Student Membership Benefits
Each year, thousands of student pharmacists join APhA because of the Association’s unparalleled membership benefits. APhA membership benefits are designed to be accessible to those on campus, off on experientials, or pursuing a variety of career opportunities after graduation, with many APhA resources being available 24/7 on www.pharmacist.com. Some APhA programs take place within the chapter, some are regional (such as APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meetings), others are national, and some are available in print or electronically.

 

Leadership and Advocacy

1. Patient Care Opportunities – APhA-ASP is the leader of innovative patient care programming and gives you a head start on developing your clinical expertise. Master the communication, interpersonal, and patient counseling skills you’ll need as a practitioner all while serving your community.

2. Leadership Development – You can be a leader within your community and your profession by participating in APhA-ASP’s leadership development programming. Take your leadership experience to the next level and enhance your skills through a number of elected and appointed positions from the chapter to the national level.

3. Advocacy – APhA-ASP chapters provide members opportunities to be involved on campus and in the community. Informative meetings, health fairs, socials, pharmaceutical care projects, fundraisers, elections, membership drives, and community education are just some of the activities in which chapter members can participate.

 

Career Development & Networking

1. APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meetings – The APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meetings (MRMs) are held every fall in each of the eight APhA-ASP regions across the country. The APhA-ASP MRMs are the only meetings in the U.S. designed exclusively for the needs of student pharmacists. MRMs bring together student pharmacists from across the country to provide a forum for discussions of common interest, provide valuable networking opportunities, and encourage participation in professional development and educational programs. During MRMs, the APhA-ASP Policy Process begins and the APhA-ASP Regional Officers are elected. See the meeting pages onpharmacist.com/students for additional information about MRMs.

2. APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition – provides APhA-ASP members the opportunity to participate in discussions on important pharmacy issues, elect APhA-ASP leaders, and enhance their career opportunities while meeting colleagues from across the nation and around the world.See the meeting pages on pharmacist.com for additional information about APhA’s annual meeting. The APhA Annual Meeting gives student pharmacists an opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders and innovators in the profession. In addition, there are specific career-oriented programs for students, including leadership development programs and a licensure exam prep program. Student members are entitled to significant discounts on meeting registration.

3. Scholarship Opportunities – Scholarship and award opportunities created to celebrate student pharmacists’ commitment to excellence in education and recognize outstanding service to the profession of pharmacy.

4. Facebook Groups – APhA maintains several groups on Facebook, including one for members generally, an APhA-ASP member group, and groups for each MRM. These groups are open to members and are, of course, a useful resource for connecting with both student pharmacist and pharmacist members of APhA.

 

APhA: The Essential Link to Developments in Pharmacy Practice, Medication Use, and Health Care

 

APhA provides pharmacy’s most widely used and respected professional information resources, invaluable to students and practicing pharmacists alike. Student members have 24/7 electronic access to the online versions of many of APhA’s publications. Descriptions of selected APhA online and print publications are provided below. See the publications section of pharmacist.com for additional information.

 

1. Student Pharmacist – APhA’s bimonthly news magazine specifically for pharmacy students, provides news and information that affects readers’ daily lives, including: career advice from practicing professionals, practice-setting profiles, student viewpoints on today’s hot issues, professionalism tips, political advocacy in action news, tools for improved pharmacist-patient communication, information on technological advances, and the latest from the APhA and APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA–ASP) chapters.

2. Pharmacy Today – the pharmacy profession’s monthly news magazine, Pharmacy Today provides news about developments in pharmacy practice, medication management and safety, new drugs, and, legal and regulatory matters affecting pharmacy. Articles are written in an easy-to-read style, making it easy for busy students and pharmacists to stay informed. Pharmacy Today is available online and in print. The online version is available to all students; in addition to online access, print issues of Pharmacy Today can be requested. Contact APhA for more information. Pharmacy Today also publishes a health-system print edition. The articles in this edition are also available online. In addition, Pharmacy Today includes a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) profile every month, providing readers with profiles of practices that employ unique MTM techniques to effectively serve their patients.

3. APhA DrugInfoLine – online summaries of recent findings regarding drug therapy, presented in a concise, “quick read” style. DrugInfoLine articles include “key point” and “what you need to know” sections, as well as additional detail and references. APhA members can now have drug news delivered as they like it, when they need it. The new APhA DrugInfoLine is available online on multiple platforms. Visit www.aphadruginfoline.com to monitor the latest drug literature, including an expanded Medication Monitor section that covers FDA actions.

4. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association – JAPhA is a peer-reviewed journal that includes original research, reviews, experience, and opinion articles that link science with contemporary pharmacy practice to improve patient care. APhA-ASP members have access to the online edition (12 issues/year) of JAPhA as a benefit of membership for 3rd and 4th year students.

 

Discounts on Textbooks and Insurance

 

1. Discounts on Textbooks and Educational Materials – With more than 100 resources to choose from, APhA-ASP members receive discounts on the most popular textbooks and references in pharmacy. And ordering from APhA is easy! APhA-ASP members can order online at pharmacist.com, or order through APhA’s publication sales department at 800-878-0729. Student members can receive discounted shipping on orders made via phone, fax, or mail when the chapter name (or code) is provided.Looking for something new to read? Take a peek at APhA’s 2013 book catalog!

2. Professional liability coverage – This policy offers coverage for all pharmacy work experiences, including rotations through school, part-time pharmacy positions, and internships. All APhA-ASP members can purchase liability insurance policies at discounted rates as low as $29. To obtain proof of coverage (Certificate of Insurance), contact Healthcare Provider Services Organization (HPSO) Blanket Division at 800-986-4627.

3. Other Insurance Programs – Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. is the administrator for the APhA endorsed Life, Accident and Health Insurance program. Coverage is only available to APhA members (and their eligible spouses). To learn more or to request a brochure and application call toll-free at 1-800-509-6113.

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