Edward Via College of Medicine-Carolinas Campus

Spartanburg, SCChi Alpha Chapter

VCOM- Carolinas

VCOM- Carolinas The MISSION of the Edward Via College of

Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians for the rural and medically underserved areas of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Appalachian Region, and to improve human health especially of those most in need.

VCOM-Carolinas Campus opened it’s doors for the first class of students in 2011

Class size: 162 students

Officers President

Tyler Cecil Vice-President

• Jason Djohn Secretary

• Chelsea Porter Membership Chair

• Stuart Drew

Advisor Matthew Cannon, DO

Undergraduate- Clemson University

Medical school- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

South Carolina Delegate to the AOA

South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society- President

Family Medicine Chair – VCOM Carolinas

Current Members Class of 2015

• 33 members Class of 2016

• 28 members

Membership Must have a 3.8 GPA or higher at VCOM at end of block 3 or

block 7. After induction, must maintain a 3.65 GPA

Must have no current or pending academic deficiencies.

Must be in good standing with VCOM, (ie, no current or pending behavioral infractions, no academic probation, no failing grades, etc).

Recommended minimum service hours: 2nd year- 20 hrs/year 3rd&4th years- 10 hrs/year

Must have all Honors and High Passes with no more than one “pass” on rotations.

Must submit a one time membership fee of $50 ($35 for national & $15 for local chapter).

Membership Students who do not meet the requirements

for continued membership will be placed on probation and go under a review by the Sigma Sigma Phi faculty advisor, Dr. Matthew Cannon, D.O.

All members of SSP Chi-Alpha Chapter shall demonstrate the qualities mentioned in both VCOM’s mission and the purpose statement of the national Sigma Sigma Phi honors fraternity. 

Activities Academic Writing Internship Board Preparation Community Service Events

Academic Writing Internship

Osteopathic Family Physician• The Official Peer-Reviewed Publication of the

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Members work via weekly video conference with editors of the journal through the entire journal process, including reviewing & selecting articles to be put into print.

Academic Writing Internship

As OMS II’s, SSP members gain the sought after experience of being involved with publication.• 5 members from each class of SSP inductees are selected.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work at a high academic level very early in one’s osteopathic career.

Students are involved in the peer-editing of the journal on a monthly basis, resulting in their acknowledgement in the publication.

Board Preparation Board questions

• Members write board style questions to share with all students as an encouragement to review previous material and begin studying early for board examinations.

Plans for the future “Preview” courses for OMS I students

• The purpose of “preview” courses would be to familiarize students with the terminology and basics of subjects before they are taught by faculty.

• Weekend “classes” led by members of SSP who are strong in the subject. Through teaching, members will solidify

material.

Plans for the future Sharing Success

• Similar to mentoring, members will be paired with SSP members in the OMS III/IV class.

• The more senior members can share the techniques that helped them score well on their board examinations as well as provide information of the best way to prepare for clinical rotations.

Questions or Comments? Contact:

Tyler Cecilwcecil@carolinas.vcom.edu