Be sure to grab some pizza at the front! WELCOME TO AED! Be sure to grab some pizza at the front! Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on events: CofC AED @cofc_aed

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 Email: askapeermentor@cofc.edu Health Professions Website: Healthprof.cofc.edu Health Professions Facebook: @cofcprehealth

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

Pre-Health Mentors Spring 2018 Peer-Mentoring Hours: Mondays from 1:30-3 PM Tuesdays from 3:30-5 PM Wednesdays from 1:30-3 PM Located in SSMB 100 Haleigh Ferro Pre-Health Mentor

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 Pre-health events 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 Wondering how to turn in applications and payment to become a member? You can turn in all applications and pre-health forms Full Member Induction: March 12th @ 7pm (Alumni Hall) Deadline for Associate Membership: April Gen. Meeting Deadline for Full Membership: Tues March 6 Sam Kirsch- Treasurer Treasurer Office Hours: March 6 (8-9:15 PM), March 15 (7-8:30PM) SSMB Lobby

SPEAKERS

Atlantis Project Who: Isabella Valente What: Their mission is “to equip the next generation of global medical leaders to pursue their callings passionately.” Contact: valentebe@g.cofc.edu

JOIN AED’S Team Tonight! Charleston Miracle JOIN AED’S Team Tonight! CougarThon- March 10th from 8:30 AM- 10:00 PM What: CougarThon is a 13-hour fundraiser for MUSC Children's hospital with a goal of raising $100,000 this year. Your registration fee covers three meals, a t-shirt, and entertainment for the day. You get 20 points for AED for registering for CougarThon! The miracle children from the hospital join us at CougarThon as well so you can see the direct impact of what you are doing by participating. Where: TD Arena When: March 10th, 2018 Why: You can help make miracles in sick and injured children just by signing up for CougarThon. Every penny raised will be directly donated to the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's hospital that they are currently building. Promo Code for $10 registration= imaginewhatspossible Link to sign up: https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1501 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWe4Qvq5dJU

Order Your T-Shirt Today! Cost: $20

Apply for Executive Board! President* Vice President Social Chairs Service Chairs Treasurer Media/PR Chair Secretary Please submit a short bio about yourself and why you want to position to aed.cofc@gmail.com. Please also attach a photo. Due by Sunday, March 11th at 9 PM Following submissions, a poll will be sent out and voting will begin. Keep in mind that should you get the position, you will be expected to attend our executive board meeting on Monday, March 26th. *Must be a returning board member to apply!

Link: https://blogs.cofc.edu/aed/ COFC AED BLOG Link: https://blogs.cofc.edu/aed/ Important Tabs Events: Current Link for Membership Points and Attendance Membership: Highlights requirements for Associate and Full Membership Applications/ Forms: Membership Applications and Pre-Health Event Attendance Form

Newsletter| ATTENTION Graduating Seniors Have you been accepted OR waiting to hear about acceptance for the 2018 Admissions Cycle for medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, PT, or PA school? We want to feature your ACCOMPLISHMENT in the Spring Newsletter Sign-up on the “Contact Sheet” We will be in touch with you in April about your acceptance status Thank you for participating! maybe insert pic of “medals”/ awards

SOCIAL EVENTS

CONGRATS TO OUR BIG & Littles! Meet once a month Send a picture to socialaed@gmail.com to get the points for meeting Any questions or concerns, shoot us an e-mail!

Jeni’s Ice Cream Social :) What: Take a study break, drop-in, grab ice cream, & socialize with AED members Where: Jeni’s, 501 King St. When: March 14th, 6:00-7:00 PM Sign-in with Exec. member when you are there!

AED BOOT CAMP What: Take boot camp class with AED members Where: George Street Fitness Center When: March 26th, 8:00-9:00 PM How: E-mail socialaed@gmail.com to reserve your spot! Limited spots, first come first serve!

Semi-Formal!!!! When: Saturday, April 14th Time: 7:00-10:00 PM Where: Trio (139 Calhoun St) Cost: $15/ticket Who: Charleston 40, AXE, and SAA

SERVICE EVENTS

Animal Food Donation Drive Who: Charleston Animal Society What: Main item needed: cans of cat food Where: Email Samantha (anyimsa@g.cofc.edu) or Kelsey (gloverkg@g.cofc.edu) for drop off location When: Deadline for this drive is Monday, March 26

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Who? An organization that is dedicated to providing a “home away from home” for families. What? Help prepare a meal for the families of children who are being treated at surrounding medical care facilities. Where? Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden St. We will meet in the lobby of SSMB at 3:45 and walk over together to RMH When? March 31st, 3:45 - 6:00 PM Limit: Only 6 spots available

Period Project Extension! Thank you for the those who have donated and helped make this a huge success! Deadline is being extended until March 30th Items to be donate: Pads Flip-flops Deodorant Underwear Please email Victoria Bailey at baileyvo@g.cofc.edu for dropoff location and details.

OTHER EVENTS

Upcoming Pre-Health Events Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Ms. Wanda Taylor and Dr. Paul Underwood will be visiting on Wednesday, March 7th from 5:30-6:30 in SSMB 129 Important admissions sessions for school of medicine Pre-Nursing Members: There is a Nursing Club Meeting on March 7th at the College of Nursing at MUSC 5:30 in CON Room 221 “Everything You Need to Know About the Application Process” Presented by Karen Eippert on Thursday, March 29th at 6:15 PM, SSMB 129 Followed by a physician from MUSC who will be discussing financing and practicing in the medical field Greenville School of Medicine Wednesday, March 28th from 5:30-6:30 in SSMB 129 Be sure to say that once you sign up for a service or social event, please please go to that event. Especially for the service events, because there are often a limited number of spots.

Graduation Cords If you are graduating in May and are (or will be) a full member, send us an email at aed.cofc@gmail.com so we can order you a graduation cord. AED pays for the cords!