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Delta Omega Honorary Society In Public Health - Omega Chapter
About Delta Omega
Delta Omega is the honor society for graduate studies in public health. The society was founded in 1924 and currently includes 58 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Membership in Delta Omega reflects the dedication of an individual to quality in the field of public health and to protecting and advancing the health of all people. To learn more, visit the national Delta Omega website.
About the Omega Chapter
Since The George Washington University's Omega chapter was established in 1995, we have inducted over 250 members. We are very proud of our membership and consistently seeking ways to further engage them in our chapter and the GW community.
One of our most exciting activities is partnering with The GW Medical Center and SPHHS on the annual GWUMC Research Day. This event brings together students, staff, faculty, and affiliate researchers for a one-day symposium to present their findings. Delta Omega members are recruited to serve as judges of student posters and oral presentations.
We are currently exploring other ways to engage our membership, including networking events and community service activities. If you are a member of Delta Omega, and would like to get more involved, we would love to hear from you!
Eligibility, Selection Criteria, and Nominations
Each spring, Delta Omega inducts new members from three groups: (1) SPHHS
graduate degree students who have completed at least 31 credit hours if
master's student or 40 credit hours if doctoral student; (2) SPHHS alumni
actively engaged in public health work; and (3) SPHHS faculty. Individuals
from all disciplines within the School of Public Health and Health Services
are eligible. All candidates must also demonstrate a potential for making
significant contributions to the field of public health.
Nominations are typically accepted in the early spring. A notification will be posted on the SPHHS listserv and this website with information and dates for Delta Omega
information sessions and the due-date for application submission.
SPHHS Graduate Students - Graduate student applicants must have a cumulative
grade point average equal to or greater than 3.80 and demonstrated
leadership in professional and community activities within the field of
public health. Students may self-nominate by submitting a nomination package
including one copy of: a letter of recommendation reflecting each of the
above stated criteria; a 1-page personal statement; and a resume (we will
pull a copy of your transcript). Your letter of recommendation need not be
from a Delta Omega member.
SPHHS Alumni - Alumni must demonstrate leadership in professional and
community activities within the field of public health that would serve as a
model for future graduates of the school. The selection committee generally
focuses most on activities and accomplishments since graduation, so very
recent graduates will not typically be as competitive. Nomination must be
made by a current DO member. Alumni are to submit a nomination package
including one copy of: a letter of recommendation/nomination from a current
DO member; a 1-page personal statement related to professional and community
activities; and a CV/resume.
SPHHS Faculty - Faculty members are evaluated based on outstanding public health performance in teaching, research, and community service and leadership within and outside of the SPHHS. Nomination must be made by a current DO member. Faculty members are to submit a nomination package including one copy of: a letter of recommendation/nomination from a current DO member; and a CV.
Omega Chapter Officers
Michelle Yau, President
Julia Baker, Vice-President
Sandra Soto, Secretary
Kalpana Ramiah, Past-President
Christina Benjamin, Member-at-large
Nisha Sachdev, Member-at-large
Tamara Windau, Member-at-large
Brendan Sinatro, PHSA Liaison
Meaghan Smith, PHSA Liaison
Katherine Hunting, Chapter Advisor
Contact chapter officers at dltomega@gwu.edu
Get Involved!
The Omega Chapter is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join the Board, contribute ideas and assist on specific projects. If you are a member of Delta Omega and are interested in joining the Omega Chapter Board, please email us at dltomega@gwu.edu for more information.
Delta Omega Listserv
To facilitate information sharing among Omega chapter members, we have established a Delta Omega Listserv. To subscribe, please email dltomega@gwu.edu.
Contact
Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health
c/o Katherine Hunting, PhD, MPH
2100 M Street, NW
Suite 203
Washington, DC 20037
Email: dltomega@gwu.edu
Members
Visit Delta Omega's membership web site to view the names of all Delta Omega members from GW's Omega chapter.
In spring 2011, GW's Omega Chapter of Delta Omega was pleased to induct the following new members:
Students:
Grace C. Arnold
Julia M. Baker
Tiffiny Bernichon
Nurilign A. Bulcha
Kelly Cappio
Heather Ann Chotvacs
Jonathan D. Cogen
Sarah Diamond
Chelsea Ducharme
Sarah K. Elrod
Ann Diona Emmanuel
Alexander Fortenko
Randy C. Gale
Soma Ghoshal
Molly Rose Greenberg
Kate Elane Howe
Penelope Payne Hughes
Sharon Lee Hurt
Morgan Kaminski
Kristina Krupincza
Julie A. Largay
Sara A. Miner
Christina Moran
V. Suzanne Morton
Kajal A. Patel
Andrew N. Pete
Brittany E. Plavchak
Nisha B. Shah
Roma Sharma
Mahesh Shukla
Meredith Cody Simpson
Hang M. Tran
Alison Teresa Vaux-Bjerke
Sarah H. Vicente
Alumni:
Emily Breton
Nitasha Chaudhary
Ashley Arezou Minaei
Julie C. Ost
Sonia Sheikh
Mandy R. Slutsker
Sandra Soto
Elizabeth McGean Weist
Faculty:
Heather Hoffman
Amita Vyas
By-Laws
The Delta Omega By-Laws can be found here.
Delta Omega Alumni Enhancing Public Health in Our Communities: At Home
and Abroad
January 30 from 6:30-8:00 pm, Ross Hall
This alumni speaking event will highlight some of the work that our SPHHS alumni have
been involved in since graduation. Come join us for an exciting discussion
about their work and career paths, followed by a light reception.