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Message from
the Vice President
Hello all AED Members! In a few short months, we You can also find the registration link on our
will hold our 44th biennial AED convention! The Facebook and Instagram pages (see below).
National Board and office staff are excited about We have a great early bird price of $125 per person
our hot destination location: Nashville, Tennessee!! (through December 1, 2021). After that date, the price
For me personally, this was the destination of my will go up. So, what do you get for this great price?
first AED convention back in 2014, and to date, Glad you asked! You get two and half days of food,
my favorite one! We are working hard to make fun, education and career enrichment, along with
this convention the best one yet, in education and some great entertainment thrown in.
enrichment, but also in entertainment value!
We will have educational breakout sessions, keynote
(Who says learning can’t be fun?!)
speakers, a special dinner cruise on the General
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Jackson Showboat, some cool swag, fun team
convention: competition, awesome surprises and more! Please
CONVENTION LOCATION AND DATES: March 17-19, consider joining us as AED Plays Music City! It’s sure
2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. to be a winner, and worthy of your time!
HOTEL: Doubletree Hilton Hotel (in the heart of If you have any questions (or suggestions) related to
Music City). See special promo code on convention convention, feel free to email:
registration form for all AED convention-goers. We aednationaloffices@tcu.edu. Laura Dixon and
currently have a fantastic rate at this hotel, which Aelanda Counts are ready and waiting, and happy to
serves up warm cookies upon your arrival (how can answer your emails!
you beat that!?)
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uploads/2021/10/2022-Convention-Registration-Form_
website, as well as a social media presence on
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convention news as it becomes available!
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ALPHA EPSILON DELTA
Board of Directors
AED National President AED Member-at-Large
Sovent Taylor, Ph.D. Carol Bokros, Ph.D.
University of Mississippi Mercer University
sovent@olemiss.edu Bokros_c@mercer.edu
AED Vice President AED Liaison to National Office
Jill Duncan Jessica Standifer, M.Ed.
Texas Christian University Texas Christian University
j.duncan@tcu.edu j.m.standifer@tcu.edu
AED National Treasurer AED National Counselor
Kenneth Crawford, Ph.D. Robert Kearns, Ph.D.
Western Kentucky University rkearns1@udayton.edu
kenneth.crawford@wku.edu
AED National Secretary AED Director of Communications
Vanarat Amy Raimondo
Houston Baptist University
araimondo@hbu.edu
AED Past President
Cindy Stanfield, Ph.D.
cstanfield@southalabama.edu
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TH E S CA L P E L
AED National Convention
Nashville, Tennessee –
March 17-19,2022
INFORMATION AND REMINDERS
44th Biennial Convention
March 17-19, 2022
The 2022 Biennial Convention is set for March 17-19th, 2022! We are excited to
offer a great experience for convention-goers in Nashville, Tennessee! We will be
right downtown where everything is happening!
We will be hosting keynote speakers, seminars to help you prepare for graduate
school admissions, workshops and lots of fun opportunities to meet AED members
from across the country. Make plans now to attend!
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Doubletree Hilton Hotel Downtown
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
615 244-8200
We’ve reserved a block of guest rooms at a great rate of $189 per night.
The cutoff date is February 15, 2022 at 6 PM. After that, the regular hotel
rate will apply.
Below is the link for making your hotel reservations.
HOTEL LINK: **Use Promo Code “AED” to get the special room rate**
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PayPal: http://paypal.me/aednationaloffice
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AED National Convention
Nashville, Tennessee – March 17-19,2022
INFORMATION AND REMINDERS (continued)
CONVENTION REGISTRATION:
• Early registration for AED National Member $125 until 12/1/2021
• Pre-Registration National Member $175 until 2/15/2022
• Early Registration for Non-Member $150 until 12/1/2021
• Pre-Registration for Non-Member $200 until 2/15/2022
• Late Registration fee for National Member $200 after 2/15/2022
• Late Registration fee for Non-Member $225 after 2/15/2022
CONVENTION REGISTRATION LINK:
https://aednational.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-Convention-
Registration-Form_r01.pdf
PAYMENT
We accept checks, money orders and PayPal. Submit checks and money order payments to
AED National Offices, TCU Box 298810, Fort Worth, TX 76129.
CONVENTION ACTIVITIES:
• Guest Speakers • Suture Clinic
• Breakout Educational Sessions • Roll Call
• Teambuilding exercises and fun • Poster contest
• Dinner Cruise aboard the General Jackson
• Final Evening Banquet followed by music
and dancing
DELEGATE AND ADVISOR TRAVEL AWARD
The award is available to the Chapter Advisor and ONE
elected delegate for each chapter. Travel award amounts
are $400 per advisor and $400 per delegate.
Each chapter will receive one free hotel room for
Thursday through Saturday night.
The Travel Award Application is located on the
AED webpage.
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AED REGIONS
& REGIONAL DIRECTORS
ALASKA
WASHINGTON
new hampshire
MONTANA NORTH vermont
maine
DAKOTA
OREGON wisconsiN
massachusetts
SOUTH
IDAHO DAKOTA minnesota MICHIGAN NEW YORK
WYOMING RHODE ISLAND
connecticut
NEBRASKA iowa PENNSYLVANIA
NEVADA OHIO new jersey
INDIANA
UTAH COLORADO
ILLINOIS west
virginia
maryland
KANSAS missouri virginia delaware
CALIFORNIA KENTUCKY
NORTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
ARIZONA NEW OKLAHOMA arkansas SOUTH
CAROLINA
MEXICO
ALABAMA GEORGIA
TEXAS MISSISSIPPI
louisiana FLORIDA
HAWAII
REGION 1 REGION 2
REGION 3 REGION 4
REGION 5 FUTURE CHAPTERS
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CONTACT INFORMATION
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Nuran M. Kumbaraci, Ph.D.
