2026 YMM Winter Summit at OSU COM Tahlequah

The Winter Summit 2026 at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is a one-day immersive experience designed to introduce tribal and rural students to careers in healthcare.

Participants will spend the day on a medical school campus engaging in hands-on activities, interactive learning sessions, and small-group experiences led by healthcare professionals, faculty, and mentors. The summit is designed to make college and healthcare careers feel accessible, understandable, and achievable—especially for students from rural and tribal communities.

What to expect:

• Welcome and orientation on a medical school campus
• Hands-on clinical and science-based activities
• Exposure to multiple healthcare career paths
• Interactive sessions with healthcare professionals and mentors
• Guidance on educational pathways and next steps
• Closing reflection and Q&A

Brief agenda outline:

• Morning: Check-in, welcome, and campus orientation
• Midday: Hands-on activities, lunch, and interactive learning sessions
• Afternoon: Career exploration, mentorship discussions, and closing session
  Email kellypa@ymmok.org for questions!