sigma chapter annual report 2013 university of pikeville- kentucky college of osteopathic medicine
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Sigma Chapter Annual Report 2013University of Pikeville-
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Pikeville
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (UP-KYCOM) is the 19th school of osteopathic medicine in the country.
Our school’s mission is to
produce physicians to serve the people of this region.
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Appalachian –
“Medicine in the Mountains”
Demographic and economic data reveal rates higher than state and national levels for: unemployment work disability poverty Medicaid number of uninsured
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President
Tamara GusemanVice President Eric Shoemaker
SecretaryAshley Crutcher
Treasurer Lauren Nugent
2013- 2014 Officers
Members:
Fourth Year Students- 20Third Year Students- 20
Second Year Students- 34Total: 74 Members
Requirements: 85% average and above average number of service hours
2013-2014 Membership
Each member in the Sigma chapter is must
maintain above average academic scholarship in addition to completion of 30 hours of community service a year.
We encourage each of our members to achieve a T.O.U.C.H. pin (50 hours)
Two opportunities for acceptance into Sigma chapter After fall semester (accept 25) After spring semester (accept 9)
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2013 Graduation
In our eighth year
participating with Relay for Life, Team KYCOMbating Cancer raised over $1,900.
We tie-dyed t-shirts an hosted a balloon dart toss to sell as an additional fundraiser throughout the evening.
Relay For Life 2013
This year KYCOM students helped raise
enough money to send students to a small town in the Dominican Republic.
The team collected pharmaceuticals and medical equipment in order to set up a clinic and pharmacy in the community.
Medical Mission Trip to Batey Nueve, Dominican Republic
Batey Nueve, D.R.
Our KYCOM team collected student donations,
sponsored $2 dress down days for both classes, had a quilt raffle, and hosted a dodge ball tournament to serve as our major fundraisers.
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
ASPCA
Sandy Valley Habitat for Humanity Holiday dinner drive and packaging Animal Shelter volunteering Nursing home volunteering New member induction - March 2014 Officer transitions- April 2014 Graduation and Rose Sale - May 2014 Relay for Life – June 2014, fundraising all year Additional New member induction – July 2014
Future Sigma Chapter Activities
We appreciate your time and attention!
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