Class of 2019 Medical Students Named to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Top row, from left, Trevor Stevens, Kasey Stoutin, Christina Artz; second row, Emily Smith, Ryan Screven, William Gambla, Natalie Carlisle, David Roveda; bottom row, Matthew Robson, Dalton Patterson, John Morgan, Harrison Dilworth and Seth Hill.

Thirteen fourth-year medical students at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine were named to the USA chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society.

The following students were selected: Christina Artz, Natalie Carlisle, Harrison Dilworth, William Gambla, Seth Hill, John Morgan, Dalton Patterson, Matthew Robson, J. David Roveda, Ryan Screven, Emily Smith, Trevor Stevens and Kasey Stoutin.

AOA, 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.

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 and during their careers in medicine.

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