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For members, alumni, honorary members, faculty, and staff who have dedicated their time and have shown a committment to the organization at a level that rises above the expected standard, the Pre-Medical Association would like to thank you for your hard work and committment and would like to take this time to recognize you. It is your support which continues to move this organization forward in a new direction. A toast to the past and the present, thank you for all you have done and we hope that PMA can continue to offer its tradition of excellence to its many future members in the upcoming years.

Service Awards

The Pre-Medical Association provides its membership with numerous events throughout the year. Members whose consistently display outstanding dedication and commitment to service are awarded at the Pre-Medical Association's Appreciation Banquet, held at the end of each semester.

Platinum Member

The Platinum Member distinction is the most prestigious distinction awarded by the Pre-Medical Association, and is awarded to the PMA member who has the highest amount of points at the end of each semester. There may only be one recipient of this award.

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Gold Member

The Gold Member distinction is awarded to the PMA member who has the second highest amount of points at the end of each semester. There may be more than one recipient of this award.

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Silver Member

The Silver Member distinction is awarded to the member who has the third highest amount of points at the end of the semester. There may be more than one recipient of this award.

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Bronze Member

The Bronze Member distinction is awarded to the member who has the fourth highest amount of points at the end of each semester. There may be more than one recipient of this award.

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Active Status

The Active Status distinction is awarded to members who have accumulated at least 2000 membership points and 100 fundraising points at the end of each semester.

Leadership Awards

The Pre-Medical Association recognizes outstanding leadership qualities displayed by its membership. Two leadership distinctions are reserved each semester for individuals who display exemplary traits in both leadership and service. These individuals are recognized for inspiring greater change in the organization, the community, and the world through their actions.

The Christopher E. Chow Distinguished Leadership Award

Chrisptopher E. Chow, Biology, B.S., class of 2009, helped to build the current infrastructure of the Pre-Medical Association. His tireless efforts include the implementation of the current points system, the creation of standardized forms, the creation of a uniform database for PMA information, and the modification of the old election system. Chris was also a member of the Biology Club and the Golden Key International Honour Society, and served as a Senior Peer Advisor at the Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center. He is currently a first year medical student at Loma Linda University in California.

The Christopher E. Chow Distinguished Leadership Award is reserved for an individual who has served as a role model for his or her peers in both leadership and service. The executive board selects the recipient of this prestigious award.

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Fall 2015: Nick Muneno

The Michael J. H. Chan Excellence in Servant Leadership Award

Michael J. H. Chan, Biology B.A., class of 2009, initiated and launched the very first CPR for the Professional Rescuer course for the Pre-Medical Association. As an instructor, Michael volunteered his services to the organization and helped over 50 students receive their CPR certification from the Red Cross. Michael then launched a CPR Instructor Certification course and helped over 15 students receive their CPR Instructor's Certification. Because of Michael's efforts, the Pre-Medical Association was able to offer its members these CPR Certification Courses free of charge. A member of the Biology Club, a Lifeguard, and a CPR Instructor, Michael's leadership and service in educating members of the community in vital life-saving skills, has helped to make this community and world a safer place.

The Michael J. H. Chan Excellence in Servant Leadership Award is reserved for an individual who has served as a role model for his or her peers in servant leadership. The membership selects the recipient of this prestigious award.

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Fall 2015: Lindsey Miyamoto

The Kellie Kurasaki Top Fundraiser Award

Kellie Kurasaki, Molecular Cell Biology B.S., class of 2015, helped to bring the club out of debt and into a new era of prosper. Kellie helped PMA by leading the club through carwashes, bakesales, and Bubbies fundraisers. The money that has been fundraised goes back into the club to sponsor many of the events that members enjoy. Kellie is currently attending the John A. Burns School of Medicine and stiriving to become an excellent physician.

The Michael J. H. Chan Excellence in Servant Leadership Award is reserved for an individual who has gathered the most fundraising points for the semester.

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Fall 2015: Kara Lei Muraoka