midwestern university chicago apha-asp september general meeting
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Midwestern University Chicago APhA-ASP
September General Meeting
September 17, 2009
Agenda What is APhA-ASP? What does it mean to be a student
pharmacist in APhA-ASP? How to Join Upcoming Events
What is APhA-ASP?
APhAState Associations
(IPhA)
Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management
Academy of Pharmaceutical
Research and ScienceAcademy of Student Pharmacists (ASP)
APhA: American Pharmacists Association
Founded in 1862 Mission: To help pharmacists improve
medication use and advance patient care Represents more than 60,000 practicing
pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others.
IPhA: Illinois Pharmacists Association
Mission: To advance the standards of pharmacy
practice; To lead in the resolution of public policy issues
affecting pharmacists Includes student pharmacists from UIC,
Chicago State, STCOP, and SIUE Membership to IPhA is included in dues
APhA-ASP: American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student
Pharmacists Founded in 1969 Represents more than 30,000 student
pharmacists from 110 schools Mission:
To be the collective voice of student pharmacists, To provide opportunities for professional growth, To improve patient care, and To envision and advance the future of pharmacy.
APhA-ASP Regions
110 schools divided into 8 regionsMidwestern University Chicago is in Region IV
Midwestern University Chicago and APhA-ASP
Received chapter charter in November 1992 Today, we have 193 members Blair Harvey-McLaughlin placed 3rd in
National Patient Counseling Competition Chapter Leadership
12 executive board members 17 Patient Care Project chairs 4 chapter advisors
2009 Executive Board President: RaeAnna Zatarski Membership Vice President:
Paul Stranges Vice President: Jenny Pollard Secretary: Stephanie Meier Public Relations
Coordinator: Huda-Marie Kuttab
President-elect: Andrea Bidlencik
Membership VP-elect: Shardae Young
Treasurer: Laura Schuster
SPAN Coordinator/IPhA Liason: Rachael Pullin
Historian: Dan Glapa Webmaster: Rupal Patel Member at Large:
Eileen Romasanta
APhA-ASP Chapter Advisors
Dr. Rochelle Rubin, Pharm.D., BCPS Dr. Robert Chapman, R.Ph., Ph.D. Dr. Sue Cornell, BS, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA Dr. Sheri Stensland, Pharm.D., AE-C,
FAPhA
What does it mean to join Midwestern University Chicago’s APhA-ASP
Chapter?
An opportunity to grow and develop as a student
pharmacist
Professional Development Resources
Student Pharmacist Magazine Pharmacist Today Magazine (online) Journal of the American Pharmacists
Association (online) APhA DrugInfoLine newsletter
Networking Opportunities APhA Annual Meeting Region IV Midyear Regional Meeting IPhA Annual Meeting Leaders in Pharmacy Forum
POINTS: Support to Attend Meetings
POINTS: Professional Organization Incentive to Numerate Time and Service
Program was established several years old We are tweaking the program this year Every event will have an assigned number
of points Points accumulate throughout year Highest earner from every class receives
free registration to a professional meeting!
Leadership Opportunities Chapter Executive Board Member Patient Care Project Chair Fundraising & Social Committee Chairs Regional IV Officers National Officers
A Voice in the Profession Policy process turns student pharmacists’
ideas into policies Provides avenues to educate legislators
and general public about pharmacist’s role in health care
Hands on Experience through Patient Care Projects
Operation Immunization
Operation Diabetes
GASP
Poison Prevention
Heartburn Awareness
CHAT
Operation Immunization Mission: Increase patients’ quality of life
by protecting them from vaccine preventable diseases
Student pharmacists assist in keeping community flu clinics running smoothly
How to become a member OSHA/CLIA Training Operation Immunization Training
Project ChairsKim Pulmano Theresa McEvoyCourtney Speaks Jayme Greenberg
Operation Diabetes Student pharmacists work one on one with
patients, performing blood glucose screenings and increasing awareness about diabetes
How to become a member OSHA/CLIA Training Operation Diabetes
Training Project Chairs
Andrew Merker Karlie Larson Laura Schuster Gopi Patel
GASPGeneratingAsthmas Awareness throughSchool-basedPrograms
Mission: Educate children about asthma and how to handle an asthma attack
Project Chair Rachael Pullin
