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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Inducts Four Students From
Charles R. Drew University’s Class of 2006
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Los Angeles , CA. November 2, 2005 – Alpha Omega Alpha, the only medical honor society in the world, recently elected four students from the Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program into its UCLA chapter for 2006.
The aim of this national honor society is to further the promotion of scholarship and research in medical schools, the encouragement of a high standard of character and conduct among medical students and the recognition of high attainment in medical science, practice and related fields.
Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is a distinction that accompanies the physician throughout his/her career. Members can be elected as students, graduates or faculty of an affiliated institution or on an honorary basis because of their distinguished achievement in any field of medicine. Chapters elect undergraduate members from students in their last two years of medical school. Scholastic excellence is not the only criterion for election. Integrity, capacity for leadership, compassion and fairness in dealing with one's colleagues are considered to be of equal significance.
“Students elected to the society are men and women who, in the judgment of the local chapter, have shown promise of becoming leaders in their profession,” states Patrick Aguilera, MD, Associate Dean, Medical Student Affairs Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program.
Following students from the Charles R. Drew University Class of 2006 were elected to the UCLA’s Chapter to Alpha Omega Alpha:
Jennifer Brody, the oldest of two, was born in California and raised in the Los Angeles area. Her background as both a high school student and an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley stressed a broad preparation and an all-inclusive view of life. Jennifer has distinguished herself as one of the top medical students in the country. Her many significant extracurricular activities both in college and medical school, focus on the underserved and public health. In addition, she has been an exemplary medical student leader offering her services in a number of diverse capacities, including the UCLA Mobile Clinic and student governance committees. Jennifer received a Letter of Distinction in every core clerkship course and has been highly rated by all her course chairs. She is currently finishing her Master degree in Health Services and plans to pursue a career in Internal Medicine with an emphasis in International Health.
Jacques Neelankavil is the younger of two children, raised in the ethnically diverse borough of Queens, New York. Jacques majored in Comparative Literature at Dartmouth College where he maintained an impressive academic record while participating in a variety of activities related to the underserved youths in New Hampshire. Jacques is an exceptional young man with first-rate leadership and exceptional time management skills. His outstanding clinical clerkship evaluations and Letters of Distinction are equally matching his many outstanding research publications. He is an impressive mentor and role model for those below him in the medical education pipeline. Jacques plans to pursue a career in Anesthesiology and is very likely to contribute much to the field.
Susan Brion was born and raised in Colorado. Her parents utilized clinics in rural Colorado and her memories of the lack of medical supplies and resources available in rural underserved areas stimulated her interest in medicine. Susan attended the University of Colorado where she majored in Environmental Biology and maintained an impressive academic record. Susan received multiple Letters of Distinction in both her basic science and 3rd year clinical courses. Her appointment to the medical school's Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) self study committee is in recognition of her strong interest in medical education , as well as her ability to serve as a student spokesperson and leader. She plans to pursue Emergency Medicine as her career choice.
Wendewessen Amde is a poised young man who was born and raised in Ethiopia, a country rich in heritage and history but plagued with war and poverty. Soon after his 13th birthday, he left his native country with his 16-year-old sister in search of a better life. Financial hardships soon ensued and to supplement his family’s income Wendewessen began working at a young age, developing a very strong work ethic. Wendewessen attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he majored in Psychobiology. As a medical student, he is part of a landmark project, which summarized major ophthalmology studies which are available in PDA and pocket PC format @ www.eyepalm.com. He also was the recipient of many Letters of Distinction and accolades from faculty members who noted his outstanding clinical skills and knowledge. Wendewessen plans to enter the field of ophthalmology.
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