Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg VA
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA Sigma Phi - An Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity Chi Chapter
Faculty Advisors Megan C Thomas, DO, FAAP, FACOI, FACP Chris Reilly, Ph. D Chair for Internal Medicine Course Director for Clinical Medicine Discipline Chair for Cell Biology and Physiology
Membership Criteria Our criteria for invitation are currently: Must have a 3. 8 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
Requirements to Maintain Membership Maintain GPA – 3. 65 Students with a GPA below 3. 65 after induction will go under probation and review Attend SSP events Recommended Service Hours 2 nd years – 20 hours/yr (10 hours/semester) 3 rd and 4 th years – 10 hours/year (5 hours/semester)
Officers for Fall 2017 -Spring 2018 President Ryan Coultas Vice President Nola Darden Secretary Mahreed Khan Treasurer Tyler Miluski
Officers for Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 President Erin Wallace Vice President Gianna Blundo Secretary Elizabeth Dawson Treasurer Marco Cunicelli
SSP Projects VCOM’s “Golden Apple” Award for Excellence in Teaching Practices The purpose of this award is to recognize faculty members who are dedicated to educating, mentoring and inspiring the students of VCOM One biomedical faculty, one clinical faculty and one guest lecturer are nominated and selected by the students Winners for 2017 -2018: Dr. Thomas Dr. Costa Dr. Cramer
SSP Projects VCOM Boards Review Jeopardy Teams of 4 (3 second year students and 1 first year student) compete to answer board type questions Event is hosted in early November Dinner is catered and monetary prizes are awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place teams Fun event to kick off Boards season
SSP Projects Community Service Notable projects: Habitat for Humanity Apple Ridge Farm Summer Camp Physicals Special Olympics Mission trips to Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic
Academic Related Service White- Coat Ceremony Graduation Ceremony Research Day VCOM Ambassadors Tutoring
Future Plans Boards Advice Panel Merchandise
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