Sigma Sigma Phi Delta Chapter

General Information KCUMB was founded in 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery Located in Downtown Kansas City Total medical school enrollment: 971

Delta Chapter There are currently 144 members of the Delta Chapter Class of 2013: 57 Class of 2014: 58 Class of 2015: of these members were inducted this past spring

Delta Chapter Executive Board Vice-President Rachel Herdes President Mark Braswell Secretary Steven Richmond Treasurer Alyson Kracke Dr. Rance McClain, D.O Executive Officers Chapter Advisor

Plans for Future Events Blood Drives –We will hold 4 blood drives this year. Our partnerships are with the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City and the American Red Cross.

Plans for Future Events Down Syndrome Guild Society of KC -We thoroughly enjoy serving Down Syndrome children and their families. Future Events include a Walk Relay, Easter Party, and a Prom Party.

Plans for Future Events Gross Anatomy Mock Practical -As part of the chapter’s scholarship component, we will provide Gross Anatomy mock practicals via PowerPoint for 1 st year medical students.

Plans for Future Events Osteopathic Medicine Presentation - We will partner with a local college honor society to promote Osteopathic Medicine. Topics include History of Osteopathic Profession, Getting into D.O. School, and an OMT demonstration.

Plans for Future Events Speaker OMS III/IV Board Panel –Board Examinations Overview Many students have concerns and questions about board examinations What should students do to begin their board preparations? What are beneficial board resources?

Plans for Future Events Fundraising -Dr. Garcia T-shirt sale -50% of proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization of Dr. Garcia’s choosing

Scholarships Jan Oliveri Scholarship –Given to a first year that has gone above and beyond the call of duty in community service, organizational involvement and leadership, as well as academics. Jeremy Bickling Scholarship –Recognizes the great efforts of a teaching assistant or tutor.

Induction First and second year students who are in the top 30% of their class are eligible to apply Members are chosen based on their degree of professionalism, scholarship, campus involvement, and service to the University and the profession A banquet will be held in April to induct the new members

ΣΣΦ - Delta Chapter We are looking forward to the year ahead as we continue to grow and become a more active organization at KCUMB. We are committed to challenging ourselves academically, our service in the Kansas City community, and furthering the Osteopathic Profession.