - Subir Shah, Osteopathic Medical Scholar
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Advantages of Becoming an Osteopathic Medical Scholar
GOALS
There are a number of goals that OMSP hopes to achieve with its participants. These include:- Recruiting students who excel academically and are interested in coming to MSU
- Providing an environment conducive to research and academic excellence at MSU
- Providing opportunities for leadership development and community service
- Providing students early exposure to osteopathic principles and practice
- Providing opportunities to shadow osteopathic physicians (D.O.s)
ACTIVITIES
There are a number of different academic and social activities sponsored by OMSP. These include:
- Individual advising meetings
- Monthly group
meetings
- Guest lecturers
- Volunteer activities
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information or questions about the application process please contact:
Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University
A-128 East Fee Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1316
Phone: (517) 432-2906
Fax: (517) 432-3612