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[nikonye]

[sandrakuang-blog]

My first semester of pharmacy school is almost over! So far I joined ASCP & went to my first conference in Kissimmee, Florida 😊, I joined SNPhA and helped out with a few volunteering events, and I also joined Phi Delta Chi (ΦΔΧ) where I got the perfect big & twin 😄. One more block exam & I'll be done with this semester! Although I may not be doing my best, but I'm constantly growing & learning how to better myself each day! I'm excited for this semester to end & take new classes with labs! Also, last night was the Applecup & UW beat WSU! Although I currently go to WSU for grad school, it doesn't change the fact that I went to UW for undergrad! Once a husky, always a husky 💜💛!

[groupksop2024]

Ready, Set, Go!

                                      By: Samantha Ramirez

Going through a pharmacy graduate program can be very intimidating at times, especially in the beginning as you are getting accustomed to the fast-paced environment of pharmacy school. During the first few months you may have a few pressing concerns such as, “Will I be able to handle the curriculum of pharmacy school?”, “Will I be able to join extracurricular organizations and still manage my time effectively?” or “How will I fit in with my peers and within the program?”. Experiencing these concerns as an incoming first year pharmacy student is normal and does get easier as you begin to develop a graduate student mindset and become familiar with the expectations of pharmacy school and your professors. A frequent piece of advice that I received at the beginning of my first year of pharmacy school was to get involved. Now if you are a little confused about what this means, don’t worry. This article will break down a few of the different options you will see while in pharmacy school and hopefully help you decide what the best option is for you when it comes to being involved.

First thing’s first. There are a TON of ways that you can be involved during your four years of pharmacy school so try not to put too much pressure on yourself to know exactly what it is you want to do or if you are choosing the “right” organization. Knowing from the very beginning which pharmacy student organizations are the best fit for you or if they will align with what you want to do with your career is not very realistic for many P1 pharmacy students. A few helpful tips to consider before you weigh your options are:

Know what interest you. Are you interested in conducting research, being more involved in the community or career development opportunities like competing in national level competitions?

Do your research. Look into the different organizations or options your school has to offer and take note of which ones may align with your interest. You may even consider attending a few introductory meetings where they give presentations on what they are about and their membership requirements.

Ask around. Ask current members, upper-class pharmacy students or even mentors what organizations they are/were a part of so that you could get a sense of what you could take away from these organizations and vice versa.

Pace yourself. Although it’s recommended that you join 3-5 organizations, it’s not a requirement and may even result in you spreading yourself too thin. If this is the case, then just join 1-2 organizations at first so that you are able to devote sufficient time to each. Remember quality over quantity.

As you explore all the different possibilities that are available to you as a pharmacy student just remember even if you think an organization may look great on your CV, do not join unless you know you are going to enjoy it. As you will come to find out with every organization, you will get out what you put in so follow your gut instinct. Listed below are a few of the most common organizations and the benefits accompanied with being one of their members so that you may familiarize yourself with them. Relax, have fun and make the most of these opportunities!

American Pharmacists Association or APhA helps prepare members for their role as the medication expert in team-based, patient-centered care. They have a student chapter known as APhA-ASP which provide benefits such as:

Networking and career development opportunities which include the APhA-ASP Annual Meeting and Exposition and activities like their patient counseling competition.

Patient care activities like Operation Heart, Operation Immunization and Operation Diabetes allow members to go into the community and educate individuals on these topics

Scholarships and awards made available to members.

Informational resources like discounted textbooks, NAPLEX Review Study Guide, APPE Pocket guide and so many more.

Membership benefits.

Membership fees include a $45 National APhA due and a $15 APhA chapter fee.1

Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists or SSHP can be the perfect fit for those student pharmacist who aspire to practice in a health-system pharmacy setting. This organization also has a student chapter and also local chapters (depending on your city) which can offer even more community outreach opportunities. Some benefits that this organization offers are:

Exposure to careers in health-system pharmacy

Education on residencies and fellowships

Networking opportunities through local, state and national conferences and events such as TSHP Annual Seminar.

Scholarship opportunities

Also offer career development opportunities such as their clinical skills and disease state competitions

Community outreach opportunities such as volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and Child Crisis Center

Membership fee: $45.  2

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists or AAPS are for those students who have a strong interest in the discovery, development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. In this organization you will be able to apply your knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences to develop products and therapies that will improve global health. The student chapter for AAPS provides many benefits such as:

Career development opportunities

Access to all chapter events

Access to webinars (like their annual meeting PharmSci 360), newsletters and magazines

Networking with local and international professionals in pharmaceutical sciences

Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community

Membership fee: $40.  3

The Student National Pharmaceutical Association or SNPhA is composed of pharmacy students who through their efforts serve the profession of pharmacy by addressing healthcare issues and the poor minority representation in their community. SNPhA coordinates programs geared towards the improvement of the health, educational and social environment of minority communities. SNPhA offers benefits such as:

Opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills.

