Alpha Epsilon Delta is a National Honor Society for students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, osteopathic medicine, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, and allied health professions. It is an affiliated society of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

The mission of the Society is to encourage and recognize excellence in premedical scholarship; to stimulate an appreciation of the importance of premedical education; to promote communication between medical and premedical students and educators; to provide a forum for students with common interests; and to use its resources to benefit health organizations, charities, and the community.