Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine President: Sarah Serviss
What is ΣΣΦ? Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity National Objectives: –To further the science of Osteopathic Medicine and its standards of practice –To improve the scholastic standing and promote a higher degree of fellowship among its students –To foster allegiance to the AOA Epsilon Corollary: –To demonstrate a sincere commitment to service within CCOM and the surrounding community.
Membership 87 active members –25 OMS-IV –36 OMS-III Six added in spring and fall admissions pending -new total=42 –20 OMS-II Fall admissions pending Faculty Advisors –Dr. John Hohner, D.O. –Dr. John Graneto, D.O.
Fall Membership Drive Written Applications Reviewed “Blinded” –Three independent reviewers Invited to Interview –Interviewed by 2-3 current SSP members who are not classmates Criteria for admission? –Scholastics (min GPA) –Level of Community Service Involvement –Interest in/Knowledge of SSP
Fundraisers Engraved Stethoscope Name Tag sale Rotation “Speed Dating”
Finances Current Student Accounts Balance: $ Does not include membership fees from fall drive
PADS Clinic PADS Clinic Steering Committee –Tracy Bastians –Kelly Brady Responsibilities: stocking and staffing clinic every Thursday. As well as organizing student volunteers.
PADS Clinic
Service Projects Chicago AIDS Walk Chicago Marathon First Year Mentoring Morton Arboretum Rotation “Speed Dating”
AIDS WALK
Chicago Marathon
First Year Mentoring SSP paired with orientation small groups –1 mentor per MS1 students Keep in touch with students throughout the year, check in with students as the year progresses
Rotation Speed Dating MS 3 and 4s return to campus to share their rotation experiences Format allows for small group discussions, rather then panel format Annual event
Questions?