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Acoog national student society

The home for osteopathic OB/GYN students.

The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) National Student Society (NSS) connects medical students to women's health. Find conference tracks, scholarships, your officers, and ways to lead.

 

Your 2026–2027 Officers

Osteopathic medical students (OMS) elected to lead the society this year.

Zena Moody, OMS, NSS President

Zena Moody, OMS

President

Nova Southeastern University

Abrionne Quinae Pope, OMS, NSS Vice-President

Abrionne Quinae Pope, OMS

Vice-President

Lincoln Memorial DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dana Farsakh, OMS, NSS Secretary

Dana Farsakh, OMS

Secretary

UNT Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Avni Jain, OMS, NSS Social Media

Avni Jain, OMS

Social Media

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Negia Gamboa, OMS, NSS Membership & Outreach

Negia Gamboa, OMS

Membership & Outreach

Rocky Vista University
Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Resources

Bylaws, scholarships, posters, and meeting records in one place.

Scholarships and Grants

Submit posters for conferences and awards, or publish in the MEFACOOG newsletter.

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NSS Poster Session

Open to medical students who attend the conference. Submit only if you plan to attend, and enter your details with care since they reach all participants.

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Chapter Updates and Digital Yearbook

Chapter activity for 2024-2025, submitted ahead of the annual meeting on October 5, 2025.

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NSS Bylaws

The National Student Society as defined in the ACOOG Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures.

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Annual Meeting Minutes, October 3, 2026

Records from the in-person NSS meeting, including the year in review and the 2026-2027 officer election.

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Prelude to Residency (P2R)

Free, self-paced preparation for the OB/GYN residency match. A free resource provided by ACOOG to future OB/GYNs.

Explore P2R
Osteopathic medical students at the ACOOG 93rd Annual Conference

Students at the ACOOG 93rd Annual Conference.

Archive

Browse past webinars and round-tables from the NSS-ACOOG community.

How to Excel on Ob/Gyn Rotations - ACOOG -NSS
📁 Archived

Webinar Archive · Sept 09, 2026

How to Excel on Ob/Gyn Rotations

This webinar will feature a panel of ACOOG physicians sharing practical advice for succeeding on OB/GYN rotations.

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ACOOG student webinar, The Pathway to Osteopathic Certification
📁 Archived

Webinar Archive · Aug 26, 2026

Pathway to Osteopathic Certification

Certification timelines for the osteopathic and allopathic boards, explained for students.

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NSS Advocacy
📁 Archived

Webinar Archive · Jun 24, 2026

Advocacy in OB/GYN: What Does It Look Like in Practice?

Hosted by ACOOG-NSS, this webinar featured Dr. Jodi Benett, chair of the ACOOG Government Affairs Committee and a national leader in physician advocacy.

▶ View Recording
Introduction to Research in OB/GYN
📁 Archived

Webinar Archive

Introduction to Research in OB/GYN

An introduction to research fundamentals, methodology, and opportunities in obstetrics and gynecology for students and residents.

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ACOOG Prelude to Residency
📁 Archived

Webinar Archive

ACOOG — Prelude to Residency

A guide to navigating the residency application process, interview preparation, and matching into OB/GYN for osteopathic medical students.

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NSS-ACOOG

1st Virtual Roundtable

📁 Archived

Roundtable Archive

NSS-ACOOG's 1st Virtual Roundtable

The inaugural NSS-ACOOG virtual roundtable bringing together osteopathic medical students from across the country to connect, share, and engage with the ACOOG community.

▶ View Recording

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NSS-ACOOG

2nd Virtual Roundtable

📁 Archived

Roundtable Archive

NSS-ACOOG's 2nd Virtual Roundtable

The second NSS-ACOOG virtual roundtable bringing together osteopathic medical students from across the country to connect, collaborate, and engage with the ACOOG community.

▶ View Recording

Helpful Links

National organizations that support osteopathic medical students.

APGO

The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) builds learning tools that prepare students for women's health practice.

Visit APGO

AACOM

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) holds resources on schools, education, and scholarships.

Visit AACOM

SOMA

The Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) connects students through advocacy and work with legislators.

Visit SOMA

COSGP

The Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) brings together student government leaders from each osteopathic medical college.

Visit COSGP

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