Stevens Institute of Technology
REGION 1 Associate Professor of Chemistry
1 Castle Point on Hudson
NORTHEAST Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
(201) 216-5554
nkumbara@stevens.edu
Jen Oza Grysko, M.Ed.
University of Michigan
REGION 2 Coordinator of PreHealth Programs
555 S. Forest Room 113
CENTRAL Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
734-764-4473
joza@umich.edu
Severine Groh, Ph.D.
Delta State University
REGION 3 Associate Professor of Biology
DSU Box C-4 Walters 114 E
SOUTHEAST Cleveland, MS 38733
662-846-4245
sgroh@deltastate.edu
Richard Sanker, Ph.D.
Baylor University
REGION 4 Senior Director of PreHealth Programs
BSB B111
SOUTHWEST Waco, TX 76798
254-710-2429
Richard_Sanker@baylor.edu
Daniel Bubb, Ph.D.
REGION 5 University of Las Vegas Honors College
University of Las Vegas, Nevada
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
WEST Las Vegas, NV 89154
(702) 895-1571
dan.bubb@unlv.edu
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CHAPTER
REPORTS
11TH E S CA L P E L
Alabama ALPHa
University of Alabama
submitted by Katherine Fadus
One of the biggest challenges during the past two partnership with Project Linus. For the past six years
years has been the difficulty establishing a sense of we have hosted a volunteering night in which our
community due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. students can bring blanket-making supplies, assemble
As a chapter, we created new ways for our pre-health the blankets and get to know one another while
students to mentor and build connections with one supporting a local cause. Project Linus is a non-profit
another. Through our Alpha Epsilon Delta Community organization that distributes donated blankets to
events hosted outdoors, we maintained social distancing children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies,
and mask protocols while continuing to provide a or anywhere that a child might need something and
platform in which our members can generate thoughtful created with them in mind. Another organization that
communication. Our use of conversation starters on we support annually is partnering with the American
topics about volunteering, academics and how to Red Cross and donating time, volunteers, and blood
best prepare for professional school applications got donations. Being in the state of Alabama, we feel the
conversations going and stimulated further thought. community impact that hurricanes create along the
Bridging the gap between upper and lowerclassmen coast, and this is a way for us to give back to a state
with this initiative helped to strengthen the ties between that has been a home for us during our time in college.
our students and create mentorship opportunities. Partnering with both Project Linus and the American
Red Cross has allowed our members to learn more
Another way that we have promoted a sense of about the needs of our surrounding community and
community for pre-health students was through a our State.
Alabama Alpha Chapter: 2021-2022 Executive Board and Initiative Directors
Back Row (L to R): Lily Wiedmer, Meredith Cook, Nathaniel Oliff, Eva Adams Middle Row (L to R): Madi Boudreaux, Sarah Amjad,
Marli Jones, Meaghan Wharton Top Row (L to R): Katie Fadus, Cole Kiser, Abby Weir, Abby Pierce Not Pictured: Grace Dorsey
*Masks removed only for photos and promptly put back on*
12ALABAMA DELTA
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Although schools have opened their in-person doors Despite the absence of in-person meetings, we work
to students and faculty, it takes a while to reopen hard for greater intercommunication among our
everything safely without driving up community members. Members can connect and meet people
spread. With more transmissible Delta variant through our general body meetings and different
rages, some restrictions are still taken to mitigate workshops. In addition, we are dutifully active on
transmission of the virus throughout the campus, and social media, including Instagram and Facebook, to
the Alabama Delta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta at keep members up to date on upcoming meetings,
the University of Alabama at Birmingham remained to community service opportunities, and current news to
follow COVID-19 protocols on campus through hosting have an eventful year. Most importantly, as a pre-health
virtual events this semester. organization, we try to play a small yet important role
in making aware of how crucial it is for people to get
Our general body meetings are held every week vaccinated through our social media. We give members
via Zoom, where all members can join and ask informative and fact-checked vaccination information
questions to our guest speakers as they share their by reposting it on our Instagram page.
experiences and give some good advice to us. One
of the memorable meetings was our first general We are truly honored to continue our dedication in not
body meeting. Even though this introduction meeting only educating future healthcare professionals but also
is held annually, this time we invited previous helping people in need throughout our community.
officers who are now in professional schools and We will continue to make every member experience
had a chance to listen to their stories. It was a great personal growth by making our organization even more
opportunity for everyone to learn who we are and how improved. We look forward to many more beneficial
we impact and help pre-health students in practical meetings, thoughtful interactions, and insightful
ways. Through several meetings we held so far, we experiences this semester.
recognized that meetings become more meaningful
whenever members are interactive and engaged in
specific topics, such as research or admissions.
