1. WELCOME TO AED! Be sure to grab some pizza at the front!
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CofC AED

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AED
AED Website:
blogs.cofc.edu/aed
AED Facebook Page:
CofC AED

3. Health Professions Advising
Karen Eippert, Health Professions Advisor
Website:

4. 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 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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 and we can reserve one for you.
$20 each

12. SPEAKERS

13. 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

14. 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

15. SOCIAL EVENTS

16. 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

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

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

19. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

20. 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 to prove that you were there! Lan will also be sending out a Google doc with instructions.

21. BONE MARROW REGISTRATION
When: Wednesday, February 22nd
Where: Cougar Mall
What: Make a sign (10 points) and/or register and recruit (10 points)

22. 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

23. OTHER INFORMATION

24. 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

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