Edward Via College of Osteopathic

Medicine-Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity

Chi ChapterLas Vegas, NV – AOA Conference – September 29,

2013

VCOM- Virginia Campus

Out Going President- Hussein Al-

Mohamad Current President- Jonathan Hillyard Vice President- Kimberly Zins Treasurer/Secretary- Charles Teixeira Membership Chair- Macy Rupprecht Advisors- Dr. Sofia Abraham-Hardee,

Mr. Bill King, Ms. Julianne Smartt

Officers and Advisors

Chi Chapter Started in 2007 Application Process for Membership Current Members:

41 Members in Class of 2016 43 Members in Class of 2015 48 Members in Class of 2014

Current Members

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

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

2nd years – 20 hours/yr (10 hours/semester) 3rd and 4th years – 10 hours/year (5

hours/semester)

Maintaining Membership

White Coat Ceremony Graduation Tutoring Penny Wars Jeopardy Review Game Volunteer at Free Clinics Medical Mission Trips Golden Apple Award Board Question of the Day DO Day on the Hill Testicular Cancer Awareness Day And More!

Activities Members Participated in 2012-2013

DO Day on the Hill

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 members 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

VCOM Golden Apple

Award Winners for 2012-2013

Dr. Beverly Rzigalinski

Dr. James Powers

To expose ourselves and our classmates to board

questions on an everyday basis, we post board-type questions and answers on the large TV screens outside of the classroom.

Members write 3 multiple choice questions with explanations.

Board Question of the Day

Members have helped on Medical Mission Trips

in Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic

Medical Mission Trips

HONDURAS

El Salvador

Physiology Professor asked SSP Members for

help with creating a Jeopardy Review Game for our class.

The students wrote the questions and set up all the buzzards.

Cash prizes were given-- $300 for first place!!!

Jeopardy Review Game

Fundraiser to raise money for Pulaksi

Free Clinic Competition against OMS 1, OMS2, and

Faculty/Staff OMS 2 won!!! =)

Penny Wars!

Keep Improving Board Question of

the Day Quantity and Quality of Questions

More Involvement with the Community

More Morale Booster Events

Future Plans

Questions?