13TH E SCA L P E L
Alabama ETA
Birmingham-Southern College
submitted by Ryan Brown-Ezell
The Alabama Eta chapter at Birmingham-Southern The Alabama Eta chapter is making strides to include
College has not only continued to host events and multiple pre-health fields through speakers from
speakers but has worked efficiently to allow for in- various fields and connections to the community.
person gatherings. Due to the small size of Birmingham- Through doing this the chapter hopes to be more
Southern and effective COVID-19 protocols, members inclusive of pre-health individuals not choosing to
have benefited from connecting with each other while pursue the medical or nursing path. Even now, the
maintaining safety. The BSC chapter was able to initiate chapter has three phenomenal speakers ready to
multiple members of our junior and senior classes last share their expertise: a knowledgeable PA student
May and elect a new executive board for the 2021-2022 from Samford University, The Director of Genetic
school year! Counseling at UAB, and the Assistant Medical Director
of Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Disease
Our executive board has been working diligently Laboratories in the Laboratory and Genomic Medicine
to have speakers, both in person and on Zoom. An Division at Washington University in St. Louis.
unexpected benefit of COVID-19 has been the increase The BSC Chapter is excited for the speakers coming
in the number and availability of speakers due to virtual to talk with the chapter. Daily, the chapter continues
options. Already the Eta chapter has three notable to incorporate different health careers through the
speakers scheduled and is in the process of finalizing addition of speakers and to educate members about
plans for even more. Additionally, the chapter is hosting those fields. The Eta chapter strives to help members
a campus-wide blood donation event with the American achieve their academic and professional goals.
Red Cross. In previous years the BSC blood drives have
been especially successful and hope to make an impact
this year as well.
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ALABAMA GAMMA
Auburn University
submitted by Teja Ramapuram
The Alabama Gamma chapter of AED at Auburn from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
University has demonstrated its continuing dedication at Auburn (VCOM). Their talks included tips about the
to create opportunities for incoming and established admissions process and a comparison of allopathic and
members in the first two months of the Fall 2021 osteopathic medical schools.
semester. The Alabama Gamma chapter has held
multiple meetings that have informed members on AED Alabama Gamma has presented several
what they should be doing to prepare for their future opportunities for its members to engage in service.
health profession endeavors. To kick off the semester, These include volunteering with IMPACT, which is
the Alabama Gamma Chapter welcomed Dr. Carly Auburn’s largest community service organization,
McKenzie of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Auburn Serves Virtual Volunteer Fair, Esperanza
(UAB) School of Dentistry. She spoke about the House, Project Uplift, Best Buddies, and the Beat Bama
admissions process at UAB, and what is expected Food Drive. These are just a few examples of current
of students who are interested in applying to Dental volunteering opportunities and more will come.
School. Course prerequisites, shadowing, service, the
Dental Admissions Test are all things that our members The Alabama Gamma Chapter also prides itself
were told to pay close attention to when going through in presenting opportunities for employment and
the admissions process. Dr. McKenzie was also able internships for Associate Members. Some examples
to give insight into how the four years of dental school include employment in the local hospital and clinics, as
would look. The Pre-Dental representatives opened the well as internships with VCOM.
stage for questions that any prospective students had
with the Admissions Director of UAB. Other speakers We look forward to inducting our incoming National
include Dr. Angela Sullivan from the UAB School of Members in Spring 2021.
Medicine, and Dr. David Stephen and Mr. Jawara White
15TH E S CA L P E L
Alabama Iota
Troy University
submitted by David Weber
The Alabama Iota chapter is excited to continue our Several new initiatives are under way as well. Our
mission of encouraging the development of pre-health aim is to assist our members as they prepare for their
professional students and serving our local community respective health fields, being mindful of specific
throughout the upcoming year. This semester, we hurdles that are most prevalent for our population.
have a large community of new members who are With that in mind, we are constructing a website
excited to be involved, and our officers are working to that will feature opportunities to acquire clinical and
identify new ways to innovatively fulfill our purpose as volunteer experiences in our local community. We
an organization. have also begun a mentorship program within the
chapter in which seniors are paired with younger
This semester we are continuing previous initiatives students with similar career interests to provide
while also pursuing new ideas. Recognizing that advice and support. We hope that these relationships
health is multi-faceted, encompassing community and will be beneficial now and in years to come. Finally,
environmental health, we are continuing to maintain we are exploring a new partnership with the Office
part of a local highway through Adopt-a-Mile. We of Civic Engagement at Troy. A major focus of their
also collaborated with several other clubs at Troy office is meeting students’ basic needs such as food
to sponsor a health booth that provided resources insecurity. We are excited to see how this partnership
directing students to local healthcare resources and will serve the Troy student body.
raising awareness about mental health struggles that
are prevalent in college. Several representatives from As we plan for the coming year, we eagerly anticipate
professional schools will also be speaking to our the opportunities to grow as individuals and to serve
members about their respective programs, providing our community.
valuable exposure as our members prepare to
transition beyond undergraduate programs.
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Alabama LAMBDA
University of North Alabama
submitted by Katie Beth Newcomb
On August 24th the chapter held a “Meet and Greet” explained the process of applying to occupational
meeting where the chapter officers were introduced. therapy school. The chapter advisor discussed the
This was followed by splitting into groups and MMI (multiple mini interview) process. This gave
discussing our field of study as well as intended future students insight to these types of interviews that
health profession. This was a beneficial meeting and a many medical schools have adopted as well as
good way to start the school semester as we reconnect other pre-health professional schools. Our chapter
with our peers. members participated in “mock” MMIs, where we
were given a situational question or circumstance
We will be continuing the ACOM Mentoring Program and practiced how we would answer these questions.
this year. This program is a collaboration between Our chapter will also be participating in Homecoming
our chapter and the Alabama College of Osteopathic events for the first time. These events include a relay
Medicine. This program allows pre-medical students to race and window painting contest.
be paired with a 3rd year medical student on rotation in
the area. The pre-medical student can be mentored on Finally, our fall service project will be Operation
the process of undergraduate education and applying Christmas Child and the money we raise during Spirit
for medical school. Nights at local restaurants will help fund the purchase
of supplies for these boxes. We have another busy
So far this semester, we have had an occupational semester for our chapter and we look forward to the
therapist talk and give insight into her workday as an activities and camaraderie with our efforts to help our
occupational therapist in the pediatric setting. She also local community.
