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Edward Via College of Osteopathic
Medicine
Virginia Campus
Blacksburg, VA
Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity
Chi ChapterSeattle, WA – AOA Conference – October 26, 2014
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
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
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
OMS-II – 20 hours/yr (10 hours/semester) OMS III/IV – 10 hours/year (5 hours/semester)
Maintaining Membership
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
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
VCOM Golden Apple Award Winners for 2013-
2014Dr. James Mahaney Dr. Cathy
Callahan
Biochemistry OB/GYN
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
Members have helped on Medical Mission Trips
in Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic
Medical Mission Trips
El Salvador
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!!!
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
Keep Improving Board Question of
the Day Quantity and Quality of Questions
More Involvement with the Community
More Morale Booster Events
Future Plans