Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society is a national medical honor society whose members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, personal integrity, and potential leadership. Its purpose is the attainment of the highest ethical and professional standards in the study and practice of medicine. Since the society is not a social organization, the chapter meetings are devoted largely to the presentation and discussion of scientific papers and clinical cases. The St. George Society is an organization of students with a strong interest in malignant disease. The American Cancer Society sponsors a series of lectures by leaders in the field of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research, provided particularly for students from Washington's three medical schools.
Students pay no dues and become members by attending a majority of monthly lectures.
The Georgetown chapter provides students with an opportunity to participate on local and national committees that plan and carry out projects in community health, curriculum evaluation, student service, and scientific seminars. Chapter activities are coordinated by an executive committee composed of two representatives from each class. Its purpose is to improve health care delivery and provide medical information and education to the underprivileged and minority populations. AMWA activities include presentations by female physicians who serve as role models and mentors for student members. Participation by male students is encouraged.