17TH E S CA L P E L
ALABAMA ZETa
University of South Alabama
submitted by Rohan Badve
As we transition back into in-person classes, the Sheth said, “I have already seen the initiative
Alabama Zeta chapter continues to provide our several AED members have taken this summer….
members with the opportunities they need to coming out consistently every week to volunteer
succeed both in academics and extracurriculars. and help wherever they could. Because of their
We provide our Pre-Health students with valuable work and the number of students that came out,
ongoing service events such as Wilmer Hall tutoring, many expected deadlines were met earlier, and
PASSAGE USA, Spirit of Luke, United Methodist Food future homeowners were finally able to move in.”
Bank, and many more.
PASSAGE (Preparing All Students Socially and
With 1 in 5 individuals along the Central Gulf Coast Academically for Gainful Employment) is a
requiring food assistance, Alabama Zeta two-year/four-year undergraduate certificate
members have answered the call to service to their program that allows students with disabilities
local community. Under the Salvation Army, AED to take university courses and develop skills in
members serve hundreds of meals to individuals independent living and working. Alabama Zeta
in need every month. Member Ryan Wright said, member and peer mentor Nisha Babar stated, “It
“Feeding the Homeless was very meaningful for all of is satisfying to see these students doing activities
the volunteers because we got the chance not only that they have never done before and to help teach
to spend time with the less fortunate but to cook and them useful skills for their future. Most importantly,
give them all meals! I recommend volunteering there it is gratifying to see them grow as individuals and
to all students looking to get more involved in their be a friend to them.”
community and earn hands-on experience.”
Whether online or in-person, AED members
Alabama Zeta also partners with Habitat for Humanity are dedicated to improving the quality of life of
to provide affordable housing and shelter to those the people of Alabama both professionally and
with financial need. AED member and President of interpersonally while honing skills necessary for
the Habitat for Humanity Club on campus Hridhay their future careers in healthcare.
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ARIZONA BETA
University of Arizona
submitted by Deip Sekhadia
The completion of the Spring 2021 semester proved The Fall offers a new opportunity of connection as our
to be a successful period for the Arizona Beta Chapter. first In-Person Semester in over a year. This experience
Like most organizations, we opted to host a virtual will be many of our members’ first time attending in
semester that challenged many board members to find person general meetings, events and traditions. We
ways of building unity and delivering information. While have just recently welcomed the 108th New Member
there were many challenges, Arizona Beta was able to Class of AED and are eager to incorporate them into
continue our principal traditions. our family. These members will be able to experience
events such as Highway Cleanup, Bioethics
We started the Spring by welcoming the 107th New Discussions, Sport Medicine Tours, and even Yoga!
Member Class of AED via an online application Additionally, we plan to start a new tradition of hosting
week. This group of 33 neophytes are distinguished an annual Philanthropy Week on campus. This week is
students at the University of Arizona who bring diverse dedicated to raising money for a cause of our choice
backgrounds and perspectives to our club. On top of by partnering with other organizations on campus.
this, we were able to host 5 wonderful speakers who This year’s theme will be mental health and we hope
helped our members better understand issues in the to provide funds for local charities while also exposing
healthcare fields. These included changing the language our members to resources and new ways of improving
we use to identify patients and disease and learning their own mental health.
new improved methods for outdated medical practices.
Our club additionally adopted a section of road in North Fundamentally, I believe this semester will be a
Tucson, that allows our members to gain community keystone era of the Arizona Beta Chapter as it
service hours, while keeping our city clean. We finished will help integrate older and younger members via our
the Spring Semester by hosting our annual Senior return to an In-Person Modality.
Sendoff. This event allowed us to recognize and learn
from the graduating Class of 2021.
19TH E S CA L P E L
CALIFORNIA KAPPa
Dominican University of California
submitted by Klarisse Cruz
Because of the increased level of control over the virus, and Rehabilitation in Tiburon as a CNA helping long-
this past summer many of our members were able term care and rehabilitation residents.
to participate in numerous activities that display their
interest in the healthcare field. Kathleen Vieira also took a course this summer. She
enrolled in an EMT training program where she was
Our president, Kate Lagera, participated in the Lenox able to complete the required hours needed in order to
Hill Department of Neurosurgery BRAINterns Webinar take the National Registry. She then took the exam and
series where she had the opportunity to virtually shadow became a certified EMT and went on to get licensed in
physicians in surgery and learn more about how the CA. She also worked as an intern with Dr. Robert Barr
pandemic has redefined the capacities of medicine. In at Dominican University of California throughout the
October, she will start a job as an Emergency Department summer as his lab research assistant. She was able to
medical scribe at Marin General Hospital where she will run the laboratory experiments in preparation for the fall
be working one on one with physicians in patient care 2021 research methodology class.
and documentation.
Senior pre-med student, Bailey McCaslin, began a
Mitchell Sanders, who is a junior biology major, was also medical assistant position working for a private practice
able to gain shadowing experience this summer with Ophthalmologist, where he was trained to function as
three pediatric dentists and one general dentist. During an ophthalmic technician, medical scribe, and virtual
his time, he watched dental exams, basic procedures, and assistant. He was responsible for handling confidential
general anesthetic procedures at a private office. patient paperwork, preparing patients for surgery
and providing post-operative care, and accurately
A couple members were able to be active in helping their transcribing doctor-patient interactions that occur in
community through volunteer opportunities. Christine the clinic.
