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 AΩAAΩA 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)

aoa.president.uofm@gmail.com

• Ari Holloway-Nahum (vice president)

holl0379@umn.edu

http://www.student.med.umn.edu/aoa/AOA/Home.html

QUESTIONS?