From Top of the Class to Top Doctor

Some non-profit organizations exist to raise awareness about issues that may be underserved in major media outlets, some to raise money for those coping with terminal illnesses, and others to organize volunteers for reconstruction efforts in regions affected by natural disaster. The non-profit spectrum also includes a wealth of groups that gather professionals in certain fields in the spirit of education and progress. As a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA), neurosurgeon Sagan Tuli displays a commitment to her field. Sagan Tuli and other members gain inclusion through top performance within their medical class and proven dedication to the community.

AOA, established in 1902, serves to unite those in the medical field in a continuous mission of learning. Today, AOA chapters at universities speak highly of that institution’s reputation. AOA now maintains branches across the country, and continues to empower members with an educative environment. The group upholds standards of scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service, and elects members based on their demonstration of these principles. Affiliates of the non-profit take advantage of a wealth of opportunities, including visiting professorships, research fellowships, and access to a comprehensive collection of multimedia scholastic resources. In addition to engaging its population in these regards, the non-profit publishes regarded journal The Pharos, which publishes scholarly essays exploring aspects of medicine and culture as well as artworks. AOA’s allegiance to excellence shows in the accomplishments of its members; the group boasts 54 Nobel laureates.