Stephanie Zamora, B.A., B.S.

D.O. Candidate, Class of 2019

Loyola Marymount University, B.S. Biochemistry and B.A. Spanish, 2014

COMP-OMM Teaching Assistant, 2015-2016

LMSA Medical Spanish Instructor, 2015

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant and Tutor, 2012-2014

Elementary School Tutor, 2010-2012

Teaching has always been a passion of mine as it allows for the formation of mentorship. Through teaching I hope to inspire the students to not only see the beauty behind osteopathy, but to also find their own passion for the profession they have entered. One of the quotes that keeps me motivated about teaching is the following by John Quincy Adams, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

I am interested in the use of OMT within the Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty. Looking at the way that OMT can alleviate pain during pregnancy and in the post-partum period as well.

The Dean’s List Award, 2015-2016

LMU Presidential Citation Award, 2014

LMU Latino Faculty Association Award, 2014

LMU Dean’s List 2010-2014

Latino Medical Student Association-Mentorship Chair, 2015-2016

American Medical Women’s Association/OB-GYN Club- Events Coordinator, 2015-2016

Student American Academy of Osteopathy-Member

Order of Omega-Member

Sigma Delta Pi Honors Society-Member

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a doctor. It was not until college that I grew interested in Osteopathic Medicine. The osteopathic philosophy grew more and more on me and I realized that it was the path I wanted to pursue. Learning how to use our two hands to alleviate the pain and somatic dysfunction in a patient is something I do not take for granted. Seeing how I was able to alleviate some of my father’s pain with OMT in his last few months of life has been humbling as I would not have been able to do so if my college advisor did not introduce me to osteopathic medicine in the first place. With the fellowship I hope to expand my knowledge and skill in order to one day impact my patients’ lives and make my father proud.

“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” –William Osler