POMA Sketchy Scholarship

POMA is committed to supporting the osteopathic profession in the Commonwealth.  This includes supporting the next generation of osteopathic physicians, our students!

Through the POMA Sketchy Scholarship, eligible students receive a 12-month subscription to the Sketchy learning platform, valued at $400.  This program enhances learning with visual mnemonics, expert-led lessons and a comprehensive library of resources including quiz questions.

POMA is proud to support partner with Sketchy to help Pennsylvania's osteopathic medical students excel in medicine!

The 2024 POMA Sketchy Scholarship application is now open for eligible students!  Apply between September 17 and October 15, 2024 for your free Sketchy subscription!

1st Years - Apply for the POMA Sketchy Scholarship!
Eligible 2nd Years - Reapply for the
POMA Sketchy Scholarship!

 

Scholarship Qualifications
Individuals must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled as a first-year osteopathic medical student at a college of osteopathic medicine at a physical campus located in Pennsylvania OR Be enrolled as a second-year osteopathic medical student at a college of osteopathic medicine at a physical campus located in Pennsylvania who obtained the POMA Sketchy Scholarship as a first-year student and completed the feedback surveys.
  • Complete the online scholarship application form (available mid-September).
  • Review and agree to the terms of the scholarship, including responding to periodic information requests/surveys provided by POMA.

About Sketchy
Sketchy is a hugely popular study resource used by medical students across the country.  Their medical program includes more than 1,300 lessons covering preclinical and clinical content, plus 6,300 quiz questions and 3,000 interactive review cards.  Did you know:

  • Over 90% of Sketchy users report higher exam scores.
  • Sketchy users save an average of 18 hours/week studying.
  • 93% of users say Sketchy gives them a competitive advantage.
  • Sketchy has helped over 300,000 students become physicians!