"Be worthy to serve the suffering."

-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:
  • Recognizing high educational achievement;
  • Honoring gifted teaching;
  • Encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community;
  • Supporting the ideals of humanism; and
  • Promoting service to others.

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Register today for the AΩA Leadership in Medicine Short Course

A 3-day active learning environment course for
community and private physicians, faculty and fellows.

Course offered Oct. 27-29

AΩA National Office
12635 E. Montview Blvd.
Aurora, Colorado

Travel and hotel accommodations are the attendee’s responsibility.

Register no later than September 15, 2025
Call the AΩA National Office at (720) 859-4149 to register.

Offering 18 CME credits 
Class size limited to 30 participants

Early Bird Pricing through July 7, 2025:
$750 per person.
After July 7, 2025, $1,000 per person

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About AΩA

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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How Members are Chosen

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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