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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Jefferson-Einstein Montgomery Hospital - Internal Medicine Residency - Paint Night, February 21, 2024
On 02/21/2024, a paint night was hosted for the JEMH Internal Medicine residency. The purpose of this event was to implement a resident wellness activity in a way that is interactive and mentally engaging, but also fun. As residents, we spend most of our time...
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Jefferson Einstein - Emergency Medicine Residency - Top Golf 2024 - Feb. 28. 2024
Jefferson Einstein Emergency Medicine Residency tee'd it up at Top Golf on Feb. 28, 2024. The group swung away in to get a break for the.....
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Geisinger Lewistown - Rural Family Residency - Bowling for Well-Being 2024 - Feb. 29. 2024
Geisinger Family residents went "Bowling for Well-Being" on February 29 in State College, PA. The event was targeted to support....
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Jefferson Health Northeast - Emergency Medicine Residency - 76ers Game 02.23.24
Jefferson Health Northeast Emergency Medicine Residency enjoyed a night out together at the Philadelphia 76ers Game for February 23, 2024. ....
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Academic Year 2022-2023 Resident Wellness Event Summaries
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Pediatric Residency - Skating Party January 2024
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