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Global Scholar of the Year Award

The Global Health Scholar of the Year Award was established by COSGP to recognize students who take an interest in advancing international understanding of osteopathic medicine.

Award Recipients

2025

Ruthanne Teo, OMS III
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

2024

Saumya Shah, OMS IV
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2023

Bethany Taylor
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2022

First Place
Oksana Levchenko
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York, Middletown Campus

Second Place
Laura Schreck, MS
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2021

First Place
Parth Lalakia
Rowan University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Second Place
Seema Mehta
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2020

First Place
Michelle Lanspa, OMS I
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Second Place
Paige Darrow, OMS II
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine