[Cusom27] Sigma Sigma Phi Membership!!

[Bryant, Wendy D]

MS-1 & MS-2 Students:



We are excited to tell you about an opportunity to become a member of the National Osteopathic Service Fraternity, Sigma Sigma Phi, Chi Upsilon Chapter at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine.



What is Sigma Sigma Phi?

Sigma Sigma Phi National

An Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity

            Sigma Sigma Phi is an Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity. Its objectives and purposes are:

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 bring about a closer relationship and understanding between the student bodies and the officials and members of the faculties of our colleges, and to foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association and to perpetuate these principles and the teachings through the maintenance and development of this organization.



Sigma Sigma Phi Chi Upsilon Chapter

Chi Upsilon chapter embraces and fosters the same objectives and principles as the national grand chapter. Our chapter is focused on scholastic performance and service to the community.



How do I apply to become a member of Chi Upsilon?

I.                     Membership Criteria

     *   Choice of pledges is based upon scholarship and service to the college, profession, or community.
     *   Applicants must be in good academic and professional standing at CUSOM.

                                                              i.      Not have remediated any courses for academic reasons.

                                                            ii.      Not have any professionalism or Honor Code violations.

     *   Membership criteria: In order to gain and maintain membership, students must:

                                                              i.      Have successfully completed the 1st semester (Blocks 1 and 2).

                                                            ii.      Achieved and maintained the required scholastic standing (Grade Point Average).

           *   Induction requirements:
              *   First and second year students

                                                                                                                                      i.      Must have a cumulative GPA at or above a 3.6 on a 4.0 point scale.

           *   Maintenance of membership
              *   First and second year students

                                                                                                                                      i.      Maintain a cumulative GPA at or above a 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale.

                                                                                                                                    ii.      Not have remediated any courses for academic reasons.

                                                                                                                                  iii.      Not have any professionalism or Honor Code violations.

              *   Third and fourth year students

                                                                                                                                      i.      Must earn a High Pass or Honors on all clinical rotation evaluations.

                                                                                                                                    ii.      Not have any professionalism or Honor Code violations.

                                                          iii.      Community/Volunteer Service

           *   Induction requirements
              *   Students must have completed at least ten (10) community/volunteer service hours at the time of application.
              *   Reported volunteer service hours designated towards the Chi Upsilon chapter's service hour requirement cannot have already been used or counted towards the required service hours of another organization.
           *   Maintenance of membership
              *   Complete twenty (20) hours of community/volunteer service each academic year during MS-1/2 logged into the TOUCH hour system
              *   Complete ten (10) hours of community/volunteer service each academic year during MS-3/4 logged into the TOUCH hour system
              *   Reported volunteer service hours designated towards the Chi Upsilon chapter's service hour requirement cannot have already been used or counted towards the required service hours of another organization.
              *   Volunteer at least once for White Coat Ceremony or Commencement.
              *   MS2 students are required to coordinate, at a minimum, one service/volunteering event independently or with other Chi Upsilon members.





Eligible students will need to submit applications AND registrar requests by Friday, February 9th (See application instructions below) Once applications are received, a committee will review the applications and candidates will be notified if they are accepted.



If selected to become a member, membership dues are $60 (a one-time fee) and Student Affairs will register you nationally. There will be an induction ceremony for all new members this Spring.

            (Tentative date for the induction ceremony is Friday, March 22, 2024, at 2:00pm.  Please schedule/prepare for that date).

At graduation, SSP members will receive a certificate from SSP National, special recognition at our Awards Dinner, and an SSP honor cord to wear with regalia during CUSOM's Graduation Ceremony.




**Please note, if you need to look up your AOA number (for the SSP application), please follow the following steps:

1. If you have not created an account yet go to: http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/about/aoa-membership/Pages/medical-student-registration.aspx and create an account.

2. They should email you your AOA ID # within 24 hours if you are a new account.

3. If it says you already have an account -- use the "forgot password" link and put in your email address (this should be your CUSOM email).

4. Email msc at osteopathic.org<mailto:msc at osteopathic.org> to ask for the AOA ID number and they should get back to you within a couple of days or you may call the AOA at 1-800-621-1773.





FAQs:

  1.  Who can apply?

MS-1 and MS-2 students ONLY. Applications from MS-3 or MS-4 students are not accepted.

  1.  Can MS-2 students apply again if they applied during their MS-1 year or did not meet the requirements during their MS-1 year?

YES

  1.  Do I need to re-apply every year?

NO. MS-2 students, if you are already an active Sigma Sigma Phi member, you do NOT need to submit another application. As long as you continue to meet the requirements, you maintain your membership for all years of medical school.

  1.  Can my GPA be rounded up if it is slightly under the 3.6 threshold?

NO. Unfortunately, as stated in the Academic Bulletin, the threshold is set by Sigma Sigma Phi National and cannot be changed or adjusted by our Chapter.


Application Instructions:

     *   Complete the Sigma Sigma Phi Application 2024 attached.
     *   Complete the Sigma Sigma Phi Registrar Request 2024 attached.
     *   Once both documents are completed, UPLOAD both documents into Engage/Creek Sync under the FORM "Sigma Sigma Phi Application Process 2024".

Link to FORM:         https://campbell.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/623941

     *   Upon submission, you should receive an email that your documents have been submitted.
     *   Once your documents have been REVIEWED, you will be notified if your application has been accepted or denied.
This MUST BE COMPLETED BY Friday, February 9th by 12:00 noon.  You will NOT be allowed to submit applications after February 9th.





Blessings,
Wendy

Wendy D. Bryant, PhD (ABD)
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
School of Osteopathic Medicine | Campbell University
Post Office Box 4280 | Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506
Levine Hall Office #123 | 910-893-1846 | medicine.campbell.edu<http://medicine.campbell.edu/>

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