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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. 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 ateippertk@cofc.edu

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

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 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

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

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: andrew.townsend@kaplan.com

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: jilich@musc.edu or bumgarad@musc.edu

COFC EMS What: Our very own student-run EMS program is looking for more interested volunteers More Info: Facebook: CofC Fire & EMS Twitter: @CofCFireEMS Email: ems-training@cofc.edu

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: gaboiss@musc.edu

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

SOCIAL EVENTS

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

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

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

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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!

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!

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.

OTHER INFORMATION

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 www.scahec.net/hcp/2017_Summer_Careers_Academy_Brochure.pdf