Mission and Values
What is Phi Delta Epsilon's motto.
Facta non verba, deeds not words.
Who are the founding members of Phi Delta Epsilon?
William H. Wallach, Abraham L. Garbat, Philip Frank, Irving Engel, Bernard H. Eliasberg, Michael H. Barsky, Henry Aaronson, and Aaron Brown.
Who are the current executive board members at the Maryland Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon?
Rushi Challa, Priya Patel, Jessica Jiang, Radhika Sood, Dominic Smith-DiLeo
What are the four subjects tested for on the MCAT?
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior.
What was the first organ successfully transplanted from a cadaver to a live person?
Kidney.
What are Phi Delta Epsilon's guiding precepts?
Philanthropy, Deity, Equity and Education.
Where was the first Phi Delta Epsilon chapter founded?
Cornell University Medical College.
What is an active member?
An initiated member of PhiDE who is currently in good standing with the International Fraternity.
What is the score range of the new MCAT?
472 to 528
Lactose.
What ingredient in fresh milk is eventually devoured by bacteria, causing the sour taste?
What is Phi Delta Epsilon's mission statement?
Phi Delta Epsilon creates physicians of integrity with a life-long commitment to our guiding principles ... through fellowship, service, mentoring, and formal training in leadership, science, and ethics.
When was the first pre-medical chapter founded?
This new affiliation was added in 1993.
How many students are in the Maryland Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon?
74
What is the average debt of a medical school graduate?
Between $160,000 and $180,000.
How many bones are in an adult human upper extremity?
64
What is the seal of Phi Delta Epsilon?
Scales of justice with the letters Phi, Delta and Epsilon on the sides and at the bottom balanced upon a caduceus with a Delta as its base. Above the scale are the spread wings of the Phoenix, a bird which is said never to die, signifying an everlasting life for Phi Delta Epsilon.
What are some of the names of the eight flying fortresses purchased by the fraternity during World War II?
P.D.E Bombardier and P.D.E Avenger
What is philanthropy?
An active effort, project, or service to promote human welfare or the raising of funds to be donated for that purpose.
What is the number of applications to medical school in 2015-2016? (52,550 applicants though!)
781,602
Which highly infectious disease was declared in 1979 to have been completely eradicated?
Smallpox
What are the advantages of being a member of Phi Delta Epsilon?
Friendship, Character, Scholarship, and Manhood.
What is Phi Delta Epsilon's 100th anniversary?
A landmark event celebrated by Phi Delta Epsilon in 2004.
Who is the international CEO of Phi Delta Epsilon?
Karen Katz.
What is the the medical school with the most applications in 2015-2016?
George Washington University
Who is credited with the discovery of Penicillin?
Alexander Fleming.