Our meetings are designed to be an inspiration and a resource to students seeking to enter the medical profession. Guests from many diverse specialties in the healthcare profession are brought in to speak about their journey into medicine, their current work, and answer any questions that you may have. Free food and pop are provided at all meetings! Bring a pre-med friend!

Upcoming AED Meetings:

Spring 2012 Meetings:

Tuesday, January 24
Dr. Andy Grande, Neurosurgeon
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, February 8
Dr. Megan Clinton, Anesthesiologist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Tuesday, February 21
Dr. Rick Odland, ENT
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, March 7
Dr. Joe Clinton, Emergency Medicine
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Tuesday, March 27
Dr. John Andrews, Pediatrician
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, April 11
Dr. Brad Miller, Endocrinologist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-520

Tuesday, April 24
Dr. Ty Dunn, Transplant Surgeon
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Sunday, April 29
AED Spring Banquet
1:00 pm, TBA

Previous AED Meetings:

Fall 2011 Meetings:

Tuesday, September 13
A Welcome to AED with Judy Beniak
6:30 pm, Mayo 2-690

Wednesday, September 28
Dr. Freeman, Gastroenterology
6:30 pm, Mayo Memorial Building 3-100

Tuesday, October 11
Paul White, Dean of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Medical School
6:30 pm, Moos 2-690

Wednesday, October 26
Dr. Drew Rosielle, Palliative Medicine
6:30 pm, Mayo Memorial Building 3-100

Tuesday, November 8
Medical Student Panel from the University of Minnesota Medical School
6:30 pm, Mayo Memorial Building 3-100

Wednesday, Nonmember 30
Jonathan Leo, Associate Dean of Students at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
6:30 pm, Mayo Memorial Building 3-100

Spring 2011 Meetings:

Tuesday, January 25
Dr. Karyn Baum, Internal Medicine
6:30 pm, Mayo 3-100

Wednesday, February 9
Dr. Edward Greeno, Hematology/Oncology
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-250

Tuesday, February 22
Dr. James Miner, Emergency Medicine
6:30 pm, Mayo 3-100

Wednesday, March 9
Dr. Stephen Haines, Neurosurgery
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-520

Tuesday, March 22
Dr. Denis Clohisy, Orthopaedic Surgery
6:30 pm, Mayo 3-100

Wednesday, April 6
Medical Admissions Roundtables
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-520

Tuesday, April 19
Dr. Charles Schultz, Psychiatry
6:30 pm, Mayo 3-100

Fall 2010 Meetings:

Tuesday, September 14
Dr. Suzanne Hecht, Family Medicine and Sports Medicine
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, September 29
Dr. Mollie M. James, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-530

Tuesday, October 12
Dr. Mary Mahoney, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, October 27
Mr. Paul White, Associate Dean of Medical School Admissions at the University of Minnesota
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-530

Tuesday, November 9
Dr. Dennis D. Dykstra, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, December 8
Medical Student Panel
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-530

Spring 2010 Meetings:

Wednesday, January 27
Dr.Kelly, Cardiothoracic Surgery
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Tuesday, February 9
Dr. Belani, Infectious Disease / Pediatrics
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, February 24
Mini-Medical School Workshops
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-620

Tuesday, March 9
Dr. Carney, Dermatology
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, March 31
Dr. Braman, Orthopedic Surgery
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Tuesday, April 13
Dr. Furnival, Emergency Medicine / Pediatrics
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, April 28
Dr. George, Neonatology / Pediatrics
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Fall 2009 Meetings:

Tuesday, September 15
Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgeon
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, September 30
Paul White, J.D. Associate Dean of Admissions, University of Minnesota Medical School
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-530

Tuesday, October 13
Mark Paller, M.D. M.S. Executive Vice Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School and Nephrologist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, October 28
Medical Student Panel
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-530

Tuesday, November 10
Daniel Garry, M.D., Ph.D. Chief of Cardiovascular Division, Director of the Lillehei Heart Institute, and Cardiologist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-690

Wednesday, December 2
Shailendra Prasad, M.D. Assistant Professor at the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota, Investigator at the Rural Health Research Center
6:30 pm, Moos Tower 2-530

Spring 2009 Meetings:

Wednesday, January 28
Dr. Dave Hamlar, Otolaryngologist and Facial Surgeon
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Wednesday, February 11
Dr. Ausra Pond, Opthamologist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Tuesday, February 24
Dr. June Lavalleur, OB/GYN
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Wednesday, March 11
Dr. Joel Oberstar, Adolescent Psychiatrist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Tuesday, March 31
Dr. Mia Evasovich, Head and Neck Surgeon
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Wednesday, April 15
Medical School Mini-Workshops
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Tuesday, April 28
Dr. Lisa Schimmenti, Pediatric Geneticist
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 2-690

Fall 2008 Meetings:

Tuesday, November 18
David Sutherland, M.D., Ph.D. General and Transplant Surgery
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 1-450

