Alpha Eta Honor Society

The purpose of the Society shall be the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the advancing health professions. Our chapter has grown to include members from various disciplines within the School of Public Health and Health Professions, including Athletic Training, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs.

Founded as a national honor society for the allied health professions in 1975, The Alpha Eta Honor Society recognizes and promotes significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the Advancing Health professions at collegiate institutions.  Membership is by nomination and open to: undergraduate and graduate students in their last academic year of enrollment; alumni; and faculty. The UB chapter was chartered in April 1975, with the initial members inducted in 2010.

Each nominated student will be contacted by the Alpha Eta Chapter President notifying them of their nomination and explaining the application process.

• No more than 20% of the graduating class shall be invited to membership 
• Graduate degree candidates must be in their last year of enrollment
• Maintain a 3.8 or better GPA
• Show capacity for leadership and achievement in their chosen Allied Health field.

The following are examples of types of projects UB Alpha Eta student nominees have recently completed. 

Scholarship

1. Poster presentation (or acceptance) of original research at refereed state, regional, national, or international meetings - or Perry Poster day, UB Neuroscience Day, SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference.
2. Platform presentation (or acceptance) at refereed state, regional, national, or international meetings.
3. Acceptance or publications in a refereed professional journal including but not limited to research articles, review article, abstracts, editorials.

Leadership and contribution to Health Professions

1. Holds membership in professional organizations at the local, state, regional, national, or international level.
2. Participates in community projects that benefit the community.
3. Utilizes professional abilities for the community's benefit (Adaptive Sports).
4. Participates in services to under-served communities.
5. Volunteers at charitable events.
6. Recognized for having a positive impact on peers.
7. Podcast itself as a project/or reporting their community service in the form of a podcast.