Sigma Chapter Annual Report 2011
Kentucky College of Osteopathic
Medicine

Kentucky College of
Osteopathic Medicine
 University of Pikeville Kentucky College of
Osteopathic Medicine (UP-KYCOM) is the 19th school of osteopathic medicine in the country.

Kentucky College of
Osteopathic Medicine
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KYCOM is located in central
Appalachia, the eastern part of
Kentucky. The panoramic scenes of hills and valleys have contributed to the often isolated, rural background of this region.
Our school’s mission is to produce physicians to serve the people of this region.

Demographic and economic data reveal rates higher than state and national levels for unemployment, work disability, poverty, Medicaid, uninsured and mortality for all ages.

 KYCOM will move into the Coal Building in Spring
2012.
 We all are very excited about the growth of our facilities and the expansion of our class sizes.

2011 - 2012 Officers
President
Tyler Grant
Vice President
Laura VanWyck
Secretary
Justin Lande
Treasurer
Mikel Headford

Members:
Fourth Year Students- 22
Third Year Students- 20
Second Year Students- 20
Total: 62 Members

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Each member in the Sigma chapter is required to maintain above average academic scholarship in addition to completion of 30 hours of community service a year.
We encourage each of our members to achieve a T.O.U.C.H. pin, signifying 50 hours of community service.

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In our sixth year participating with Relay for Life, Team
KYCOM raised over $4,300.
We provided OMT throughout the evening for community members and entertainment for children and teens.

Medical Mission Trip to
Batey Nueve, Dominican Republic
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This year KYCOM students helped raise enough money to send students to a small town in the Dominican
Republic.
The team collected pharmaceuticals and medical equipment in order to set up a clinic and pharmacy in the community.

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Habitat has built more than
225,000 houses around the world, providing more than
1 million people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter.

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Our KYCOM team came in Second
Place in total fundraising.
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We sponsored $2 dress down days for both classes, as a major fundraiser.

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Several of our members elected to dedicate their time to represent
KYCOM at the Kentucky Osteopathic
Medical Association.
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Part of this experience involved attending a Pre-Medical Conference and participating in a student panel.

Future Sigma Chapter
Activities
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Thanksgiving Baskets with ACOFP-
October/November 2011- We will donate food to fill
~100 baskets full of items commonly used for
Thanksgiving and distribute them to needy homes in
Pike County and the surrounding area.
Big Sandy Christmas– November/December 2011 –
We will allow either toy or financial donations to be made throughout November and December to give to needy families and children on Christmas.
New member induction- February 2012
Officer transitions- April 2012
Graduation -May 2012
Relay for Life – June 2012

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to our report.
We appreciate your time!
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." -Joel Barker