ALABAMA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

                                             Scholarships


Criteria:

The ALOMA Board of directors ("Board") shall award scholarships to applicants by majority vote.  The ALOMA currently awards two $5,000 scholarships annually.  The dollar amount shall be set by the Board from time to time.

Applicant should be from Alabama and must indicate in writing their intention to practice medicine in Alabama following completion of their residency training.  Applicant must have successfully completed their first year of training and in good standing with an AOA-accredited medical school.

Scholarships shall be awarded without regard to the gender, religious preference, race or national origin of the applicant.  Financial need shall, however, be considered.  No applicant shall be considered unless they have filed a written application with the Board.  No applicant who is a first order relative of any officer or Board member of this association shall be awarded a scholarship.

Application:

Provide a biographical letter containing pertinent information regarding background, how/why you've chosen osteopathic medicine as your profession, pre-medical education information, statement of reason/need for financial assistance.  Provide reference from at least one osteopathic physician currently in practice in the State of Alabama.  Transcript of grades from an Osteopathic medical school is also needed.