They include Erin S. Bouska, Joseph M. Cortopassi, Jr., Davis C. Diamond, Aaron J. Dinerman, Travis B. Goodloe III, Hannah M. Ficarino, Tyler J. Kaelin, Will A. Martin, Marie Siow, M. Patrick Steadman and Daniel P. Zieman.
“Being elected into AOA is likely the highest honor that can be achieved by a medical student,” said Jon Simmons, M.D., Beta Chapter Councilor and associate professor of surgery at the USA College of Medicine. “In addition to proving academic excellence, the student must also display humanistic characteristics like honesty, honorable conduct, morality, virtue, unselfishness, ethical ideals, dedication to serving others, and leadership.”
AOA, a professional medical organization, recognizes and advocates for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. Members have demonstrated a compelling drive to do well and to advance the medical profession and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism.
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. The AOA motto is “Be Worthy to Serve the Suffering.”
Members may also be elected by chapters after demonstrating scholarly achievement and professional contributions and values after medical school and during their careers in medicine.
