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Welcome to the website of the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP). The 2009-2010 Council has several representatives from each school and college of osteopathic medicine. The collective leadership and representation of osteopathic medical students enables a broad dissemination of resources, knowledge, and experience.

2009-2010 COSGP General Council

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2009-2010 COSGP Executive Board

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The Executive Board PDF Print E-mail
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Sonbol Shahid-Salles, OMS IV, PCSOM 
National Chair

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Hometown
Dunwoody, Georgia
Education
BS, Biology; BA Spanish
University of Georgia
MPH, Global Health Policy
George Washington University School of Public Health
Medical Interests
Emergency Medicine
Fun Fact
I met and married one of my PCSOM classmates, Gregory Harris.
 
 
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Cory Maughan, OMS IV, AZCOM
National AOA Board of Trustees Delegate

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Hometown
Logan, Utah
Education
BA, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Chemistry, French
Utah State University
Medical Interests
Dermatology, Anesthesiology
Fun Fact
During undergrad I worked as a ski patrol at a Utah resort.
 
 
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Mike Paddock, OMS IV, ATSU/KCOM
National 1st Vice Chair

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Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education
BS, Cell Biology
University of Minnesota, Duluth
MS, Biomedical Sciences
A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests
Emergency Medicine
Fun Fact
I played rugby in college and grad school, and I enjoy camping and hiking.
 
 
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Jessica Hilst, OMS IV, NSU-COM
National 2nd Vice Chair

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Hometown
Gainesville, Georgia
Education
BS, Philosophy
University of Jacksonville, Florida
Medical Interests
Internal Medicine
Fun Fact
 
 
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Allison Abraham, OMS III, KCUMB-COM
National Secretary

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Hometown
Eugene, Oregon
Education
BS, Psychology
University of Denver
Medical Interests
Internal Medicine
Fun Facts
 
 
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Adam Hunt, OMS III, MSUCOM
National Treasurer

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Hometown
Troy, Michigan
Education
BS, Biology
University of Michigan
MHS, International Health, Disease Prevention and Control
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Medical Interests
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine
Fun Facts
I spent one and a half years in Bangladesh, working for a Mother and
Child Health research organization, which focused on decreasing
maternal and infant mortality through vitamin supplementation and
nutrition education.
 
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Aaron Huser, OMS IV, CCOM
National Parliamentarian

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Hometown
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Education
BS, Biomedical Engineering
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Medical Interests
Orthopedic Surgery
Fun Fact
I played college football and I love wakeboarding.
 
 
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Jay Kirkham, OMS III, AZCOM
National Legislative Affairs Representative

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Hometown
Washington, District of Columbia
Education
BA, Biology
University of Utah
MS, Physiology & Biophysics
Georgetown University
Medical Interests
Emergency Medicine, Health Policy, Disaster/ Mass Casualty Management
Fun Fact
I love spending time on the lake, wake boarding, wake surfing…any lake sport.
I also love government and all that it entails.
 
 
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Matt LaPorta, OMS IV, UMDNJ-SOM
National Medical Education Representative

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Hometown
Washington Township, New Jersey
Education
BS, Nursing, Biological Sciences
University of Connecticut
Medical Interests
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
Fun Fact
My interests include all aspects of medical education, as well as
history, major league baseball, football, golf, and all college sports.
 
 
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Kate Menssen, OMS III, LECOM-Bradenton
National Research Representative

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Hometown
Waconia, Minnesota
Education
BA, Child Psychology
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Medical Interests
Dermatology
Fun Fact
I enjoy snowshoeing in Northern Minnesota, Triathlons,
and watching sunsets, whenever I get the chance.
 
 
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Cindy Sue DeMastes, OMS III, PCSOM
National Programs Representative

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Hometown
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Education
BS, Biology
Georgetown College
Medical Interests
Women’s Health, Sports Medicine, Infectious Disease
Fun Fact
I am a huge University of Kentucky football fan – GO CATS!!!
 
 
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Owen Vincent, OMS III, LMU-DCOM
National Public Relations/ Website Representative

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Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education
BS, Bacteriology, Molecular Biology, Integrated Liberal Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Medical Interests
Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery
Fun Fact
I lived in Thailand for a summer, conducting microbial research
in Bangkok, traveling to Anchor Wat in Cambodia, and learning
to cook Thai food across the country.
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