ΣΣΦ Sigma Chapter Annual Report 2012 Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Sigma Chapter Annual Report 2012Kentucky College of Osteopathic

Medicine

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.

Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

KYCOM is located in central Appalachia, the eastern part of Kentucky. The panoramic scenes of hills and valleys have contributed to the often isolated, rural background of this region.

Our school’s mission is to produce physicians to serve the people of this region.

Demographic and economic data reveal rates higher than state and national levels for unemployment, work disability, poverty, Medicaid, uninsured and mortality for all ages.

Hillbilly Days

Exciting Changes at KYCOM

We all are very excited about the growth of our

facilities and the expansion of our class sizes from 80 to 135 in the current 1st year class.

The Coal Building

KYCOM has moved into the Coal Building for the start of the 2012 academic year.

2012 - 2013 Officers

PresidentLisa Theobald

Vice President John MayoSecretaryAllie FralickTreasurer

Lauren Fetsko

2012-2013 Membership

Members:Fourth Year Students- 20Third Year Students- 20

Second Year Students- 20Total: 60 Members

ΣΣΦ Requirements

Each member in the Sigma chapter is required to 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, signifying 50 hours of community service.

2012 Graduation

Relay For Life 2012

In our seventh year participating with Relay for Life, Team KYCOM raised over $1,200.

We tie-dyed t-shirts to sell as an additional

fundraiser throughout the evening.

Relay For Life 2012

Medical Mission Trip to Batey Nueve, Dominican Republic

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.

Batey Nueve, D.R.

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk

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.

Future Sigma Chapter Activities

Soup Kitchen volunteers – November/December 2012 – plan to partner with new Rotaract club in serving a local shelter

Chapter Fundraiser – Long-sleeved t-shirts Applalacian SPCA – Spring 2013 – plan to establish a

new volunteer relationship with local SPCA New member induction- March 2013 Officer transitions- April 2013 Graduation -May 2013 Relay for Life – June 2013 – participate in major

fundraising all year long

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our report, we appreciate your time!