The AED Observation Program at TCU gives prehealth professional students opportunities to participate in throughout the year. Participation in this program is strongly recommended. Exposure to the medical field during undergraduate work helps students to be more competitive applicants when applying to professional schools. This extensive program allows all AED members and associate members to visit local hospitals and observe in the emergency room, surgery, and family practice to name a few.
Observations typically run throughout each semester.
Sign-up sheets for observations will be posted early in the semester outside M16. Contact the current VP in charge of observations for more information. The focus of this observation is on the assessment and treatment of chronic, difficult to heal wounds. The student will have an opportunity to observe with a variety of medical specialists, depending on the day of the observation. The focus of the oncology observations experience is the activity surrounding the treatment of individuals with cancer.