ATSU-SOMA student elected to national Student Osteopathic Medical Association position
Posted: May 21, 2025
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) student Alyssa Arellano, OMS III, has been elected as the Student Osteopathic Medical Association’s (SOMA) National Osteopathic Principles & Practices director.
Arellano, who is currently completing her clinical rotations at El Rio Community Health Center in Tucson, Arizona, joins the 2025-26 SOMA National Board of Directors. As director, she will develop programming that promotes the full scope of osteopathic principles and practices (OPP), while supporting student well-being, boosting hands-on engagement, increasing awareness of the osteopathic philosophy, and encouraging student involvement.
“My goal is to make OPP more accessible and meaningful through interactive learning and resources for exams, rotations, and future practice, while also fostering pride in our identity as osteopathic physicians. Through both OPP and wellness initiatives, I aim to create a culture of balance that future physicians can carry into their careers to better care for themselves and their patients,” Arellano said.
She added, “Being inducted into this position means a lot to me because it gives me a chance to share my love for osteopathic medicine and help support my peers along the way. It’s an opportunity to serve, get creative, and work alongside other student leaders and professionals who are just as passionate about making a difference in our medical community.”