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Delta Omega Honor Society

Founded in 1924, Delta Omega is the honorary society for students in public health. The society was established to celebrate excellent academic achievement, devotion to public health principles, and outstanding service in public health. Membership categories include student, alumni, faculty, honorary, and emeriti. 

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You can learn more about the National Delta Omega Honor Society by visiting the Delta Omega website.

The Upsilon Chapter, established at UAB in 1989 by Elizabeth Delzell, ScD, has inducted more than 460 members who promote scholarly pursuits in public health at the UAB School of Public Health and in the community at large. Members are inducted annually based upon outstanding performance in research, teaching, scholarly activity, and community service in the public health arena. 

Download the Upsilon chapter bylaws (pdf)

Induction of Student Members (Graduate and Undergraduate)

The nominating committee meets and selects from eligible students based on: 

  • Leadership and achievements in research, scholarly activity, and service 
  • Upper 25% in class standing 
  • GPA of at least 3.75 
  • Plans to follow a career in public health. 

An average of 10-15 students are inducted per year. Eligible students are notified of their nomination.

2023-2024 Upsilon Chapter Officers

Name Position

Eric W. Ford, PhD, MPH 

President 

Robin Lanzi, PhD 

Immediate Past President  

Vacant

President Elect

Anne Brisendine, DrPH, CHES

Nominations and Elections Committee Chair

Vacant 

Induction Committee Chair

Luz Padilla, M.D., MSPH 

Governance Committee Chair 

Heather Johnson, DrPH, MPH

Governance and Bylaws Committee Chair 

Delta Omega Inductees

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