Opportunities to participate in national healthcare issues.

Scholarships

Access to professional consultation services and mentorship opportunities

Volunteer opportunities to educate communities on better health practices and increase their awareness and understanding of diseases.

Membership Fee: $35.  4

Pharmacy Student Council is an organization found within every school of pharmacy program and is the student governance body. They serve to provide an official voice through which student opinion may be expressed and a structured organization for student involvement within the program. Serving on the board of Pharmacy Student Council can be a very rewarding experience and provides the following benefits:

Professional and leadership development

Being able to be involved in enhancing the quality and scope of your program’s education.

Being an advocate for all the student pharmacy body.

Community involvement opportunities by supporting and assisting with projects related to the profession of pharmacy.

No membership fee. Voted onto the board.

[lighttogekiss]

The regional meeting has been a blast so far 🚀🚀 it's been fun Lexington #snpha #cusnpha #snphalex (at Hilton Lexington / Downtown) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mWX8kHyHc/?igshid=1rk52vegc2ut1

[spanky606]

@Regran_ed from @reseaudocteur - “After 20 years, I quit medicine and none of my colleagues were surprised. In fact, they all said they wish they could do the same,” said one doctor So why is there a waning interest to grow a career as a physician? A recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges projected a shortage of between 42,600 and 121,300 physicians by 2030, up from its 2017 projected shortage of 40,800 to 104,900 doctors. There appear to be two main factors driving this anticipated doctor drought, as it were: Firstly, young people are becoming less interested in pursuing medical careers with the rise of STEM jobs, a shift that Craig Fowler, regional VP of The Medicus Firm, a national physician search and consulting agency based in Dallas, has noticed. “There are definitely fewer people going to [med school] and more going into careers like engineering,” Fowler told NBC News. Fowler also speaks to the desire among millennials to be in hip, urban locations — a luxury you likely won’t get when you’re fresh out of medical school and in need of a residency. “This is why places in middle America hire firms like ours,” Fowler said. “They're having a harder time attracting people." But perhaps the more interesting story lies not with those deciding to eschew medical degrees; it’s with the people who went through all that training, who became doctors — and then decided to opt for another path This drastic career change can be a result of new med school grads being unable to find a residency within a reasonable period of time. “Graduating med school doesn't mean you’ll get into a residency,” said Fowler. “There aren't enough residency slots for medical grads. So you have that population of people who have an MD but didn't practice for that reason. There is this bottleneck effect By Nicole Spector: Full article: https://apple.news/ABqqG1dHRTKGw0gujQikRLA ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #reseaudocteur #pharmacy #snma #snda #snpha #medicine #dentistry #podiatry #minoritiesinmedicine #blacklivesmatter #mentorship #mentors #blackdoctors #blacklawyers #law #jurisdoctor #ilooklikeadoctor #health #healthcare #osteopathicmedicine #nutrition #blackmen #blackwomen - #regra https://www.instagram.com/p/BorWYbQHa4C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uszop38e9jd7

[greekpara]

Regrann from @reseaudocteur - Huge shoutouts to these men who recently received their Doctoral Degrees. #Achievement👨🏾‍⚕️🙌🏾 ⠀ #reseaudocteur #pharmacy #snma #snda #snpha #medicine #dentistry #podiatry #minoritiesinmedicine #blacklivesmatter #mentorship #mentors #blackdoctors #blacklawyers #law #jurisdoctor #ilooklikeadoctor #health #healthcare #osteopathicmedicine #nutrition #blackmen #blackwomen (at Lineupgreek)

[fantasticradiouk]

@reseaudocteur with Shoutouts to these exceptional students at Columbia Law School 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Follow @reseaudocteuracademy @reseaudocteuracademy to stay updated on top talent and their migration into our Network of Professionals‼️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #reseaudocteur #pharmacy #snma #snda #snpha #medicine #dentistry #podiatry #minoritiesinmedicine #blacklivesmatter #mentorship #mentors #blackdoctors #blacklawyers #law #jurisdoctor #ilooklikeadoctor #health #healthcare #osteopathicmedicine #nutrition #blackmen #blackwomen #wakanda

[pharma-sista]

My friends made this awesome video for SNPhA's Operation Immunization's 60 Second Challenge! Like the post on SNPhA's page (https://www.facebook.com/snpha/videos/1863514797053459/UzpfSTEzOTQyNjc2NjczNTQ2NzoxNTc3MzI3MTE1NzE1Mzk/) by clicking on the video and like the video on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyf5qKkNt1A&t=7s) and share to show your support!