09/23 Weekly Email
Important Membership Updates!
From the Spring 2025 semester on, AED will now be requiring all general members to complete two scholarship credits. All other general member requirements will remain the same. With a variety of events and opportunities available, we hope that this new requirement aims will enhance member engagement and support the continued growth and success of the organization. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Executive Board!
Puppy Promenade!!
Upcoming Events:
AED x ASDA Interview Workshop| Wednesday, September 24th from 6-7:30pm | Cashion 102
AE-Detect & Collect | Wednesday, September 28th from 1-4pm | Fountain Mall
Forms and Deadlines:
General Membership Form is due 10/01 after the 2nd GM at 11:59pm. It is REQUIRED FOR ALL GENERAL MEMBERS!
Be sure to review the Master Spreadsheet periodically throughout the semester for your credits. Email sahil_billakanti1@baylor.edu if you have any questions!
General Meeting Dates:
Our general meetings this semester will be from 7:30-8:30pm on 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, & 12/3! Go ahead and plan on putting those on your calendar so you can meet the GM requirement.
Our next meeting will be in BSB D110!
Socials
Intramurals:
AED Intramurals are beginning! Ultimate Frisbee has been filled so get excited!! If you are at all interested in Flag Football, please fill out the interest form so we can get a team going! Stay on the lookout for more interest forms in the future if you would like to participate in IM’s and fulfill ⅔ social credits for the semester. Text Tyler (630) 346-9545 with any questions!
Scholarly Events
AED x ASDA interview Workshop
Have an interview coming up and want to practice before the big day? Well come to the AED x ASDA Interview Workshop on Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Cashion (Cashion 102) to hear from Dr. Kellaway, the Associate Dean of admissions at Long School of Medicine, to hear tips and tricks to knock your next interview out of the park! After her presentation, we will have mock interviews with juniors and seniors to hone your skills, giving you a competitive edge as an applicant. Attendees will earn 1 scholarship credit.
Service
Weekly Service Updates
If you are volunteering with a Clinical Service Opportunity, please email your respective chair (if you haven’t already)!
Ascension Providence:hana_jang1@baylor.edu
Waco Family Medicine:connor_dixon1@baylor.edu
Mission Waco:taylor_sterzing1@baylor.edu
Bluebonnet Hospice:rutger_vanhees1@baylor.edu
Please check the master spreadsheet to see your assigned service opportunity! This is required to be considered active. Reach out to me if you have not yet filled out the form!
If you are concerned about a weekly service time commitment, car/carpool situation, or if you are already involved in a valuable service that you are passionate about, please reach out to Ada at ada_khoja1@baylor.edu with any questions!
Upcoming Large Service Events
AED requires general members to attend 3 Large Service Events each semester! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ada (ada_khoja1@baylor.edu).
1 Large Service Event can be “carried in” from another organization per semester, and 1 Large Service Event can be a “pay for credit” opportunity. Additionally, Loaves of Love and Goodness with Genesis can only count for 1 LSE.
Please check the Master Spreadsheet, and reach out to Ada if there are any discrepancies in service credits!
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The Salvation Army LSE will has moved to Saturday, September 27th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Volunteers will be helping out at the thrift store. Sign-ups are limited. Fill out this form to register. Reach out to brahmi_prayaga1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
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Goodness with Genesis will be holding an LSE on September 25th at Earle Hall from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. Volunteers will be making cards for patients at the Dallas Children’s Hospital. Sign-ups are limited. Fill out this form to register. Reach out to aadi_sharma1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
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Loaves of Love will be happening biweekly on the following Friday’s: 10/1, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 12/5 in Earle Classroom from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Use this link to sign-up for a slot. Please keep in mind that donations are required for this LSE. Reach out to olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu or livia_thomas1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
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The Waco Ironman has volunteering opportunities on multiple dates/times from October 2nd to October 5th. Use the following link to register for a slot. Additionally, please fill out the following Google form with the date and activity you have signed up for after registering.
AED X MSO Summer Mission Trip
AED and MSO will be going on a joint Mission Trip next year to Cape Town, South Africa and partnering with One More Child and Living Hope! More information can be found on the application link and our upcoming interest meetings (see below).
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Dates (New): May 22nd - June 1st, 2026
Deadlines and Application Link:
Priority ($100 off from BU missions): November 5
Final: November 12
Interest Meeting Dates (Locations TBD)
September 30th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
October 16th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
November 3rd, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Reach out to adam_crone1@baylor.edu or kaia_wong1@baylor.edu if you have questions!
Finance
Dues
Semester Dues are $25 and must be paid by GM #3 (10/15)!
Dues will be raised to $35 after GM #3
Dues can be paid to our Venmo: @BaylorAED or Zelle: “ALPHA EPSILON DELTA” at aed.txbeta@gmail.com
Do not mark your dues as a service as it charges AED
Feel free to reach out to Danny at danny_le1@baylor.edu for any questions or if Venmo does not work for you.
