WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

Diversity

Maybe you know what you want to do after pharmacy school. Maybe you don't. EIther way, APhA has something for you. APhA represents all fields of pharmacy because the only way to continue to move our profession forward is to Advance As One.

 

Leadership

Being a part of UCSD APhA-ASP/CPhA means that there are leadership opportunities available to you on a national, regional, and chapter level. APhA-ASP/CPhA is the only professional organization at Skaggs that has 4 positions open to P1s.

 

Patient care

Our health fairs are where we turn classroom knowledge into hands-on experience. Through diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings and counseling, we are able to personally interact and connect with patients to make a positive impact on their health.

 

Enrichment

Mentor pre-pharmacy students through our mentor-mentee program. Talk to high school students about prescription drug abuse at our award-winning GenerationRx events. Educate professional groups about living a healthy and active lifestyle during patient project outreaches. APhA-ASP/CPhA allows you to share messages that you are passionate about through a multitude of different programs. 

 

Fun

From the AC Party (dress as something that starts with 'A' or 'C' and win a prize for best costume!) to our annual Mr. Pharmacy night, there is always something going on to entertain. 

 

HOW MUCH IS IT?

$85 per year.

Dues cover national student membership to APhA-ASP, state membership to CPhA, and local membership to SDCPhA.

 

WHAT KIND OF EVENTS DO YOU HOLD?

Health screenings, educational events, policy advocacy, social--we do a litlte bit of everything!

 

 

HOW ARE PEOPLE SELECTED FOR YOUR EVENTS? 

In order to keep sign ups fair, we use a random number generator to select volunteers.