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?