Fundraising
MOD Profit Share Wed 10/1
Please join us for a pizza dinner on 10/1, the night of GM#2 (this event is NEXT WEEK)
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT, the top 3 fundraisers throughout October will earn an extra $1000 which can be used to fund better events for you or even extra scholarships!
If you attend, email danny_le1@baylor.edu with a receipt OR selfie to earn 1 social credit!
New Member Events
AE-Detect & Collect on 9/28 from 1-4pm at Fountain Mall
Come to our FIRST ever AE-Detect & Collect! A campus-wide scavenger hunt, New Members and general members will team up to try and find the clues as fast as possible! Come for fun, food, and friends and get 1 New Member Social Credit in the process. Fill out the interest form to let us know you’re coming!
Upcoming Events
NM Bingo on 10/05 from 4:00-6:00pm in SUB Barfield
Come play bingo with us! GMs can buy bingo cards to play 6 action packed rounds of bingo and each winner gets a PRIZE BASKET! Each GM gets their first bingo card for $1, after that GMs can buy 1 card for $3 or 3 for $6. Come for fun, food, and friends and get 1 New Member Social Credit in the process. Fill out the interest form to let us know you’re coming!
Pre-Health Spotlight
This year, the AED executive board will be highlighting exciting opportunities happening in the broader pre-health community!
Hillis Scholars Program
The application to join the William & Argye Hillis Scholars in Biomedical Sciences Program is now open! If you are a Pre-Medical Sophomore or Junior, attend an interest meeting from the flyer below to learn more about this exciting opportunity for mentorship, research, and community!
Novus Cura
The Medical Service Organization is hosting an exciting TedTalk-style speaker event featuring student speakers on Friday, October 3rd from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in Foster 240. Speakers compete to win a $1000 scholarship, and the last day to sign up to speak is September 17th. Send a selfie from the event to ian_stahl1@baylor.edu to earn 1 scholarship credit for attendance at the event.
Sign up to speak with the link: https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lFIBco4q397ajY
US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Interest Event
Interested in learning about learning about how the military can help pay for professional school? Come to the USAF HPSP Interest event on Oct 2nd at 6:00 pm in BSB B110 to learn more! There will be food for all attendees!
Other Updates
Our Stories
AED Google Calendar
Here is the link to join the 2025-2026 Baylor AED Google Calendar!
This will be great to use to stay up-to-date on everything going on this year! We will still be using the calendar on the website as well!
AED Photocircle
Join the AED Photocircle! If you take photos at AED events, you can upload them directly here to be featured on the AED Instagram and website gallery.
Free Blueprint MCAT Study Guides
Blueprint has let us know that they have released 4 new MCAT study guides that can be utilized by our members! here is the link to download them.
AED Resources Spreadsheet
Are you interested in applying for internships, scholarships, and/or research labs?! Check out the AED Resources Spreadsheet!!! This is a great compilation of many opportunities that often go unnoticed and unused. If you have any questions/concerns or any suggestions for improvement, please contact the respective Networking Chair:
Research: Sophia (sophia_wright1@baylor.edu)
Shadowing: Henry (henry_sedberry1@baylor.edu)
Internships: Alex (alexander_dentchev1@baylor.edu)
Scholarships: Piper (piper_patterson1@baylor.edu)
Kaplan MCAT Partnership
Thanks to AED’s continued partnership with Kaplan, we have a plethora of resources/discounts available to us! Visit http://campus.kaptest.com/baylor-jorge for free MCAT resources. Good luck!
If you are looking to purchase a Kaplan course, our member discount code for 15% off is BAYLOR15 (includes In Person, Live Online or On Demand; excludes Tutoring).
If you are interested in becoming a Kaplan Brand Ambassador (benefits include free course, flexible schedule, competitive pay and professional development opportunities), you can learn more here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our current Brand Ambassador, Rajiv Edara.
Meet with your Kaplan Test Prep Expert, Caroline, to get answers to all your questions about preparing for your exam, Kaplan courses, building a study plan, and more. Caroline can also provide exclusive discounts in addition to those currently available on Kaplan’s website. Caroline's email is caroline.hazlett@kaplan.edu, and you can use this link to book a time with her: https://carolinehazlett.youcanbook.me/.
The Princeton Review MCAT Partnership
AED has renewed our partnership with The Princeton Review (TPR)! With that, comes an array of awesome discounts that all members can take advantage of!
BAYLORAED202526 - for 20% off Test Prep courses
BAYLORAED102526 - for 10% off tutoring packages and Med School Admissions Counseling Products
Master Spreadsheet Info
Have a blessed week everyone! Email any members of the executive board if you have any questions!
