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Sigma Sigma Phi
Delta ChapterKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Grand Chapter MeetingSan Francisco
October 24, 2010
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: 1,011
Delta Chapter
• There are currently 109 members of the Delta Chapter
• Class of 2011: 34• Class of 2012: 44• Class of 2013: 31
• 45 of these members were inducted last year
Delta Chapter Executive Board
Vice-PresidentNicholas Zarkadis
PresidentChelsea Holtz
SecretaryChristopher Sumski
TreasurerCatherine Mallory
Dr. Rance McClain, D.O.
2010-2011 Executive Officers
Chapter Advisor
Plans for Future Events
• Speakers– Board Examinations Overview• Many students have concerns and
questions about board examinations• Should an Osteopathic student sit for
the USMLE exam in addition to the COMLEX?• What should students do to begin
their board preparations?
Plans for Future Events
• Blood Drives–We will hold 4 blood drives this year,
working with both Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City and the American Red Cross
–We collected over 60 pints of blood at our first drive in August
Plans for Future Events
• Adopt-A-Family– During the holiday season the Delta
Chapter will work with a local charity to adopt several families for the holidays
–Members will be able to purchase presents for the families and send the items to the families for the holidays
Plans for Future Events
• Valentines Day Candy Grams– This year we will be working with
Cardiology Club to sell and distribute Candy Grams on Valentine’s day to students, faculty, and staff
– All money raised will be given to the American Heart Association
Plans for Future Events
• National Osteopathic Medicine Week– The Delta Chapter is planning events
during National Osteopathic Medicine Week to help:• Increase the knowledge of the Osteopathic
philosophy• Teach the history of Osteopathic Medicine• Look to the future possibilities of
Osteopathic Medicine
Plans for Future Events
• Fundraising– KCUMB water bottle sales– T-shirt sale– Breakfast and snack food sales on
Kaplan Board Review weekends
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.
2011 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 March 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.