Medical Student Section
The OSMA is a statewide not-for-profit association that represents 20,000 members in Ohio. Members include: physicians, residents, medical students and practice managers. Collectively we speak as one voice and are dedicated to improving the practice of medicine.
OSMA-MSS Officers
Megan Yanik, Chair
Med 3, Class of 2011
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Alisha Reiss, Vice Chair
Med 3, Class of 2012
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Bryan Baskin ,Secretary-Treasurer
Med 3, Class of 2011
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Joshua Evans , Alt. Delegate to the AMA
Med 3, Class of 2011
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Local Chapter Chairs
Christopher Paprzycki, University of Toledo College of Medicine
Heather Scoffone, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Lisa Martorano, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jake McKeegan, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Amber D'Souza, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Rathna Shenoy, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
We advocate your best interests.
The OSMA employs full-time lawyers and lobbyists who are at the forefront of every health care issue in Ohio. Each legislative session, the OSMA actively engages in over 100 bills that impact the health care delivery system and how physicians practice medicine.
We give you the power to make a difference.
The OSMA provides leadership opportunities for medical students to get involved and make a difference in their community and profession. Student-elected positions include: MSS Chair, MSS Vice Chair, MSS Secretary-Treasurer and AMA Alternate Delegate.
We help you expand your professional network.
The OSMA gives students the opportunity to network with other Ohio students, residents and physicians by attending events such as the OSMA-MSS Annual Meeting, OSMA Annual Meeting and educational events.
We keep you connected.
The OSMA provides an online forum for the exchange of information among medical students, residents and physician members. Our online community allows members to create their own profiles, interact with their peers and post information on important topics affecting health care.
We keep you informed.
The OSMA’s team of experts will keep you informed of the ever-changing health care industry through www.osma.org, our weekly e-newsletters, a call center to answer your questions, breaking news alerts, Twitter updates and Facebook.
We support you throughout your career.
The OSMA will be there for you as a medical student, resident/fellow and as a practicing physician. We will provide you with the tools and resources needed to be successful throughout your career.
Why your peers joined…
"I believe physicians have a responsibility to advocate for meaningful improvements in the health care system that will strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and increase patient accessibility. The OSMA gives me a voice in the political arena and keeps me informed. They meticulously follow current legislation and work with our representatives in a way that I do not have time to do myself."
- Megan Yanik, Ohio State University
"I became involved with the OSMA because I feel strongly that entering a career with no knowledge of the political environment is a recipe for trouble. The OSMA gives me the opportunity to suggest, shape and monitor state policy that has a direct impact on the practice of medicine. In this constantly changing political landscape, it is incredibly important to know and understand what new policies will, and will not, do to medicine, and the OSMA gives me the tools to see through the fog."
- Joshua Evans, Wright State University
Becoming a student member is free and easy. Click here to download the application.
Click here to visit the medical student section of the Web site.