POMA is committed to creating and providing opportunities for open dialogue around health and personal well-being across the osteopathic profession. Specifically for residents, we promote well-being through focused activities sponsored by POMA and financially supported by the POMA Foundation.
Last year alone, we awarded more than $22,000 to 45 residency programs across Pennsylvania. Residents have planned paint nights, escape rooms, garden projects, obstacle courses, cultural celebrations and arcade fun. Project summaries are provided below.
Our next cycle of resident wellness grant funding is now open! Applications are due November 15, 2024. Click here to apply online or download the paper application and email to [email protected].
Timeline Activities:
Grant Applications Open - October 11, 2024
Grant Proposals Due - November 15, 2024
Grant Notification - December 2024
Program/Project Time Frame - January 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025
Results/Outcome Report and Survey Responses - Not less than two (2) weeks following program completion.
Eligibility Criteria (last reviewed Oct. 2024):
- POMA Membership Requirement: Programs require at least 25% osteopathic residents and at least 1 resident in the program is a POMA member.
- 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. We encourage you to inquire if you have questions.
- Support of the program director and facility for ongoing conversation following the completion of the granted project or 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.
- Completion/Outcomes report on time. Failure to complete result/outcome report will prohibit eligibility for following year.
- Grant approval is based on the activity submitted. Any modifications to the activity after approval is required to be reviewed and approved by POMA prior to the event being held.
- To encourage collegiality with POMA and the POMA Foundation, 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.
- The Grants are $500
Recaps of the Resident Wellness Events completed from the 2018 - 2024 academic years are showcased below.
Resident Wellness Event Summaries 2022-2025
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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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Washington Health System Family Practice - Culinary Medicine
The food we put into our bodies has a huge impact in our overall health. This is why the Washington Health System Family Practice spent an  evening learning about culinary medicine and the event was a great success!
In summary, the evening consisted of a hands-on cooking demo organized by our fantastic chef in the hospital cafeteria that included a salad, vegetarian chili, soup, and dessert, all of which were low in carbohydrates for diabetic patients. While we enjoyed the food, our wonderful nutritionist provided a discussion on counseling diabetic patients in the clinic during our short office visits.
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