10/20/2026

OSMA Summer Scholars: A summer of learning, discovery and mentorship

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The OSMA Foundation is committed to educating and developing the next generation of physicians. Summer Scholars supports that work through summer experiences in research, community health, advocacy, and medical education.

These opportunities give students time to explore an interest, learn from physician mentors, and understand the communities they hope to serve. Many are unpaid, making the cost of participating a barrier.

Since 2021:

Donor-funded stipends have helped reduce barriers for...  ➡️ 36 students across Ohio. And 7 students received $2,500 each in 2026!

 

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For Eiman Stiffler, who studied reconstructive surgery at University Hospitals, donor support gave him time to focus:

“I am sincerely grateful to the donors who made it possible. Their generosity gave me time to learn from patients, mentors, and data, and I will carry what it taught me into every patient encounter ahead.”

We’ll continue to share reflections from this year’s scholars in the months ahead.

Read Our Scholars’ Stories →

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Help Invest in Ohio’s physicians and future physicians A medical student begins to see the physician they want to become. A practicing physician pursues health law training. A colleague who is struggling finds a safe place to turn. Your support helps make each of these possible. Help us provide the care and connection physicians deserve. Donate to the OSMA Foundation Whether you’ve given, shared a resource, or encouraged someone to participate, thank you for helping this work reach the people who need it! Explore the Foundation’s programs →