Poison Prevention Mission: To spread awareness to children
and adults on how to avoid poisonous events
Student pharmacists engage in kid friendly events and distribute information
Project Chairs Yameen Ali Sumi Scaria
Heartburn Awareness Challenge
Patients learn about the causes of heartburn, how it can be prevented, and what OTC products are available for treatment
Must complete HAC training in order to become a member
Project Chairs Ewa Starzec Nancy Nguyen
CHAT Collaborative Health Advocacy Team Students provide monthly educational sessions
to patients with Type 2 diabetes Must complete interview to become a member
and must attend at least two sessions Informational sessions
September 17th from 12:10-1pm in Cent East September 22nd from 12:15-1pm in Alumni 156
Coordinators Charul Doshi Grazina Janeliauskaite Chunkit So
IPSF: International Pharmaceutical Student Federation
Represents more than 350,000 student pharmacists in more than 70 countries
Works with the World Health Organization & United Nations
Members of APhA-ASP are members of IPSF! Community Education Program
World AIDS Day: December 1st
World TB Day: March 24th Student Exchange Program
APhA-ASP/IPSF Chapter Liaison: Lydia Lee Go to www.ipsf.org for more information
Lots of Possibilities in Pharmacy
Retail PharmacistHospital PharmacistNuclear Pharmacist
Certified Diabetes EducatorResearch Pharmacist
Consultant PharmacistManaged Care Pharmacist
Clinical PharmacistAcademic Pharmacist
No matter what pharmacist you want to be…
Membership in APhA-ASP can get you there!
How to Join 1. Go to
www.pharmacist.com/studentenrollment/form.php2. Fill out online form
Membership dues are $58 APhA-ASP: $40 IPhA: $10 Chapter: $8
Good through October 20103. Once enrolled, email Paul Stranges at
[email protected]. Enroll by October 15th and the chapter receives
$3 from APhA Headquarters
Once a Member… Access our Blackboard page Receive weekly updates from the chapter
President Join our Facebook page & receive updates:
APhA-ASP Midwestern University Check out our website: aphamw.com
Announcements about upcoming events Pictures from past events Accomplishments of general membership
Student Pharmacist Spotlight
Want to get involved today?
Join one of our Patient Care Projects Join one of our two new committees
Fundraising committee: Laura Schuster Social committee: Paul Stranges & Andrea
Bidlencik
Upcoming Events
Trainings OSHA/CLIA Training
September 24th from 2-3pm in Alumni 152-156 Required for Participation in Operation
Diabetes & Operation Immunization Bring your clickers!
Operations Diabetes/Immunization Trainings September 24th from 3-4pm Alumni 152-156 & 158-160
Heartburn Awareness Training October 1st from 2:00 - 2:30pm in Alumni 153
Networking Opportunities and Activities that enhance Professional Development Business Etiquette Dinner with Ms. Manners CV writing Numerous Educational Sessions
Grant from IPhA allows for free registrations for all students
Registration forms need to be to RaeAnna Zatarski by Monday, September 21st at 4pm
Contact RaeAnna Zatarski if interested
American Pharmacist Month October is American Pharmacist Month Nationwide campaign to educate the
general public about the role of pharmacists in patient care!
Various activities planned for October!
T-shirt Sale American Pharmacists Month T-shirts $10 First Wave Preorder: September 21-25th
from 11am–1pm in Commons Second Wave Preorder: October 5-9th
from 11am-1pm in Commons Order your shirts
early and wear it every Monday in October!
American Pharmacists Month
Wear your shirts every Monday in October!
October 8th: Outreach Event in Chicago OTC Tours Health Care Reform: William Lang
Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
October 22nd
Also in October… Midwestern University Health Fair
October 24th from 9am – 12pm in the Wellness Center
Interact with members of the community Midwestern University Halloween Fest
October 30st from 5-8pm Play games and educate children of the
community
Midyear Regional Meeting November 6-8th at Hilton Hotel in Toledo,
Ohio Opportunity to network with student
pharmacists from Region IV Casino Night Social Residency Expo APhA-ASP Policy Process Guest Speaker
Online Registration $80Due October 30th
Look to Blackboard, President’s Messages, and the Website for updates on
other upcoming events!
October General Meeting October 6th from 11:10am-12pm, Alumni
152-154 Topics for Discussion
Upcoming Events Chapter Bylaw Revision Approval Current Events in Pharmacy → MRM Policy
Proposal