Summary

Creator:

Alpha Omega Alpha. Duke University School of Medicine Chapter.

Abstract:

The Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha (AOA) Chapter Records documents the activities, administration, and membership of the Alpha chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha at Duke University, installed locally in 1932. AOA is an honorary medical society. Duke members have included faculty, house staff and students. The collection contains AOA administrative records, lists of member names, correspondence, and event information. Types of materials include brochures, correspondence, and lists. Major subjects include Duke University School of Medicine and medical students. Materials range in date from 1960 to 1989.

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language:

English

Collection ID:

AR.0067

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection documents the activities, administration, and membership of the AOA chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha at Duke University, installed locally in 1932. Duke members include faculty, house staff and students. The collection contains AOA administrative records, lists of member names, correspondence, and event information. Types of materials include brochures, correspondence, and lists. Major subjects include Duke University School of Medicine and medical students. Materials range in date from 1960 to 1989.

Biographical / Historical:

The Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honorary Medical Fraternity was organized at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois on August 25, 1902. The name of the society changed to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in 1934. The society's motto is "Be worthy to serve the suffering." The society's primary goal is to recognize and perpetuate excellence in the medical profession.
The Duke University AOA chapter was installed on April 29, 1931 with three members: Jay M. Arena, George W. Heinitsh, and John Fletcher Lovejoy. All were members of the 1932 class of the School of Medicine. The chapter has remained continually active at Duke, with new members from the School of Medicine and hospital initiated each spring. Chapter members elect students for membership during their junior and senior years based on academic performance and personal qualities. The chapter also elects house staff, faculty, and alumni whose academic and personal qualities demonstrate excellence in the profession.
During the 1980s, the AOA sponsored two visiting professors per year, funded by the national AOA organization, to visit Duke's campus, go on clinicals or rounds with faculty, and hold a lecture pertaining to the medical field.
While he worked at Duke University, Dr. Edward Halperin served as councilor for the Duke Chapter of AOA. Previous councilors also include James F. Glenn and Edward S. Orgain.

Acquisition Information:

Accession A2003.060 (transferred, June 2003), Accession A2006.043 (transferred, April 2006)

Processing information:

Processed by Emily Glenn: May 2006; encoded by Emily Glenn: May 8, 2006

Arrangement:

This collection is organized into two series: Administrative Records, 1960-1989.

Physical Location:

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Duke University Medical Center Library's online catalog.

Rules or Conventions:

DACS

Subjects

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Corporate Name(s):

Duke University. Medical Center
Duke University. School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha. Duke University School of Medicine Chapter

Topical Term(s):

Students, Medical.