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-William W. Root, MD - Founder, 1902

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AΩA is dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by:
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  • Supporting the ideals of humanism; and
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AΩA Seeks Editor-in-Chief for The Pharos

After 15 distinguished years leading The Pharos editorial team as Editor in Chief, Dr. Richard L. Byyny has announced his intention to retire. We are deeply grateful for his dedicated service and the countless contributions he has made to The Pharos during his tenure. Under his stewardship, The Pharos has continued to uphold the highest standards of thought, scholarship, and reflection in medicine and the humanities. 

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Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician's dedication to the profession and art of healing.
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Membership in AΩA may be attained as a medical student, resident, fellow, faculty member, alumni, clinician, or distinguished leader in medicine. Each school may elect up to 20% of the graduating class of students, up to 25 residents/fellows, up to 10 faculty, and three to five alumni, who, based on merit, demonstrate the characteristics of excellent physicians in alignment with AΩA's mission and values.
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