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.
Over the last five years, $32,500 has been awarded to 66 residency programs in 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 will open Fall 2024!
Timeline Activities: Grant Applications Open - October 2024 Grant Proposals Due - November 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 Sept. 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.
Academic Year 2023-2024 Resident Wellness Event Summaries
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UPMC Lititz Internal Medicine – Terrarium Building at Gallery Grow 04/13/2024
The internal medicine residents took advantage of the warmer weather and spent the day putting their creative skills to the test plant building and making their own DIY terrariums...
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Millcreek Community Hospital - Psychiatry Residency - Escape Room Mania 3/28/24
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WellSpan York Orthopaedic Surgery - Bowling 2024
WellSpan York Orthopaedic Surgery Residence enjoyed from friends and family team while bowling....
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St. Christophers Hospital Pediatrics - Mini Golf Extravaganza 05.04.24
On May 4, 2024 pediatric residents from St Christopher’s Hospital for Children were invited for a round of mini golf funded by POMA at Franklin Square in Philadelphia, PA.
Although it was a chilly and rainy day, it was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memorable moments for all ages. As residents, their partners, and children arrived, they were greeted by the Philadelphia themed....
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Penn State State College Family Medicine - Pottery Painting 05.08.24
We used out POMA Grants on 5/8/2024 for a Pottery Painting session at 2000 Degrees in State College. A total of 13 of the 18 residents were able to attend. Everyone was able to select ....
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