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Sigma Sigma Phi

Sigma Sigma Phi. Delta Chapter Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Grand Chapter Meeting Orlando, FL October 30, 2011. General Information. KCUMB was founded in 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery Located in Downtown Kansas City

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Sigma Sigma Phi

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  1. Sigma Sigma Phi Delta Chapter Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Grand Chapter Meeting Orlando, FL October 30, 2011

  2. General Information • KCUMB was founded in 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery • Located in Downtown Kansas City • Total medical school enrollment: 987

  3. Delta Chapter • There are currently 132 members of the Delta Chapter • Class of 2012: 44 • Class of 2013: 56 • Class of 2014: 32 • 57 of these members were inducted last year

  4. Delta Chapter Executive Board Chapter Advisor Dr. Rance McClain, D.O. 2010-2011 Executive Officers Vice-President Tabitha Kabala President Allen Heeger Secretary Corey Clifford Treasurer Johnny Gralewski

  5. Plans for Future Events • Speakers • Stan Viebrock, MPA, Director of Learning Enhancemnt • Board Examinations Overview • Many students have concerns and questions about board examinations • Should an Osteopathic student sit for the USMLE exam in addition to the COMLEX? • What should students do to begin their board preparations?

  6. Plans for Future Events • Blood Drives • We will hold 4 blood drives this year, working with both Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City and the American Red Cross • We collected over 60 pints of blood at our first drive in August

  7. Plans for Future Events • Adopt-A-Family • During the holiday season the Delta Chapter will work with a local charity to adopt several families for the holidays • Members will be able to purchase presents for the families and send the items to the families for the holidays

  8. Plans for Future Events • Valentines Day Candy Grams • This year we will be working with Cardiology Club to sell and distribute Candy Grams on Valentine’s day to students, faculty, and staff • All money raised will be given to the American Heart Association

  9. Plans for Future Events • National Osteopathic Medicine Week • April 15-21 • The Delta Chapter is planning events during National Osteopathic Medicine Week to help: • Increase the knowledge of the Osteopathic philosophy • Teach the history of Osteopathic Medicine • Look to the future possibilities of Osteopathic Medicine

  10. Plans for Future Events • Fundraising • KCUMB water bottle sales • T-shirt sale • Breakfast and snack food sales on Kaplan Board Review weekends

  11. Scholarships • Jan Oliveri Scholarship • Given to a first year that has gone above and beyond the call of duty in community service, organizational involvement and leadership, as well as academics. • Jeremy Bickling Scholarship • Recognizes the great efforts of a teaching assistant or tutor.

  12. 2011 Induction • First and second year students who are in the top 30% of their class are eligible to apply • Members are chosen based on their degree of professionalism, scholarship, campus involvement, and service to the University and the profession • A banquet will be held in March to induct the new members

  13. ΣΣΦ - Delta Chapter We are looking forward to the year ahead as we continue to grow and become a more active organization at KCUMB. We are committed to challenging ourselves academically, our service in the Kansas City community, and furthering the Osteopathic Profession.

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