Cultural Districts • 16 Tech Innovation District • Broad Ripple Village • Bottleworks District • Massachusetts Avenue
• Fountain Square • Wholesale District • C anal and White River State Park • Indiana Avenue MU-WCOM Has 40+ Student Organizations, Including: • Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) – An affiliate organization of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), SOMA has much to offer you as an ambitious osteopathic medical student. • MU-WCOM Student Government Association (SGA) – The SGA serves as the voice of the MU- WCOM student body to university administration, faculty, and external community groups. • Student American Academy of Osteopathy – The SAAO is dedicated to helping you attain maximum proficiency in osteopathy structural diagnosis and treatment. • American Medical Women’s Association – AMWA unites women in medicine, supporting each other in navigating the field and empowering them to lead efforts in advancing health for all through a model that highlights the unique perspectives of women. • American Medical Student Association – AMSA advocates at local and federal levels on a variety of topics relevant to medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians, providing resources and opportunities for your professional growth.
“Many years ago, I set out on a journey to Indianapolis, Indiana, to begin medical school. If you’ve had the opportunity to see behind-the-scenes clips of medical school life, you’ll
quickly realize that the path to becoming a doctor is one that requires sacrifices to be made, day in and day out. Given that only 5.6% of physicians in America
are Black, there were moments when I was ready to throw in the towel, succumbing to the impostor syndrome and other obstacles.
Fast-forward four years... I can finally add “ doctor ” before my name.”
Fridien N. Tchoukoua, DO ’23
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