1. Be sure to grab some pizza at the front!
WELCOME TO AED!
Be sure to grab some pizza at the front!
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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AED
AED Website:
blogs.cofc.edu/aed
AED Facebook Page:
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AED Instagram:
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3. Health Professions Advising
Karen Eippert, Health Professions Advisor
Website:

4. Pre-Health Event Info
1.      The Annual WISE Conference is being held on Saturday April 8th at MUSC. Here is the registration link   
 2.      For all graduating seniors who will be taking a GAP year and are interested in working as a research specialist (PAID) please contact Karen Eippert

5. Pre-Health Mentors
Spring 2017 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
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 Qualifying events must be hosted by:
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.
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
Wondering how to turn in applications and payment to become a member?
You can turn in all applications and pre-health forms
TONIGHT!
Or, look for this girl!
Haley Phillips– Treasurer
Office Hours:
Lobby of the SSMB
Tuesday, April 4th from 12:00-1:30 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. MUSC Nursing Presentation
Who: Mandi Long
What: An overview of the nursing profession in general and at MUSC
Contact:

14. March For Science Who: John McFaddin
What: A march held in Charleston, along with hundreds of other cities to advocate and appreciate science and how it impacts every day life
When: April 22nd; more information to come in the meeting minutes !

15. PhysAssist Scribes Who: Caroline Ulmer, Scribe Ambassador
What: Scribes work alongside medical providers, recording information into the patient’s chart
Website: iamscribe.com
Contact:

16. SOCIAL EVENTS

17. Jeni’s Ice Cream Social
Where: Jeni’s (501-A King St.)
When: Wednesday, April 12th
Time: 6 PM

18. SEMI-FORMAL! Where: Mynt When: April 8th from 7-10 PM
With: Charleston 40, AXE, Student Alumni Association, Phi Sigma Pi
Price: $15/ticket
Buy them TONIGHT or at office hours tomorrow (12-1:30 PM, SSMB lobby)

19. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

20. MUSC URBAN FARM When: April 6th from 4-5 PM
Where: Meet in lobby of SSMB at 3:30 PM
What: A “living classroom” to learn about the connection between food and health through hands-on learning
Sign up: Only 8people can attend so sign up quickly!

21. Supply Drives
What: We will be collecting supplies to aid those in Peru who have been devastated by the floods.
We are also partnering with Break The Cycle, End the Culture in a supply drive. The lists of supplies will be included in the with the meeting minutes.
Where: Drop off the supplies with your name clearly written on the supplies at
When: April 12-14th

22. Welcome 2017-2018 Executive board!
President: Marni Sapolsky
Vice President: Samantha Krantz
Treasurer: Sam Kirsch
Secretary: Peyton Russell
Service Chairs: Samantha Anyim and Kelsey Glover
Social Chairs: Patrick Smith and Regina Day
Media/PR Chair: Amanda Anyim