Final Powerpoint Orientation Slides - College of Pharmacy ...

WHAT WE DO…
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Academy of Student Pharmacists
Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Travel to Professional Meetings
Midyear Regional Meeting
October, 2010—Charleston, SC
Annual Meeting
March, 2010—Washington, D.C.
Generation Rx
International Pharmaceutical Students
Federation (IPSF)
Medical Mission Trips
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Yucatan
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Ecuador
WHAT WE DO…
American Pharmacists Association-
Academy of Student Pharmacists
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Contact Information: Megan Kloet (makloet@ufl.edu)
Website: http://grove.ufl.edu/~asp/
Patient Care Projects
Operation Diabetes
Operation Immunization
Heartburn Awareness Challenge
Poison Prevention
Tobacco Awareness
Geriatrics Awareness Project
Guest Speakers
Previous Speakers Include:
Past and Present FPA Presidents
US Public Health Service
Nuclear Pharmacy
Pharmacy Industry
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
WHEN AND HOW TO JOIN
JOIN TODAY!!!
Visit the ASP Website:
http://grove.ufl.edu/~asp/
Click on Membership Tab
Chapter Dues: $55
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ASP EVENTS
Operation Diabetes Migrant Health Fair
Poison Prevention Senior Health Fair
SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION
Check out the ASP website to see more of
what we do:
http://grove.ufl.edu/~asp/
Questions about ASP?
Contact: Megan Kloet (makloet@ufl.edu)
We hope to see you at our first meeting!!!
OUR MISSION
The Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP) is
the professional association of pharmacy practitioners that
promotes and supports the continual improvement of
pharmaceutical care and the profession of pharmacy as an
essential component for the delivery of health care.
The mission of the student chapter is to provide pharmacy
students with programs and services which enhance the
educational experiences of the college curriculum, to promote
pharmacy as an integral part of the healthcare team, and to
represent its members before private and public agencies as
well as other healthcare organizations.
ASP EVENTS
Great Gator Health Fest
FPA Miami-Dade Health Fair
Midyear Regional Meeting Cultural Dinner
WHAT WE DO…
FSHP-SC
Florida Society of Health-system Pharmacists-
Student Chapter at the Gainesville Campus
Activities
Hospital Tours
Clinical Skills Competition
Clerkship Forum
Residency Forum
Internship Forum
Roundtable with COP
Professors
Spring Mentor Social
Paintball Tournament
Clinical Skills Journal Club
Shadowing Program
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Contact Information:
http://grove.ufl.edu/~fshp/
Meetings
Bi-monthly Student Chapter
Meetings w/ Guest Speakers
Monthly NCFSHP CE Meetings
FSHP Annual Meeting
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
ASHP Summer Meeting
Community Outreach
Antibiotic Resistance Project
March for Babies
Legislative Days with FPA
And more!
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
WHEN AND HOW TO JOIN
Bring Membership Form and Dues to Next Meeting
FSHP (student & state chapter) $25 required
North Central Florida Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (NCFSHP) $20 optional
American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) $38 optional
For more info:
FSHP questions: Contact Katie katie.wharfield@gmail.com
NCFSHP questions: Contact Alex alexleader@ufl.edu
ASHP questions: Contact Roshni roshni29@ufl.edu
EVENTS: FALL SEMESTER
Fall Mentor Social.
Discover what different
pharmacy specializations
have to offer directly
from pharmacist
mentors.
Cultivate your
professional network.
SUMMARY OF FSHP-SC
Guest Speakers.
Lunch and learn about
the many facets of
pharmacy practice.
Hospital Tours.
Visit hospital
pharmacies and speak
directly with
pharmacists about
pharmacy practice in
the hospital setting.
If you are interested in learning more about
clinical pharmacy practice in health-systems,
enhancing your professional development, and
exploring your leadership potential, this is the
student organization for you!
Come and join us for our first general meeting!
Want to get involved?
Now recruiting for Fundraising Chairperson(s)
For more info:
Contact Nerissa at njalday@ufl.edu or post your
concerns on the FSHP discussion forum in ELS
EVENTS: FALL SEMESTER
Internship Forum.
Find out about
securing your summer
pharmacy internship
from those that have
gone before you.
Socials.
Unwind with your
fellow student
pharmacists and
explore all that
Gainesville has to
offer.
EVENTS: FALL SEMESTER
Antibiotic
Resistance Project.
