*  Rising OMS II, OMS III or OMS IV
*  Five years of professional experience (including military service), prior to medical school matriculation

*  Personal statement reflecting the reason for your interest in transitioning to a career in osteopathic medicine, a description of current activities which support osteopathic healthcare, and a discussion of your goals of practice as an osteopathic physician, including specialty interests. (written by applicant)
*  Current professional photo (in jpg or png format)
*  CV

Applicants will be reviewed based on the following criteria…
*  Clearly describe the decision to transition to a career in osteopathic medicine.
*  Displays a commitment, in current activities, to osteopathic medicine through participation in activities supporting the college and profession.
*  Future practice goals which support osteopathic healthcare.

After the committee reviews the applications, each applicant will be notified of his/her status. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the notification from the close of the application.

Additional questions may be directed to Michele Caine at 918-551-7300 or mcaine@osteopathicfounders.org.

The Osteopathic Founders Foundation is proud to announce Kelsea Schultz as the recipient of the 2026 Career Transition Scholarship.

Kelsea’s background is rooted in military service, emergency medicine, and leadership. Before pursuing medicine, she served for 12 years in the United States Army as both a medical service officer and medevac helicopter pilot, including deployment to Afghanistan where she helped coordinate trauma care and medical evacuation missions. After returning to Oklahoma, she earned her EMT certification and worked in emergency medical services while completing prerequisites for medical school.

Now focused on a career in emergency medicine, Kelsea serves as class president at OSU-COM and is actively involved in student leadership, research, and community outreach initiatives supporting underserved populations and veterans. Her experiences as both a patient and healthcare provider have shaped her commitment to compassionate, holistic care and to serving Oklahoma communities through osteopathic medicine.