Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) is a professional medical honor society recognized internationally. The society's mission is to recognize and advocate for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine.
Pronunciation
Alpha Omega Alpha is pronounced as /ˈælfə oʊˈmeɪɡə ˈælfə/.
Etymology
The name "Alpha Omega Alpha" is derived from the initials of the Greek phrase "ΑΩΑ", which translates to "Be Worthy to Serve the Suffering."
History
Alpha Omega Alpha was founded in 1902 by William Webster Root and a group of senior medical students at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Chicago, now the University of Illinois College of Medicine. It was the first medical honor society in the world and is now present in nearly all accredited medical schools in the United States.
Membership
Membership in Alpha Omega Alpha is a significant honor in the field of medicine. It is awarded to medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty members who demonstrate exceptional academic and professional accomplishments.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alpha Omega Alpha
- Wikipedia's article - Alpha Omega Alpha
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