The Student Osteopathic Medical Association at LECOM is partnering with Second Harvest to sponsor a food drive for those in need in the local community in Erie. Students at LECOM will be donating non-perishable food items in a contactless manner. Donations will…
read moreSOMA will be putting together a St. Patrick’s Card Drive. This will be a contactless event, and we propose having collection boxes in the cafeteria. Students will be able to leave their cards for collection to ensure COVID-19 safety. We will advertise…
read moreMany students (myself included) do not know how to create an advanced directive, carry one out, or even what one is. This remote presentation (via Zoom) from Amy Ventry, MSW and Social Service Coordinator at Lakeland Area Hospice, will guide us through…
read morePresentation by Dr. Seastone (Hematology/Oncology), Dr. Chakraborty (Hospice and Palliative Care) on the intricacies of discussing end-of-like situations and care with patients and families with opportunity for Q&A from students.
read moreThe Second Harvest Foodbank recently reached out to see if we could help staff their Holiday Drive-Thru Food Drive! This is the 21st year for this incredible event, which serves four Pennsylvania counties, and last year the Erie location gathered nearly 10,000…
read moreSOMA will be putting together a toiletry drive. When communicating with local Erie schools for the school supply drive, admin stated that there was a great need for toiletries and cleaning supplies at the local community pantry for students and their families….
read moreSOMA wants to create a COVID-safe opportunity for students to get involved in the Erie community. Having this drive creates an event for LECOM students to reach out and be involved with the Erie community. SOMA will be putting together a Holiday…
read moreThe Health Disparities Task Force of LECOM SOMA will be hosting an Intercultural Awareness Training. This event will be geared toward students wishing to learn more about how to be culturally aware, and able to serve and effectively communicate with various populations…
read moreSOMA will be hosting a Q&A panel with LECOM Erie MS3 and MS4 students who will answer questions about advice for clinical rotations, residency preparation, and questions regarding their rotation sites and how they went about the ranking process. The questions will…
read moreLECOM Erie SOMA Patagonia Fundraiser. Sale will be a duplicate of the Bradenton Patagonia Sale. Orders will be placed later in Fall semester with pick-up on campus. Patagonia’s will be able to be custom embroidered with names and feature the school crest…
read moreSchool supplies drive to benefit local Erie schools. SOMA wants to create a COVID-safe opportunity for students to get involved in the Erie community. Having this school supplies drive creates an event is a way for LECOM students to reach out and…
read moreAs MS1 students take Anatomy and move into Core during first semester. SOMA students who are MS2s will provide a short review of the material and high yield topics for the MS1 students to focus their studies over the weekend for their…
read moreAs MMS students work through Fall semester, SOMA students who are MS1s/MS2s will host a short, virtual review of the material and high yield topics. This virtual review will allow MMS students to focus their studies over the weekend for their tests…
read moreThe MS1/MMS Big/Little Program is an opportunity for MMS students to receive guidance and mentorship from the MS1 students who successfully completed the MMS program. Between 1-3 MMS students are matched with an MS1 mentor to help them throughout the school year….
read moreSOMA will be selling the Small Equipment package for students for the History and Physical course. The small equipment package will include a Dejerine Reflex Hammer, 128 Tuning Fork, 512 Tuning Fork, Penlight, Pocket Eye Chart, Hospital Gown, Draping Sheet, and optional…
read moreThe MS1/MS2 Big/Little Program is an opportunity for MS1 students to receive guidance and mentorship from the MS2 students. Between 1-3 MS1 students are matched with an MS2 mentor to help them throughout the school year. SOMA sends monthly check-ins with bigs…
read moreSOMA will be hosting a guided meditation facilitated by Dr. Hendryx. This event will occur over Zoom in order to keep it as safe as possible. The event will be open to SOMA members, however, we are currently working with SAAO to…
read moreSOMA wants to encourage members to remain as interconnected as possible during COVID and foster meaningful relationships with their peers. Additionally, we want to provide ample opportunities to attend stress-relieving events and connect with the SOMA club. SOMA wants to host a…
read moreA blood stem cell donation can be a cure for blood cancer, sickle cell, and other deadly diseases. Patients and their families are counting on us to find their match. But not everyone has an equal chance – patients are more likely…
read moreSOMA-LECOM stands in support of the AAPI community and wants to offer a space to reflect and discuss at our next club meeting.
read moreSOMA wants to create a COVID-safe opportunity for students to get involved in the Erie community. Having this card creating event is a way for LECOM students to reach out and be involved with the senior community.
read moreDr. Taffera is a graduate of PCOM and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She currently practices as a Hospitalist at Wellspan Health and is the System Medical Director and head of Patient Logistics and Transfer Center.
read moreSOMA wants to create a COVID-safe opportunity for students to get involved in the Erie community. Hosting a food drive is a great way to do this, as food drives are critical for the wellbeing of many people, even more so due to the ongoing pandemic.
read moreEach Friday evening during the length of Core (October 8 through November 24), SOMA students who are MS2s will provide a short review of the material and high yield topics for the MS1 students to focus their studies over the weekend for their tests.
read moreThe MS1 students have their third set of anatomy exams on October 8-9, 2020, for head and neck. SOMA members who are MS2s will host a virtual anatomy review night that will encompass both of these areas. The event will be hosted virtually.
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