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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine -Virginia Campus. Blacksburg, VA. Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity Chi Chapter Las Vegas, NV – AOA Conference – September 29, 2013. VCOM- Virginia Campus. Officers and Advisors. Out Going President- Hussein Al- Mohamad - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic
Medicine-Virginia Campus
Blacksburg, VA
Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity
Chi ChapterLas Vegas, NV – AOA Conference – September 29,
2013
VCOM- Virginia Campus
Out Going President- Hussein Al-
Mohamad Current President- Jonathan Hillyard Vice President- Kimberly Zins Treasurer/Secretary- Charles Teixeira Membership Chair- Macy Rupprecht Advisors- Dr. Sofia Abraham-Hardee,
Mr. Bill King, Ms. Julianne Smartt
Officers and Advisors
Chi Chapter Started in 2007 Application Process for Membership Current Members:
41 Members in Class of 2016 43 Members in Class of 2015 48 Members in Class of 2014
Current Members
Must have a 3.80 GPA or higher at VCOM at end of
first year or second year Must have no current or pending academic
deficiencies Must be considered in good standing with VCOM
(e.g., no current or pending behavioral infractions, no academic probation, etc.)
Must be willing to provide advice or counsel to other medical students or potential medical students on the values and benefits of being an osteopathic physician
Membership Criteria
Maintain GPA – 3.65 Students with a GPA below 3.65 after induction
will go under probation and review Complete Board Question of the Day Requirement Attend SSP events Recommended Service Hours
2nd years – 20 hours/yr (10 hours/semester) 3rd and 4th years – 10 hours/year (5
hours/semester)
Maintaining Membership
White Coat Ceremony Graduation Tutoring Penny Wars Jeopardy Review Game Volunteer at Free Clinics Medical Mission Trips Golden Apple Award Board Question of the Day DO Day on the Hill Testicular Cancer Awareness Day And More!
Activities Members Participated in 2012-2013
DO Day on the Hill
The purpose of the “VCOM Golden Apple” is to
recognize those faculty members who are dedicated to educating, mentoring, and inspiring VCOM students.
Criteria Considered By Students (the Judges): Faculty members teaching skills/style Enthusiasm for teaching Professionalism Approachability and availability for questions
One biomedical and one clinical faculty member are selected
About the Golden Apple
VCOM Golden Apple
Award Winners for 2012-2013
Dr. Beverly Rzigalinski
Dr. James Powers
To expose ourselves and our classmates to board
questions on an everyday basis, we post board-type questions and answers on the large TV screens outside of the classroom.
Members write 3 multiple choice questions with explanations.
Board Question of the Day
Members have helped on Medical Mission Trips
in Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic
Medical Mission Trips
HONDURAS
El Salvador
Physiology Professor asked SSP Members for
help with creating a Jeopardy Review Game for our class.
The students wrote the questions and set up all the buzzards.
Cash prizes were given-- $300 for first place!!!
Jeopardy Review Game
Fundraiser to raise money for Pulaksi
Free Clinic Competition against OMS 1, OMS2, and
Faculty/Staff OMS 2 won!!! =)
Penny Wars!
Keep Improving Board Question of
the Day Quantity and Quality of Questions
More Involvement with the Community
More Morale Booster Events
Future Plans
Questions?