Alpha Epsilon Delta

The Health Pre-professional Honor Society

Welcome to the Florida Beta Chapter at Florida State University!

January 21, 2026 - 5:45pm

ABOUT US

• A nationally recognized Pre-Professional Health Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and others.
• Opportunities for intellectual and professional development
• Forum for students with common interests
• Extends a program of service to benefit the college/university community

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Megan Hallman

Vice President (VPP)

Carina Baiano

Vice President (VPGR)

Olivia Motta

Secretary

Ashna Epuri

Treasurer

David Cotilla

Historian

Grace Medure

Internal Service Director

Ava Gleason

External Service Director

Ava Simon

Special Events Director

Juliana Rosina

Fundraising Director

Taylor Thomson

International Outreach Director

Juliana Perez-Soto

Dance Marathon Director

Aidan Beaty

PR/Membership Director

Vidhisha Gautam

Service Chair

Kallista Halatsis

Dance Marathon Chair

Nick Hodder

Membership Retention Chair

Diya Patel

Merchandise Chair

Madi Messingschlager

Academic Chair

Kotone Turner

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Spring MEETING INFORMATION

• Meetings will be held bi-weekly, every other Wednesday from 5:45pm-6:45pm in the College of Medicine (1400) OR FLH 255
• Spring GBM 2026 Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 4/1, 4/15

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• Monday before meetings, you will receive an email from our secretary, Ashna Epuri! (Contact her to be added to the

email list at secretary.aedfsu@gmail.com)

GENERAL BODY MEETINGS

• Reminder:
• Please be courteous to our speakers and refrain from texting, working on homework, or leaving early during their talks
• We ask that you commit 1 hour every 2 weeks for our meetings- please plan to stay for the full hour each time
• If you leave early → you will not receive the full amount of points for the GBM

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• Let us know ahead of time what conflicts you are having and we’ll do our best to accommodate you with an appropriate reason

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RAFFLE OF THE WEEK!

$10 Gaines Street Pies!

$2=1 Entry

Venmo: @AEDFSU with your first and last name and “GBM 7 raffle”!

Can enter up to 2 times and $2 = 1 Entry

PRE-HEALTH TRACK BREAKOUT GROUPS

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Pre-Med

Pre-Dental

Pre-Vet

Pre-PT

Pre-Nursing

Pre-PA

Pre-AA

Pre-Optometry

BACK RIGHT

BACK LEFT

How to get involved in

ALPHA EPSILON DELTA

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Application/Sign-Up
1. On our website, www.aedfsu.com
2. Required in order to start earning points!
3. Returning members must complete this as well
4. Please join the GroupMe & Canvas on the website!
2. Membership Dues- Due GBM 3!!
• Submit ANNUALLY
• $50 for the year (VENMO @aedfsu)
• Includes a FREE t-shirt!
3. 3.3 cumulative and BCMP FSU GPA
• BCMP- Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
• No Dual Enrollment

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP POINT REQUIREMENTS

To be recognized as a Local Member you must meet the following point requirements:

• Earn 8 Miscellaneous Points (1 must be from tutoring)
• Attend 2 Social Events
• We will host a minimum of 4 per academic year
• Earn 6 Marketing Points
• Earn 2 Service Points
• Earn 2 Fundraising Points

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*A breakdown of how these points could be earned is found

on Canvas

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Become a Local Chapter Member
2. 3.3 cumulative and BCMP FSU GPA
1. BCMP- Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
2. No Dual Enrollment
3. Earn 55 Involvement Points during 2 Consecutive Semesters
4. Fill out Induction Paperwork at aedfsu.com, then pay the one time National Fee of $75 to @aedfsu on Venmo
• Member with the most points gets a FREE National Membership

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP POINT REQUIREMENTS

To be recognized as a National Member you must meet the following point requirements:

