1. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity PHI CHI Professional Medical Fraternity

2. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity What is a Fraternity? Definition Oxford: Fraternity: 1 a group of people sharing a common profession or interests. Synonyms Association, club, order, society –Club: Oxford: 1 an association dedicated to a particular interest or activity. –Society: Oxford: an organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity. ΦΧ

3. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Types –General (social): Known for social gatherings –Service: Primary purpose is community service –Professional: Restriced to a field. Cultivate strengths in order to serve the community and provide assistance. Ex.) Phi Chi –Honorary: Based on past achievements. Membership is considered exclusive. –Academic –Research –Religious and Cultural ΦΧ

4. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Early examples Phi Beta Kappa Society, 1776 (first greek letter fraternity, members were rejected from the Flat Hat Club) Kappa Alpha Society, 1825 Sigma Phi Society, 1827 (first national fraternity). First Professional Fraternity: Kappa Lambda Society of Aesculapius, established for the purpose of bringing together students of the medical profession in 1819. ΦΧ

5. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Phi Chi Co-educational, professional organization –(Not “Animal House” type social fraternity) One of the oldest medical fraternities in the world –Founded 1889 One of the largest medical fraternities in the world –15 active chapters, 36,000 members 5 countries 10 states ΦΧ

6. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Benefits Networking: Actives and Alumni Housing Loans Discounts Leadership opportunities in an internationally recognized organization Awards Support System We are there for members from when they enter medical school till after they retire ΦΧ

7. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity National Meetings Travel to other chapter locations and meet other medical students from around the world. Be able to participate in Phi Chi National business, as well as possible leadership opportunities. ΦΧ

8. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Benefits to the school Affiliation with an Internationally Recognized Organization. Alumni that are members of fraternal organizations while in school tend to give more financial donations back to the school after graduation –22% of Fraternal alumni reported giving $500-$1000 to their alma mater compared to 4.2% of non-Fraternal alumni. –11% of Fraternal alumni reported giving $1000-$5000 to their alma mater verses 1.4% of non-Fraternal alumni. 28% higher retention rate among Fraternal students. Networking opportunities gives students better connections when it comes to their clinical and residency years. –Housing –Interviews –Professional Advice ΦΧ

9. © 2008, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Any Questions? Contact information –www.phichimed.org ΦΧ