This fund was established by William E. Stanley, DO, '73 in memory of Nicholas Christian Flater, and in honor of his parents, Jerry, and Kris Flater. Thse purpose of this fund is to provide valuable financial assistance to ATSU-KCOM or ATSU-SOMA students. Priority is given to ATSU-KCOM. Applicants must be accepted as first-year students, demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the practice of medicine and a passion for osteopathy. First-year students from Iowa will be given preference.