Alpha Epsilon Delta

The Health Professional Honor Society

AED functions both as an Honor Society and service organization. This dual role is reflected in the societal structure and chapter activities.

Chartered on May 12, 1979, Alpha Epsilon serves as the UAH Chapter of AED. 

Advisors:

Dr. Moriarity, Biological Sciences Chair

Dana Parcher, Pre-Health Advisor

Mission:

The mission of Alpha Epsilon Delta (Alabama Epsilon) and Medical Careers Club (MCC) is to encourage and recognize excellence in pre-professional scholarship; to stimulate an appreciation of the importance of education; to promote communication between undergraduate and professional-school students and educators; to provide a forum for students with common interests; and to use its resources to benefit health organizations, charities and the community. 

In addition to the honors society, AED, UAH has a Medical Careers Club. Both organizations have the same officers and participate in the same activities and meetings. The purpose of Medical Careers Club is to allow students who to do not yet qualify for AED an opportunity to participate and learn from older students

Applications & Requirements:

Due February 15th 2013, Considered once a year

The AED Constitution requires:

• 3.2 overall GPA
• 3.2 science GPA
• Completion of at least one 300 level science or nursing courses
• Community service, extracurricular activities, and service record from MCC participation
• Participations in all activities you are available to attend.
• Dues:
  • National Membership Fee- $75 (one-time)
  • Chapter - $50 (school year)

Benefits of Membership:

• Public recognition of outstanding scholarship
• Opportunity to be part of a national group of students interested in professional health as a career
• Publications of the Society are devoted to the interests of students in the health professions.  The Scalpel is an educational journal, and a compilation of events and activities
• Opportunities to participate in activities which promote interest in professional health
• Interaction with other chapter members and professionals throughout the US
• Participation in national conventions and meetings of the Society
• Consideration for AED scholarships

Functions of Alpha Epsilon Delta:

• Encourage and recognize academic excellence among students
• Offer opportunities for intellectual and professional development
• Promote communication between health professionals, students, and educators
• Provide a forum for students with common interests
• Use resources to benefit health organizations, the university, charities, and the community
• Stimulate an appreciation of the importance of pre-health education