Virginia Gamma Chapter

Annual Ceremony

The Annual Induction Ceremony was held Thursday May 16, 2013, 6:15 PM at Town Point Club, 101 W Main Street Norfolk, Virginia. Keynote Speaker Aaron I. Vinik, MD, PhD, FCP, MACP, Professor of Medicine/Pathology/Neurobiology, Director of Research and Neuroendocrine Unit, Strelitz Diabetes Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders spoke. 

The 2014 Ceremony is currently scheduled for Thursday May 15, 2014 in Norfolk, Virginia.

All EVMS-affiliated members of Alpha Omega Alpha, including faculty, alumni, house officers and students are cordially invited to attend with their guests. Invitiation will be mailed out in early 2014.  

 “Be worthy to serve the suffering”

Alpha Omega Alpha is dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, supporting the ideals of humanism, promoting service to others.

About the Chapter

Faculty Councilor 

Leonard J. Weireter Jr., MD, FACS

Arthur and Marie Kirk Family Professor of Surgery

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Medical Director, Shock Trauma Center

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

President: Joshua Brotman

Secretary/Treasurer: Kristyn Morris

News & Events

 AOA students advising their peers

 On February 13 2013, AOA students counseled rising fourth-year medical student on preparing their fourth-year schedules, away rotations, and interviews.

 If you are a first-year medical student interested in contacting an AOA student for guidance with matching into a specific residency, please email Dr. Janet Winner (hyperlink: WinnerJL@evms.edu) for a list of names and contact information.  

Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society