Journey Magazine 2015 | Page 22

“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