M E D I C A L  S T U D E N T  S E C T I O N  N E W S

Happy August, MSS Friends!

We hope that you are doing well getting back into classes or beginning your clerkships. As summer comes to a close and the school year is starting, we would like to announce some exciting opportunities and events coming up!

Introduction to MSS/RFS Meeting (Zoom)

August 31st 7:30-8:30pm

On August 31, we will be holding a joint introduction to the Medical Student Section and Resident Fellow Section! We will be hearing advocacy updates from our lobbyists, introduction presentations, and then section specific breakout rooms for Q&A! The event will be held from 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom. This meeting is a great way to get involved and stay up-to-date, so we hope to see you there!
RSVP to Attend > 

R.I.S.E. Program

Recognizing Excellence In Representation, Inclusion, Service and Equity

Here at the OSMA Medical Student Section, we want to recognize our students’ hard work, both inside and outside of the OSMA. Therefore, we started the R.I.S.E. program, with pillars in representation, inclusion, service and equity. Within each pillar, there are specific tasks you can do, either in the OSMA or in your local community. If you are unsure how to get involved within the OSMA Medical Student Section, the R.I.S.E. program is a great place to start!

We want to recognize YOU! So track your involvement by filling out our activity form! Awards will be presented at the OSMA Annual meeting on April 3rd, 2027.
RISE Registration >

Advocacy Grand Rounds

Do you have a policy topic you are passionate about?

Have you been wanting to learn more about this topic, and don’t know where to start? Let us know that you have a topic idea for our OSMA-MSS Advocacy Grand Rounds!

Do you or someone you know have knowledge about a policy topic and want to spread the word? Nominate yourself or a colleague to speak to OSMA-MSS for Advocacy Grand Rounds and help advocate for your policy topic!

Nominate yourself, someone else, or share a topic idea here: Advocacy Grand Rounds

New GroupMe!

We have a new GroupMe for our Medical Student Section!

Join our new GroupMe to stay in the know!

Citing OSMA Resolutions on your CV!

Have you written a resolution with us?

Make sure your hard work is displayed proudly on your CV! The way to cite a policy on your CV is as follows:

Last Name First Initial, Last Name First Initial, Last Name First Initial. Title of Policy (as listed in the Policy Compendium). Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) Annual Meeting. Month Year. Policy ##-Year (as listed in the Policy Compendium).

Example:

Shamsi S, Brockwell M, Massey M, Huff E, Moore J, Prater E, Shah S, Lam S, McClain G, Zandvakili S. Support of Comprehensive Healthcare Reform through Exploration of Other Models. Ohio State Medication Association (OSMA) Annual Meeting. April 2025. Policy 36-2025.

Note: don’t forget to BOLD your name, as shown in the example with Shamsi S! 

Additionally, If your resolution was accepted as MSS Internal Policy but failed on the HOD Floor at Annual, instead of “Ohio State Medication Association (OSMA) Annual Meeting” you can write “Ohio State Medication Association (OSMA) Medical Student Section (MSS) Internal Policy”.

Chapter Leadership

Interested in hosting a resolution writing workshop for your chapter?

Would you like a member of the Medical Student Section Governing Council or OSMA staff to attend your meeting? Help foster ideas and teach about the policy making process?

Reach out to Saaleha (sshamsi@neomed.edu) or Savanna (sking41@rockets.utoledo.edu) for assistance! We are here to support you and your chapter with your resolutions!

Student Spotlight: Summer Scholars!

During the summer, we had SEVEN amazing scholars who received scholarships from the OSMA Foundation to support their unpaid internships and deepen their interest in research. Learn about one of our scholar's highlights...
Read Hyun Su Kim's Update >
Applications for 2027 Summer Scholars open Dec. 15, 2026!

It’s Time to Recruit! Help Spread the Word, and Tell Your Peers to Join our Section for FREE!

Not only is our growing OSMA MSS a great support system for all medical students in Ohio, but members get free benefits like:

• Access to educational webinars spanning topics like financial literacy to policy changes
• Peer networking opportunities and mentorship
• Membership to a supportive community of Ohio medical students and alumni
• Scholarships for research and conferences
• Ability to participate in OSMA policy work
• And much more!

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Be in the Know with MSS Resources:

The OSMA MSS Microbrick is your one-stop destination for all things OSMA MSS related! It contains a comprehensive calendar, information on the upcoming policy cycle, leadership opportunities, and more. Check out the links below for more details.

• MSS Microbrick Overview - The general microbrick! The policy cycle will begin with open forum, which opens on September 25, 2026.
• Roadmap to a Resolution - A guide on how to write resolutions for the upcoming policy cycle.
• Leadership & Engagement Opportunities - Exciting ways to get involved with the OSMA MSS.
• MSS Calendar - Have an initiative to spotlight or an event you would like to host? Email Maya Dunson for the details!

Additional Resources

• Did you attend the 2026 Annual OSMA Meeting? View photos from the weekend here! 
• Are you seeing these photos and suddenly have a case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? Register for the 2027 meeting in Columbus from April 2-4 and get ready to join us there!
• The MSS Poster Showcase will also be occurring at the 2027 Annual OSMA Meeting in Columbus, OH from April 2-4  – more details to follow!
• For all general questions or concerns, please email Saaleha (sshamsi@neomed.edu) or Maya (maya.dunson@osumc.edu)!

Thank you for your membership!