Medical Mentors
Student Organizations Cleveland
Our Mission
The mission of OU-HCOM Medical Mentors Cleveland is to promote meaningful mentorship relationships between medical students and premedical students, promote awareness of osteopathic medicine, support professional growth, and strengthen the future physician workforce through service, education, and community engagement.
Officers, 2026-2027
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Veronica Mekhel |
| Treasurer /Secretary | Taylor Stergar |
| PreDoc Liaison | Griffin Adaya |
| PreDOc Liaison | Rebecca Mekhel |
| Advisor | Bre Koch, M.A. |
No Dues
Services Provided
Medical Mentorship Program: Each December, OU-HCOM medical students are paired with premedical students from local Northeast 91自拍 colleges and universities for year-long mentorship. PreDOC: Medical Mentors hosts educational programs for prospective medical students, including: 3 in-person events annually 5 virtual events annually Service Saturdays: Volunteer opportunities for mentors and mentees to serve together in the Northeast 91自拍 community. Professional Development: Networking and educational opportunities with upperclassmen, faculty, staff, alumni, and physicians. Admissions Support: Assistance with OU-HCOM visit days, interview days, accepted student events, and recruitment activities.
Tentative Schedule for 2026-2027
- Professional Development Panels
- Clinical Rotations Panel (OMS-II)
- Approaching Acute Semester Panel (OMS-I)
- 4th Year Panel (OMS-III)
- Alumni Specialties Series (OMS-I)
- PreDOC Programs Virtual: September, November, January, February, April
- In-Person: October, March, May
- Mentee Matching
- Service Saturdays: Two in the Fall and Two in the Spring
- Ongoing mentor鈥搈entee meetings throughout the academic year
- Additional Activities Support for OUHCOM Admissions events (visit days, interview days, accepted student events)
- Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, upperclassmen, and alumni
- Officer elections and leadership transition