Awards & Honors
| Contacts |
AOA |
AOA
Alpha Omega Alpha is the National Honor Medical Society. The chapter at the University of Minnesota elects members from the Junior and Senior classes each year. The number of students elected to AOA is up to one sixth of the graduating class. Selection is made from those students in the top quartile of the class in academic standing; one-half are elected in the junior year and the remainder in the senior year. Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor that accompanies a physician throughout his or her lifetime. It is also a way for medical students to distinguish themselves in medical school. For more information vist the local chapter website at and the National AOA website.
Gold Humanism Honor Society
The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) honors senior medical students who "demonstrate excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service." The Society was organized to elevate the values of humanism and professionalism within the field of medicine and its constituent institutions, the Society is fast becoming integrated into our educational environment. Students are nominated for the award by their peers and the final award recipient list is determined by the Gold Humanism Honor Society Committee based on a preset list of criteria. These criteria include: compassion, humanity, dignity, community service, and respect towards patients and colleagues.
MMF
To recognize excellence and achievement, numerous honors and awards are made possible each year by the Minnesota Medical Foundation and its donors. For further information contact Pat Tuomi at tuomi001@umn.edu
Some awards are administered through the Medical School while others are determined by departments or other academic units. If applicable, nomination or application forms—including instructions for submitting supporting materials—are also available. For more information, visit the MMF Honors and Awards web page.
