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Blacksburg, VA Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity Chi Chapter Seattle, WA – AOA Conference – October 26, 2014
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VCOM- Virginia Campus
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Out Going President- Jonathan Hillyard Current President- Evin Guilliams Vice President- Michael Sternberg Treasurer/Secretary- Spencer Masiewicz Membership Chair- Kristy Atkinson Advisors- Dr. Chris Reilly, Dr. Megan Thomas, Mr. Bill King, Ms. Julianne Jordan Officers and Advisors
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Chi Chapter Started in 2007 Application Process for Membership Current Members: 52 Members in Class of 2017 41 Members in Class of 2016 43 Members in Class of 2015 Current Members
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Must have a 3.80 GPA or higher at VCOM at end of first year or second year Must have no current or pending academic deficiencies Must be considered in good standing with VCOM (e.g., no current or pending behavioral infractions, no academic probation, etc.) Must be willing to provide advice or counsel to other medical students or potential medical students on the values and benefits of being an osteopathic physician Membership Criteria
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Maintain GPA – 3.65 Students with a GPA below 3.65 after induction will go under probation and review Complete Board Question of the Day Requirement Attend SSP events Recommended Service Hours OMS-II – 20 hours/yr (10 hours/semester) OMS III/IV – 10 hours/year (5 hours/semester) Maintaining Membership
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White Coat Ceremony Graduation Tutoring Jeopardy Review Game Volunteer at Free Clinics Medical Mission Trips Golden Apple Award Board Question of the Day DO Day on the Hill And More! Activities Members Participated in 2013-2014
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The purpose of the “VCOM Golden Apple” is to recognize those faculty members who are dedicated to educating, mentoring, and inspiring VCOM students. Criteria Considered By Students (the Judges): Faculty member’s teaching skills/style Enthusiasm for teaching Professionalism Approachability and availability for questions One biomedical and one clinical faculty member are selected About the Golden Apple
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Dr. James MahaneyDr. Cathy Callahan BiochemistryOB/GYN
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Faculty, as well as SSP members, helped compose questions on various topics Questions are broadcast over our television system so that they can be seen throughout the whole building daily Board Question of the Day
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Members have helped on Medical Mission Trips in Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic Medical Mission Trips El Salvador
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Honduras
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Dr. Chris Reilly (SSP Advisor) asked SSP Members for help with creating a Jeopardy Review Game for our class. SSP Officers wrote the questions and set up all the buzzers. Cash prizes were given-- $300 for first place!!!
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Members helped Dr. Megan Thomas, D.O. (SSP Advisor) give free physicals for the Apple Ridge Farm summer camp This camp was designed to help bring students from low income families together for a fun and educational summer Volunteering
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Keep Improving Board Question of the Day Quantity and Quality of Questions More Involvement with the Community More Morale Booster Events Future Plans
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Questions?
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