Nachor was able to volunteer at the San Francisco Food
Bank located in Novato, at the Marin Community Clinic. Current chapter treasurer, Charisse Dumlao, who is
It was there that she was able to work the lines and also a pre-med junior biology major was able to work at
help the effort in spreading information about all things a surgical center where she was trained to handle
related to COVID-19. She will continue to volunteer there paperwork, prep patients for surgery, and stock the
into the fall semester of 2021. Also during her post-bacc operating rooms. She was also an assistant data analyst
she is taking the time to prepare for applying to medical for her research professor, Dr. Roland Cooper where
schools, studying for the MCAT and crafting her essays. she collected data regarding drug compounds for
antimalarials, and organized them into a document for
Scalpel reporter, Klarisse Cruz, also committed some time monthly reporting.
during the summer to volunteer for Crisis Text Line as a
crisis counselor. Duties included, making sure that texters This past summer, Taran Harris, took part in a stem
felt safe, and that they were able to reach a cooler state tutoring internship and is now continuing the internship
of mind after experiencing a difficult situation. Along with online this semester. She worked with kids grades 3-8th
volunteering, Klarisse was able to take a clinical medical tutoring in sciences, engineering, and art. She was also
assistant course, and worked in a pain management clinic able to design fun science related activities that the
as an administrative/clinical assistant. kids can do at the tutoring center while waiting for their
parents to pick them up.
Since Maria Valenzuela is currently pre-nursing, she
decided to get CNA certified during the summer so that Overall, the Dominican University of CA Kappa chapter
she would be able to earn patient care experience while plans on furthering their interests in the medical field
she prepares to apply to Accelerated BSN and MSN by participating in activities that will allow them to learn
programs. She is now working with Marin Convalescent more about the different roles in the medical field.
(Note: this was taken before COVID-19)
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COLORADO GAMMA
Regis University
submitted by Kristian Hooker
Although meetings and events for the Gamma chapter big meeting of the year will consist of guest speakers
of Alpha Epsilon Delta were all held virtually last explaining the ins and outs of being a medical lab
spring, members powered through and displayed scientist (MLS), phlebotomist, and medical assistant.
immense character taking strides to becoming We also look forward to holding a research night
tomorrow’s healthcare professionals under very and cadaver lab in partnership with the Regis Tribeta
difficult circumstances. We accomplished this through chapter, as well as an undergraduate prerequisite
networking in the form of a pre-health panel featuring planning meeting and interview workshop. These
masters students in the M.S.B.S program at Regis events are expected to help members prepare for
University, alumni in the process of applying to upcoming spring internship opportunities and plan their
graduate schools, and students currently in medical pre-health timelines. Members will also give back to the
school. Members also took part in a personal statement community by volunteering in the Regis “Save Outdoor
professional development workshop and a healthcare Spaces” initiative by preparing and distributing a meal
trivia night to further understand the application to people utilizing our emergency housing on campus.
process and what to expect from different healthcare
professions. Finally, we ended the semester by The Gamma chapter has already received numerous
celebrating our hard work in the form of an online applications and we are excited to continue to build
induction ceremony. a community of like-minded students driven to
become leaders in healthcare. It is our goal to develop
This fall the Gamma chapter at Regis University is members interpersonal, academic, and professional
thrilled to be able to hold in-person meetings and has skills by providing networking and professional
pushed hard to recruit new members and interact development opportunities.
with other student organizations on campus. Our first
21TH E S CA L P E L
Florida ALPHA
University of Florida
submitted by Chandler Lentovich
Over the summer, we had the amazing opportunity We have introduced a few new divisions to our
to collaborate with the Climb for Cancer foundation, organization. The Global Diversity, Education,
which works to provide funding of enrichment Advocacy, and Leadership (GDEAL) division works
programs in arts, nature, sports and medicine for those to enhance cultural competency and global health
undergoing cancer treatment and their families. Our knowledge among our member body. We have
members climbed the Clingman’s Dome, Grandfather also added the Healthy Minds Committee in order
Mountain, Mount Mitchell, and Mount Rogers in order to bring an awareness of the importance of mental
to raise funds for this amazing organization. These health within the members of our organization. We
climbs took place as a part of Climb for Cancer’s 50- anticipate that these divisions will lead to enhanced
50-1 challenge, centered around climbing the tallest preparedness of our members as they work towards
peaks in each state with the common goal of aiding becoming healthcare professionals.
those undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
We look forward to more opportunities to serve
With the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester, we at our community as the semester continues, and we
the Florida Alpha chapter have been working our cannot wait to watch the growth of our Fall 2021
hardest to provide pre-health service opportunities electee class. The experience that Alpha Epsilon
while mitigating any safety issues presented by the Delta offers for its members is something truly
COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccines available to UF special, and we strive to continue to uphold the
students, we have begun volunteering in-person while reputation and legacy that is characteristic of this
wearing masks, a way to give back to the Gainesville society at the Florida Alpha chapter.
community while keeping our member body safe. A
few organizations we have worked with so far have
been Retirement Home for Horses, Food4Kids, Bread
of the Mighty Food Bank and Project Downtown.
This fall, we are working to
fundraise for the philanthropy
Florida Diabetes Camp, which
aims to provide a fun and safe
environment for children with
type one diabetes and allows
them to experience the fun and
challenging nature of an outdoor
summer camp. To do this, we will
be raising funds through our own
member body with our Impact
Gainesville division, as well as
bringing a few larger-scale events
to the Gainesville community with
our External Affairs division.
