About APhA-ASP

Mission

The mission of APhA-ASP is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy. As a chapter we strive to prepare pharmacy students to be professionals who provide and promote pharmaceutical care as well as to become advocates for the profession.

Brief History

Founded in 1852, APhA is the sixth oldest national professional society and is largely responsible for the creation of such organizations as the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the National Association Boards of Pharmacy. APhA is the ONLY national professional society that represents pharmacists in ALL practice settings. APhA-ASP is the student section representing over 18,000 students at all of the nation's pharmacy schools. As a member of APhA-ASP, you are part of America's largest association of pharmacists in the world; an association dedicated to "revolutionizing" the practice of pharmacy.

What AphA-ASP Can Offer You

  • Leadership opportunities on a local, state, and national level: the APhA-ASP regional and national structure gives you the opportunity for collaboration with students from across the nation, from across the world, and with practitioners in your communities
  • Travel opportunities to both regional and national conferences which will be held in Chicago, West Lafayette Indiana, and San Diego California, respectively.
  • Learn about summer internship and career opportunities in all practice settings.
  • Development of clinical skills in areas such as blood pressure, blood glucose, heartburn, anemia, smoking cessation, immunizations and cholesterol screenings through student screenings and clinics in the community. Develop your clinical skills before class!
  • The International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF) Student Exchange Program, which allows you to work in a pharmacy abroad and stay with a host family.
  • Free Professional Liability Insurance of $1-3 million for rotations and the first year following graduation.
  • Discounts off selected pharmacy textbooks and professional materials ( ie: LexiComp for Palm Pilots, etc.)
  • Free subscriptions to The Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Pharmacy Student and Pharmacy Today.
  • Social Events: 3rd Annual Golf Outing September 8, 2007 (last year we raised over $10,000!), socials, events at regional and annual meetings, annual auction and socials with other professional organizations.

Why APhA-ASP Needs You

Our chapter is only as strong as its members. We are a team, a team that promotes community service, professionalism, advocacy for the profession, and development of leadership skills. Everyone has something to give; whether it is your enthusiasm, your motivational spirit, your ability to see the big picture, or your attention to detail. Distinct individuals with their own strengths make a winning team! This year will be a great year for us. We hope that you will join us in making a positive difference for our profession and in our community.

Your involvement in APhA-ASP does not end once you graduate from pharmacy school. The friends you make, the skills you learn, and your professional growth will be with you for the rest of your professional life. Once you graduate you will have the opportunity to be involved in two academies of APhA (Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science). Do not miss the opportunity to find out what it truly means when one says, "I am a pharmacist." Join APhAASP now!