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Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedicine - Men and Women ADMITTED TO ACHS 1945 Founded at the University of Alabama, April 28, 1926 Number of Active Chapters: 151 Total Membership: 124,600 Publications: The Scalpel, AED Newsletter, Notes to Alumni UGA chapter: http://www.uga.edu/aed/ |
| PURPOSE: To encourage and recognize excellence in premedical scholarship;
to stimulate an appreciation of the importance of premedical education
in the study of medicine; to promote cooperation and contacts
between medical and premedical students and educators in developing
an adequate program of premedical education- to bind together
similarly interested students; and to use its knowledge for the
benefit of health organizations, charities, and the community. ELIGIBILITY: The student shall have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of premedical work with a general scholastic average of at least 3.0, on a 4.0 scale, and also with an average of 3.0 in the sciences and rank in the upper 35 percent of the class in general scholarship. Character, general ability, and personality must be considered carefully in the selection of members. MAJOR ACTIVITIES: In addition to an extensive program of educational activities by the chapters, the Society sponsors a number of regional and national programs, conferences, and symposia where problems of mutual interest are discussed by educators and students for the benefit of the members and other interested students and their advisors. A Distinguished Service Award is presented to outstanding leaders in premedical education. In 1982, the first Moore Scholarships were awarded. In addition, a number of scholarships are provided annually by voluntary contributions from alumni for members entering medical or dental schools. An educational journal, The Scalpel, AED Newsletter, and Notes to Alumni are published by the Society. OFFICIAL CONTACT: Dr. Cletus M. Sellers, Center for Prehealth Resources, James Madison University, MSC 4007, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Tele: (540)568-6652. Fax: (540)568-7970. E-mail: cpr@jmu.edu |
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