sigma sigma phi
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Sigma Sigma Phi Western University of Health Sciences-
Mu Chapter
(ΣΣΦ)
Officers and Faculty Advisor
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David A. Connett, D.O.
President: Joseph Marquez, OMSIIVice President: Tony Hu, OMSIITreasurer: Mohammad Shahshahan,
OMSIISecretary: Agnes Kwon, OMSIIService Coordinator: Ryan Nguyen,
OMSIIAdministrative Assistant: Amanda
Yochum, BA
Members
2013 44 members
2014 42 members
2015 36 members
2016 47 members
2017 ~50 members
Chapter Goals• To further the Science of Osteopathic Medicine
and its standards of Practice• To preserve the meaning of and encourage
scholastic excellence and community service• To continue a high degree of fellowship among its
students.• To cultivate relationships and understanding
between the student bodies and officials, such as Faculty members of our Colleges
• To foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association
• To perpetuate Sigma Sigma Phi by preserving the principles and objectives of the organization
Appplication Requirements
According to the National Sigma Sigma Phi Constitution:Candidate must have completed at least one
semester of school. Candidate must have a GPA above 3.0
(>85%) to be considered for membership.Membership is limited to 20% of the class.
Member Requirements .
First and Second year students are required to participate in 20 hours of community service activities per school year.
Members can record 15 “obligated” hours per school year for events in which they are obligated to attend (e.g. being an officer of another club)
Students granted membership in their second year must participate in a total of 40 hours of service by the end of the year, with no more than 20 hours from the first year and no more than than 30 “obligated” hours.
Application ProcessApplication process takes place only
during the fall semester on the final week before winter break.
SSP admission committee will meet and decisions regarding admission/rejection will be made no later than 14 days after the applications are due.
Notices of acceptance or rejections will be sent out via email.
Appeals & Induction .
Applicants who are not accepted by the admission committee based on the primary application have 5 days after receiving the notice to appeal.
Induction will occur during the spring semester
All accepted applicants must pay a $70 membership fee prior to induction.
ExpulsionActive/honorary members may be expelled from SSP and have all rights revoked by the local chapter governing body if any of the following occur:
Failure to comply with rules as laid down by the Constitution & By-laws of the fraternity
Conspiracy against another memberConduct unbecoming of a physician or
memberViolation of Code of Ethics of AOAFailure (<70%) of ANY required course in
the curriculum WITHOUT evidence against personal fault (ex. Death in the family, debilitating health crisis)
Major Events1. National YMCA Youth Health Day
Done in accordance with the Pomona YMCA
Part of a National Healthy Kids Day
2. Annual CME Silent Charity AuctionRaise money for the charity Mercy House
3. Care Harbor ClinicProvide free health screening and
treatment to the uninsured.
YMCA National Healthy Kids
Day
YMCA National
Healthy Kids Day
CME Silent Charity AuctionAll proceeds go to Mercy House
Care Harbor LAFor 4 days, this
massive event will transform the LA Sports Arena into the largest free clinic in California.
Medical, dental and optometry schools from the LA area come together to make this happen!
Care Harbor LA
Provides free medical, dental and vision care prevention resources and follow-up care to thousands of uninsured, underinsured and at risk individuals and families.
Care Harbor LA
Care Harbor is LA helping its own…
L.A. Sports Arena Oct 31st – Nov 3rd
Services:
Collaboration between
WesternU, UCLA, USC medical
schools.
On site services: Medical, dental,
mammogram, pap smear, Women’s
Health screenings, Educational
Exhibits, Mental Health Counseling, Patient Lectures,
and more
Tentative Upcoming Service Events
WesternU COMP Membership and Officer Election Pomona Campus and Lebanon Campus
Canned Food Collection for local Food Pantry YMCA Service DayHealth ScreeningsSanta’s WorkshopHigh School Tutoring
Thank You For Your Time!!Enjoy Vegas!
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