Transcript Edward Via College of Medicine-Carolinas Campus Spartanburg, SC

Chi Alpha Chapter
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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
 President
Tyler Cecil
 Vice-President
• Jason Djohn
 Secretary
• Chelsea Porter
 Membership
• Stuart Drew
Chair
 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
 Class
of 2015
• 33 members
 Class
of 2016
• 28 members
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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
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Must have no current or pending academic deficiencies.
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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).
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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.
 Academic Writing
 Board
Internship
Preparation
 Community Service Events
 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.
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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.
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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
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.
 “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.
 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.
 Contact:
Tyler Cecil
[email protected]