Presented by the Office of Student Services, the Ambassador Program is designed to enhance student-doctors as leaders while serving as Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) representatives. The ambassadors are charged with connecting with prospective students and current student-doctors as a part of LUCOM’s mission to develop osteopathic professionals who commit to serving one’s fellow man. The service opportunities will occur through multiple avenues in each stage of the program.
Student-doctors interested in becoming an Ambassador must apply to the Office of Student Services, which provides oversight for the program. Applications are due at the beginning of each spring semester. Once the applications have been received, interview times are arranged.
Qualifications
- Current LUCOM student-doctor or alumni
- Good academic standing
- Attends weekly lectures
- Commitment of one year
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exhibits leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm
Student Prestige
The Ambassador Program is a highly regarded program where membership is prestigious. For this reason, a student-doctor’s engagement in such a program can be expounded upon within one’s resume as program directors and employers seek applicants with strong leadership skills and service experience. In addition, the program will provide the student-doctors with invaluable networking opportunities and foster the development of a service mentality.
Student-doctors completing each stage of the program will receive a certificate of achievement and a lapel pin. Additionally, third- and fourth-year ambassadors are required to represent LUCOM at conferences and speaking engagements; the Office of Student Services should coordinate travel.
Student-doctors completing all four stages of the program will receive a medallion for graduation with special recognition in LUCOM’s graduation program and other publications. All ambassadors for each academic year will receive documentation of participation in the student’s file.