Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Carolinas Campus Sigma Phi – Chi Alpha Chapter September 4, 2018

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: Andrew Arteaga Vice President: Candice Thompson Treasurer: Kevin Rinek Secretary: Amy Kiamos Member Chair: Bryce Gay 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: 38 Members in Class of 2021 52 Members in Class of 2020 62 Members in Class of 2019 43 Members in Class of 2018

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 Academic Peer Mentoring Individual mentoring allowing students referred by the Office of Academic Excellence to be paired with a SSP member to aid them in establishing good academic practices Workshops focusing on note taking, time management, test taking strategies, wellbeing, and course specific tips Faculty vs. Student Spelling Bee Fundraiser Sponsoring the event to raise funds for the Gaffney Free Clinic (A student-run clinic supervised by the chair of underserved care- Dr. Petra Warren)

Chapter Involvement – what we’ve done Journal Club Each block, an interested Sigma Phi member works with faculty to choose a pertinent journal club topic and articles. Members lead small groups of students to work through the article before coming together as a whole and learning about it with the faculty present.

Chapter Involvement – 2018 -2019 plans Study Skills Panel A comprehensive review of several different study tactics by individuals from our chapter in an effort to strengthen the abilities of our peers. Near Peer Tutor Program A 1 v 1 tutoring program led by OMSII Sigma Phi members for OMSI students. Board Review Support Groups Establishing a community of students helping students to both set and achieve goals together.

Thank You!