• Earn 10 Miscellaneous Points (3 must be from tutoring)
• Attend 2 Social Events
• We will host a minimum of 4 per academic year
• Earn 10 Marketing Points
• Earn 8 Fundraising Points
• Earn 10 Special Event Points (and participation in 1 Special Event Committee)
• Earn 15 Service Points (5 may be from outside service hours)

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*A breakdown of how these points could be earned is found on Canvas

FRESHMAN PURSUING MEMBERSHIP

1. Become a Local Chapter Member
1. When you are applying, include 0 or 4.0 as your GPA
2. Become a National Member
3. Earn a 3.3 cumulative and BCMP FSU GPA over 3 semesters at FSU!
• BCMP- Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
• No Dual Enrollment
• After 3 semesters of classes at FSU, paperwork for the Freshman who qualify will be sent for National Membership Status
1. Will still attend induction ceremony

Questions about Induction Policies?

Ask Megan Hallman (president.aedfsu@gmail.com)

Alpha Epsilon Delta

welcomes

Dr. Eastberg & Dr. Garis

Physical Therapists at University Health Services

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Alpha Epsilon Delta’s

upcoming events!!!!

DEAN’S DAY 2026!

Megan Hallman - president.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• When? Saturday, January 24th 2026 @8:00AM
• Where? FSU COM!
• “Wear”? Business Professional
• Who? Members interested in/pursuing a pre-medical track
• What? Conference with all Florida Medical School Deans & nearby out of state medical schools as well!

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THIS WEEKEND!!! REGISTER ASAP!!!

SCAN TO REGISTER

DEAN’S DAY 2026

Megan Hallman - president.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Medical Student Panel Questions:

SCAN TO REGISTER

INTERNAL SERVICE EVENTS

Ava Gleason - internalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:

• Dean’s Day Volunteering 1/24 @(7-9am & 4-5pm)
• Please wear business professional if you signed up for this
• Grace Mission Dinner 1/25 @3:30-6:30pm
• Ability 1st Ramp Building 2/7 @TBA
• Tallahassee Marathon 2/8 @7am-TBA
• The Big Event 2/21
• Sign up opens 2/3 and spots will be unlimited!

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INTERNAL SERVICE EVENTS

Ava Gleason - internalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• You can earn up to 5 service points (1 hour = 1 point) for service events outside AED!
• Must send proof of volunteer hours on GroupMe
• There is a list of UPDATED health-related volunteering on Canvas under the internal service module
• I will also send some occasional individual opportunities in GroupMe

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EXTERNAL SERVICE EVENTS

Ava Simon - externalservice.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Here are some photos from our last Habitat! Next date will be announced soon!

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Juliana Rosina - specialevents.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Hi guys! Our last event for this school year is Relay for Life on April 11th, 2026! This is a fundraising movement organized by the American Cancer Society. This usually takes place in the Union Ballroom, so come join us (up to 12 special event points)! There are fun games, themes, guest speakers, and vendor tables to shop around at. If interested, please register under our team here & join the GroupMe:

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https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=111186&pg=team&team_id=2812208

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Our goal this month : Raise $1500 for the American Cancer Society - any contribution is appreciated :)

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Join the GroupMe here:

POINT PENALTY

If you sign up for an event and you don’t cancel within 48 hours of the event, you will lose 1 point.

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If you signed up for an event and can’t make it, please make sure you inform the respective e-board member in charge of that event! This ensures that everyone has an opportunity to get involved:)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Juliana Rosina - specialevents.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Please keep a look out for information about Relay planning for our table at the event! For those of you interested in national membership, this satisfies involvement in a committee.

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FALL 2025 DONATION DRIVES

Kallista Halatsis - servicechair.aedfsu@gmail.com

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* Venmo @aedfsu with $2/point (max $4 = 2 points)

• WEE is a trusted resource in the big bend area and surrounding communities that works to empower women and children who are affected by poverty by providing services, resources, and advocacy.

Mentor/Mentee Application

Vidhisha Gautam - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Fall Mentors/Mentees

• Meet with them at least 3 times outside of GBMs
• Earn miscellaneous points for meeting with them
• Bring them to events/socials!

