Be sure to grab some pizza at the front! WELCOME TO AED! Be sure to grab some pizza at the front! Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on events: CofC AED @cofc_aed

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AED Email: aed.cofc@gmail.com AED Website: blogs.cofc.edu/aed AED Facebook Page: CofC AED AED Instagram: cofc_aed Health Professions Email: askapeermentor@cofc.edu Health Professions Website: Healthprof.cofc.edu Health Professions Facebook: @cofcprehealth We have AED and Healthprofs social media…highlight!

AED newsletter Committee Who: Committee will involve 5-6 AED members Purpose: To increase awareness of CofC AED on CofC campus, the Charleston community, and to other AED organizations Highlights: Service and Social Events, Pre-health Events, and Member Recognition (i.e. awards) Benefit: Great opportunity to increase your involvement in AED! Fill out the sign-up sheet if you are interested!

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

Pre-Health Mentors Fall 2017 Peer-Mentoring Hours: Mondays from 4-7 PM Tuesdays from 1-3 PM Wednesdays from 4-6 PM Thursdays from 1-3 PM Located in SSMB 100 *Peer Mentor Social Event What: Research, internship, and shadowing experience sessions When: TBA

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 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 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 Wondering how to turn in applications and payment to become a member? You can turn in all applications and pre-health forms AS EARLY AS THIS WEEK *A $5 discount will be added to early applications turned in* Deadline for Associate Membership: November 6th Deadline for Full Membership: TBA Sam Kirsch- Treasurer OR Treasurer Office Hours: 10/23 from 7-8 pm 10/26 from 7-8 pm SSMB Lobby Other AED Office Hours: 10/5 from 6-7 pm 10/19 from 6-7 pm 10/23 from 7-8 pm 10/26 from 6-7 pm

SPEAKERS

MedLIfe Who: Niamh Cahill, Mobile Clinics and Recruitment Chair What: An overview on the various activities MedLife is involved with and an “insider” view on what a MedLife trip entails Contact: medlifecofc@gmail.com

Southern School of Optometry in Memphis, TN Who: Sunnie Ewing, Recruiter What: Southern has contract positions for SC residents which allows any interested students in the field of optometry that are accepted to Southern to get in-state tuition Contact: www.sewing@sco.edu For more information, meet with Sunnie in SSMB’s lobby after the meeting!

PhysAssist Who: Catherine Ulmer, PhysAssist Recruiter What: PhysAssist Scribes is looking for CofC pre-health students to join their expanding Charleston team! Contact: d.catherine.ulmer@iamscribe.com or Lynn.Marshall@iamscribe.com Website: https://www.iamscribe.com/be-a-scribe-apply/

CofC Nazi Medicine Course Who: Professor Rosengarten, Jewish Studies Dept. What: The course sparks thoughtful discussions of medical ethics through analysis on the development of medical thought and practice in Nazi, Germany. Contact: tedrsc@gmail.com

SOCIAL EVENTS

AED Barbecue When: FREE BBQ, music, and good people! When: October 6th, 4:00-5:30 pm Where: SSMB Courtyard (behind this building!) RSVP to Regina Day at dayrc@g.cofc.edu BY October 4th, 5:00 pm!

Bowling What: Come bowl with us! Where: The Alley When: Wednesday, October 11th at 7 pm Meet at SSMB to walk together at 6:30 pm There is a max of only 18 people and price will vary! RSVP to event by Friday, Octover 6th, 5 pm

Percent Night at Persimmons Where: Persimmons Café When: October 24th, 4-9 pm Counts as 10 social credits There will be a sign-in sheet and Exec Board Member present!

SERVICE EVENTS

Omar Shrine Book Sale What: Volunteer (i.e. help with set-up, break-down of sale, etc.) When: October 13-15th (can volunteer any day) Where: Omar Shrine Auditorium, Mount Pleasant See meeting minutes for sign-up info Counts as 10 service credits! Will need to send pics of yourselves at the event to Samantha or Kelsey. What: Volunteer (i.e. help with set-up, break-down of sale, etc.) When: Thursday, October 12th from 5-8 pm Where: Omar Shrine Auditorium, Mount Pleasant See meeting minutes for sign-up info Counts as 10 service credits! Will need to send pics of yourselves at the event to Samantha or Kelsey.

Hurricane Donation Drive Who: Donation Drive for Hurricane Harvey and Irma When: October 2nd to the 16th What: Monetary donations accepted only. Payment: Cash or check (made out to AED); No Venmo Where: Drop-off locations will be at any AED office hour (see meeting minutes for dates and times)

Possible AED Spring Break Trip Thoughts?

OTHER EVENTS

ARMY sUTURING clinic Who: Co-sponsored by the Army When: October 19th in SSMB 239 from 6-7:30 PM Sign up: First come, first serve! Preferably Juniors and Seniors interested in a military scholarship.

musc ANNUAL dENTAL day Who: The Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine Who: 19th Annual Dental Day Where: James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine When: Friday, October 27th; Registration at 9:00 am; Program from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Reserve your spot by emailing Pearl Givens at givensp@musc.edu by October 20th