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ECU News Services
Medical school, veterans unite around a mission of service, record of success
East Carolina University and the Brody School of Medicine are institutions rooted in service and commitment — values strongly reflected in the mission of our nation’s armed services. So a memorandum of understanding reached last fall by the medical school and a nonprofit, Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFtoSOM) deepens this connection. The two organizations are to collaborate and cross-promote in an effort to raise the profile of both, while the school pledges to grant an admissions interview to any SOFtoSOM applicant who meets Brody’s threshold admissions requirements. For veterans transitioning from elite military roles into medical careers, that interview represents not just an opportunity but a recognition of the long, nontraditional road many have taken to get there.
Northeast Arkansas News
NYITCOM at A-State partners with SOFtoSOM to Help Veterans Enter Medicine
This article highlights a new partnership between NYITCOM at Arkansas State University and SOFtoSOM, a nonprofit that helps Special Operations veterans transition into careers in medicine. Through mentorship, application coaching, and a veteran-focused review process, the program supports members of elite military units (such as Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and Delta Force) as they prepare for medical school. NYITCOM at A-State is now one of only 15 medical schools nationwide participating in this initiative, creating a clearer pathway for highly trained veterans to become physicians.
Long Island Press
Special Forces Military Veterans Transition To Physicians In New Program
The partnership between Hofstra University’s Zucker School of Medicine (SOM) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) represents a pioneering effort to support veterans transitioning into medical careers called SOFtoSOM. This initiative not only aims to simplify the medical school application process for veterans but also leverages their unique experiences and perspectives, enriching the medical profession with a diverse array of skills and backgrounds.
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