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

Pre-Health Event Info 1.      The Annual WISE Conference is being held on Saturday April 8th at MUSC. Here is the registration link   http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/com/aws/registration.htm    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 ateippertk@cofc.edu

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

MUSC Nursing Presentation Who: Mandi Long What: An overview of the nursing profession in general and at MUSC Contact: longm@musc.edu

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 email!

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

SOCIAL EVENTS

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

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)

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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!

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 email with the meeting minutes. Where: Drop off the supplies with your name clearly written on the supplies at When: April 12-14th

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