POMA is committed to creating and providing opportunities for open dialogue regarding personal well-being at all levels of the osteopathic profession. We promote osteopathic mental health and well-being through a grant program sponsored by POMA and funded by the POMA Foundation.
Resident Wellness Grants are a celebrated philanthropic activity of the POMA Foundation. Last year, more than $25,000 was awarded to fund 51 resident wellness activities across Pennsylvania.
Grant Award: $500
Status: The application window is currently OPEN.
Click Here to Submit an Application
NOTE: This is an online application only & must be completed in one sitting. It cannot be saved. Click the link above and scroll down to review the application questions.
Timeline Activities:
Grant Applications Open - October 10, 2025
Grant Proposals Due - November 13, 2025
Grant Notification - December 2025
Program/Project Time Frame - January 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026
Results/Outcome Report and Survey Responses - Not less than two (2) weeks following program completion.
Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines
- Residency program must be located in Pennsylvania.
- NEW: Applicant be a POMA member.
- NEW: POMA Membership Requirement: At least 25% of residents in the applicant residency program must be members of POMA.
- NEW: Must use the following support statement. “This program is supported by a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) and funded by the POMA Foundation.”
- No alcohol-related activities or high-risk activities will be approved. Examples of high-risk programs include but are not limited to Axe Throwing, Shooting Ranges, Whitewater Rafting, etc. Please inquire if you have questions about your activity.
- Support of the program director for ongoing wellness activities following the completion of the funded program.
- The grant does not allow for overhead/facilities and administrative (F&A) costs, nor should the funds be used for overhead/F&A costs.
- Submit the reconciliation report on time. Failure to submit a complete reconciliation report disqualifies your program from eligibility in the following year.
- If you change any aspect of your program after you’re awarded a grant, modifications must be reviewed and approved by POMA before you hold the activity.
- To encourage collegiality with POMA and POMA Foundation physician leaders, POMA/POMAF representatives may attend your activity to demonstrate support for your program.
- POMA is not liable for any loss or risk associated with the activity.
Have Questions? Please email [email protected], with any questions you have about POMA’s Resident Wellness Grant program, including if certain activities would qualify.
Resident Wellness Event Summaries 2022-2025
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Suburban Community Hospital Resident Wellness Garden
Public health studies have shown that community gardens have improved outcomes in patients and families. Using evidence-grounded design theory, gardens serve to increase individuals’ engagement in nature which can lead to stress reduction. Although this phenomenon has been documented, its effect on medical residents and medical professionals in general has been understudied. Suburban Community Hospital Intern class decided to study it first-hand.
Over a weekend this past May, residents and attending physicians were invited to help in building the wellness garden. An area behind the hospital was designated as the area suitable for the garden. Funds from the grant were used to purchase soil, plants, and other materials to build the garden.
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The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education: Lackawanna FM Wellness Day 2018
On Wednesday, June 27th, 2018, the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education participated in Lackawanna FM Wellness Day 2018 at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA. The purpose of the program was to allow us some time outside of work to de-stress and practice wellness. Since we're always getting on our patients to practice self-care, it seemed like a little bit of "practice what you preach" in giving us dedicated time to do some mental, physical, and social activities and take care of ourselves a little bit.
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PCOM Internal Medicine Residents - Bowling Night
On, Thursday, December 14, 2018,The Internal Medicine Residents, together with Faculty and Administrative staff, participated in an evening  of fun, food and bowling at Revolutions bowling alley. The entire group was divided into teams consisting of an Intern, a 2nd and 3rd year resident and a Faculty member who then competed for highest bowling scores. Winners were awarded “gold” medals and gained bragging rights for the next year.
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Meadville Medical Center - Escape Room
On April 4, 2018, the Meadville Medical Center engaged in an escape room experience where we worked together to find the clues to effect our escape from the brig of the Flagship Niagara. We escaped (almost) by employing our sleuthing and teamwork skills and having a fun day together. Throughout the activity we demonstrated teamwork, communication, problem-solving, patience, and mental stimulation.
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Penn Highlands Healthcare Family Practice - 54321: Training Our Senses to Calm Our Minds
Our program, entitled 5-4-3-2-1: Training Our Senses to Calm Our Minds, was a 5-hour event on a Friday afternoon at Quiet Creek Herb Farm and  School of Country Living. Quiet Creek is a not-for-profit educational facility dedicated to increasing the public awareness of conservation, ecological thinking and healthful sustainable living, located about 8 miles from the residents' continuity of care clinic (quietcreekherbfarm.org). Working with stewards Clair and Rusty Orner, and Claire's sister, Melora McNutt, a certified yoga instructor, we planned an afternoon of reflection, education and stimulation of the senses allowing residents to experience things they have never encountered before.
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