Mu Epsilon Delta
Mu Epsilon Delta (ΜΕΔ), also known as MED, is a local fraternity for those who are interested in or currently studying in the pre-medical field. It was founded in 1965 on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The co-ed fraternity is a service organization and is recognized as such. It functions as a non-profit, national health science, honor, and service pre-professional organization and operates for the benefit of its members. This organization is intended to provide information about the medical field and to promote campus interest in the medical professions.[1]
| Mu Epsilon Delta | |
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| ΜΕΔ | |
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| Founded | 1965 University of Tennessee at Martin |
| Type | Leadership, Service |
| Motto | "With purity and passion I pass my life and practice my art." |
| Colors | maroon and gold |
| Symbol | Caduceus |
| Chapters | University of Tennessee at Martin, University of Kansas, University of Michigan, University of Tulsa, Lipscomb University |
| Website | Mu Epsilon Delta |
Purpose
The purpose of this fraternity is to promote scholarship of the pre-medical professions in the community. Mu Epsilon Delta shall participate in community related events. By being positive influences upon the university and community Mu Epsilon Delta will be able to provide insight and exposure for its members to doctors. Mu Epsilon Delta should assist pre-medical professional students and promote academic success as well as providing a forum for exchanging ideas and concerns.
Symbols
Colors
The colors of Mu Epsilon Delta are red, white, and blue. Red represents the action, passion, confidence of the members of Mu Epsilon Delta to pursue dreams. White represents the clarity and focus of the members of Mu Epsilon Delta. Blue symbolizes the close-mindedness of Mu Epsilon Delta and the broadening perspectives of its members in learning new information.
Symbol
The symbol of Mu Epsilon Delta is the Caduceus, which features two snakes on a winged staff.[2] Tracing its lineage back to Greek Mythology the Caduceus is most commonly associated with Hermes, the "messenger of the gods".[3] The similarity of the Caduceus to the unnamed staff of Asclepius, the Greco-Roman god of medicine [4] is what largely led to its wide use as the symbol of physicians, the US Army Medical Corps,[5] and pre-professional fraternities such as Mu Epsilon Delta.
Flower
Red Rambling Rose
Motto
"With purity and passion I pass my life and practice my art."
National Chapters
References
- https://www.utm.edu/departments/biology/med.php
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/caduceus
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hermes-Greek-mythology
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Asclepius
- Lt.-Col. Fielding H. Garrison, "The use of the caduceus in the insignia of the Army medical officer," Bulletin of the Medical Library Association 9 (1919-1920): 13-16, noted by Engle, 204, note 2
- https://medumich.com/