1. Kansas City University Sigma Sigma Phi—Delta Chapter

2. Kansas City University KCUMB was founded in 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery Located in Downtown Kansas City, MO Total medical school enrollment: 1,018

3. Induction First and second year students who are in the top 30% of their class are eligible to apply for membership. Members are chosen based on their degree of professionalism, scholarship, campus involvement, along with service to the University and the profession A banquet will be held in April to induct the new 1 st and 2 nd -year members

4. Club Standards Academically, must stay within top 45% of class Not participating in club committee will get your membership removed; no refunds of SSP membership fee Must participate in 1 community service event per semester (Blood Drives, DSG, D.O. Presentation) Standards apply to everybody according to our chapter’s by-laws

5. Delta Chapter There are currently 109 members of the Delta Chapter Class of 2017: 48 Class of 2018: 39 Class of 2019: 22 34 of these members were inducted this past spring!

6. Delta Chapter Executive Board Chapter Advisor—Dr. Gretchen Lopez-Hernandez, PhD 2016-2017 Executive Officers – President: Bronwyn Boyd – Vice President: Bobak Mohammandian – Secretary: Joseph Malhis – Treasurer: Sterling Adams

7. Delta Chapter Selection Committee: – Co-chairs—Laura Glicksman, Rachel White Scholarship/Academic Committee: – Chair—Patrick Garvin Community Service Committee: – Chair—Bailey Doane

8. Selection Committee Fundraiser Event – We will be holding a fundraiser around mid October. – Chipotle burritos will be served!! Yummmmm! We are also planning to organize at least 2-3 fundraisers for the academic year.

9. Selection Process 1.Mid-January tapping (first years and second year lateral entry Please do not talk to second year members who are applying as to “how to get in”; let them fill out the form themselves Application sent out via email to top 30% of class 2.2.5 weeks to fill out the application (due beginning of February) 3.Student affairs blinds all applications 4.Need a committee of 10 people point system used to elect new members

10. Academic Committee Activities: 1.6 mock practicals in the anatomy lab Date: 2016-2017 2. Jan Oliveri award for a first year student/ Outstanding Tutor Award Date: Spring 2017 (Tentative) 3. Participate in D.O. Presentation with a College Honor Society Date: Spring 2017 (Tentative) 4. Section Tutoring for Students at Academic Risk: individual tutoring and study tables Chair Responsibilities: -Delegate PPT responsibilities -Conduct/organize Meeting for this committee for both scholarships -Coordinate with SSP President for this event - todddn@umkc.edu Denise Todd, Pre-Med Advisor UMKCtodddn@umkc.edu

11. Academic Committee Gross Anatomy Mock Practical – As part of the chapter’s scholarship component, we will provide Gross Anatomy mock practicals for 1 st year medical students: – Musculoskeletal – Cardiopulmonary – Renal – Gastrointestinal – Reproductive – Neuro

12. Academic Committee Osteopathic Medicine Presentation – We partner with a local college’s honor society (University of Missouri – Kansas City) to promote Osteopathic medicine. – Presentation Topics include: History of Osteopathic profession Acceptance into an Osteopathic program OMT demonstration

13. Academic Committee Tutoring: Students should submit their hours to Patrick Garven (pgarvin9891@kcumb.edu) if they tutored on behalf of SSP for any sectionpgarvin9891@kcumb.edu) Tutors should be prepared for an email from the student directly who is requesting tutoring, and then the student and tutor can figure out when to meet between the two of them.

14. Academic Committee Studying for Boards can be fun… The plan: – Have 2-3 relaxation events! Free yoga, food, dance parties…

15. Gold Humanism Honor Society Exciting news! A new honor society on campus was started last year by the SSP executive board. Why? Many DO/MD schools around the country have GHHS, and we also want to highlight our devotion to humanistic medicine. Mission: Recognize third and fourth year medical students who are exemplars of humanistic patient care, and who can serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine.

16. Gold Humanism Honor Society Who is chosen? – PROBABLY YOU! YOU SMART SSPers…and students who demonstrate good clinical skills, leadership skills, and compassion during third year clinical rotations. Process of applying: – Peer review nomination and recommendation from preceptor – Formal application process and selection from KCU committee – No more than 15% of class can join, must be in the top 50% of third year class rank.

17. Blood Drive! Blood Drives – We are holding 4 blood drives this year on campus. Our partnerships are with the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City and the American Red Cross. – Possible Incetives for students who donate blood Raffle drawing for gift certificates for the coffee shop

18. Community Chair Coordinator Responsibilities 1. Participate in Blood Drives Dates: August 24 (40+ units donated) November January April 2. Participate in Down Syndrome Guild Society Volunteer Activities Dates: Fall 2016 (Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk) and Spring 2017 (DSG Easter and/or Prom) Chair Responsibilities: -Delegate PPT responsibilities -Conduct/organize Meeting for this committee for both scholarships -Coordinate with SSP President for this event - todddn@umkc.edu Denise Todd, Pre-Med Advisor UMKCtodddn@umkc.edu

19. Community Service Committee Down Syndrome Guild Society of KC – We thoroughly enjoy volunteering at the Down Syndrome Guild events with the children and their families. – Future Events include volunteering at their Walk Relay at Arrowhead Stadium, their Easter Party, and their Prom Party

20. Kansas City University AC 100 this is where we are…