WHAT IS SOSA?

The purpose of the MSUCOM chapter of SOSA is to represent and educate the future osteopathic surgeon. SOSA stresses understanding of osteopathic principals in relationship to disease in the practice of surgery and provides a forum for discussion among students and surgeons. Additionally, SOSA promotes education in the field of surgery.

It is our goal to bring in great speakers from many different surgical specialties.

Benefits of memberships include food and drink served at lectures. Members will also receive a discounted rate at our suture clinic.

Class of 2011 Cost: $45
Class of 2010 Cost: $30

Contact sosa.msucom@gmail.com to join.

WHO IS SOSA?

	Ann Schreiber President Attended University of Kansas then San Francisco State University for post-bac work. Interested in General Surgery.
	Kelly McGuire Vice President Attended University of Scranton for undergrad. Interested in Obstetric Surgery.
	Christopher Vitale Treasurer Attended Michigan State University for undergrad. Interested in Orthopedic Surgery.
	Michael Wagner Secretary Attended Purdue University for undergrad. Interested in Orthopedic Surgery with a emphasis on Lumbar Surgery.
	Jason Chesney National Liason Officer Attended University of Michigan for undergrad. Interested in Orthopedic Surgery.

WHEN IS SOSA?

SOSA meetings are announced monthly. Upcoming events:

Suture Clinic
Mar. 27, 6pm in E202, East Fee Hall
Opportunity to learn basic suture techniques with a hands on lab. The clinic is free for paid SOSA members.

eBoard Elections
Mar. 27, Noon in E105, East Fee Hall
Elections for the new SOSA eBoard will be held. Please email sosa.msucom@gmail.com if you have any questions about the elections.

Dr. Fred Schreiber
Orthopedic Surgeon
Apr. 4, Noon in E109, East Fee Hall
Dr. Schreiber is the Chief of Orthopedics at Genesys Hospital. He will be discussing the residency selection process and taking questions from the audience.

Dr. Shirley Harding
Urologist
Mar. 20, Noon in E109, East Fee Hall
Dr. Harding is the first DO urlologist. She will be speaking about the field of Urology and how she balances work and family life.

Dr. Gary Roth
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Feb. 18, Noon in E105, East Fee Hall
Dr. Roth will be talking about the field of Cardiothoracic surgery. He will also be discussing the different tracts for various surgical specialties.

Dr. Moyerbrailean
Jan. 17, Noon in E105, East Fee Hall
Joint event with Obigs. Dr. Moyerbrailean will be talking about his work in surgery in the field of OB/GYN.

Dr. Dan Hunt
General Surgeon
Nov. 6, 7am in E109, East Fee Hall
Dr. Hunt will be talking about life as a General Surgeon at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Additionally, he'll also discuss what is looked for in General Surgery residency candidates.

Dr. Silverton
Othopedic Sugeon
Oct. 30, Noon in E105, East Fee Hall
Practicing at Henry Ford, recently returned from duty in field hospitals Iraq. Lunch to be provided.