Mentor/Mentee Application

Vidhisha Gautam - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Spring (NEW) Mentor/Mentee

• Speed dating social February 4th
• Location TBD
• Time 4:30-5:30pm
• After speed dating:
• Applications will come out after speed dating
• Mentors have to make powerpoint slide or they can’t be a mentor

Mentor/Mentee Application

Vidhisha Gautam - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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PA/Med Mentor program

• Applications for this only opens in Fall
• Reach out to your mentor to meet up with them again this semester.
• If you are still having trouble contacting them let me know (text me: 9043478385)

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Socials

Diya Patel - publicrelations.aedfsu@gmail.com

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New Member Information Zoom

• Jan 25 at 6pm
• Zoom link will be posted on Groupme

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ACADEMIC EVENTS

Kotone Turner - academic.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Happy Spring Semester!!

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Tutoring

01/22 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Strozier 107k

01/26 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Room TBD

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BGCBB Update

I will contact those who have submitted forms in the next few days!

Dean’s List

President’s List

Megan Hallman Madi Messingschlager

Grace Medure Isabella Del Toro Sofia Blanco Alyssa Wiboon Keira Cardoso Daniella Pallaci Lindsay Cunningham Elisa Mitseas Emma Schlotthauer Tirza Savellano Grace Wilkins Ailani Valencia Shivani Jha Nathan Fritsch Ruby Simmons Lauryn Czyzewski Amanda Nadolny Natalia Pyatt Brooklyn Sebring

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Olivia Motta Mika Lonsdale Mia Knefelkamp William Jourdan Haylyn Bliss Katerina Diaz Leah Smith Sydney Lindgren Natalie Akers Megan Knobloch Giancarlo Felix Alesha Fisher

Olivia Burke Ana Cerna

Avery Campise Kamilat Mustapha

Brendan Salomone Brenham Davila

Sofi Eljaiek

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Congrats to everyone who made either list! Good luck on the spring semester! You all got this :)

MARKETING POINT OPPORTUNITY

Grace Medure - historian.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• Share GBM Flyer on social media and upload a screenshot to Canvas to get the point!
• 1 point per meeting
• Flyers can be found on Instagram (@AEDFSU)
• You MUST submit a screenshot to get your point! The assignment is open from Monday to Wednesday night.
• Follow us on Instagram @AEDFSU! = 1 point
• Submit proof to the Canvas module

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP

Juliana Perez-Soto - internationaloutreach.aedfsu@gmail.com

• Complete canvas module and quiz for trip insurance
• Work on fundraising!!

DANCE MARATHON

Aidan Beaty & Nick Hodder - dancemarathonchair.aedfsu@gmail.com

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HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR DANCERS!!!

• AEDs DM team has raised $9,449.64!!!!!!!
• Top 3: Nick Hodder- $1,112 Sofi Eljaiek - $583 Isabel Bazan - $480.26

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Upcoming DM events!!

• Leave Your Legacy
• Feb 3-4
• Dancer dedication week
• feb 9-16

DANCE MARATHON

Some photos from last year!!

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DANCE MARATHON

GroupMe

Donor Drive

MERCHANDISE

Madi Messingschlager - merchandise.aedfsu@gmail.com

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YOUR SHIRTS ARE HERE!!

Please scan the QR to see which group you are in to pick up your shirt at the end of the meeting. If you didn’t fill out the preference form, I had to pick for you, so I’m sorry if it’s not a shirt size you like.. but I still wanted to make sure you had one!!

Regarding Additional Merch…

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CREWNECKS AND SWEATPANTS ARE HERE!

If you filled out the additional order form and sent in payment, the crewnecks and sweatpants are ready for pickup! Please come to me at the end of the meeting to come pick them up!

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Sweatshirts and pins should be here by GBM #2! So keep an eye out for those!

