Transcript PHI CHI - Phi Chi Medical Fraternity

PHI CHI
Medical Fraternity
What is Phi Chi?
An International Co-ed Medical
Fraternity with chapters in the US,
Canada, the Caribbean, and England
that provides a common meeting
ground for students who have
common interests and goals
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Where are other
chapters?
ΑΒ University of Tennessee
ΕΚ University of Washington
Ζ University of Texas
Medical Branch, Galveston
IM Grenada, West Indies
ΚΧ University of Minnesota
MA Medical University of the
Americas
MΔ Avalon University
ΝΣ Dalhousie University
Ο Tulane University
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ΣΚ Medical University of South
Carolina
ΣΧΜ American University of
the Caribbean
ΣΩ St. Martinus University
ΥΝ University of Nebraska
Χ Jefferson Medical College
ΧΥ Creighton University
Ψ University of Michigan
Why join?
It is a close knit
fraternal
association that
can provide many
benefits that are
not only helpful
during medical
school but also last
a life time.
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What benefits?
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Alumni
Awards
Housing
Scholarships
Student Loans
Support system
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Alumni
Many chapters have active alumni
associations at their medical schools.
Fraternal friendships with alumni are
often like political ones - if you know
the right people and have the right
contacts, it can make all the difference.
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Awards
Annually, Phi Chi recognizes
outstanding member by giving
national awards, such as
Eben J. Carey Award in Anatomy
&
Michael J. Carey Award for Service
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Student Loans
The Phi Chi Welfare Association
provides low interest rate loans to
Junior and Senior members on a need
basis.
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Housing
Chapters traditionally offer low rent
housing to their members which is not
only affordable, but is also often
conveniently located near the medical
school.
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Support System
Phi Chi provides the intangible and
priceless benefits of friendships. Your
Phi Chi chapter can provide you with
the support system and sense of family
you need while away from home.
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Friends from
other chapters
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And more
friends…
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Grand Chapter
Travel to other chapter locations and
meet other medical students from
across the country.
Be able to participate in Phi Chi
National business, as well as possible
leadership opportunities
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Grand Chapter
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Grand Chapter
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Requirements ?
● Initiation Fees
● Membership Card
● Shingle
● International membership
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Initiation fees
There is a one-time National
Registration Fee that covers your
membership for the entire four years
of medical school.
Chapter dues are established by each
individual chapter
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Membership Card
Each initiated member receives an
official membership card and is
expected to retain it in his possession.
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Shingle
Each member receives an engraved,
hand calligraphized, shingle suitable
for framing to hang in a room or
office.
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Chapter
Requirements
● Communicate regularly with the Central
Office via national officers
● Submit the Annual Chapter Report
● Submit articles to the Phi Chi Chronicles
● Keep handy a copy of the Constitution for
members perusal
● Elect delegates to the Grand Chapter
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Questions ?