Class of 2017 Medical Students Named to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Top row, left to right: Emily Spurlin, Brenden Ingraham, Sean Carter and Caroline Miller. Middle row, left to right: Ankur Singh, Brian McGrath, Corwin McGee and Kristen Schultz. Bottom row, from left: William Ricks, S. Ansley Smith, G. Patterson Graham and Carter Tisdale.

Twelve senior medical students at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine were named to the USA chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

The following students were selected: Sean Carter, G. Patterson Graham, Brenden Ingraham, Corwin McGee, Brian McGrath, Caroline Miller, William Ricks, Kristen Schultz, Ankur Singh, S. Ansley Smith, Emily Spurlin and Carter Tisdale.

Alpha Omega Alpha, a professional medical organization, recognizes and advocates for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. Members have a compelling drive to do well and to advance the medical profession and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism.

According to Dr. Kelly Roveda, assistant dean of student affairs at the USA College of Medicine and USA AOA chapter councilor, election and membership in Alpha Omega Alpha signifies commitment to not only scholarship but also leadership, professionalism and service.

The top 25 percent of a medical school class is eligible for nomination to the society, and up to 16 percent may be elected based on leadership, character, community service and professionalism.

Members may also be elected by chapters after demonstrating scholarly achievement and professional contributions and values after medical school - during their careers in medicine.

The AOA motto is “Be Worthy to Serve the Suffering.” To learn more, visit www.alphaomegaalpha.org.