1. Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Aakash Patel
President

2. What is ΣΣΦ? Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity
National Objectives:
To further the science of Osteopathic Medicine and its standards of practice
To improve the scholastic standing and promote a higher degree of fellowship among its students
To foster allegiance to the AOA
Epsilon Corollary:
To demonstrate a sincere commitment to service within CCOM and the surrounding community.

3. Executive Board 2017-2018 President – Aakash Patel
Vice President – Zachary Pieters
Treasurer – Leah Dols
Secretary – Shea Gallus

4. Membership 97 active members 47 OMS-III
36 OMS-IV
47 OMS-III
14 OMS-II
14 new members as of Spring 2017
Faculty Advisors.
Dr. Perry Marshall, D.O.

5. Fall Membership Drive
Begins on August 29, 2017 for Fall induction of new members.
Written Applications Reviewed “Blinded”, grade checks
Three independent reviewers from our office of student services
Invited to Interview
Interviewed by 2-3 current SSP members who are not classmates
Applications reviewed by selection committee
Criteria for admission
Scholastics (min GPA 3.3)
Involvement, Service
Interest in/Knowledge of SSP
Demonstrated leadership

6. Finances Current Student Accounts Balance:
$ as of August 29th 2017
Does not include membership fees from previous inductions, sweatshirt sales (TBA), or SSP fundraising events

7. Fundraisers CCOM Sweatshirt Sale Local restaurant fundraiser
Mock anatomy practical in the past

8. Quarter Zips

9. Service Projects Speed Rotating Event for MS2 students
Bake Sale for Melanoma Research
Student informational panel for MS1 students
Boards Study Strategy Panel for MS2 Students
Accelerated Student Program
Mini medical school and nutrition information day for local middle school (Spring)

10. Rotation Speed Dating Annual event
MS 3 and 4’s return to campus to share their rotation experiences
Format allows for small group discussions, rather then panel format
This year interns from different departments will come to campus as well

11. Student Informational Panel
5-6 SSP Members sit down for a Q&A session with MS1 students about what to expect and how to prepare for next year
Advice for classes and what material to use for boards
Exchange contact information for future questions

12. Boards Study Strategy Panel
5-6 MS3 Members host a small panel discussion regarding successful boards study
Topics include: Timeline of when to start studying, how much and what resources are most beneficial

13. Accelerated Student Program
Work with 7th-12th graders who are focused on getting into medical school
Bring students to MWU to meet with current medical students
Take them on a tour of anatomy lab
Teach basic aspects of a physical exam
Event organized in conjunction with CCOM Student Council

14. Mini Med School Day
Going to local middle school to share information about healthcare
Kids have fun playing with equipment and interacting with our members
Teaching and encouraging preventative care, exercise, and good nutrition

15. Goals
Goal for academic year is to ensure that everyone (especially MS-1’s) know what SSP is and how rewarding it is to be a member.
Bring the chapter closer together through mentoring and networking opportunities.
Establish an annual Member's Dinner to increase communication and encourage stronger collaboration in future decision making of the Epsilon Chapter.
Spring Volunteer Project
Open to all members

16. Aakash Patel: Epsilon Chapter President
Questions?
Authored by:
Aakash Patel: Epsilon Chapter President