Becker's Hospital Review

​Becker's Hospital Review
Why Med Schools Are Looking Past Test Scores to Recruit Veterans

This article explores how medical schools are shifting toward a more holistic admissions process by recognizing the unique leadership, resilience, and real-world experience that military veterans bring to medicine. Rather than relying solely on GPA and MCAT scores, institutions are expanding veteran-focused pathways, mentorship, and support programs to help former service members successfully transition into medical careers. The article also highlights organizations like SOFtoSOM, which partner with medical schools to provide mentorship, application guidance, and advocacy for Special Operations veterans, helping increase veteran representation in the physician workforce.

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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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