OPP Scholars Program
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OPP Scholars PRogram
The Osteopathic Principles and Practices (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 Practices. 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.
CHSU-COM Osteopathic principles and practices (OPP) Scholars
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Grace Miller
OPP Scholar
Class of 2025
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Tatiana Abdulnour
OPP Scholar
Class of 2026
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Cathy Tran
OPP Scholar
Class of 2026
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Brandon Nguyen
OPP Scholar
Class of 2027
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Ariana Vivian
OPP Scholar
Class of 2027
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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.
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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
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additional opportunities
- Interprofessional education
- Access to additional osteopathic manipulative medicine resources
- Osteopathic clinical opportunities, when available
- Preference given ahead of graduating class for fourth year clinical clerkships
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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
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compensation
- Tuition reduction for each of the three years
- Educational funds
- Paid compensation for time worked on campus
contact us
For more information about the CHSU-COM OPP Scholars Program, contact the OPP Department.