MARQUETTE — The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, UP Campus, announces the induction of three medical students into Alpha Omega Alpha, a national honor medical society.

This honor is given to students who excel academically, demonstrate professionalism, exhibit leadership qualities and a show a commitment to research and community service.

The MSU College of Human Medicine, UP Campus 2021 inductees include fourth-year students: Emily Bush of Hammond, New York; and Tyler Janish of Prescott, Michigan; and third-year student, Ben Wexler of Lambertville, Michigan, inducted as a junior AOA member.

“Membership into this society offers a distinction that many aspire to,” said Student Programs Administrator for Upper Peninsula Clinical Campus, Susan Tincknell in a press release.

“It’s an honor and a privilege that can have positive impacts for our medical students.”

Eligible medical students are nominated in their third or fourth years of medical school.

Alpha Omega Alpha promotes professionalism, scholarship, leadership, and service to others. Eligibility for induction includes medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians throughout their career.

For more information about the Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, UP Campus, visit mgh.org/for-healthcare-professionals/msu-college-of-human-medicine-up-campus, or find it on Facebook @MSUCHMUPR.

About Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Education Corporation

The MSU College of Human Medicine UP Education Corporation works in conjunction with UP Health System-Marquette to coordinate the training of family medicine and psychiatry residents and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine UP Campus medical students.

Since its inception in 1974, 320 medical students and 216 family physicians have graduated from these programs. Approximately 30 percent of these graduated learners are practicing in the Upper Peninsula.