Are you a dedicated health professional student [MD, DO, RN, MBBS, DDS, PharmD, NP, PA, PT, OT, Veterinary, or other]? We're on the lookout for aspiring leaders who are passionate about enhancing healthcare education and outcomes. If you're a proactive, creative, and lifelong learner who shares our mission and values, join us in building connections within the global healthcare community. Together, let's take action, solve problems collaboratively, and make a lasting impact!

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Get Ready for an Exciting Journey with Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative

Here's a glimpse of what awaits you:

Monthly Engagement:

Brace yourself for captivating one-hour monthly meetings that are equal parts learning and fun.

Ignite Change

With our team's guidance, take the lead in hosting exciting events and workshops at your school. Whether it's dynamic Panel Discussions, brain-teasing Trivia Nights, focused Study Sessions, or refreshing Wellness events, let your creativity shine.

Claim the Spotlight

Unleash your creative prowess by contributing content to the Osmosis blog and social media platforms.

Your Benefits: Unlock Opportunities with Osmosis Student Leadership!

Discover a world of advantages that come with being part of the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative program. Here's what's in store for you:

Get Rewarded

Get rewarded for fulfilling program requirements, making your journey rewarding in more ways than one.

Enhance Your Resume

Elevate your resume by participating in this prestigious leadership initiative. Receive a completion certificate upon fulfilling requirements and even secure a letter of recommendation for outstanding contributions.

Expand Your Horizons

Broaden your network by connecting with Thought Leaders in Health Education and fellow students from diverse programs worldwide.

Hear from Current and Former OHLIs

Interested in hearing from real students' experiences? Check out some testimonials below!

Deborah Natwange

Copperbelt University, Zambia

“Being an OMEF has given me the opportunity to interact with healthcare students from all over the world, and industry leaders who have taught me a lot about medical school and leadership. I’ve had the unique opportunity of working on cross-collaborative projects such as a Hackathon, facilitating a webinar to hundreds of med students in my home country Zambia, both of which are exciting for me as the large volume of work in medical school can sometimes make it challenging to find spaces for nurturing your leadership potential. I’m so glad I applied to be a part of this community. I’d do it all over again if I could go back in time.”

Isabel Escobar

Tecnológico de Monterrey, México

"Joining the OHLI program was one of the best decisions I've made for my personal and professional growth. As a key member of the Osmosis team and a campus leader, I found a global community of passionate students in health-related disciplines. From networking to project building, OHLI exceeded my expectations, providing invaluable lessons in communication, time management, and project creation. The program equipped me with leadership skills crucial for healthcare projects. I highly recommend OHLI to anyone seeking to make a difference and thrive in a supportive, empowering environment."

Emily Doan

Nursing Student, Thomas Jefferson University, USA

"As someone who joined the OHLI program during nursing school, being a part of the community has tremendously affected my outlook on not only healthcare education but global networking. I've gotten to connect with so many friends in different specialities with the common goal of sharing Osmosis values such as starting with the heart, spreading joy, reaching further, etc! If you're looking for a community that supports you professional development as a student and as a individual in the medical field, this is the place for you!"

Vini Pereira

Universidad Austral, Argentina

“Participating in the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative program has been a catalyst for my career development. The supportive community and nurturing environment have provided an exceptional platform for growth as both a student and a leader, complemented by valuable professional development opportunities. Our program’s comprehensive approach ensures that all my areas of interest, from international networking opportunities to mental health care are covered. The monthly meetings are a source of inspiration and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community. With colleagues offering support and resources, OHLI promotes responsibility and personal growth, enhancing my skills and capabilities as a student and leader”

Shahbaa Alshebli

Fatima College of Health Sciences, UAE

“It was my first semester so it was all new to me. I found it captivating in every way! I loved how interactive it was, I genuinely enjoyed talking to like-minded people, and making new friendships. Working on the hackathon was the highlight of it, and participating in other challenges brought us all closer. It was truly a blessing and it helped me de-stress during my last semester at university.”

Madina Amini

King's College, United Kingdom

“Participating in the OHLI programme this past year has been incredibly enriching. I've connected with like-minded students globally, explored new developments in medical education, and engaged in fascinating healthcare discussions. As a medical student, I've grown professionally by building my network and personally by embracing new challenges. A highlight was being invited as a panellist for an online Elsevier discussion on the evolving role of AI in medical education – just one of the many opportunities arising from the programme. I’d highly recommend the OHLI if you’re seeking a supportive community of healthcare students who embody the Osmosis values, and the chance to represent them yourself!”

