OPP Scholars Program

OPP Scholars PRogram

The Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Scholars Program at the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM) offers a unique opportunity to advance knowledge and skills in Osteopathic Principles and Practice. As an OPP Scholar, CHSU-COM students can enhance their professional development through a wide range of scholarly and clinical activities, and teaching.

Up to four CHSU-COM students will be accepted into this highly competitive program each year and will join their peers as part of a national group of OMM fellows.

commitment

• 12-month term of service, divided over a 3-year period and interwoven throughout your clinical clerkships.
• Complete OMS-II year, COMLEX/STEP, and EPA 1 with your class.
• OPP Scholars Program Begins in OMS-III year.
• An additional year added to medical school.

experiences

• Small and large group OMM and interdisciplinary teaching
• National conference attendance opportunities
• Osteopathic student liaison at the local, state, and national levels with students, faculty, and communities
• Individualized sessions with CHSU-COM OPP Department faculty
• Advanced teaching experiences with students, residents, and clinicians
• OPP Didactic/Labs, OPP Open Labs, OPP Practicals
• Providing Student Mentoring/Tutoring/Support
• Scholarly Activities: Research, OPP Faculty Collaboration, Book Club/Journal Club, 40-hour basic Cranial course certification, Individual Interests

additional opportunities

• Interprofessional education
• Access to additional Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) resources
• Osteopathic clinical opportunities, when available
• Preference given ahead of graduating class for fourth year clinical clerkships

requirements

• CHSU-COM OMS-II in good academic and professional standing
• Strong interest in teaching and learning more OPP/OMM
• Completed application including CV
• One-page supplemental interest statement

compensation

• Tuition reduction for each of the three years
• Educational funds
• Paid compensation for time worked on campus