Engagement & Resources

Public Presentation Is Highlight of Celebrate Osteopathic Medicine Week: The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has named April 14-18, 2025, as Celebrate Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Week, with Lewisburg, WV Mayor Beverly White signing a proclamation declaring COM Week in the city. The week was highlighted by an April 18 public presentation from Robert “Bob” Foster, DO. Learn more.

Applications Open for NHSC Scholarship Program: Applications are now being accepted for the NHSC Scholarship Program from students pursuing primary care health professions training in eligible disciplines. Awardees will serve a minimum of two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. To help interested applicants, the NHSC will host a final Q&A session on Zoom on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM ET. Apply by May 8, 2025. Learn more.

Applications Open for the NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: Applications are now open for three NHSC loan repayment programs. This year’s programs have increased funding for eligible health professionals, including an increase of 50 percent in the two-year NHSC Loan Repayment Program award amount to $75,000 for full-time primary care participants. Apply by May 1, 2025, 7:30 PM ET. Learn more.

Reminder: Earmark Deadlines Approaching; COMs, Submit Your Requests: As Congress now turns to funding for FY26, colleges of osteopathic medicine are encouraged to submit Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in the House and Congressionally Directed Spending requests in the Senate. These requests (aka earmarks) can support healthcare, education and other allowable investments subject to guidance provided by the House and Senate. The House LHHSE subcommittee is not accepting CPF requests. A submitted request does not guarantee funding.