May 10, 2017Wednesday community serviceSOMA Service project SOMA members promote health literacy in nation’s capital Service project helps students become comfortable speaking with and listening to people from different walks of life.
Dec. 9, 2016Friday community serviceHow I Practiceresidencywork-life balance GIVING BACK Michigan DO organizes massive Thanksgiving dinners for community “Events like this bring everyone together,” says Safi Mohammed, DO, who spearheaded an effort to serve 300 people three nights in a row.
July 14, 2016Thursday community servicedisaster relief Disaster relief ‘Everyone knows somebody who’s lost someone’: WVSOM gives back after deadly flood WVSOM faculty, residents, medical students and staff are teaming up to coordinate donations and medical care in hard-hit towns.
July 11, 2016Monday community serviceleadership Doctor’s office The mayor will see you now: How a Haitian-American DO is leading his community Smith Joseph, DO, PharmD, leverages his position as a leader and physician to inspire the next generation.
May 13, 2016Friday community service A time to serve ‘Life-changing opportunity:’ MDA summer camp volunteers share stories DO and medical student volunteers are needed at Muscular Dystrophy Association camps across the country again this year.
Nov. 23, 2015Monday community servicemedical school A time for service LECOM students participate in Healthcare for the Homeless initiative LECOM students use foot care as a way to connect homeless people to health care services.
April 2, 2015Thursday community servicemedical schoolParkinson's disease A time to serve Medical students: Get tips on hosting service fundraisers at your school Using their spring fundraising project as an example, SOMA members outline steps other students can follow for successful service projects.