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{{Infobox Fraternity
|letters = {{lang|grc|ΑΓΚ}}
|name = Alpha Gamma Kappa
|crest = Pedis studium 2.png
|caption = Alpha Gamma Kappa Coat of Arms
|birthplace = [[Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine]] in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
|affiliation = Independent
|founded = {{start date and age|January 21, 1939}}
|type = [[Professional fraternity|Professional]]
|emphasis = [[Podiatry]]
|motto = ''Pedis Studium,''<br>(Zeal for the Foot)
|colors = [[Cardinal (color)|Cardinal]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]]
|symbol = [[Skull and crossbones (fraternities and sports)|Skull and Crossbones]] 
|flower = [[White Rose]]
|publication = ''The Mercurius''
|chapters = 6 Active
|scope = National<br>{{USA}}
|patron roman divinity = [[Mercury (mythology)|Mercury]]
|address = 370 Hawthorne Ave.
|city = [[Oakland]]
|state = [[California|CA]]
|ZIP code = 94609
|country = United States
|homepage = {{official website|http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/agk}}
|footnotes =
|patron greek divinity=Asclepius}}

'''Alpha Gamma Kappa''' ('''{{lang|grc|ΑΓΚ}}''' or '''AGK''') is the oldest and largest professional fraternal organization for students and practitioners of [[podiatric medicine]] in the [[United States]]. The fraternity was founded in 1939 at the [[Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine]] in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2017-05-29 |title=AGK History {{!}} Samuel Merritt University |url=http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/agk/history |access-date=2023-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529154436/http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/agk/history |archive-date=2017-05-29 }}</ref>

==Mission statement==
The mission of Alpha Gamma Kappa Podiatric Fraternity is ''"''to promote and perpetuate the profession of podiatric medicine through social, educational, community service, and leadership events, which foster the growth and development of podiatric medical students and physicians."{{Citation needed|date = October 2015}}

==History==
On January 21, 1939, eight men at Illinois College of Chiropody and Orthopedics (now [[Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine]]) in [[Chicago, Illinois]], founded a fraternity for "social spirit and fraternalism."<ref name=":0" /> It was the first podiatry collegiate fraternity.<ref name=":0" /> Samuel Abdoo was elected the fraternity's first president.<ref name=":0" />

It became a national fraternity in 1948 with the chartering of ''Beta chapter'' at the [[Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]].<ref name=":0" /> The two chapters would occasionally correspond with one another, but for the most part remained separate entities with their traditions, except for the "Ritual of Initiation," which is still in use, written by the ''Alpha chapter'' in 1939. In the fall of 1961, the ''Gamma chapter'' was chartered at the [[California School of Podiatric Medicine]] in [[San Francisco, California]].  

In 2007, a transfer student from Scholl College to the [[Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine]] in [[Miami, Florida]] sought to create a fraternity there. The ''Delta chapter'' was established on October 2, 2007. This was followed by the ''Epsilon chapter'' at the [[Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine]] in 2008 and the ''Zeta chapter'' at [[Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery]] in 2009.

==Symbols and traditions==
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The fraternity's colors are cardinal and gold and its jewel is the white pearl. The white rose is the official flower of the fraternity. Its color represents purity and truth, while its beauty and fragrance symbolize the affection and friendship of the brothers. Annually, chapters hold a spring White Rose Ball.

Its badge is diamond-shaped, trimmed in gold with the Greek letters '''{{lang|grc|ΑΓΚ}}''' appearing in gold and surmounting a skull and crossbones in gold on a background on black onyx. On the back of the badge is the motto ''Pedis Studium or'' "Zeal for the Foot." The pledge pin is a triangle of cardinal with the winged foot of Mercury in the center.

[[Asclepius]], the Greek demigod of medicine and healing holds a special place in Alpha Gamma Kappa tradition and symbolism. The pledge manual of the fraternity is named ''The Asklepian. ''Each year on or near November 7, chapters hold a celebration known as Asclepius Day with a festive party or event. The Roman god [[Mercury (mythology)|Mercury]] is the Patron of Alpha Gamma Kappa''.'' His winged sandal is a prominent symbol, displayed on the fraternity's coat-of-arms and the pledge pin.

The fraternity flag is rectangular and divided into three equal sections. The first and third sections are cardinal, with the middle section being white. In the middle section is the coat of arms of the fraternity. The flag is used only during ritualistic ceremonies and on special occasions.

== Governance ==
Since 1939, the fraternity has functioned as a [[confederation]] with chapters being loosely affiliated with one another. There have been no national officers or conventions. Individual chapters are subordinate to the respective podiatric medical student association at their college or school.

== Activities ==
In the 1960s, the ''Beta chapter'' started and maintained a free clinic completely run by students to provide podiatric medical care to the less fortunate in [[Cleveland]]. In 2013, the ''Alpha chapter'' saw a resurgence in social and fundraising activities, raising thousands of dollars to provide care for uninsured patients through Rosalind Franklin University's new Interprofessional Community Clinic.<ref>{{cite web |title=RFUMS - Alpha Gamma Kappa |url=https://sites.google.com/a/rfums.org/rfums-agk/ |accessdate=26 June 2019 |website=Sites.google.com}}</ref> 

The fraternity's highest and most prestigious award is the "''Pedis Studium'' Award" which is presented by chapters to podiatric physicians who are members of the fraternity and have, in their practice of podiatric medicine, exemplified the principles of Alpha Gamma Kappa through service, education, and leadership.

==Chapters==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chapters
!Charter date
!Institution
!Location
!Status
!References
|-
|'''Alpha'''
|1939
|[[Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine]] at [[Rosalind Franklin University]]
|[[North Chicago, Illinois]]
|Active
|<ref name=":0" />{{Efn|The Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine merged with the Rosalind Franklin University in 2001.}}
|-
|'''Beta'''
|1948
|[[Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine]] 
|[[Independence, Ohio]]
|Active
|<ref name=":0" />{{Efn|Chpater was formed at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine that merged to become Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.}}
|-
|'''Gamma'''
|1961
|[[California School of Podiatric Medicine]] at [[Samuel Merritt College]]
|[[Oakland]], [[California]]
|Active
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alpha Gamma Kappa {{!}} Samuel Merritt University |url=https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/agk |access-date=2023-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721013304/https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/agk |archive-date=2017-07-21 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|'''Delta'''
|{{DTS|October 2, 2007}}
|[[Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine]]
|[[Miami Shores]], [[Florida]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Epsilon'''
|2008
|[[Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine]]
|[[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
|Active
|
|-
|'''Zeta'''
|2009
|[[Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery]]
|[[West Des Moines, Iowa]]
|Active
|
|}
{{notelist}}

==See also==
* [[Professional fraternities and sororities]]

==References==
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[[Category:Education in Lake County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science]]
[[Category:1939 establishments in Illinois]]
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