Sigma Sigma Phi Alpha Chapter

Class of 2016 Induction Ceremony

Meetings 1. Organizational, Calendar Planning, set 2016 goals and discuss expectations, discuss service projects and assign leaders. 2. Preparation and organization for Summer Projects - Taste of Kirksville Club Fair, PACT Mini Med School, Truman Mentor- Mentee program, Anatomy Mock Practical #1. 3. Preparation and organization for Fall Projects – Mock Anatomy Practical #2, Merit Badge, Dr. Bag, etc. 4. Preparation and Organization for Winter Projects – Board Review Program USMLE vs. COMLEX, Show a Little Love, etc. 5. Preparation and Organization for Spring Projects – SSP 101, fundraising, Induction of class of 2017, etc.

Projects May 2013: Designated Driver Program August : Activities Fair – Taste of Kirksville; Alumni Lecture Co-Sponsor; PACT Mini Med School; Anatomy Mock Practical I; Mentor-Mentee Program for TSU September : Application/Interview for new members October : Anatomy Mock Practical II November : Dr. Bag; Merit Badge December : Board meeting with Tim Tucker; Holiday Photos with Dr. Still January : Spring Induction Prep; Business Week Co-Sponsor February : Show a little love project March : SSP 101 April 2014 : New Member Induction

Designated Driver Program Drivers for the graduating Class of They celebrated their achievement at the local winery and we will be available to provide safe transportation home for them To ensure safety and fun while promoting responsibility

Mini Med School - PACT PACT serves approximately 300 people in the Adair County with developmental disabilities and encourage independence, uniqueness, self-esteem, and community involvement. Mini Med School booths: Nutrition Bones & joints “Doctor bag” Exercises and stretches Oral health Wound care OMM demo Splints & wraps

Anatomy Mock Practical   SSP members conduct two mock anatomy practicals to help prepare 1 st year medical students for success

Pre-Med Mentoring Give opportunity to students to ask questions regarding medical school Set up Mock Medical School interviews for applicants Provide a long-term (year-long) mentor for each student – classes, applications, etc. Q & A panel: opportunity for pre- meds to ask current medical students questions about the application process.

Dr. Bag Program Members visit local preschools and kindergarten classes Local children learn about the instruments used by doctors and nurses  Children have the opportunity to ask questions and share stories regarding their experiences with their doctor!

Boy/Girl Scout Merit Badge College Complete all objectives necessary for boys to earn Medicine badge and girls to earn Health badge

Show-A-Little-Love! Thank you cards for the faculty/staff Delivered with homemade goodies!

Other Events Alumni Lecture Board Prep with Tim Tucker SSP 101 Spring Inductions Business Week

Goals  To maintain our status on campus and national stage  To reach out to Alumni SSP members to create a social network for students  To expand our involvement and encourage collaboration with other ATSU organizations and the Kirksville community

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