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Florida EPSILON
Florida International University
submitted by Catherine Carrasco
Many of the events held by FIU’s Alpha Epsilon Similarly, our STEM Saturday events engage
Delta chapter this Fall semester has been learners in science topics such as biology. Our
centered around team-building, and giving back most recent project involved teaching students
to our communities. In collaboration with the Little about vaccines, bacteria, and immunity. Student
Lighthouse Foundation, AED has helped pack care Volunteers made slime to represent our cells and
packages for families who need it most. These other objects like pipe cleaners and cotton balls to
necessity packages included hygiene products, represent bacteria. Creating fun experiments with
medical supplies, and food. One week members younger students encourages their natural curiosity
worked on preparing boxes for families in Louisiana and helps foster an interest in STEM.
and another week for families in Haiti. The products
inside the boxes were tailored to the specific needs As members of the honor society, our focus also
of the families based on their area. revolves around improving any skills related to our
future careers. Workshops such as the suturing
In another project with LLF members participated involved welcoming a medical professional onto
in Craft Night hosted at the Lotus House Women’s campus where we used suturing kits to practice
Shelter. Our members connected with some of the different techniques. These types of events further
children staying at the Lotus House through games encourage our chapter’s mission statement
and activities.
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Georgia ALPHA
The University of Georgia
submitted by Constance Sullivan
This past spring we inducted a new group of Alpha In the coming months we will be hosting more
Epsilon Delta Chapter members and elected our meetings for our AED members. During these
Executive Board. meetings, we plan on discussing MCAT Prep Tips,
more interview advice, and different routes students
This semester, we plan on becoming more involved can pursue within the medical field. We also plan on
in the Athens and University of Georgia community having mixers with current medical students and joint
through a variety of activities. We will have our meetings with other pre-medical organizations at
first welcome back meeting for all AED members the University of Georgia to expose our members to
on September 29th, 2021. During this meeting, other individuals within the pre-medical community.
we will host Taz Qadri, a Pre-Medical Advisor at Additionally, we plan on having a community service
the University of Georgia. Ms. Qadri will discuss or philanthropy event once per month this year to
interview tips and advice during this meeting and give back to our local Athens community.
AED members will then have a chance to practice
with each other. We will also introduce our Executive We look forward to our upcoming events and are
Board and review the goals we plan to accomplish excited to contribute to the AED community
this year during our meeting.
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Georgia Epsilon
Mercer University
submitted by Ashton Taylor
The Georgia Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta at and many other opportunities to get advice and support
Mercer University has opened the new semester with a from fellow peers!
strong start. The goals of our chapter can be thought of
in three faucets: to enable pre-health students to pursue Our chapter also places a strong emphasis on being
their pre-professional goals, to become active members involved in the local and national community. This
of the community, and to promote a culturally competent semester we have organized multiple volunteer
mindset. Throughout this year, we will continue to strive to opportunities. This semester, we volunteered with
support our students in a holistic manner. Backpack Buddies, packing meals and snacks for local
middle school students who might not have access to
With many of our students preparing for standardized tests meals on breaks and weekends. We are looking forward
and graduate school interviews, our chapter has worked to our upcoming volunteer events with Open Streets
to plan many opportunities for our pre-health students to Macon to promote utilizing public spaces and
practice and prepare for these daunting tasks. With Mini Brookdale Warming Center to support the homeless
Multiple Interviews (MMI) rising in popularity for graduate community of Macon. Not only are we taking action
school admissions, we have planned an MMI workshop in our own community, but we are also advocating
for later this semester to help students practice answering for important issues at a larger scale by participating
prompts. We also plan to host not only multiple in Political Action Wednesdays. Political Action
MCAT and DAT practice tests, but an exam prep panel as Wednesdays teach students about specific actions you
well where students can get advice from others that have can take to engage in the political process to move us
already gone through the application and exam cycle. toward a more just and equitable society. We plan on
For our students that are not yet at the point of exams or continuing this initiative to serve in the spring through
application cycles, we have planned a pre-health jeopardy more planned volunteer opportunities with a variety of
other local causes.
In our mission to promote a culturally
competent pre-health student, we
also are continuing to offer Cultural
Competency workshops to educate
students and broaden our perspectives
overall by promoting knowledge
of different cultural practices and
worldviews. This semester we have
three different cultural competency
workshops planned revolving around
vaccine myths and facts, abortion, and
the LGBTQ+ community. Our hope is that
these workshops continue to promote
open conversation about hard issues
facing the medical community.
The Georgia Epsilon chapter hopes to
continue to educate and empower its
members to pursue their pre-health
goals. We look forward to a successful
close to the fall semester and cannot
wait to further support our members
throughout the spring!
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Illinois Kappa
Bradley University
submitted by Sarah Nacos
The Illinois Kappa chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta at As previously mentioned, we have decided to work
Bradley University did not let COVID keep us from with Comfort Keepers, which is an organization that
having a productive and efficient semester. While helps senior citizens stay in their homes for as long
we did stick to a virtual format we continued to have as possible. This could include one of our students
educational meetings with health professionals and assisting with medications, chores around the house,
offered volunteer opportunities that allowed us to give or simply being a companion to grow a relationship
back to our community but also kept ourselves and with. Every client needs something different, and who
others safe during the pandemic. better to serve them then students who are looking to
go into a healthcare of some type. This will not only
We were so excited to welcome 32 new inductees prepare our students for what their future may look
to our chapter last spring, bringing us to a total of 53 like, but also gain a new perspective and possibly a
members. new friend in the process.
