Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

The pharos has been published since 1938 and is named for one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the pharos lighthouse of alexandria. Alpha Omega Alpha's quarterly Medical humanities journal publishes scholarly essays covering a wide array of nontechnical Medical subjects, including Medical history, ethics, and Medical related literature.

The leadership program recognizes and supports the development of mid-career physicians to become leaders in medicine.

The student research programs foster the development of the next generation of Medical researchers.

The remaining programs at Alpha Omega Alpha are as follows: chapter and member services provides direct support to all members and the local chapters that support these members. Visiting professors is a program that provides funding support for Medical schools to host a visitng professor during the academic year. The insignia program provides physical hardware that acknowledges aoa membership in the form of certificates, pins, etc. The distinguished teacher program acknowledges teachers that perform exceptionally and are recognized by their peers. The professionalism program acknowledges professionals by their peers for outstanding achievements. Inclusion, diversity, and equity award recognizes Medical schools and their associated aoa chapter that demonstrate the ideals of inclusion, diversity, and equity in service to the community.