WELCOME TO AED! Be sure to grab some pizza at the front! Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on events! CofC AED

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AED Email: aed.cofc@gmail.com AED Website: blogs.cofc.edu/aed AED Facebook Page: CofC AED

Health Professions Advising Karen Eippert, Health Professions Advisor Website: http://healthprof.cofc.edu/ Email: eippertk@cofc.edu

Pre-Health Events Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is coming to campus on Wed. 2/08 at 5:30 in SSMB 129 USC Columbia Pre-Med Conference is 2/18 (next weekend) Applications are still open! Check for a flyer in the meeting minutes email for more information MUSC WISE (Women Interested in Surgical Experiences) Conference is April 1st (Saturday). Registration opens soon! Stay posted! REMEMBER: You must bring a pre-health event form and get it signed in order to receive 10 points

Pre-Health Mentors Spring 2016 Peer-Mentoring Hours: Mondays from 4-6 PM Tuesdays from 2-5 PM Wednesdays from 4-7 PM Located in SSMB 100

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Full Member: Complete 45 hours of course work (at CofC, non-transfer or AP) 3.2 Cumulative GPA 3.2 Sciences GPA One time fee: $115 ($75 National, $40 Local) Associate Member: No minimum credit hour or GPA requirement $40 local chapter fee Only $75 once you meet the requirements for Full Membership 100 points PER SEMESTER

POINT SYSTEM What does 100 points look like? Each member, full or associate, is required to earn a minimum of 100 points per semester in order to be considered an active member of AED Attendance at monthly meetings (3 per semester) = 20 points/meeting Participation in service, social, and pre-health events = 10 points/event What does 100 points look like? There are multiple ways to reach the minimum point requirement, but as an example… Monthly meeting attendance (3) = total of 60 points Service and social events (4) = total of 40 points 100 points

POINT SYSTEM Pre-health events now qualify for points through AED. Qualifying events must be hosted by: Pre-Professional Health Advising office (Karen Eippert) at the College of Charleston Any events (conferences, etc.) advertised in the “other events” section at AED meetings In order to receive points fill out the Pre-Health Event Attendance Form which is posted on the blog and turn it in at the next AED meeting or during AED office hours. The form will require a signature from the presenter at the event

APPLICATION DEADLINES You can submit your applications for ASSOCIATE membership at any time during the semester! This can happen after the meeting or during office hours. Deadline for FULL membership: TONIGHT FULL MEMBERSHIP INDUCTION: Friday, Feb. 24th at 5:30 PM in Randolph Hall (more info to come) Remember, you cannot participate in our awesome meetings, events, and networking without becoming an associate member, at least! All forms can be found on our blog, under applications.

APPLICATION DEADLINES How to turn in applications and payment to become a member? Turn in all applications and pre-health forms TONIGHT! Or, look for this girl! Haley Phillips– Treasurer Office Hours: Lobby of the SSMB Friday, February 10th from 1-2:30 PM February 14th and 16th from 12-1:30 PM

T-SHIRTS! T-shirts are in! They can be bought after the meeting or at office hours. If you cannot make either, but want a shirt, please send an email and we can reserve one for you. $20 each

SPEAKERS

PRE-DENTAL CLUB Who: Savannah Rippy (President) and Michael Chew (Social Chair and Media/PR) What: General info about another great club on campus Contact: FB page CofC Pre-Dental Student Association Email: cofcpredental@gmail.com

ALL-STAR LOCAL PHYSICANS Dr. Fran Kunda Dr. Susie Hillsman Who: Dr. Kunda CofC (Class of ’82; biology major) and MUSC Alumna What: Dr. Kunda is a family physician in Spartanburg and the South Carolina Family Physician of the Year Experience: Private practice, international missions, ER, and wound care Who: Dr. Susie Hillsman University of South Carolina School of Medicine Alumna Residency at Spartanburg Medical Center What: Dr. Hillsman is a diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians Experience: Dr. Hillsman had additional training in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing with a focus on pediatric burns and wounds

SOCIAL EVENTS

GREY’S ANATOMY VIEWING What: Who doesn’t love to watch Grey’s? Where: 22 Pitt St. (Tegan’s house!) When: Thursday, February 9th at 8 PM

PERSIMMON CAFE Date: Thursday, February 16th Time: 6:30- 7:30 PM Place: Persimmon Café (226 Calhoun St.)

COOKIES! Where: King Street Cookies When: Tuesday, February 28th from 1:45- 2:45 PM

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

DANCE MARATHON What: A fundraiser full of dancing and fun; all of the proceeds go to the new children’s hospital at MUSC! When: February 18th How: Send it picture proof (i.e. take a selfie) to our email to prove that you were there! Lan will also be sending out a Google doc with instructions.

BONE MARROW REGISTRATION When: Wednesday, February 22nd Where: Cougar Mall What: Make a sign (10 points) and/or register and recruit (10 points) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPrn84PHbpM

SANITARY DRIVE What: Donate feminine hygiene products and wipes Where: Drop them off at Hannah’s house (136A Queen St.), with your name clearly on the items When: February 22-24th

OTHER INFORMATION

AHEC Summer Careers Academy at MUSC Who: Christina Smith What: Summer program for under-represented minorities interested in healthcare When: Deadline to submit the application is March 31, 2017 www.scahec.net/hcp/2017_Summer_Careers_Academy_Brochure.pdf

OTHER Participate in the Women’s Health Research Team phthalate study Come see Kerry after the meeting to sign up!