Wednesday, November 5
Medical School Student Panel
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 1-450

Tuesday, October 21
Michael Sweeney, M.D., Anesthesiology
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 1-450

Wednesday, October 8
Dr. Felix Ankel, Dr. Rachel Dahms, & Dr. Michael Zwank, Emergency Medicine Physicians from Regions Hospital
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 1-450

Tuesday, September 23
Paul White, J.D., Director of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Medical School
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 1-450

Wednesday, September 10
Elizabeth Arendt, M.D., Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
6:30 pm, Moos Tower Room 1-450

Spring 2008 Meetings:

Sunday, April 27th
AED Spring Banquet
$5 Local/National Members, $10 non-Local Members
AED’s Spring Banquet’s agenda will include Local and National Member and Volunteer recognition, announcement of the Points Program winner and presentation of their award of a MCAT Prep Course, and a prize drawing. Come for the activities, the good food, and conversation with fellow AED members and officers! **Announcement of the newly elected AED Executive Officers for 2008-2009 will also occur ** RSVP to aed@umn.edu or at an AED meeting by Wednesday, April 23.
6:00pm, Kafe 421, 421 14th Avenue S.E. in Dinkytown

Wednesday, April 23rd
Dr. Edward Ehlinger, M.D., M.P.H., Director and Chief Health Officer, Boynton Health Service
Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a healthcare organization? Come listen to Dr. Ehlinger talk about his experiences as the director and chief health officer of Boynton Health Service. Learn how Dr. Ehlinger has integrated his interests in medicine into a career as a healthcare executive.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Thursday, April 10th
Dr. Cliff Matushin D.O., Internal Medicine Specialist
Want to hear about what it's like to be a D.O. in a small town? Dr. Matushin will be here to discuss how he became interested in medicine, his daily life as a private practice physician, and hot topics in medicine that he deals with every day.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Wednesday, March 26th
Dr. Christopher Shepela, Gastroenterologist
Dr. Shepela will talk about his work as a gastroenterologist and his research on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dr. Shepela is currently involved in the development of an Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment center and clinical research unit here at the University of Minnesota.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Thursday, March 6th
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social
All local members are invited to attend the AED and Kaplan ice cream social. Join us for free ice cream and a chance to interact with the officers, your fellow AED members, and find out information about Kaplan’s MCAT prep courses. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 4th.
4:30pm, Ben & Jerry’s on Washington Avenue

Tuesday, March 4th
Dr. Robert D. Acton, Pediatric Surgeon
Come hear from a successful surgeon and former AED member! Robert D. Acton, MD, received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University where he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta. Currently, Dr. Acton is Assistant Professor of Surgery & Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. He is also Medical Student Course Director for the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Acton's clinical interests include pediatric robotic surgery, neonatal minimally invasive surgery, and gastrointestinal anomalies. In addition to clinical practices, Dr. Acton has also performed research on topics such as stem cell therapies for Short Bowel Syndrome and temperature regulation during surgery.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Wednesday, February 27th
Dr. Bondy, ENT
Are you interested in military medicine or the exciting field of ENT. A U of MN graduate, Dr. Bondy currently serves as a medical officer in the US Navy and is a board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Doc. Join us as Dr. Bondy discusses his specialty and what it is really like to be an officer in the Navy.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Tuesday, February 12th
AED Officer Positions Info Session
Are you interested in running for an AED Officer position for next year? This meeting will be a relaxed opportunity for you to ask current officers questions and find out information about each position (and eat some Valentine's Day treats)!
Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120
Times:
President, 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Vice President, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Secretary, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Treasurer, 6:00 – 7:45 pm
Volunteer Coordinator, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Historian, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 30th
Dr. Shailendra Prasad, Family Medicine
Shailendra Prasad, MD, MPH, is a University of Minnesota Physicians Family Medicine practitioner. After attending Mysore Medical College in India, Dr. Prasad completed both a Family Medicine residency and fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Dr. Prasad’s clinical interests include Primary care, continuity of care, and community based care.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Fall 2007 Meetings:

Sunday, December 2nd
AED Fall 2007 Initiation Banquet
The AED Fall Banquet is approaching quickly! Our lunch banquet will be held at Grandma’s Restaurant at Seven Corner’s on Sunday, December 2nd. The agenda includes a contest for a free Kaplan MCAT Prep Course, the AED Tip Book unveiling, certificates, a prize drawing, and great food! The meal includes a pasta buffet and beverages. It only costs $5, which can be paid there. Only AED members who have paid their local dues can attend, due to the MCAT Prep Course Contest! To attend, you must RSVP to aed@umn.edu by 11:00 pm on Wednesday, November 28th. You can also RSVP at the last remaining meeting in November. We look forward to seeing you there!
11:30 am, Grandma’s Saloon & Grill (1810 Washington Avenue S)

