Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society. Election to the society is a high honor signifying a lasting commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service.
A lifelong honor, membership in Alpha Omega Alpha confers recognition for a physician's dedication to the profession and art of healing.
Alpha Omega Alpha is to medicine what Phi Beta Kappa is to letters and the humanities, and Sigma Xi is to science. The society's values include honesty, honorable conduct, morality, virtue, unselfishness, ethical ideals, dedication to serving others, and leadership. Members have a compelling drive to do well and to advance the medical profession and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism.
Nationwide, about 3,000 students, alumni, house staff, and faculty are elected each year. Since its founding, more than 150,000 members have been elected to the society.
AOA Faculty Nominations 2026–2027
The Renaissance School of Medicine Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society is seeking faculty nominations for induction in academic year 2026-2027. Annually, the school may induct up to 10 faculty who demonstrate characteristics that align with AOA’s mission, values, and motto, “worthy to serve the suffering.”
Alpha Omega Alpha is dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by:
- recognizing high educational achievement
- honoring gifted teaching
- encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community
- supporting the ideals of humanism
- promoting service to others
Election to AOA is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition of one’s dedication to the profession and the art of healing.
Faculty may be nominated by an existing AOA faculty member or by their Department Chair. Self-nomination is not considered. When nominating a faculty member, please confirm that the faculty member is not already a member of AOA.
Criteria for faculty selection include:
- Demonstration of continued academic and professional achievement, leadership, professionalism, service, teaching, research/scholarship, and humanism
- Demonstration of a commitment to scholarly excellence and medical education
- Demonstration of integrity, empathy, and excellence in communication
- Doctoral degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., or equivalent)
A complete nomination packet must include the following:
- Candidate’s curriculum vitae
- Letter from the nominee’s Department Chair describing the nominee’s attributes and qualifications for membership in the areas of leadership, service, research/scholarship, teaching/mentorship, and professionalism.
- Optional additional letter of support from a colleague who is an existing AOA faculty member
Please submit one PDF file containing all documents labeled: FirstLast_FacAOA2627
AOA Faculty Nomination 2026-2027
Nominations open the first week of November 2026. The submission link will be activated then.
Key dates
Deadline
Deadline for submission is December 31, 2026 at 5PM
Selections
Selections will be announced in February 2027
Induction ceremony
Faculty inductees are invited to the annual RSOM AOA induction ceremony that is held in March 2027.