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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@cofc_aed

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AED
AED Website:
blogs.cofc.edu/aed
AED Facebook Page:
CofC AED
AED Instagram:
cofc_aed
Health Professions
Health Professions Website:
Healthprof.cofc.edu
Health Professions Facebook:
@cofcprehealth

3. Health Professions Advising
Karen Eippert, Health Professions Advisor
Website:

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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 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

9. SPEAKERS

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

11. 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:

12. Order Your T-Shirt Today!
Cost: $20

13. 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 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!

14. Link: https://blogs.cofc.edu/aed/
COFC AED BLOG
Link:
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

15. 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

16. SOCIAL EVENTS

17. CONGRATS TO OUR BIG & Littles!
Meet once a month
Send a picture to to get the points for meeting
Any questions or concerns, shoot us an !

18. 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!

19. 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: to reserve your spot! Limited spots, first come first serve!

20. 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

21. SERVICE EVENTS

22. Animal Food Donation Drive
Who: Charleston Animal Society
What: Main item needed: cans of cat food
Where: Samantha or Kelsey for drop off location
When: Deadline for this drive is Monday, March 26

23. 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

24. 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 Victoria Bailey at for dropoff location and details.

25. OTHER EVENTS

26. 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.

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