Sigma Sigma Phi

Omicron Theta Chapter

Application Cover Letter
Rocky Vista University
College of Osteopathic Medicine

Selection Criteria

The potentially successful candidate will be a student in good academic

standing overall, have a cumulative grade point average above 80%, be in
the top 25% of their class by class rank, and have completed at least two
semesters of coursework. The student also will not have any honor code
violations. Additionally, the student shall have community service that meets
the objectives and purposes of the Sigma Sigma Phi Constitution.

Objectives and Purposes

The objectives and purposes of Sigma Sigma Phi shall be fourfold, namely: 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 a closer relationship and understanding
between the student bodies and the officials and members of the faculties of
our colleges; To foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association
and to perpetuate these principles in the teachings through the maintenance
and development of this organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the club benefit me as a medical student if I am

accepted?
SSP is the osteopathic equivalent of AOA (MD). It is a service based
osteopathic honor society. Membership not only opens up service
opportunities, but shows residencies you are dedicated to serving and also a
well-rounded applicant. Membership reflects a scholarly achievement, a
demonstrated commitment to professionalism and leadership, and a
dedication to community service. Induction to membership is limited to onefourth of graduating medical school students who have excelled
academically, demonstrated professionalism, and show promise of becoming
leaders in medicine.
When you first open ERAS to apply for residency there are 3 boxes you can
check. They include Alpha Omega Alpha status (MD), sigma sigma phi
status, and gold humanism honor society status.
SSP hosts events for the school and for the chapter to help 1st and 2nd
years succeed in their courses as well as on boards, and how to prepare for
step 1. It is a great way to get involved in a service based club as well as
leadership opportunities as a first, second, third, or fourth year medical
student.

2. What are the continuing requirements as a member of the club?

Each member is required to remain in good academic standing for the
duration of medical school as well as complete volunteer hours:
OMS-I: 30 hrs/year
OMS-II: 30 hrs/year
OMS-III: 20 hrs/year
OMS-IV: 10 hrs/year

SIGMA SIGMA PHI OMICRON THETA APPLICATION FORM

Name & Student ID Number:
Please fill in the form below, including begin and end dates for each item listed. If
you have multiple entries for a category, please copy and paste in order to use the
same format (ex: if you have four community service events, please copy and paste
the template used in the community service section and add in your additional
entries). Questions can be directed to the SSP Vice President, Patrick Wallace.
Items without hours/week will not be considered. However, total hours may be
used in lieu of hours/week. Please TYPE all responses including essay questions.
These will be graded using The New York Times Criteria. Competitive essays should
be a minimum of 200 words. Applicants are encouraged to add as many events and
positions you have held during your time at RVUCOM. Please DO NOT include
grades, GPA, board scores, or class ranks. Curriculum Vitaes and rsums will NOT
be accepted. Please do not attach the cover page or the Frequently Asked
Questions.
**Please note: activities, positions, community service, etc. prior to matriculation
at RVU-COM will NOT be considered.

Community Service:
Begin and End date:
Position:
Hours/wk:
Total Hours:
Description:

Student Government Association:

Begin and End date:
Position:
Hours/wk:
Total Hours:
Description:

Club Executive Leadership (non-SGA or other leadership):

Begin and End date:
Position:
Hours/wk:
Total Hours:
Description:

Club Affiliations (briefly describe how you are an active member for each
club you are involved in):

Scholarships & Awards (please do not list honors in academic courses):

Research and Publications (please exclude any identifying factors. No

research prior to matriculation at RVUCOM will be considered):

Other: (student ambassador, tutor, liaison, ultrasound scholar, track etc.)

Please answer each of the following questions with a short essay:

1. Why would you be a valuable member to Sigma Sigma Phi?

2. What was your most meaningful volunteer experience and why?

3. What are you most proud of on your CV and why?