American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Medical Student Section
Student Organizations Cleveland
Our Mission
The ACOS-MSS is established to provide a means for ACOS student members to par-
ticipate in the activities and governance of the ACOS. The purpose of this organization is
to represent and educate future osteopathic surgeons through local chapters of ACOS-MSS.
This includes:
1. Stressing the understanding of osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the
practice of surgery;
2. Helping to promote education in the eld of surgery, including gowning and gloving,
scrubbing, sterile technique, suturing and tying techniques, operating room behavior,
instrumentation, universal precautions, osteopathic manipulative management of the
surgical patient, pre- and post-operative management of surgical patients, and surgical
documentation; and
3. Providing a forum for discussion amongst students and surgeons
Officers, 2024-2025 | |
| President | Zachary Winter |
| Vice President | Atia Najjar |
| National Liaison | Angelica Bartholomew |
| Treasurer | Ariana Kiriakou |
| Advisor | Robert Truax, D.O. |
Dues: $20 Annually
Services Provided
ACOS-Cleveland is dedicated to helping osteopathic students understand the osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the practice of surgery and within the community.
Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025
We intend to host a surgical residency panel, journal clubs, and networking events as well as partner with the other surgery clubs to host suture clinics, scrub-in clinics, and casting workshops. These events will be funded using member dues.