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!  We are proud to partner with Sketchy to help all of Pennsylvania's osteopathic medical students excel in medicine!

Attention Class of 2027 and Class of 2028
Through the POMA Sketchy Scholarship,
eligible students receive a free 12-month subscription to the Sketchy learning platform, valued at $400.  The 2024 POMA Sketchy Scholarship application is now open for eligible students!  Apply by 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!
 

Attention Class of 2024 and Class of 2025
Don't be afraid of clinical rotations and board prep!  POMA and Sketchy are here for you!  We are excited to team up to give OMS3 and OMS4 students in Pennsylvania a 30% discount on your next Sketchy subscription!  Save on a 6-month, 1-year, or 2-year subscription.  Don't wait - this offer expires on October 15, 2024!

3rd and 4th Years - Enter the code POMA2024 to
receive a 30% discount at checkout

 

Scholarship Qualifications (Class of 2028 and Class of 2027)
Individuals must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled as a first-year osteopathic medical student (Class of 2028) at a college of osteopathic medicine at a physical campus located in Pennsylvania OR Be enrolled as a second-year osteopathic medical student (Class of 2027) 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 above (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.  This program enhances learning with visual mnemonics, expert-led lessons and a comprehensive library of resources including quiz questions.  It 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!