The
Omega Archives
A field journal for the Medical Humanist
The Omega Archives & Pre-Medical Field Guide
Est. 2024 | Curator: Alyssa
Bufo scholaris (The Current Ecosystem)
The Grade Gauge
The Reading List
Current era: The Silk Roads (1200-1450)
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Module 1: The "Istoria" Timeline
History Band
Literature Band
Rana voluntarius (The Field Journal)
Track your healthcare experience, shadowing, and volunteer hours
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💡 Tip: Use Notion or a spreadsheet to track detailed entries. This is a summary view.
Open Notion Database →Pelobates medicus (The Specimen Cabinet)
Visualize your progress toward PA school prerequisites
Module 4: The "Habitat"
Critical Application Dates
Club Command
The Shadowing Rolodex
💡 Remember to send thank-you notes after shadowing sessions!
Historia Medicinae (The History of Healing)
Connecting Omega coursework to medical history: How disease, demography, and technology intersect
The Columbian Exchange & Epidemiology
AP World History: 1200-1450
When studying the transmission of smallpox and measles to the Americas, focus research projects on the immunological naivety of indigenous populations and the subsequent collapse of social structures. This links biological concepts (immunology) with historical analysis (societal collapse).
Portfolio Connection: Essay or project from AP World History focusing on historical epidemiology
Industrial Revolution & Public Health
AP World History: 1750-1900
The rise of urbanization in the 19th century created the conditions for cholera and tuberculosis. Analyzing public health responses (e.g., the Broad Street Pump) demonstrates an understanding of the origins of modern public health—a key sector for PAs.
Portfolio Connection: Research project on the history of public health infrastructure
1918 Flu Pandemic & Modern Medicine
AP US History: 1900-1945
The 1918 influenza pandemic provides essential case studies for understanding epidemiology, public health communication, and the intersection of medicine and society. This connects Omega AP US History coursework directly to medical practice.
Portfolio Connection: APUSH research paper on pandemic response and medical ethics
💡 Tip: Use these historical case studies to demonstrate the "Medical Humanist" narrative—showing how understanding history informs compassionate medical practice.
The Future Habitat: 4-Year Plan
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honors Biology | Honors Chemistry | AP Biology AP Seminar | AP Statistics Omega AP Psych |
| Omega Honors English I | Omega Honors English II | AP English Language AP US History | AP English Literature AP Research |
Omega Club Hours Requirement
| Category | Hours Needed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Service | 25 hours | May 15, 2026 |
| Academic | 10 hours | May 15, 2026 |
| Social | 5 hours | May 15, 2026 |
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