As the son of a 17-year-old single mother and an estranged father, he credits much of his compassion and motivation to succeed to his mother who would work tirelessly to provide for them.Īli earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Michigan in 2016. Meet the newest student members of the College of Human Medicine's Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Gamma Chapter, inducted on November 16, 2021.Īs a first-generation high school graduate, Ali surpassed obstacles and expectations by becoming the first in his family to apply and gain acceptance to medical school. Visit Alpha Omega Alpha for more information.Ĭontact Julia Pudar, 2021-2022 MSU-CHM AOA President, with any questions. The Student Selection Committee reviews all completed applications and, to minimize bias, evaluates them using a holistic process that balances performance in all four categories. Additionally, students with outstanding achievements in the other categories may be nominated by their Community Assistant Dean. After completion of the third year, students with three or more Honors in the required clerkships are automatically nominated by the Community Assistant Deans. Additionally, students with outstanding achievements in the other categories may be nominated by their Learning Society Chiefs.
After completion of the second year, students with 7 or more top performances on progress examinations are automatically nominated by their Learning Society Chief and invited to submit a full application. To be eligible for selection into AOA, students must demonstrate sustained accomplishments in all four categories.
Once elected to AOA, membership is for life as long as yearly dues are paid.Īt MSU College of Human Medicine, students have the opportunity for election in both 3 rd and 4 th years of study. The general criteria from AOA is that medical schools are allowed to elect 20% of the graduating class, and can choose nominees during both the 3 rd and 4 th years of study.
A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician’s dedication to the profession and art of healing.
Recognizing high educational achievement.On the “ About Alpha Omega Alpha” official webpage, it is described as follows:Īlpha Omega Alpha – Dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Gamma ChapterĪOA was founded in 1902 and is the national medical honor society.