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Alpha Epsilon Delta Membership
Membership in AED is an
honor bestowed upon a student in recognition of superior scholastic
achievement, and affords an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership,
and self-education through participation in the activities of the chapter
and Society.
Currently, the
requirements for membership are:
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a declared major in one
of the health-related fields at EIU (Clinical Laboratory Science,
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry,
Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Occupational
Therapy, and Pre-Physical Therapy);
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3.2 GPA (overall), 3.2
GPA (science - math, chemistry, physics, biology), and 45 total hours
completed (3 semesters);
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For transfer students,
enrollment as a full-time student at EIU for one semester with a 3.2 GPA
overall and a 3.2 GPA overall in science at both the transfer school and
at EIU; and
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A letter of invitation
(during the Spring semester each year,
letters are sent out to eligible students inviting them to join AED).
The current cost of the membership
is a one-time payment of $65.00 ($50.00 for the national membership fee
and $15.00 for local chapter dues). This covers the cost of a membership
certificate, membership card, a two-year subscription to our magazine,
The Scalpel, and a lifetime membership in AED. In addition, you will
receive a discount on activities sponsored by AED, such as Mock MCAT fees,
and will be able to participate fully in all aspects of the society.
Although official induction into Alpha Epsilon Delta requires upper-classman
standing, all EIU pre-health professional students are encouraged to
participate in chapter activities.
If you have any further
questions, please contact the Chair of the Health Professions Committee,
Ms Pamela
LeVine
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