Madison Donelly

PA Student, Hofstra University, USA

“I learned so much about healthcare leadership through the OHLI community program, from leadership skills to taking care of my mental health and avoiding burnout! It has been a truly wonderful opportunity to be able to collaborate with other students across different disciplines from all around the world in not only improving Osmosis and Elsevier products but also advancing the future of healthcare. I would definitely recommend the OHLI program to any healthcare student, but especially those interested in making a difference through healthcare leadership and education!”

After celebrating 5 years of officially running the Osmosis community program, the year 2024 turned out to be our biggest year ever!

Continuing our legacy of impact, we recruited over 100 new students across the year while a number of long serving student leaders completed their undergraduate degree and successfully transitioned into our alumni network. An incredibly successful year which can be traced to the team’s intricate design of the program experience around our community mission which is to: “grow, engage, & develop a team of Osmosis leaders to help advance our mission of empowering clinicians and caregivers around the world with the best learning experience possible”

Our global network of student leaders & ambassadors spread joy to thousands of hearts around the world by achieving some BIG numbers which we are tremendously proud of!

MAU (Monthly Active Users) on our community platform, Heartbeat was 64%
Referred over 10,000 new students around the world to use Osmosis
400+ OHLI led events hosted with more than 7,000 students in attendance
OHLIs in the UAE, South-Africa, Rwanda, Mexico, and the United Kingdom participated in B2B partnerships by completing introductions with their universities
We expanded our regional distribution to reach 54 different countries

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Osmosis student leaders continue to contribute to the growth of our product & increased reach by joining live panels and focus groups within Osmosis and Elsevier to share valuable feedback, and in monthly surveys, share crucial product review to improve the Osmosis platform and enhance collaborative learning and engagement. OHLIs have published 15 blogs on relevant topics from disaster relief to artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Our program is co-led by 10 talented Regional Leads who mentor and support a team of student leaders. In parallel, they build genuine relationships with each of their students, supporting them along their health education journeys and ensuring their success in the program.

In 2024, the community launched its own podcast (OHLIs Unplugged) focusing on biggest issues among healthcare students such as burnout, a newsletter featuring updates from the program, and delivered innovative solutions for the next decade of healthcare in a Hackathon challenge.

Apply Today!

Program is conducted in English | Upon acceptance, an OHLI agrees to be an exclusive Osmosis ambassador

One of our values is to “Open Your Arms”. In line with this, if you have any specific needs that may require a different method for application submission, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Semesters are:

Spring | January through April

Fall | August through November

Optional | December & May

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OHLI Blogs

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Your Why: The Most Powerful Tool You Have In Nursing School

A Discussion Around LGBTQ+ health

The Medical Student Through A Webcam

Alternative Career Paths for Med Students

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Student

Spreading Joy Through the Osmosis Medical Education Fellowship Program

What our fellows impact:

Tarjimly Project with Dr Amin Azzam - A non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of refugees and the efficiency of humanitarian services by eliminating language barriers. They connect volunteer interpreters to refugees needing on-demand translation. OHLI’s have created an assessment instrument for candidate volunteer interpreters to ensure they are sufficiently knowledgeable to help and “do no harm” in health-related encounters.
Participated in annual Wikipedia-editing courses with Dr Amin Azzam, learning how to improve health-related Wikipedia articles viewed by thousands! Additionally, OHLI’s have created an entirely asynchronous online course for future students to learn these same skills without needing to participate in the synchronous courses.
Close-captioned videos on the Osmosis YouTube channel into other languages, thereby increasing access for those with limited English proficiency.
The STEP journey guide specifically for International Medical Graduates [IMGs]

Osmosis OMEF/ONSA Programs: How to create community and connection in healthcare

Want to develop your professional network and connect with your peers? Watch Hillary Acer, VP of People & Customer Experience, Emily Doan, Nursing Regional Lead, and Greta Bensi, Community Operations Lead, discuss the Osmosis advocacy program which helps students become better clinicians and caregivers.

How to Become an OMEF

In this webinar, a panel of current Osmosis Medical Education Fellows (OMEFs) will share their experiences and show you how being an OMEF helped them become better future doctors. They'll discuss event hosting, blog writing, skill-building sessions, and many more unique opportunities available in Osmosis's community program.

Team

Osmosis team members you'll most often come in contact with throughout the program tenure.

OHLI's Unplugged

OHLI’s Unplugged is a series of engaging events where healthcare students come together to discuss topics that matter most to them with special guests for each episode. The dynamic events encourage open dialogue on current healthcare issues, innovative practices, and personal experiences in the field. By fostering a supportive environment, OHLI’s Unplugged empowers students to share insights, ask questions, and gain valuable knowledge that can shape their future careers. Join us for an inspiring exchange of ideas and be part of a community dedicated to advancing healthcare education and practice.

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