Organizations
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Student Council is comprised of the entire student body. That’s right: YOU are a member of student council! There are obviously no dues to pay, and everyone is encouraged to attend the Student Council meetings. During the meetings, you will hear about any fundraisers, events, or socials that Student Council has planned, then you will hear from an officer from every organization give updates on their organization. Food is provided, and it is a convenient way to stay current on all the student organizations without having to attend every meeting.
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) is a professional association leading the way to help patients obtain the medications they need at a cost they can afford! Managed care pharmacists are involved in management of population health and providing patient-centered care as an integral and valuable member of the health care team. Managed care pharmacists are also responsible for the development and use of a broad and diversified range of clinical and quality-oriented drug management services. Specific managed care roles include prior authorization and claims processing, pharmacy provider network management, drug formulary management, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting and clinical programs – all designed to provide safe and effective pharmacy benefit outcomes while keeping the costs reasonable! The mission of our student chapter is to promote awareness and provide opportunities in managed care pharmacy to the students!
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The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is 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. To do so, we organize diverse health screenings, volunteer events, professional development workshops, advocacy trainings and events, and much more.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is devoted to enhance the quality of care for all older persons through the use of medication and the promotion of healthy aging. ASCP of Orlando strives to give student pharmacists first-hand experience of patient interaction with the elderly, by addressing their concerns of drug interactions and disease state management. Through patient interactions and getting involved in ASCP, students are encouraged to take up leadership roles by gaining confidence in their ability to interact with others and develop time management skill. With great food and great speakers, ASCP would like to encourage students to attend meetings to learn more about consultant pharmacy!
Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International (CPFI) allows students to serve Christ and the world through pharmacy. We provide fellowship among our members, promote spiritual growth, and encourage the integration of faith into the pharmacy practice. CPFI does all of these things by providing our members with interactive meetings, bible studies, volunteer events, and fun, social experiences.
The purpose of the Florida Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (FSHP) student chapter is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems (hospitals, clinic settings, specialties); provide information to students about career directions and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and to make students competitive candidates when applying for residency programs or hospital pharmacist positions upon graduation. We accomplish this via a guest speaker series at general body meetings, volunteer opportunities, professional development projects, hospital tours, an annual residency showcase and a clinical skills competition. We also offer reimbursement to members attending any state or national conferences such as FSHP annual and ASHP mid-year meeting.
The Inter-Professional Healthcare Coalition is leading initiatives to further the development of healthcare by bringing together students and professionals across the diverse fields of medicine. Our organization conducts professionalism-building projects and hosts inter-professional team-building activities in order to increase collaboration and create lasting relationships. With organizational chapters at the University of Central Florida's College of Medicine and the University of Florida's College of Pharmacy, the Inter-Professional Healthcare Coalition is leading a growing trend of interdisciplinary teamwork with the goal of enhancing patient care.
IPhO is dedicated to enhancing student pharmacists’ understanding of the pharmaceutical industry by:
- Raising awareness of the roles that industry pharmacists play in drug development, appropriate medication use, and other aspects of industry
- Creating opportunities for student pharmacists to connect with industry pharmacists
- Working with IPhO National and UF faculty/administration to promote access to industry-focused internship and other experiential opportunities.
- Showcasing the various career paths available within the pharmaceutical industry including: medical affairs, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, clinical research, marketing, and more!
IPhO aims to reach these goals by bringing in guest speakers from industries, webinars, and providing opportunities to network nationally.
Kappa Epsilon is a professional fraternity uniting students in pharmacy since 1921. Being part of Kappa Epsilon is being part of a family. We have two main National Projects: Breast Cancer Awareness and PharmCORP (Pharmacy Career Opportunity Recruitment Project). In October, we focus on increasing breast cancer awareness by hosting a BCA Luncheon and hold fundraisers with donations going to Susan G. Komen. PharmCORP occurs throughout the year as we present to local high schools to introduce opportunities in pharmacy to students. Other events KE supports are “Rx for Love” (Valentine’s Day), Mr. COP Orlando Campus (Spring Semester), health screenings, service events, and socials (Annual Summer Retreat).
"Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. is the oldest and largest fraternity within the pharmacy profession. We strive to promote the advancements of pharmacy through leadership opportunities, professional growth, and community involvement. We are governed by our four pillars of Fellowship, Industry, Sobriety, and High Ideals. The process of joining is different than other organizations, as prospective members only have one chance to join each year. We have recruitment in the beginning of the fall semester each year, where we get to know potential candidates and select like-minded individuals who embody the characteristics our fraternity."
We are the national pharmacy association representing the professional and proprietary interests of independent community pharmacists and will vigorously promote and defend those interests. We are dedicated to the continuing growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy in the United States. We believe in the inherent virtues of the American free enterprise system and will do all we can to ensure the ability of independent community pharmacists to compete in a free and fair marketplace. We are committed to high-quality pharmacist care and to restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health and well-being of the public we serve and we will utilize our resources to achieve these ends in an ethical and socially responsible manner. We value the right to petition the appropriate legislative and regulatory bodies to serve the needs of those we represent.
The purpose of the Orlando Student Chapter of Personalized Medicine Coalition is to foster the development and awareness of personalized medicine both professionally and educationally. We accomplish this through monthly meetings where we discuss topics related to personalized medicine. We also offer numerous opportunities through projects provided by our Education and Outreach Committee and Research and Development Committee.
SNPhA
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy
students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas. The mission of SNPhA is to execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities by raising awareness and educating future pharmacist on how to address community specific health disparities. Through community engagement and professionally led skills workshops we empower students to be a voice of change in the field of pharmacy.