This year we are looking forward to hosting several One other organization that we are excited to
different health professionals such as a physicians donate our time to is Almost Home Kids, which aids
assistant, cardiologist, and a physical therapist. families of children that are making the transition
We also plan on partnering with the Army Health from the hospital to their homes. This can be a
Professionals Scholarship to set up a suture clinic. difficult time not only health wise, but also mental
This is going to be our first semester back with in health wise since some of these children have
person volunteering, and have plans to partner not been out of the hospital for long periods of
with Almost Home Kids, and some possible job time. Members of Bradley’s AED is hoping to ease
opportunities with Comfort Keepers, which will be that transition by providing a friend and confidant
great experiences with people of all different ages. throughout their process.
We have also been working on creating a more
active social media presence, and look to bring more We are so glad that we are able to not only interact
attention to the exciting things that we have planned with each other again, but also our community. We
as a chapter. will continue to educate our future healthcare workers
and provide opportunities that will give them the best
chance at success in their future endeavors.
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KANSAS BETA
Tabor College
submitted by Axton Travis
Students are often unaware of the opportunities and have similar interests of pursuing a career in the
resources that are available to them on their campus. medical field. The most exciting part of the event
For this reason, Tabor College decided to host an was being able to discuss with the student body
event where students could tour the honor societies what AED brought to the table and getting to know
accessible to them at our school. This event gave our the students that were interested. The picture we
chapter the opportunity to expose ourselves to the have provided was taken during the event. As you
student body. Our chapter decided to create a trifold can see, there were plenty of students that attended
with information regarding AED and the requirements the event and showed interest in our Chapter. We
needed to join. Overall, the event was a major are beyond grateful that we had the chance to talk
success for our chapter. We were able to sign 30 with our peers and bring attention to our society.
individuals that showed interest in the society and the Our chapter, as a whole, hopes that we can expand
opportunities that it can bring. Because we are a new our body so that we can bring more like-minded
honor society on our campus, we do not have a large individuals together to share ideas and knowledge
number of members at the moment. This event gave regarding the medical field.
us the platform to draw in bright-minded students that
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Kentucky ALPHA
University of Louisville
submitted by Lisa Pham
The Kentucky Alpha chapter of AED at the University of a medical school admissions committee and another
Louisville has been continuing the use of online video with dental school students, in addition to inviting
conferences through the spring and fall semesters of speakers to share their knowledge on career and
2021, to ensure that all members are able to safely resume building. Our other forums aim to benefit a
experience the forums and what AED has to offer. broader scope of our members; we recently hosted
During the spring semester, our forums allowed for the a research panel, where we encouraged all students
members to learn about different avenues of medicine, to get involved, as well as answering any questions
such as micro clinics and population health, lifestyle about research.
medicine, and geriatrics. Having the opportunity to
have these speakers come to our forums exposed Even with in-person restrictions, our members still
our members to different career pathways, as well as strived to volunteer. Members took advantage of our
educating us all on the aspects of healthcare that we volunteer connections and volunteered at Ronald
should focus on as pre-health students. McDonald House and Americana, as well as their own
endeavors to dedicate their time to their communities.
For the fall semester, our forums aim to include topics With our campus and community transitioning back
that would aid the members in understanding their into in-person events and opportunities, we hope to
roles as pre-health students. Our goal is to provide an continue the engagement and passion that each of our
opportunity for our members to be able to ask questions members brings to the organization. Our chapter looks
and gain a clearer understanding of their future careers. forward to continuing to educate and bring together
To facilitate this, we are holding two panels, one with our community of pre-health students.
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Louisiana Beta
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge
submitted by Monique Manuel
Louisiana State University’s Louisiana Beta chapter with overwhelming thanks and love from the Nicholls
of AED has hit the ground running since the start of community. We were so honored to serve and make a
the semester. We have come back from our year-and- direct impact on the Nicholls students, faculty, and staff.
a-half “virtual life” with a new executive board, new
ideas, and new opportunities. We are thrilled to be Another exciting aspect of AED is our guest speakers.
able to host in-person meetings and engage with all of We recently hosted Dr. Catherine O’Neal, who is an
our lovely members. Associate Professor of Medicine, an Infectious Disease
Specialist, and the Chief Medical Officer at Our Lady
One thing the Louisiana Beta chapter prides itself on of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Many of us in
is service. Our chapter continually provides service Louisiana have seen her on our television because
opportunities for our members to participate in. Our she also serves as the state’s SEC COVID-19 specialist.
biggest service opportunity this fall was our Hurricane Dr. O’Neal spoke about her non-traditional journey to
Ida Relief Collection Drive. Many parts of Louisiana medical school, the importance of coping mechanisms,
were affected by Hurricane Ida this past August. and how she handled working the frontlines of the
With Ida’s category 4 winds came category 4-grade COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. O’Neal’s candor about
destruction to our beloved state. As soon as school the medical school application process, life during
resumed, our chapter partnered with Nicholls State residency, and mental health proved to be very
University’s Pre-Professional Medical Association insightful for our members. We are so honored that she
in Thibodaux, Louisiana for a Hurricane Ida Relief took the time out of her very busy schedule to speak to
Collection Drive. Our amazing members showed up our organization!
and showed out, bringing items like non-perishable
food, first aid kits, and more. There was such a big We are very grateful that we have had such a
response to the drive that our executive board had to successful start to the year. We look forward to national
upgrade from a sedan to a truck in order to bring the convention in the spring and cannot wait to see where
supplies to Thibodaux! At Thibodaux, we were greeted this year will take us!
