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.
CHSU-COM Osteopathic principles and practice (OPP) Scholars

Grace Miller
OPP Scholar
Class of 2025

Tatiana Abdulnour
OPP Scholar
Class of 2026

Cathy Tran
OPP Scholar
Class of 2026

Brandon Nguyen
OPP Scholar
Class of 2027

Ariana Vivian
OPP Scholar
Class of 2027

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
contact us
For more information about the CHSU-COM OPP Scholars Program, contact the OPP Department.