1. Sigma Sigma Phi Sigma Chapter
2017 Annual Report
Presented by: Elizabeth Simmons, Sigma Chapter President

2. Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sigma Chapter is represented at the University of Pikeville- Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. UP-KYCOM is the 19th school of osteopathic medicine in the country.

3. Medicine in the Mountains
Situated in the heart of Eastern Kentucky Appalachian Mountains, UP-KYCOM is dedicated to producing primary care physicians who will serve this region and surrounding rural areas.

4. Pikeville, Kentucky Developments Challenges
KYCOM ranked 7th in rural medicine of all medical schools (U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 edition of Best Graduate Schools); highest ranked D.O. medical school in rural medicine and family medicine
KYCOM ranked 12th in family medicine; ranked 2nd in percentage of graduates entering primary care residencies
Inaugural class of 2020 Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) successfully completed its first year
KYCOM and KYCO “joint” classes to foster intraprofessional relationships
Economic growth in Pikeville is substantial with new restaurants and stores, including Chick-fil-a and Einstein Bagels in UPIKE’s new Health Professsions Education Building, which is open to both students and the public.
Isolated in the mountains, region is underserved
Population of 7,106 (2016)
Poverty, unemployment, Medicaid and uninsured, and mortality are higher than state and national averages
Opioid epidemic concerns
Overall health concerns (obesity, diabetes) very evident among population
Eastern Kentucky Type II Diabetes at 14%, compared to 11% in Kentucky and 9.4% nationally

5. Giving Back to Community
Fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association brought in $1,216.50
Culminated in October 2016 local event Walk to End Alzheimer’s
UP-KYCOM Relay for Life Chair: Kim Rafine, OMS-II
Other committee members: Sean Beattie, OMS-II and Olivia Dyer, OMS-II
Raised about $400 for American Cancer Society
Culminated in June 2017 local event Relay for Life
2nd year SSP members helped conduct Osteopathic Medicine Mock Practical Examinations for first year students
Assist COSGP with orientation week events (Fashion Show, Equipment Distribution)
Support KYCOM faculty by working graduation

6. Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Finding a Cure
Relay for Life
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Photo of Class of 2019 SSP Members from 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Photo of Class of 2020 SSP Members from 2017 Relay for Life

7. Hillbilly Days

8. Mock Practical Tutoring
Service to School
Mock Practical Tutoring
Orientation Week

9. Sigma Chapter Stats Officers Membership Service
President: Elizabeth Simmons
Vice President: Natalie Torrente
Treasurer: Anirudh Damughatla
Secretary: Akruti Patel
SSP Service Chairman: Sean Beattie
Alzheimer’s Association Chair: Rebecca Oliver
4th Year Members: 36
3 Fellows (moved to Class of 2019)
3rd Year Members: 40
2 Fellows (moved to Class of 2020)
2nd Year Members: 36
Total: 112
TOUCH Hours: *
SSP Hours:
* Prior to TOUCH system “crash”

10. Keeping Members Active and Involved
1st and 2nd years
3rd and 4th years
Monthly meetings
Participation in all philanthropic events held throughout the semester
Service hours reported to our SSP Community Service Chair
Minimum of 15 hours per semester
Can count service to school as “SSP Hours” (things that do not count as TOUCH Hours)
Off campus during this time for clinical rotations
Do not require them to participate in monthly meetings, as these are normally held during the lunch hour
Required to participate in 20 service hours/SSP hours a year
Must be reported to our Community Service Chair before the end of the semester in order to maintain in good standing

11. Current Projects making community a priority
Walk to End Alzheimer’s  September 16th, 2017
Fundraising Chair: Rebecca Oliver
Participating in walk, helping with registration, fundraising at the event
Raised $1,130 as of August, 2017
Partnership with Diamonds in the Ruff
Animal Rescue Organization
Helping collect donations and assisting at adoption events
Pikeville Haunted Trail
Late October – raises funds for the local police and fire department, as well partners with a farm to feed their horses for the winter.
Thanksgiving Dinner/Drive
Mid-November – host a food drive for local food pantry and host a dinner for KYCOM students and faculty
“Shoebox Christmas”
Creating gift boxes for families in need over the holidays

12. Future Projects and Goals
Establishing a Big/Little Professional Mentorship within the fraternity
Will be between every other class (i.e. Class of 2018 paired with Class of 2020)
Offers insights into rotations, residency match, adjusting to professional life for younger classes
Keeps older classes connected to the fraternity and to the school
Larger presence on UPIKE Campus – give back to the school through leadership
Admissions Events
More member participation in tutoring, mock osteopathic exams and mock standardized patient encounters for first year students
Community outreach to establish relationships and become more involved with various organizations throughout Pikeville
More collaboration with other KYCOM clubs and organizations in order to involve more students in service opportunities
Many members are club presidents or E-board officers
Become more involved with Animal Shelter, Pikeville City Trash Pick-Up

13. Thank you!
Questions?