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Louisiana EPSILON
University of Louisiana Monroe
submitted by Allison Aymond
This past Spring 2021 semester, the University of overcame the isolation barrier felt for many during
Louisiana at Monroe Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta COVID-19. Overall, it was an amazing opportunity
decided to join with St. Joseph’s Hospice, a local amid an unfortunate event that we all had to face,
hospice agency, and began a pen pal program with and we are immensely grateful that we were able
their hospice patients and veterans. Due to COVID-19, to give back to our community. Although we were
we were not able to host face-to-face events, and the unable to get any photographs of this opportunity,
hospice agency could not allow volunteers to visit down below was our letter drop-box where we
patients. The letters written provided the patients would collect the letters and then deliver them to
some human connection. It also allowed AED chapter the nursing home.
members something to look forward to and a way
to give back to our community at such a time where
giving was difficult.
Members of the Louisiana Epsilon Chapter that
participated indicated that writing during the
pandemic was beneficial. Sixteen members learned
about patient’s pasts and memories from when they
were in college. Other correspondence included just
simple hellos. It was heartwarming and eye-opening
to see just how important physical connection is, not
only for the patients, but for the chapter members as
well. Getting to write to the patients of St. Joseph’s
Hospice and to the veteran’s home was one way we
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Massachusetts Gamma
Boston University
submitted by Charlie McMahon
The Massachusetts Gamma chapter of Alpha Epsilon wonderful way for new and returning members to get to
Delta at Boston University was so excited to finally be know each other better. It was also a way to give back to
back to in-person meetings this semester! With vaccine the community around our campus.
and mask mandates on our campus, we were able
to safely return to many of our beloved events and On the more social side, we also hosted a game night
traditions this fall! The 2020-2021 Executive Board was and movie night for our chapter this fall. As we have paid
able to organize a variety of professional, social, and special attention to community building this semester,
community service events for the members of our we have been looking for ways to bring our members
chapter to take part in. Of particular focus, our chapter together in low stress, less academic situations in
has been working hard on community building, since addition to our normal programming.
this was the first time many of our members were able to
interact with each other in-person. Our chapter hosted multiple reflection sessions for our
members to be able to discuss events taking place in
One highlight from the Fall 2021 semester was a panel the sphere of healthcare. Topics ranged from Problems
discussion our chapter hosted about COVID-19 and with Race Based Medicine to Ethical Considerations
the current state of healthcare. Our members were Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters.
able to hear from experts at the Boston University
School of Medicine and School of Public Health among Our chapter also had our annual application process
other Boston health care organizations. It was a great this semester, with applications going out in October
opportunity for our members to pause and reflect about and interviews being conducted in November. We are
why we are all embarking on our journeys into healthcare eagerly looking forward to our in-person induction
and medicine, as well as a chance to network with ceremony for our new members in Spring 2022!
healthcare professionals, something that we missed
during our online meetings! While the pandemic has certainly provided many
challenges, the Massachusetts Gamma chapter is
In addition, we were able to return to our in-person embracing our return to in-person events as a chance to
service events this fall. Our chapter traveled refresh our club and come back stronger than before!
to Cradles to Crayons, an organization that helps provide
relief to impoverished children and families. This was a
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Michigan EPSILON
University of Michigan
submitted by Hailey Tursak
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to bring new team members were able to save lives during, at
challenges to Michigan Epsilon throughout this times, dangerous situations. Mr. Thomas’ biggest
semester. However, with the hard work and creativity piece of advice for those entering the medical field
of our executive board, we were able to create was to first be an Emergency Medical Technician in
new virtual traditions and maintain our pursuits of order to have hands-on experience.
impacting the local Ann Arbor community.
Michigan Epsilon also continued its mission of
Although we were unable to continue our traditional in professional growth through a presentation on
person service events, we were still able to impact our Imposter Syndrome, a relevant issue in the medical
local community virtually. Our favorite service event community. The Center for the Education of
this semester was Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Science Women + here at the University of Michigan gave a
Game Night. Michigan Epsilon members connected compelling presentation on the factors associated
with elementary aged students and played science with Imposter Syndrome and how to cope with those
games with them via Zoom. factors.
Our weekly chapter meetings continued to be on The members of Michigan Epsilon yet again were
Zoom rather than in person, and we were very able to persevere through the
grateful to still be able to hear from various healthcare challenges the pandemic has brought. With the
professionals. One of our favorites from this semester help of our executive board, our organization came
was Jeff Thomas, RN, a survival flight nurse with together to create new virtual traditions and we are
Michigan Medicine. Throughout his presentation, Mr. excited to see what the future holds!
Thomas shared incredible stories of how he and his
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Michigan Iota
Western Michigan University
submitted by Brianna Borger
The Michigan iota chapter of alpha epsilon delta at Our president, Madison Ochs, has shown constant drive
Western Michigan University is excited for in person and determination to continue to grow our chapter this
events to start taking place again. After a semester semester. More than ever before, we are advocating
in virtual meetings, we were able to have our first in and marketing the chapter to continue its growth after
person chapter meeting and orientation in the month the hard year online. Madison has also put in efforts to
of September. The new executive board is extremely make sure that members receive access to discounts to
excited for the upcoming plans we have for this year. MCAT study tools such as the Princeton review, giving all
We are also excited to see our chapter grow as we chapter members a 15% discount on pricing for the study
return to in person programming and cannot wait to tool. Her main goal is to ensure that all members have
see where chapter are will go at the end of the year. We the tools to succeed in their future career plans after
have many exciting plans for our meetings, including undergraduate level degrees. All the executive board for
medical school panels, Question, and answer sessions alpha epsilon delta strives to see their members succeed
with doctors in the area, a physician panel, interview and ensure that they are excited about their future in
practice, and one of our favorite meetings of the year, health professional studies!
learning how to do sutures on bananas and pig feet!
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