Educate the
Gainesville
community on the
growing public health
issue of antibiotic
resistance
ASCP
Residency Forum.
Learn about the
process of applying for
residency programs
from residency
directors and
residents.
ASHP Midyear
Clinical Meeting.
Participate in a
national meeting.
Explore residencies.
Build your
professional network
on a national level.
Attend symposia on
timely topics.
And much more!
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
www.ascp.com/join
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ascp
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WHAT IS A CONSULTANT
PHARMACIST?
Not just senior care pharmacists
Practice Settings
Acute care hospitals, Alcohol/drug rehab centers, Ambulatory/surgical care
centers, Assisted living communities, Community pharmacies, Correctional
institutions, Home health agencies, Hospice, Intermediate care facilities for the
developmentally disabled, Nursing facilities, Physician’s offices, Residential/board
and care homes, Subacute care facilities, VA hospitals
DISEASE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
April – Parkinson’s
Disease Awareness Month
May – Osteoporosis Awareness Month
February – American
Heart Month
EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT
General meetings
Shadowing
Regional conferences
Providing resources for
you as a consultant
pharmacist
ASCP’S MISSION
To empower pharmacists to enhance quality of care for
all older persons through the appropriate use of
medication and the promotion of healthy aging
To help you get the most out of your degree!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Service Campaign 2011
Educating the senior
community about
medication safety
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IS FREEE!
Just visit www.ascp.com/join
Want more information?
Chau (cnguyen@ufl.edu )
Kristina (kchenyin@ufl.edu)
Or visit http://grove.ufl.edu/~ascp
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Events
AMCP National Website: http://www.amcp.org/
Presentation By: Kumudi Abeygunawardana
Membership Contact Information: Nicole Williams:
nynicole@ufl.edu
Annual Meeting & Showcase Events
White Coating Ceremony Fundraiser
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Competition – Fall 2009
Joint Speaker Events – FSHP and ASCP
Mission
AMCP’s mission is to empower its members to serve
society by using sound medication management
principles and strategies to improve health care for all
Opportunities for Managed Care Pharmacists
Outcomes Research Efforts
Drug Utilization Review
Disease Management
Cost Analysis Programs
Pharmacy Benefit Design
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees
Pre-pharmacy Workshop 1 st Annual Rose
Sale & AMCP
Fundraiser
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center – Orlando Florida 2009
Benefits of Student Membership
Access to AMCP Publications
Opportunities to Network with Pharmacy Professionals.
Leadership Opportunities in Local Chapter
Weekly e-Newsletters from AMCP
Learn about Managed Care Residencies
Career Development: Student ASCENT Center on AMCP
website.
Internship Opportunities
Guest Speakers & Seminars.
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AMCP National Chapter Student Membership
Visit www.amcp.org
Locate membership panel on left columns
Go to Join/ Renew > AMCP New Member
Sign Up > Apply Now
Company Name: University of Florida
Fill out online membership form
AMCP Local University of Florida Chapter
Please contact Nicole Williams –
nynicole@ufl.edu to obtain a membership form.
SNPhA
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Contact Information: Irene Cho (irene727@ufl.edu)
Organization Website: grove.ufl.edu/~snpha
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
WHEN AND HOW TO JOIN
Step 1: Attend the first meeting this Fall
Date: TBA
Step 2: Fill out this form
http://www.snpha.org/Membership.aspx
Step 3: Get involved and stay active with SNPHA
Loads of opportunities for 1PDs to get involved NOW!!
Look out for our upcoming events this semester
Step 4: Enjoy our events and good company
We’re amazing people and always looking for more
amazing people to join.
Please visit us at: www.amcp.org to learn more about AMCP
National News & Events.
The local UF AMCP Website is accessible via e-Learning System
under Administrative Sites for All Campuses > AMCP Folder
UF AMCP Leadership
Chapter Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kauf - kauf@cop.ufl.edu
President: Kumudi Abeygunawardana – kuabey@ufl.edu
Vice President: Shirley Elisbrun - shirley1@ufl.edu
Treasurer: Maria Galvez - mgal002@ufl.edu
Secretary: Nicole Williams - nynicole@ufl.edu
Historian: Melissa Gibbs - melgibbs@ufl.edu
Fundraising Chair: Heather Petrie - hapetrie@ufl.edu
Student Council Representative: Evgenia Prokopenko -
e.prokopenko@ufl.edu
Please contact any of our officers with any inquiries.
