“We expose them to several different health
professions so they can make a good decision about
the best path to follow,” said Childress. “Krysta
Diehl (COSAM’s pre-health counseling specialist),
teaches two sections of the class, and she also uses
10 peer advisors to help with the classes so they
can work with the students in smaller groups in the
273-seat auditorium. This provides students with an
opportunity for more personalized guidance.”
Alpha Epsilon Delta:
Childress is also the faculty advisor for the Auburn
University chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, a
national pre-health honor society. Auburn’s
Alabama Gamma chapter was founded in 1932
and is the primary source of information about
the health professions and pre-health programs
on campus. Any Auburn University student can
become an associate member. Besides listening
to