Meet Wetzel Scholar – Erin Martin

Name: Erin Martin

COM: KCOM

Graduation Year: 2026

Hometown: Bowling Green, MO

Number of Years in the Scholar Program: 1

How did you first become aware of the Wetzel Scholar Program?

• • I first heard about the Wetzel program through attending MAOPS chapter meetings during my preclinical years

Why were you interested in becoming a Wetzel Scholar?

• • I realized that no one else is going to advocate for physicians and that we must make the change we wish to see.

To date, what have you enjoyed the most about your Wezel Scholar experience?

• • Getting to network with everyone at MOAC and learn more about how MOAPS is advocating for physicians in legislation.

What personal goals do you have that you believe the Scholar Program will help you achieve?

• • I hope to develop leadership skills, learn more about the legislative process at the state level, and help the organization to grow its current membership.

Tell us about a couple personal influential relationships you have developed being a part of the Scholar Program and/or being engaged with MAOPS?

• • I am looking forward to developing a relationship with my new mentor over the upcoming year.

What has surprised you the most about MAOPS since you have become
involved?

• • How willing everyone is to help and how members are still willing to make a meaningful contribution on top of their already very busy lives.

Tell us something surprising/interesting about you.

• • I have run a marathon!