Karen J. Nichols, DO LEAD Scholar

American Osteopathic Foundation

This award recognizes, honors, and encourages osteopathic medical students who show promise and exhibit the foundational leadership skills that will serve them and their communities now and in the future. Applicants must be an OMS III or OMS IV at a COCA-Accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM/SOM). Applicants must demonstrate dedication to community and the osteopathic profession, as well as leadership and its impact within the classroom and community. Applicants must submit a letter from the Dean or his/her designee as an official document.