Recruitment
Recruitment Process
Phi Delta Epsilon holds Recruitment weeks within the first three weeks of the Spring and Fall semesters. What sets new members apart is their commitment: to one another, to the IU experience, to the advancement of their careers, and to the world beyond medical school.
In order to become a member, all potential new members must submit an application along with a headshot and a brief video describing themselves. Applicants must also attend a minimum of one information session and two main Recruitment week events (see sample schedule below). If a potential new member meets all of the membership requirements and completes a thoughtful application, they will be invited to invite only and interviews. Decisions for admittance are based on the potential new member's application, rush week attendance, and interviews. For updates on upcoming recruitment events, please send an email to iubphide.recruitment@gmail.com, and you will be placed on our mailing list. Completed applications should be submitted to iubphide.recruitment@gmail.com.
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Fall 2025 Recruitment Flyer
Recruitment FAQs
What is the typical schedule for recruitment?
Schedule for Fall 2025, all events 6:30-8:30 pm:
Thursday 9/4 - Info Session & Speed Friending (Ballantine 006)
Friday 9/5 - Info Session & Speed Friending (Ballantine 006)
Applications due September 7th at 11:59 pm EST
Monday 9/8 - Game Night (Ballantine 008)
Tuesday 9/9 - Volunteer Night (Ballantine 008)
Wednesday 9/10 - Jeopardy Night (Ballantine 008)
Thursday 9/11 - Casa Vs. Villa Night (Ballantine 008)
Friday 9/12- INVITE ONLY (Ballantine 008)
Saturday 9/13- Professional Interviews
Sunday 9/14 - Personal Interviews
What are the requirements to rush?
In order to rush Phi Delta Epsilon, applicants must meet the following requirements:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3
Applicants must be a pre-medical student (no pre-dental, no pre-vet, no pre-physical therapy, no pre-nursing, etc.)
Must have completed both BIOL-L112 and CHEM-C117 OR must currently be enrolled in both
Do I have to be pre-med to apply?
Yes! Only pre-med students may apply and go through recruitment for Phi Delta Epsilon. This does not include Pre-PA, Pre-nursing, Pre-Optometry, etc.
If I didn’t get in the first time, should I reapply?
Absolutely! We would love to see you at recruitment again. We have many members who got in the second time they applied. You will not be viewed negatively for reapplying. We admire your dedication and commitment!
What type of candidates are we looking for?
There is no ideal candidate! We are looking for new members who will contribute to our current culture, and we are excited to get to know you throughout the rush process.
Have a question not addressed here?
Email the Vice President of Recruitment at iubphide.recruitment@gmail.com for more information.
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