Delta Omega

Founded in 1924, Delta Omega is the honorary society for graduate studies in public health. The society was established to celebrate excellent academic achievement, devotion to public health principles and outstanding service in public health.

The Upsilon Chapter, established at UAB in 1989, has inducted 301 members (students, alumni and faculty) who promote scholarly pursuits in public health at the UAB School of Public Health and in the community at large.

Members are inducted annually based upon outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, and community service in the public health arena.

Delta Omega History

1924: First chapter of Delta Omega established at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health
58 national chapters throughout U.S. and Puerto Rico
Delta Omega meets during APHA
Sponsors National Student Poster Competition
Link to the National Delta Omega Website: http://www.deltaomega.org/

Upsilon Chapter (UAB)

Established 1989
Elizabeth Delzell, Executive Secretary
4 members inducted
301 members currently

Membership Categories

Student Membership
Faculty Membership
Alumni Membership
Honorary Membership
Emeriti Membership

Student Induction

Nomination Committee

Selects students
- Upper twenty-five percent (25%) in class standing
- Graduate GPA of at least 3.75
Eligible students notified of nomination

Induction

Selection of new student members:

Nominating committee meets and selects from eligible students based on:

Leadership and achievements in:
- Research
- Scholarly activity
- Service
Graduate GPA
Letter of endorsement (letter of support)
Plans to attend the graduation induction ceremonies; and
Plans to follow a career in public health.
Limited to 10% or fewer of students from any graduating class.

Induction at spring luncheon and recognition at soph’s graduation ceremony

More Information

Current officers: