Transcript AOA
Transition Day April 3, 2013 What is AΩA? Alpha Omega Alpha National medical honor society that recognizes and advocates for scholarly attainment and moral purpose in medicine 120 chapters throughout the United States Dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all patients by: recognizing high educational achievement honoring gifted teaching encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community supporting the ideals of humanism, and promoting service to others How Are Members Chosen? The top 25 percent of a medical school class is eligible for nomination to the society, with up to 16 percent elected based on leadership, character, community service, and professionalism. How Are Members Chosen? Each chapter may also elect each year up to 3 residents/fellows and 1-2 faculty members who embody the values of AΩA. Honorary membership may be awarded to physicians and scientists who have made significant contributions to medicine. University of Minnesota AΩA AΩA Chapter of Minnesota Junior AΩA members Elected in April of Year 3 (approximately 15 members) Assume leadership of Alpha Chapter of Minnesota Senior AΩA members Elected in fall of Year 4 to complete the chapter Election Criteria Year 1 & 2 grades USMLE Step 1 Score Clinical rotation grades Must have 1 required rotations completed by end of period 5. Essay Essays? Our chapter’s unique way of identifying the society’s goals of scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service Essays de-identified, scored by current AΩA student and faculty members Scholarships/Awards • Each year, AΩA grants more than $575,000 to medical students and faculty. Community Service Projects Human Torso Project Science Museum Human Body Gallery Volunteer Project Contact • Cory Buschmann (current AOA president) [email protected] • Ari Holloway-Nahum (vice president) [email protected] http://www.student.med.umn.edu/aoa/AOA/Home.html QUESTIONS?