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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. Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) will be on campus on Thursday, March 23rd at 5:30 pm in SSMB129. They have a campus in Philadelphia and Atlanta. They will be here to talk about their medical school program and their PA Program. 3. 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 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
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
Thursday, March 16th from 12:00-1:30 PM
Wednesday, March 22nd from 4:00-5:30 PM
Tuesday, March 28th 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. Kaplan Test Prep
Who: Kaplan Southeastern Regional Director Andy Townsend
What: An overview of the graduate school test prep options that Kaplan offers, scholarship information
Contact:

14. Break the Cycle, End the Culture
Who: Adam, an M2 from MUSC
What: Adam is co-president of Break the Cycle, End the Culture; it is a domestic violence and sexual assault awareness group at MUSC
Contact: or

15. COFC EMS
What: Our very own student-run EMS program is looking for more interested volunteers
More Info:
Facebook: CofC Fire & EMS

16. MUSC PA Panel Who: Dr. Gilbert Boissonneault
What: An overview of PA school, work/life balance as a PA, PA specialties, and why being a PA is unique!
Contact:

17. Run for AED Executive Board 2017-2018!
Do you want to be on the AED Executive Board next
year? Come talk to us after the meeting for more info!
Positions include:
President (open to current juniors only)
Vice President (open to current juniors only)
2 Social Chairs
2 Service Chairs
Treasurer
Media/PR Chair

18. SOCIAL EVENTS

19. Coffee with Current Exec. Board
What: Members interested in running for an executive board position next year can talk with current board members about what it is like to hold an officer position
Date: Monday, March 20th
Time: 7:15 PM
Where: Library Starbucks

20. STUDY SESSION IN THE FISHBOWL
What: Come study with us!
Where: Fishbowl (big glass room on the 3rd floor of Addlestone library)
When: Tuesday, March 14th from 7:00-8:30 PM

21. MEET AND GREET WITH M1’S Where: Chipotle When: Thursday, March 30th
Time: 7-9 PM

22. SEMI-FORMAL! Where: Mynt When: April 8th from 7-10 PM
With: Charleston 40, AXE, Student Alumni Association, Phi Sigma Pi
Price: $15/ticket

23. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

24. BRIDGE RUN What: We will be manning a water stop
Where: Meeting Street between Spring and Wolf
When: April 1st at 5:45 am (event is from 6 – 10 AM)
Meet at Francis Marion Starbucks to walk over with us!
You will earn 20 points for volunteering at this event!
Check the meeting minutes for more information on how to sign up!

25. MUSC URBAN FARM When: Saturday, March 18th from 9-11 AM
Where: Meet in lobby of SSMB at 8:30 AM
What: A “living classroom” to learn about the connection between food and health through hands-on learning
Sign up: Only 10 people can attend so sign up quickly!

26. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
What: We will be cooking a meal of spaghetti and garlic bread for the residents of the Ronald McDonald House, which is a place to stay were children are in the hospital
Where: Meet in the lobby of SSMB at 4 PM (Dinner is served at 6 pm)
When: Sunday, March 26th
Spots are limited so let Hannah or Lan know if you want to attend!
If you would like, you can bring drinks or desserts for extra points.

27. OTHER INFORMATION

28. 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