American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
The mission statement of UIC’s American Pharmacists Association - 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. APhA-ASP is the largest and most active pharmacy student organization at the UIC College of Pharmacy campus - our organization has receive accolades at the university, regional, and national levels for our innovative programming and engaging community outreach events. APhA-ASP provide opportunities for student pharmacists to become involved through patient care projects, community outreach, international organizations, career programming, and professional development. Our various initiatives include legislative advocacy, International Pharmacy Student Federation (IPSF), annual Clinical Skills Workshop, APhA-ASP/CVS’s National Patient Counseling Competition, and many more.
What we offer to our members:
● Three memberships in one (APhA, APhA-ASP, IPSF, and IPhA-optional)
● Networking with fellow students, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals at the local, regional, and national levels. ● Community outreach and patient education initiatives
● Leadership opportunities (such as the P1 Liaison position)
● Learn about special topics in pharmacy from influential guest speakers
● Traveling abroad opportunities!- pending COVID-19
Officers 2023-2024
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marlowe Djuric Kachlic
President: Tenzin Chosang
President-Elect: Mya Nguyen
Patient Care VP: Alexandra Wierzbiak
VP of Membership & Social: Kayley Sherwood
VP of Policy (Senior): Sara Ganas
VP of Policy (Junior): Nancy Giang
VP of Communications: Mashal Jiwani
VP of Finance & Fundraising: Jordan Montgomery
Operation Diabetes Chair: Amber Vu
Operation Heart Chair: Jessica Opalka
Operation Immunization Chair: Grace McGee
Operation Substance Use Disorders Chair: Lexi Terris
P1 Liaison : TBD
Contact: apha.asp.uic@gmail.com
Website: https://aphaaspuic.wixsite.com/aphaaspuic
