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

2. Rocky Vista University COM

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. 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 

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

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

16. 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

17. THANK YOU!