WHAT WE DO…
Mission: SNPhA is an educational service
association of pharmacy students who are
concerned about pharmacy and healthcare
related issues, and the poor minority
representation in pharmacy and other healthrelated
professions.
Events:
Pre-Pharmacy Workshop (Fall/Spring)
Community Service Events
Guest Pharmacy Speakers
Mentoring/Shadowing Program for undergrad
members.
We Give Back To Our Community…
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We Pick Air Potatoes….
GENERATION RX
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Today’s teens are turning to the
medicine cabinet to get high which is
just as dangerous (if not more) as
“street drugs”
You will have the knowledge to teach
them about the dangers of misusing
these drugs and how to make the right
decisions
www.drugreferralservice.com/drugabuse-info.html
Who do I contact with questions?
President: Irene Cho
(irene727@ufl.edu)
Vice President: Nicole Williams
(nynicole@ufl.edu)
Program Coordinator: Mellissa Chen
(mac10@ufl.edu)
Website: www.grove.ufl.edu/~snpha
National Website: www.snpha.org
WHAT IS GENERATION RX?
Created by the C/O 2010 (our 4PD class!)
Teach high school students about the
dangers of misusing prescription drugs
Simulate a “Pharm
Party” using colored
candies
Reached out to over
4,000 high school
students last year!!!
HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?
Look out for future
e-mails about Generation
Rx with more details
Questions??
Contact Jesni Mathew
at: jesni@ufl.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Kappa Epsilon
Kappa Psi
Phi Lambda Sigma
Rho Chi
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Student Council
WHAT IS KE ALL ABOUT?
Kappa Epsilon promotes pharmacy as a career,
supports personal and professional development,
provides networking opportunities and builds
lifetime friendships.
UNWINDING FROM WORKING
HARD…
Socials:
Pool Parties
3PD Goodbye Dinner
Camping Trips to
Ginnie Springs
Skate Station
Funworks
Tim Tebow’s First and
15 Draft Day
Hanging out with our
coach John Brantley
Service:
KAPPA EPSILON
National Professional Pharmacy Fraternity
Website: http://grove.ufl.edu/~kappacop/
HOW DOES KE GET INVOLVED IN
THE COMMUNITY?
Breast Cancer Awareness: Health Fairs, Dorm Raids
Nursing Homes: Bingo Night, Puzzle Tournament
Ronald McDonald House: Cookie Decorating Parties,
Pumpkin Carving
Walks: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,
March for Babies
Bowling for a Cure
Pre-Pharmacy Shadowing
PharmCORP
Tim Tebow’s First and 15 Powder-puff Football
And much, much more!
HOW DO I BECOME A KE MEMBER?
Rush, rush, rush!
Starting Monday,
August 31 st … check out
our rush events & come
meet the sisters!
Please see the official
KE red sheet with all
the times and events in
your orientation packet!
KE Sisters @ Lake Wauberg
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KAPPA EPSILON LOOKS FORWARD
TO MEETING YOU!
Remember to rush!
Contacts:
Nicole Goldie Katz
(President)
tomcatz2@ufl.edu
Laura Vanscoik
(New Member Educator)
laura.vanscoik@ufl.edu
ABOUT US…
Monday, August 31 st to
Friday, September 4th
Oldest and largest professional pharmacy fraternity
in the world, founded in 1879
Roughly 35 active members in our chapter
Some major KY events/activities:
Halloween and Valentines Day Parties
Conclaves and Conventions
Spring Luau
Golf Tournament to Benefit CMN
Annual Pledge Project
Partner Charities: Children’s Miracle Network, V
Foundation, Tyler’s Hope Foundation, American
Heart Association, others
KAPPA PSI OBJECTIVES
To conduct a professional fraternal organization for the
mutual benefit of its members
To develop industry, sobriety, and fellowship
To foster high ideals, scholarship, and pharmaceutical
research
To support all projects which will advance the profession of
pharmacy and to actively participate in them
To inspire in its members a deep and lasting pride in their
Fraternity and in the profession of pharmacy
To render such other services to its members and its
profession feasible and in accordance with the constitution
and bylaws of the Fraternity
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical
Fraternity
Gamma Sigma Chapter
www.kappapsi.org
WINTER CONCLAVE 2009
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Kappa Psi is a “selective” organization, meaning
you must receive a “bid” in order to pledge
We ONLY take pledges at the beginning of fall
semester, so jump at the opportunity now
You MUST attend at least 2 of the 3 Rush Week
events in order to receive a bid
Rush Week begins August 24 th
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PHI LAMBDA SIGMA
Events
OTC Counselling Competition
Leadership Dinner
Teambuilding Ropes Course
Rho Chi
Visit www.rhochi.org
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
WHEN AND HOW TO JOIN
Top 20% of your entire class
Invited to join in spring of 2PD year
Induction ceremony
WHAT WE DO…
Tutoring Services
-Contact: jessb563@ufl.edu
Clerkship Forum (with FSHP)
-3 rd professional year
OFFICERS
President: Jessica Bovio
Vice President: Lauren Sledjeski
Secretary: Katherine Amwake
Treasurer: Jenna Algozzine
Historian: William Campbell
Student Council Representative: Philip Morrison
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Frye
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CPFI
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship
International
http://cpfi.org
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
WHEN AND HOW TO JOIN
Membership is Absolutely 100% FREE!!!!
