Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Phi Delta Epsilon?
Phi Delta Epsilon is an International Medical and Co-Educational Fraternity with the purpose of providing premedical students with a unique opportunity to experience the camaraderie of brotherhood while at the same time becoming a well-prepared individual for medical school.
What is the PhiDE motto?
Facta Non Verba, Deeds Not Words.
What are PhiDE's colors??
Purple and Ivory.
When does PhiDE have recruitment?
We recruit new members in the Fall and Spring.
Can I join PhiDE as a pre-health, pre-health, or pre-dental student?
No, as a pre-medical chapter within an international medical fraternity, we restrict membership to applicants planning to attend medical school after graduating
Do I need to be a certain major to join PhiDE?
No! Across our fraternity, there is a large diversity of majors and interests. We welcome pre-medical students of all majors.
What do the PhiDE greek letters stand for?
Philanthropy, Deity, Education and Equity .
Who is Phi Delta Epsilon's national philanthropy organization?
Phi Delta Epsilon's national philanthropy organization is Children's Miracle Network.
Who is the Cornell Chapter's philanthropy organization?
The Cornell Chapter is paired with State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Do I need a specific GPA to join PhiDE?
Yes, we only accept applicants who have a GPA of at least 3.2
What is rush like?
PhiDE hosts numerous activities every rush cycle so that current members can get to know applicants. Some of these activities include group coffee chats, meet and greet, and a philanthropy event. At the end of this process, there are formal interviews in which the applicants with the most passion and drive to one day become a physician will recieve membership into the fraternity.