Sigma Chapter Annual Report 2013 University 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

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  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 Guseman Vice President Eric Shoemaker Secretary Ashley Crutcher Treasurer Lauren Nugent Officers

 Members: Fourth Year Students- 20 Third Year Students- 20 Second Year Students- 34 Total : 74 Members Requirements: 85% average and above average number of service hours 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) ΣΣΦ Requirements

 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

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  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

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  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! Conclusion