Just Come to Our Meetings Once a Month Right Here
in Communicore…Food Provided!
We do take attendance and reward active members!
Even if you can’t attend, please feel free to request
prayers at anytime via our Prayer Box.
Meeting Dates Announced Via GNV COP E-mail
EVENTS: Praise in the Field Charity Concert
WHAT WE DO…
Mission: Transforming the soul of
pharmacy, by ministering to the
hearts of pharmacists
EVENTS: Prayer Circle List-Serve
Hey guys!
I hope you've all been having a relaxing break! Below are the
prayer requests and verse of the week. Please do pay special
attention to the prayer requests as many involve members of
our Prayer List-Serve. Thanks guys and I hope you all come
back safely from vacation!
~Deanna
Verse of the Week: "Do your work with enthusiasm. Work as if
you were serving the Lord, not as if you were serving only men
and women."--Ephesians 6:7
Prayer Requests:
1. Safe travels for students coming back from break
2. Prayer Member’s family during a very difficult time of loss
3. All of us for our class grades and for exam retakes (I
promised I'd remember guys.....)
SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION
Please Feel Free to Contact Us at Anytime!
Our Organization E-mail Account:
cpfigainesville@yahoo.com
We Hope to See You at Our First Meeting!
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College of Pharmacy
Student Council
Contact Information:
http://grove.ufl.edu/~copsc
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
WHEN AND HOW TO JOIN
1PD Class Elections
Will be held during the second week of classes. I
hope that you all will consider this exciting
opportunity to represent your class. If interested,
please be prepared to present a quick 2-3 minute
speech outlining your interest and qualifications.
Positions Available:
Class President
Class Treasurer
2 Student Representatives
General Elections
» Late November/Early December
HOMECOMING
Many students came together to help with homecoming
events. The College of Pharmacy participated in several
of the week’s events, including the float parade.
Last Year’s Theme: Road to the Swamp
Mission:
WHAT WE DO…
The purpose of the College of Pharmacy Student
Council is to unite the faculty, students and all of the
organizations affiliated with the College of Pharmacy.
Events:
Orientation Splash
Homecoming Week
Mortar and Pestle Awards
Ginnie Springs
…and many more!
ORIENTATION SPLASH
Student Council coordinated their annual post-summer
BBQ social, which allows first year students to meet
and greet their upperclassmen in a more relaxed
setting.
Students could participate in various group activities
such as volleyball, tug-o-war, and slip-n-slide.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Contact Information:
College Council President Sara Neissari (sararx@ufl.edu)
College Council Treasurer Christopher Hilty (CDHilty@ufl.edu)
College Council Secretary Dalia Potosme (DPotosme@ufl.edu)
2PD President Jenna Rhodes (Rhoadesj@ufl.edu)
3PD President Nicole Kitts (NKitts@ufl.edu)
You are welcome to join us at our first meeting on
Tuesday, August 25 th at 12:50 to meet the officers in
student council while we set the calendar for upcoming
semester!
Please consider representing the Class of 2013 as a class
officer!
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
We would like to encourage you to get involved in
one or more of our organizations
Feel free to e-mail any of the officers listed in this
presentation if you have any questions or would
like additional information
Good luck in your classes!
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