Sigma Sigma Phi

Delta Chapter

General Information

• KCUMB was founded in 1916 as the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery

• Located in Downtown Kansas City• Total medical school enrollment: 971

Delta Chapter

• There are currently 144 members of the Delta Chapter

• Class of 2013: 57• Class of 2014: 58• Class of 2015: 29

• 55 of these members

were inducted this past spring

Delta Chapter Executive Board

Vice-PresidentRachel Herdes

PresidentMark Braswell

SecretarySteven Richmond

TreasurerAlyson Kracke

Dr. Rance McClain, D.O.

2012-2013 Executive Officers

Chapter Advisor

Plans for Future Events

• Blood Drives– We will hold 4 blood drives this year.

Our partnerships are with the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City and the American Red Cross.

Plans for Future Events

• Down Syndrome Guild Society of KC -We thoroughly enjoy serving Down Syndrome

children and their families. Future Events include a Walk Relay, Easter Party, and a Prom Party.

Plans for Future Events

• Gross Anatomy Mock Practical

-As part of the chapter’s scholarship component, we will provide Gross Anatomy mock practicals via PowerPoint for 1st year medical students.

Plans for Future Events

• Osteopathic Medicine Presentation

-We will partner with a local college honor society to promote Osteopathic Medicine. Topics include History of Osteopathic Profession, Getting into D.O. School, and an OMT demonstration.

Plans for Future Events

• Speaker• OMS III/IV Board Panel

– Board Examinations Overview• Many students have concerns and

questions about board examinations• What should students do to begin

their board preparations?• What are beneficial board

resources?

Plans for Future Events

• Fundraising

-Dr. Garcia T-shirt sale

-50% of proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization of Dr. Garcia’s choosing

Scholarships

• Jan Oliveri Scholarship– Given to a first year that has gone

above and beyond the call of duty in community service, organizational involvement and leadership, as well as academics.

• Jeremy Bickling Scholarship– Recognizes the great efforts of a

teaching assistant or tutor.

Induction

• First and second year students who are in the top 30% of their class are eligible to apply

• Members are chosen based on their degree of professionalism, scholarship, campus involvement, and service to the University and the profession

• A banquet will be held in April to induct the new members

ΣΣΦ - Delta ChapterWe are looking forward to the year ahead as we continue to

grow and become a more active organization at KCUMB. We are committed to challenging ourselves academically, our service in the Kansas City community, and furthering the

Osteopathic Profession.