Activities

Meetings

Leadership Opportunities

The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is a professional organization representing student pharmacists in professional and pre-professional programs.  APhA is the largest and oldest association of pharmacists and includes practitioners, scientists, and students in its membership.

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.

The SDSU APhA-ASP chapter has been a very active and successful chapter, and we invite all pre-pharmacy and professional program students to contribute to this tradition.  To join ASP, attend one of our chapter meetings (see the calendar for the meeting schedule) and speak to the Membership Vice President Beth Weinmeister or email the Executive Committee at asp_sdsu@yahoo.com.
 

• APhA-ASP provides a method to voice your opinions on pharmacy issues at the local, state, and national level.
• APhA-ASP keeps you informed about changes occurring in your profession.  Members receive subscriptions to the Student Pharmacist magazine, the Pharmacy Today online magazine, the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association online journal, and the pharmacist.com website.
• APhA-ASP provides a way to become better acquainted with other pharmacy students and faculty members through professional and social events.
• Members of APhA-ASP get discounts on textbooks and reference books ordered through APhA.
• APhA-ASP provides opportunities to attend state, regional, and national pharmacy meetings where you can meet and network with pharmacists and student pharmacists from around the country.
• Involvement in APhA-ASP allows you to develop leadership and communication skills that will benefit you in the professional program, in job applications, and in your pharmacy practice.
• The organization offers life-long active involvement through APhA-ASP, then the New Practitioners Program, and finally APhA.
   

  ---

• The committee page describes all of the activities that you can be involved in as a member of APhA-ASP.  Remember that you don't have to be a member of a committee to participate in their activities.
• Examples of activities include blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, poison prevention presentations, high school outreach programs, drug use and wellness projects, immunization clinics, professionalism activities, the Hobo Day float, social events, pre-pharmacy application and interview meetings, and community service projects.
   

  ---

• APhA Annual Meeting
  • Held every year in March in different locations around the country.
  • Network with pharmacists and student pharmacists at a national level.
• APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting (MRM)
  • Hosted each fall by a pharmacy school in our region.
  • Elections of regional officers and discussion of proposed resolutions.
  • Enjoy social and professional interactions.
• SDPhA Annual Meeting
  • Interact with members of the South Dakota Pharmacists Association at their annual meeting held in June.
• SDSHP Annual Meeting
  • Interact with members of the South Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists at their annual meeting held during the spring semester.
• Legislative Days
  • Meet with pharmacists and legislators in Pierre, SD to discuss pharmacy issues.
  • Participate in screenings at the Capitol building.
• The University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies
  • Learn about addiction and recovery programs at this meeting held every summer.
     

    ---

• Chapter Level
  • Chapter Officers - 8 positions elected early in the spring semester
  • Liaisons - Act as a liaison to classes and other organizations
  • Committee Co-Chairs - Organize events for the 15 chapter committees
• Regional Level
  • MRM Coordinator - Plan and organize the Midyear Regional Meeting
  • Regional Delegate - Serves as regional delegate at the APhA-ASP House of Delegates, serves on the APhA-ASP Resolutions Committee, develops regional newsletter
  • Regional Member-At-Large - IPSF (International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation) contact, serves on the APhA-ASP Reference Committee, coordinates regional membership
• National Level
  • National Offices - President, President Elect, National Members-At-Large (2), Speaker of the House
  • Standing Committees - Awards, Education, Policy, and Communications
     

    ---