Post on 30-Mar-2015
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
President:Ryan Bade
What is ΣΣΦ?
• Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity
• National Objectives:– To further the science of Osteopathic
Medicine and its standards of practice– To improve the scholastic standing and
promote a higher degree of fellowship among its students
– To foster allegiance to the AOA• Epsilon Corollary:
– To demonstrate a sincere commitment to service within CCOM and the surrounding community.
Membership
• 75 active members– 33 OMS-IV– 32 OMS-III– 10 OMS-II
• Admitted 16 last Spring
• Faculty Advisors.– Dr. John Graneto, D.O.
Fall Membership Drive
• Written Applications Reviewed “Blinded”– Three independent reviewers
• Invited to Interview– Interviewed by 2-3 current SSP
members who are not classmates• Applications reviewed by
selection committee • Criteria for admission?
– Scholastics (min GPA)– Level of Community Service
Involvement– Interest in/Knowledge of SSP
Finances
• Current Student Accounts Balance:
$850.00
Does not include membership fees from fall drive or sweatshirt sale
Fundraisers
• Speeding Rotating Event
• CCOM Sweatshirt Sale
Service Projects
• Speed Rotating Event for MS2 students• Easter Gram sale for Alzheimers
Foundation• Bake Sale for Melanoma Research• Trick-or-Treat for canned goods drive• Student informational panel for MS1
students• Accelerated/Gifted student program
Rotation Speed Dating
• MS 3 and 4’s return to campus to share their rotation experiences
• Format allows for small group discussions, rather then panel format
• Annual event• This year interns from different
departments will come to campus as well
Trick-or-Treat for the Homeless
• Started in 2011– Organized by 2 OMS-II SSP Members
• SSP members canvas community neighborhoods– Trick or Treat for canned food– Currently over 20 participants committed
**Event date scheduled for October 31,2013
Student Informational Panel
• 5-6 SSP Members sit down for a Q&A session with MS1 students about what to expect and how to prepare for next year
• Advice for classes and what material to use for boards
• Exchange contact information for future questions
Accelerated Student Program
• Work with 7th-12th graders who are focused on getting into medical school
• Bring students to MWU to meet with current medical students and tour labs
• Teach basic aspects of a physical exam
• Event organized in conjunction with CCOM Student Council
Collaboration
• Goal for 2013 to schedule events involving entire organization
• Fall Social in October
• Spring Volunteer Project– Open to all members
Questions?
SSP.CCOM@gmail.com