Candidates for President

Troy Holsworth, OMS-II, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine     

As a nominee for President, I hope to build upon the initiatives I have had the opportunity to help advance through my current NSOIMA position as Secretary while continuing to expand opportunities that support student growth, collaboration, and professional development. One of my greatest strengths is bringing people together around shared goals and helping turn ideas into meaningful initiatives that strengthen NSOIMA. Building on that collaborative approach, I hope to continue advancing current efforts while introducing new opportunities for our members.

One of my priorities is to further develop a sustainable grant fund that helps students pursue research opportunities and achieve their academic goals. I also hope to expand our newsletter into a stronger national communication platform by highlighting principal investigators seeking student collaborators, sharing research opportunities across campuses, and making scholarly collaboration more accessible. In addition, I would like to create a peer-to-peer research database where students can share project ideas, identify collaborators, and connect with scholarly opportunities across institutions.

I would like to develop an internal medicine conferences and journals resource for students, highlighting major specialty opportunities, abstract deadlines, conference dates, journal pathways, and student-focused avenues for presenting research and becoming involved nationally.

Another goal is to launch a peer mentor–mentee program that pairs students across campuses to foster guidance, support, and meaningful professional connections while strengthening inter-COM communication and shared success. Ultimately, these priorities reflect the broader vision I have for NSOIMA moving forward.

As President, I am committed to fostering an organization where members feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow. At its core, my vision is to help NSOIMA become a stronger national network that connects students to mentorship, scholarship, and meaningful opportunities within internal medicine. I hope to help ensure NSOIMA continues to grow in ways that benefit both current members and future physicians dedicated to internal medicine.

Meghan Warner, OMS-II, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas         

Dear Members of the Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association,

My name is Meghan Warner, and I am a second-year student at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas Campus. I am excited to share my interest in serving as President of the SOIMA.

During medical school, I have come to appreciate how important organizations like SOIMA and the ACOI are in helping students explore internal medicine and connect with mentors, residents, and physicians who can help guide our paths. Through my involvement in student leadership, research, and community-based clinics, I have had the opportunity to work with many different teams and perspectives. Those experiences have taught me the value of listening, collaboration, and thoughtful leadership—qualities I hope to bring to this role.

As President, I would hope to build on SOIMA’s existing initiatives by working with the executive board to expand opportunities for student engagement. Whether through resident panels, physician mentorship opportunities, or student-focused educational events, I want to help create programming that allows students to explore the many pathways within internal medicine and connect with others who share similar interests.

I am also particularly excited about the opportunity to represent student perspectives on the ACOI Osteopathic Medical Education Continuum Committee (OMECC). Ensuring that student voices are included in conversations about programming and professional development is important, and I would be honored to help advocate for the needs and interests of SOIMA members.

Most importantly, I want SOIMA to continue being a welcoming and supportive community for students interested in internal medicine. By encouraging collaboration between student chapters and creating opportunities for students to share ideas and feedback, we can continue to grow an organization that supports students as they navigate their journey into internal medicine.

It would truly be an honor to serve as your President and to work alongside the SOIMA leadership team to support future osteopathic internists.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Meghan Warner