SOFtoSOM stands for “Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine.” Founded in 2023, SOFtoSOM is the first nonprofit dedicated to helping Special Operators pursue medicine, empowering them to transition from the battlefield to healthcare. The organization provides mentorship, guidance, and support to military veterans who aspire to attend medical school. NYITCOM at A-State’s partnership with SOFtoSOM ensures that applications from SOF scholars are reviewed by individuals familiar with special operations medicine or veterans themselves. As part of the partnership, NYITCOM will invite SOFtoSOM to student recruitment events to increase veterans’ opportunities to connect with medical schools. “NYITCOM has a strong appreciation of our military, and our medical school has a long history of supporting our armed forces,” said Shane Speight, dean of NYITCOM at A-State and former U.S. Army National guardsman.