Wednesday, November 28th
Q & A with Kaplan and The Princeton Review (MCAT Prep Companies)
Each company will provide information about their respective MCAT preparatory courses and field questions from members. This is a great opportunity to consider options for your MCAT prep and to compare these two distinct course offerings.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Tuesday, November 13th
Dr. Bruce Cunningham, Osteopathic Medicine
Considering pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree? Dr. Cunningham and his current resident will provide information about the philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine and answer questions concerning the differences and similarities of M.D. and D.O. physicians.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

 Wednesday, October 24th
Dr. Monica Colvin-Adams, Cardiac Transplantation Medical Director
Dr. Colvin-Adams will discuss her work in cardiac transplantation. Dr. Colvin-Adams was named one of the best in her field in the most recent Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine’s “Top Doctors” article, as voted by her colleges in health care.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

 Tuesday, October 9th
Paul White, Director of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Medical School
Mr. White will discuss the admissions process and requirements for the U of M medical school. With the new prerequisites for the medical school beginning in the 2009 cycle, this is a great opportunity to hear about the changes!
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

 Tuesday, September 25th
Medical Student Panel, with representatives from each medical school year
The panel is hosted in a relaxed question-and-answer manner, so bring your questions about the medical application process, the U of M’s medical school, and what it’s really like to be a medical student to this meeting!
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Wednesday, September 19th
Magdalisse Gonzalez, the admissions recruiter for the Medical College of Wisconsin
Interested in applying to the Medical College of Wisconsin? Already applied, but have questions about their program? For this unique meeting, AED will be hosting Ms. Magdalisse Gonzalez, who hopes to provide prospective candidates useful information regarding MCW. Come and learn more about this Midwest school!
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

 Wednesday, September 12th
Dr. Jon Hallberg, Family Physician, co-founder and medical director of the Center for Medical Humanities and the Arts
Dr. Hallberg will join us in order to delve into the topic of Creativity and Medicine. You may have heard him on the Minnesota Public Radio program “All Things Considered”, as he is the show’s medical analyst.
6:30 pm, Molecular and Cellular Biology building (MCB) room 2-120

Spring 2007 Meetings:

 Sunday, April 29, 2007
AED Spring 2007 Initiation Banquet
The fall AED banquet is at the Noodle's & Company on the Eastbank campus. The agenda for the banquet includes handing out of membership and participation certificates, medical pictionary, a prize drawing, and great food! We will also be announcing the 2007-2008 AED officers. The meal includes your choice of food and beverage. It will only cost you $5, which you may pay there.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Sharon Allen, MD/PhD, Family Physician and Professor
Listen to Dr. Sharon Allen speak about her research in women’s health and her practice in family medicine. She will also present on becoming an MD/PhD and teaching Physician and Patient, Part I, II, and III, Research in Family Practice, and Clinical Medicine III Family Practice at the University of MN’s Medical School.
6:30pm in EE/CSci 3-115

Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Kaplan Personal Statement Seminar
Come and learn how to approach the personal statement of the medical school application.  Some topics to be discussed include brainstorming, choosing a theme, composing, and editing the personal statement.  This is an important part of the AMCAS and can set you apart from other applicants.  Come learn how to make it great!
6:30pm in MCB 2-120

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Dr. Kevin Lim, Psychiatrist, Researcher, Professor
Dr. Lim will be speaking about psychiatry, his life as a physician, his typical day and week, and the changes in the medical field and in psychiatry today. Additionally, he will be discussing his role as a professor and researcher.
6:30pm in EE/CSci 3-115

Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Doctors Without Borders
A speaker from Doctors Without Borders will discuss the possibility of practicing medicine abroad. Learn about the options and advantages of helping others through this international program for physicians.
6:30 in MCB 2-120

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
International Opportunities in Medicine
Medical and pre-medical students will discuss their medical experiences abroad such as delivering babies in Ecuador, working in clinics in Thailand and Cambodia, and volunteering with the Red Cross in South Africa.  They will also talk about how they secured the opportunity, what it meant to them, and the difference they made in other parts of the world.
6:30 in EE/CSci 3-115

Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Dr. David Satin, Medical Ethics Specialist
Dr. Satin, a medical ethics specialist and community health and family medicine physician will be presenting.  Come learn about ethical issues including how we pay doctors, genetic technologies, caring for patients in the context of cultural conflict, and ethical issues at each step of your medical education and beyond.
6:30 in MCB 2-120

Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Dr. Diana Saari, OB/Gyn
Dr. Saari will be speaking about her life as an OB/Gyn at Fairview Riverside. A high demand exists for OB/Gyns so if you are interested you will definitely want to hear what Dr. Saari has to say.
6:00 in MCB 2-120

Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Dr. Joel and Dr. Laura McCauley , Medical Residents Come listen to this husband-wife duo speak about married life as doctors. Joel is in internal medicine and Laura is in pediatrics. They will speak about residency and their individual fields of practice, as well as the journey to get to residency.
6:30 in EE/CSci 3-115