SOMA and AOA join forces to protect access to medical education

On May 27, the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), in partnership with the AOA, launched a national grassroots campaign urging Congress to oppose proposed changes to the federal student loan system that could significantly increase the financial burden on osteopathic medical students. The legislation under consideration would cap graduate borrowing at $150,000, eliminate GRAD Plus loans, limit interest deferral to four years and exclude residency from Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, policies that threaten access to medical education and future physician workforce stability.

Be sure to join SOMA’s and the AOA’s advocacy efforts on student loan issues by contacting your lawmakers through the AOA’s Advocacy Action Center.