FAQs
What is Phi Delta Epsilon?
Phi Delta Epsilon is an international medical fraternity dedicated to creating physicians of integrity with a life-long commitment to our guiding principles of philanthropy, deity, and equity & education through fellowship, service, mentoring, and formal training in leadership, science, and ethics. We are an international network of premedical students, medical students, and alumni who have become physicians.
Who can join?
Anyone pursuing a degree in medicine (M.D. or D.O.). As the University of Washington’s only international medical fraternity, we pride ourselves in being a diverse community of pre-medical students who share a common goal of becoming physicians. Being composed of pre-medical students allows us to keep our meetings and activities focused, and remain a community of individuals that understand and support each other.
What do you mean by “medical fraternity”?
Phi Delta Epsilon is a professional, values-based fraternity that helps its members pursue a career in medicine. We are part of the Professional Fraternity Association. Other professional fraternities on campus, like Alpha Kappa Psi (business) and Delta Epsilon Mu (pre-health), are also part of this association. We do not have our own house, and we are open to all genders.
Can I join a traditional Greek fraternity while in Phi Delta Epsilon?
Yes, being a part of a professional fraternity does not restrict you from simultaneously being a part of a social fraternity or another professional fraternity.
What sets Phi Delta Epsilon apart from other pre-medical student organizations?
Our rush process is intended to help us choose potential new members who we believe are a good fit for the fraternity. This allows us to create a tight-knit “phamily” that builds each other up and acts as a second home for our members. Phi Delta Epsilon offers an immersive experience, with our unique phamily system, philanthropy, and networking opportunities that you won’t find in any other organization.
Why should I join?
- We are an international fraternal organization, meaning we have many chapters at different schools throughout the world. Not only will you have a network of pre-medical students at the University of Washington, but you will be connected with both pre-medical students and medical students at other schools.
- Members of Phi Delta Epsilon cover the entire spectrum of the pre-medical student journey. From how to get that first research position in a lab, to studying for the MCAT, to applying to medical school, members share advice and insight about these different stages. Rest assured, you are most definitely not the only one going through all of it.
- We annually sponsor a scientific educational lecture conducted by a renowned lecturer for our members and the University of Washington community. This is unique opportunity to set up an educational event for the campus and formally attend a scientific presentation.
- There are plenty of leadership positions within the fraternity. Members, committee chairs, and officers all have the opportunity to improve their ability to work with others towards an end goal.
- The fraternity frequently volunteers with many local organizations to help where help is needed. This increases member awareness of the issues within our own community, and encourages service over apathy.
- Phi Delta Epsilon is partners with many different companies and organizations, including Kaplan Test Prep and Geico! Members receive exclusive discounts from our partners to make their already stressful lives a bit easier. A full list of partners can be found here: http://phide.org/partnerships/
- The average medical school acceptance rate for Phi Delta Epsilon members is around 92%.
What happens after I graduate?
While the Phi Delta Epsilon at the University of Washington is a pre-medical chapter, Phi Delta Epsilon actually started as a fraternity based at medical schools (this is why Phi Delta Epsilon is referred to as a medical fraternity, and we are a pre-medical chapter of a medical fraternity). By being a part of Phi Delta Epsilon in your undergraduate years, it means you are automatically a member of the Phi Delta Epsilon at whatever medical school you choose to go to. Even after medical school, many current physicians stay involved in Phi Delta Epsilon at the professional level.
What’s the time commitment?
As pre-medical students, we know firsthand how busy everyone’s schedules are. We have mandatory chapter meetings every other week, and each member is expected to contribute to the committee they are a part of. Occasionally, we host service and social events that members are also expected to attend if possible.
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