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Mission
Mission
To promote good fellowship among students, alumni, and faculty of medical schools and the medical community.
To encourage excellence in professional work and continuing improvement in the medical profession.
To assist, by every honorable means, the advancement of its members.
To enhance the quality of medical education.
To promote the concept of medicine as a profession of service to society.
Governance
The Society elects its officers at our biennial meeting Grand Chapter Meeting. Our Executive Council consists of elected officers as well as nine student representatives which are elected by their peers. The Laws of Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society provide the framework for the organization.
Each chapter elects their own officers and writes their own constitution and bylaws which they follow. However, the constitution must follow the format of the national document and our national policies.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy and service to others are an important component for all of our chapters. Each chapter chooses to participate in local philanthropic projects. Examples of these volunteer opportunities include blood drives, food and clothing drives, local medical clinics, and children's holiday events. These programs and ideas are discussed and exchanged at the Grand Chapter meeting and by emails throughout the year.
Grand Chapter Biennial Convention
The biennial meeting of Phi Rho Sigma is known as the Grand Chapter. All officers and members of the Executive Coucil attend as well as two delegates from each chapter. These chapter delegates have their expenses covered by the national organization. Other chapter members and all alumni are welcome to attend.
The programming for Grand Chapter includes meetings to conduct the business of the Society, chapter reports, educational presentations, and the awarding of the the medalists for that year. Newly elected officers are installed at the final banquet. There is free time to provide fun and camaraderie among the attendees.
Awards
The Irving S. Cutter Medal is presented at the Grand Chapter Biennial Convention to a member of the Society who has provided extraordinary service to the field of medicine.
The Jesse Ansley Griffin Medal is presented at the Grand ChapterBiennial Convention to a Phi Rho Sigma member who has given outstanding service to the Society over the past years.
The Paul McLain Student Research Award, is given to a student member who has done significant research while in medical school. Dr. McLain was a physician and scientist who dedicated his life to the education of the medical student. Winners get both a gold medal and a cash award and will present their research at the Grand Chapter.
The Spirit of Phi Rho Sigma Award was launched in 2024. It is a national recognition given to student members who exemplify the ideals of Phi Rho Sigma. These students are nominated by their peers and awarded by the Executive Council.
Certificates of Meritorious Service are additional distinctions that may be recognized by the Grand Chapter.
The Phi Rho Sigma Dennis Award at Northwestern University was established by the the Alpha Chapter and funded by a generous gift from Dr. George J. Dennis in 1944. This is awarded to a Northwestern medical student for their outstanding performance during third-year clerkships.
McLain Research Symposium
The research symposium was launched in 2025 to help promote the educational goals of Phi Rho Sigma and also to recognize the outstanding research done by so many our students. This is a national meeting that allows members to present their research to widespread audience.
Benefits of joining Phi Rho Sigma
Benefits of joining Phi Rho Sigma
Become part of an historic national organization
Build enduring relationships with fellow students and alumni both locally and nationally.
Opportunities to build an academic portfolio by presenting at national meetings, publishing in a nationally distributed journal, and being eligible for national awards.
Have access to funding streams for education and service projects.
Leadership opportunities during and after medical school both at the local and national level.
Receive The Journal of Phi Rho Sigma.
Opportunity to travel with food, lodging, and transportation covered to our national conventions.
Eligibility for cash/scholarship awards.
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