Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Parker, CO ΟΘ Annual Chapter Report 2017 Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Parker, CO Presented by: McKenna Abercrombie, OMS-III, President

Rocky Vista University COM

Omicron Theta Chapter Chapter Goals To develop members into community philanthropists To advance Osteopathic awareness in the community To promote scholastic excellence To support underserved communities of the Denver metro area Focus not only on being academically successful but making a difference in the community As well as helping members develop interpersonal skills and communication skills so we can talk to our patients as real people

Omicron Theta Chapter Current membership: 54 student members **Currently in application process

Application Process Application deadline Aug 25, 2017; notified of acceptance Oct 10th, 2017 Acceptance based on application scoring Scored anonymously by 6 separate members Overseen by President Points given for service, honors, personal statement, etc. Top 67% of applicants are accepted

Application to Omicron Theta Application Eligibility Cumulative GPA above 80% Top 25% of class by GPA at the time of application Must have completed one semester of course work Good academic standing and without any Honor Code violations Demonstrated service and community involvement

Application to Omicron Theta To Maintain membership all members must: Pass all clinical rotations and courses Not incur any honor code violations Community service OMS-I: 30hrs OMS-II: 30hrs OMS-III: 20hrs OMS-IV: 10hrs

State of the Chapter Leadership President: McKenna Abercrombie, OMS-III Vice President: Patrick Wallace, OMS-IV Secretary: Anne Ickes, OMS-III Treasurer: Anne Ickes, OMS- III Volunteer Coordinator: Yenly Nguyen, OMS-IV Event Coordinator: Sindi Diko, OMS-IV Faculty Advisor – Jill Pitcher, DO Last year we decided to have more 3rd years so they can teach the new officers the following year.

State of the Chapter Financial Current balance: $3,077.31 Club funds generated from student fees distributed amongst all student clubs and fundraisers (mentioned later) All club members must select SSP as one of their “funded clubs” for all semesters upon acceptance

Community Outreach Child health advocacy Denver Osteopathic Foundation “Food, Fun, Fitness” program Concerts For Kids “Community Day” Goal to become regularly involved in Special Olympics Colorado

Community Outreach Medical volunteers at area events Project C.U.R.E. 9Health Fair

Community Outreach Donor Alliance Registering students/community for the Colorado Donor registry

Community Outreach Sacred Heart House of Denver For homeless women and children Provides: Temporary emergency housing Food Clothing homeless women and children. Volunteers provide dinner for the guests every night. Dinner volunteers eat with the guests 

Community Outreach “Mini Med School” Area undergrads Open house at RVUCOM for potential students Preparation and information

“Inreach” Academic Development Tutoring Members encouraged to participate in COM peer tutoring Board and Subject exam preparation Guides for success

Social Activities Aimed at fostering a collegial environment within the COM Pinning ceremony Match day celebration Graduation mixer Fundraisers Koozie sales at graduation and during school year

THANK YOU!