Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Carolinas Campus Sigma Phi, Chi Chapter – Spartanburg Branch September 14, 2020

VCOM- Carolinas Campus Spartanburg, SC “The Mission of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health. ”

Officers and Advisors President: Paul Liner Vice President: Batzorig Batsaikhan Treasurer: Peter Wildeboer Secretary: Meagan Richardson Member Chair: Samantha Sorrow Advisors: Dr. Lindsey Ridgeway & Dr. Matthew Cannon

Membership Requirements Eligibility: Obtain a 3. 8 GPA or higher at the culmination of block 3 or block 7 Be in good standing with VCOM Maintenance Maintain a 3. 65 GPA or higher Have all Honors and High Passes with no more than one “Pass” on rotations Remain in good behavioral standing with VCOM Volunteer for the white coat ceremony and graduation

Membership Current Members: 23 Members in Class of 2023 44 Members in Class of 2022 38 Members in Class of 2021 52 Members in Class of 2020

Chapter Involvement • White Coat Ceremony and Graduation Volunteering • Members assist with festivities • Student Workshops • Purposeful studying, balancing life and school, note-taking tips

Chapter Involvement – What We’ve Done Aiding the OMS-Is OMS-II SSP member paired with OMS-I class tutors Workshops focusing on note taking, time management, test taking strategies, well-being, and course specific tips Board Resources Financial Assistance Working with administration to try to gain some financial assistance for our class

Chapter Involvement – 2020 -2021 plans Weeks of Welcome Event – SSP Social The purpose of this event is to allow incoming first years the opportunity to socialize and get to know their classmates, as well as the OMS-II students. This opportunity will be primarily used to explain the mission of Sigma Phi and to reiterate that it is a resource for the OMS-I students to utilize. Specialty Organization Liaisons OMS-II students in Sigma Phi with additional affiliations in other organizations will be selected in order to facilitate communication between the institution's Specialty Organizations and Sigma Phi. In selecting a liaison for each organization, Sigma Phi will be notified in the event other clubs require additional resources or volunteers to assist in the respective events. The objective is to facilitate communication and fellowship within the institution, while ultimately providing an effective method to provide comprehensive academic support.

Chapter Involvement – 2020 -2021 plans “Guide through OMS-I” Document OMS-II members will provide guidance and feedback regarding the various experiences of OMS-I. The results will be compiled into a comprehensive list of advice for incoming OMS-I students Guidance documents will be provided for: Medical school in general, blocks 14, procedural skills and standardized patient encounters. A similar document with information from OMS-III/IV students will also be created to offer guidance to OMS-II students regarding board preparation, clinical rotation sites, and advice for blocks 5 -8. Volunteer Service Opportunities Habitat for Humanity Access Health

Chapter Involvement – 2020 -2021 plans Ideas in the works: RAM Clinic (SOIMA Collaboration) Professionalism Workshop with Dr. Cashman Working on how to improve our CVs and Resumes

Thank You!