Introducing

American Pharmacists Association

• First and largest professional pharmacy organization in the United States

• Represents pharmacists in all practice settings

• APhA-ASP (Academy of Student Pharmacists): school level of APhA

APhA-ASP Mission Statement

The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists 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.

With your APhA Membership today, you’ll be joining:

• APhA• APhA-ASP • PhAMLI (Pharmacy Alliance for

Mentorship, Leadership, and Information)

Student Membership Benefits

• Pharmacist.com• Conferences

- Midyear Regional Meeting (MRM): Oct 31-Nov. 2, San Francisco, CA- CPhA Outlook: Feb. 19-22, Anaheim, CA- Annual Meeting & Expo: April 3-7, San Antonio, TX

Meeting Highlights

Meeting HighlightsDr. Glen Yokoyama Extreme funShow off talents

Meeting Highlights

Chapter of the Year 2006-2007!!!Outstanding Dean Award 2008

Robert Day & Glenn Yokoyama inducted as APhA Fellows

Student Membership Benefits (continued)

• Career Development– APhA-ASP MRM “Pharmacy Showcase”

• Publications– Pharmacy Today– Student Pharmacist– Online access to Journal of the American

Pharmacists Association (JAPhA)

UCSF APhA-ASP Chapter

• APhA-ASP is the largest professional pharmacy organization on campus

• One of the leading chapters in the U.S.• Leadership/Service/Mentorship

Opportunities• 11 Community Service Projects • Free or discounted costs to social and

professional events • Patient Counseling Competition -

enhance communication skills with patients • Participate actively in legislative activities

Upcoming Events• San Mateo Senior Center Health Fair – 9/27• American Pharmacists Month event - 10/2• San Mateo Health Fair – 10/25• Midyear Regional Meeting (MRM) in SF -10/31-

11/2• Patient Counseling Competition – 11/13

Where are my dues going?!

$65

APhA Nationals

PhAMLI Student

•Publications

•Conferences

•Professional development

•Discounts

•Mentorship from UCSF student

APhA-ASPUCSF

•Chapter events: health fairs, Patient Counseling Competition

How Do I Join?

• Membership form for APhA & PhAMLI

-PLEASE write legibly and fill completely

• Dues: $65

-Make checks out to APhA-ASP

• Deadline: Postmarked Oct. 1st

APhA-ASP is a LOUD Voice Shaping…

• …Our Community• …Our Profession• …Our Nation• …Our World

Questions?

Diana T. NguyenAPhA-ASP VP of Membership &

Professional Development

Diana.Nguyen2@ucsf.edu