ΣΣΦ SIGMA CHAPTER University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of OsteoPathic Medicine Annual Report 2015

KYCOM 19 th school of Osteopathic medicine in the country Located in Central Appalachia in Eastern Kentucky Surrounded by mountains and valleys Isolated, rural region Rates higher than state and national levels for unemployment, work disability, poverty, Medicaid, uninsured and mortality for all ages Mission of KYCOM is to serve the people of this area – Bringing Medicine to the Mountains

Pike County: “At risk” Economic status

Hillbilly Days

KYCOM- Coal Building Started classes in the new building for 2012 academic year Along with increased class size 85 to 135 Academic year of 2016: University of Pikeville will be opening an optometry school Interprofessional Education: have a clinical scenario and work as a team with pharmacy, nursing, and social work students Hosted Pre-SOMA conference this Fall, October 18

Membership Fourth year – 20 Third year – 35 Second year – 35 Total : 90 members! 34 2 nd years 30 3 rd years 25 4 th years Total: 89 members !

Sigma Sigma Phi at KYCOM Each member in the Sigma chapter is required to maintain above average academic scholarship (minimal of 85 in each class) in addition to completion of 30 hours of community service a year. We encourage each of our members to achieve a T.O.U.C.H. pin, signifying 50 hours of community service.

Graduation 2015 Hosted a luncheon for all graduating SSP members Sold roses at graduation as fundraiser

Relay for Life Tie-dying shirts Cornhole Tournament Bake Sale

Medical Mission Trip Batey Nueve, D.R. KYCOM students helped raise enough money to send students to a small town in the Dominican Republic Collected pharmaceuticals and medical equipment in order to set up 2 clinics and a pharmacy in the community

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raised funds (>$800) and awareness for Alzheimer’s research Hosted a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association to educate students on how to better care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s

Zombie Run Appalachian SPCA 5k run/walk Help raise money for our local animal shelter

Plans for MOCK POM and OSCE practicals- 4 per semester Chapter Fundraiser – Quilt made by our advisor/ anatomy professor New member induction - March 2016 – 25 members Officer transitions - April 2016 Graduation - May 2016 Rose Sale Fundraiser Relay for Life – June 2016 – participate in major fundraising all year long March Madness viewing party Hillbilly Days booth