Transition Day April 3, 2013
Dec 30, 2015
What is AΩA?
Alpha Omega Alpha National medical honor society that
recognizes and advocates for scholarly attainment and moral purpose in medicine
120 chapters throughout the United States
Dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all patients by:
recognizing high educational achievement
honoring gifted teaching encouraging the development of leaders in academia
and the community
supporting the ideals of humanism, and
promoting service to others
How Are Members Chosen?
The top 25 percent of a medical school class is eligible for nomination to the society, with up to 16 percent elected based on leadership, character, community service, and professionalism.
How Are Members Chosen?
Each chapter may also elect each year up to 3 residents/fellows and 1-2 faculty members who embody the values of AΩA.
Honorary membership may be awarded to physicians and scientists who have made significant contributions to medicine.
University of Minnesota AΩAAΩA Chapter of Minnesota
Junior AΩA members Elected in April of Year 3 (approximately 15 members) Assume leadership of Alpha Chapter of Minnesota
Election Criteria Year 1 & 2 grades
USMLE Step 1 Score
Clinical rotation grades Must have 1 required rotations
completed by end of period 5. Essay
Essays? Our chapter’s unique way of
identifying the society’s goals of scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service
Essays de-identified, scored by current AΩA student and faculty members
Contact• Cory Buschmann (current AOA president)
• Ari Holloway-Nahum (vice president)
http://www.student.med.umn.edu/aoa/AOA/Home.html