Alpha Sigma Phi's History


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		Navigation History Activities Alphan Tree Alphan Gathering Alphan Bowling Aesculapius' Challenge Mock Exams Red Hot and White Medical Missions Bulletin Board Gimmicks Alphan Webs Alphan Directory Register! Back to Home Page		n 1959, an assembly of bright and bold medical students from Class 62 and Class 63 (the UERM College of Medicine's first and second batches of medical students) lay down the foundation which formed the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. Because of the restrictive atmosphere that existed in the UERM community at the time, the dean of the medical college would not allow the members to organize. To gain school recognition, the members of Alpha Sigma Phi had to show that they could maintain good academic standings despite their new found brotherhood. The members not only proved that they could excel in their academic endeavor, they also led the UERM community with the numerous activities that the Alpha Sigma Phi sponsored. n establishing the fraternity, the original members were in effect espousing an idea - an idea that shunned mediocrity, and powered by the belief that each man has the innate capacity to achieve and excel in his chosen field of endeavor by constantly seeking guidance and by continuous and unfailing effort. he common denominator that bounded this crop of Alphans was the total commitment they demonstrated in the pursuit of their noble goals. With this kind of attitude, it is not hard to equate an Alphan with that of a good doctor, a true son of Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine. he Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is the oldest and most distinguished fraternity created in the UERM College of Medicine. The fraternity was there during the inception of the center and still continues to flourish up to the present, producing brothers who are leaders in their respective fields here and abroad. The tradition started by the founding brothers continues to this day, with the present crop of members continuing to uphold academic excellence, coupled with service to the community. Throughout the years, the Alpha Sigma Phi has experienced smooth and rough times, but continues to prevail.