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04/14/2026
Meet Our 2026 Summer Scholars Recipients!
Thanks to our donors' generosity, we were thrilled to announce the 2026 cohort of OSMA Foundation Summer Scholars scholarship recipients!
Nearly half of short-term summer internship opportunities for medical career development are unpaid. OSMA recognizes the financial challenges medical students face, and we're here to help remove some barriers. The OSMA Foundation's Summer Scholars program awards $2,500 stipends to medical students across Ohio's medical schools, helping to fill the financial gap of an unpaid internship.
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Cynthia Bukirwa Evaluating robotic tele-ultrasound with AI-driven decision support to improve diagnostic imaging and expand access to care for pediatric patients in underserved communities. |
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Ajah Hale Evaluating HPV self-collection through a mobile clinic with IMPACT 513 to improve access to cervical cancer screening and support earlier detection in communities facing barriers to care. |
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Hyun Su Kim Conducting cardiovascular research on atrial fibrillation at Cleveland Clinic to better understand disease progression and improve patient outcomes through imaging and risk factor analysis. |
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Helena Li Leading a diabetes clinic initiative at Noor Community Clinic to expand access to culturally responsive care and improve long-term health outcomes for underserved patient populations. |
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Sydney Snyder Studying postnatal family health through SOAR-net at Wright State and Dayton Children’s Hospital to identify gaps in care and improve outcomes for children and families. |
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Eiman Stiffler Researching surgical outcomes in cranial reconstruction at University Hospitals to improve healing, recovery, and quality of life for patients with complex head and neck conditions. |
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Melina Varlamos Conducting qualitative research on nonoperative rectal cancer management at University Hospitals to better understand patient experiences and improve quality-of-life outcomes.
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(Select “Summer Scholars Program” from the donation form's options.)
