ABOUT AED

History

"The birth of AED occurred in the spring of 1926 when Dr. Sidney A. Mitchell discussed his idea of forming an honorary fraternity at the University of Alabama with fellow premedical students and Dr. Jack Montgomery, professor of organic chemistry and premedical advisor."

You can read more about the history of Alpha Epsilon Delta on the AED National Website.

What Do We Do?

AED is both a service organization and a professional honors society. We combine volunteer work, academic achievement, professional development, and social life to create an inclusive, fun, and productive environment! We meet once per week and have monthly social, service, and fundraising events.

Why Join AED?

AED fosters the importance of scholarship and service and aims to set members up for success in a multitude of health careers.

Service opportunities, networking events, and leadership experience are provided to members to aid them in their pre-health journey. A variety of professionals speak at weekly meetings to give valuable insight and advice.

AED is a community for pre-health students to connect and support each other. It's perfect for meeting people with similar goals and values and forming lifelong friendships!