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Taylor Thomson - fundraising.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Stay tuned for share its and more fundraising opportunities coming up, there’s something really exciting coming.. Remember you need 8 fundraising points for national induction :)

MONEY MATTERS

David Cotilla - treasurer.aedfsu@gmail.com

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We do not want dues to restrict you from joining AED! If you have any concerns, please reach out to me

• Spring dues are $40 for the semester
• Dues must be in by GBM 3 (2/18) and can be paid to @aedfsu or in cash at the beginning and end of GBMs
• If you paid dues in the Fall you do NOT need to pay again
• For any additional questions please come see me after the meeting or email me.

WORKSHOPS

Carina Baiano - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Upcoming…

• Pre-Professional Success
• Suture Clinic
• CPR
• Test Prep

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KAPLAN PARTNERSHIP

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• AED has partnered with Kaplan to provide discounts for members!
• Prep for tests like the MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, DAT, & OAT
• Homework Help/Tutoring
• Classroom setting, online or textbook-based
• To receive 15% off the MCAT course, use code “FSU15”

WIZEPREP PARTNERSHIP

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• AED has partnered with Wizeprep to provide discounts for members!
• Prep for the MCAT!
• The “MCAT Elite 515 Course” also includes 1:1 med school interview coaching and application review
• Classroom setting, online or textbook-based
• The discount code to receive 15% off is “AEDFSU”

WIZEPREP PARTNERSHIP

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• MCAT Prep Giveaway Opportunity!
• We’re excited to share a special opportunity for our pre-med community, courtesy of our partner Wizeprep.
• You can enter their quick giveaway below to win a free MCAT prep course + other pre-med prizes to help support you on your path to medical school.

PRINCETON PARTNERSHIP

Olivia Motta - vicepresident.aedfsu@gmail.com

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• AED has OFFICIALLY renewed our Princeton partnership to provide 20% off prep materials for members!
• Prep for tests like the MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, DAT, & OAT
• 10% off Academic tutoring
• Other free resources
• The discount code to receive 20% off courses is “FSUAED202526”
• The discount code to receive 10% off tutoring and

admissions is “PartnerTA102526”

JOINING AED

Ashna Epuri - secretary.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Join the Canvas

Fill out the 2025-26 Membership Form

Join the GroupMe

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Please fill out the Membership Form and join the Canvas and GroupMe! Filling out the Membership form will get you onto the weekly email list to ensure you receive all updates about AED!

If any of these QR codes do not work, please see me after and I can add you!

FALL INDUCTEES

Ashna Epuri - secretary.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Emma Ionescu

Grace Wilkins

Calista Knapp

Kylie Lenard

Silvana Dioguardi Roth

Joshua Osborne

Scarlett Hill

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GBM 1 TO DO’s

To Do:

• Schedule a meeting with your mentor/mentee!
• Raise money for Relay!
• Fundraise for the medical mission trip!
• PICK UP MERCH (YAY)
• Pay dues (NEW SPRING MEMBERS ONLY)
• Register for Dean’s Day!

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GBM 1 OVERVIEW OF EVENTS

• 1/22- Tutoring at Strozier 107k (4:00-5:30pm)
• 1/24- Dean’s Day (8:00am-4:00pm)
• 1/24- Dean’s Day Volunteering (7-9am & 4-5pm)
• 1/25- New Member Informational Zoom (6:00pm)
• 1/25- Grace Mission Dinner (3:30-6:30pm)
• 1/26- Tutoring at Strozier (5:00-6:30pm)
• 2/4- Mentor/Mentee Speed Dating (4:30-5:30pm)
• 2/7- Ability First Ramp Building
• 2/8- Tallahassee Marathon Volunteering (7am)
• 2/21- The Big Event

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ATTENDANCE

Ashna Epuri - secretary.aedfsu@gmail.com

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Sign into Canvas

• CODE: deansday

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If you’re not on the Canvas page, or receiving emails see Ashna!

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