Ohio State Medical Association Chapter
Student Organizations Athens
Our Mission
The purpose of this chapter is to inform and educate first and second year medical students about healthcare issues at the state level. We hope to encourage and support medical student participation in organized medicine and represent our interests and opinions in organized medicine and support the purpose of the Ohio State Medical Association.
Officers, 2026-2027
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Co-President (AMA) | Jack Myers |
| Co-President (OSMA) | Lydia Winter |
| Treasurer | Maya Djalali-Gomez |
| Advisor | Shannon Trotter, D.O. |
Dues: $20/year National Membership
Services Provided
This organization aims to support osteopathic medical students' involvement in advocacy and organized medicine through the Ohio State Medical Association. Through collective advocacy action at events such as resolution writing and public testimony, these osteopathic medical students will leverage their stakeholder status to improve the future of medical practice for the profession and their patients.
Tentative Schedule for 2026-2027
Fall:
- Organization Fair
- Welcome event, organization overview – “What is organized medicine?”
- Absentee and Voter Registration Event
- OSMA virtual Advocacy Bootcamp
- Resolution Writing Workshop
- Guest Speakers TBD
Spring:
- OSMA MSS virtual annual meeting
- OSMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
- Resolution Writing and Submissions
- OSMA-Sponsored Guest Speaker
*TBD Will pursue event funding options through AMA Section Involvement Grants