Organizations
Advisors: Michael Wynd, PharmD, BCPS
The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) is a professional and scientific society that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources enabling clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice and research. At the core of ACCP lies our vision: to drive positive changes in health care by advancing clinical pharmacist roles and responsibilities to optimize pharmacotherapy in the prevention and treatment of disease. Our mission is to advance pharmacotherapy and patient care by first equipping our members to achieve excellence in practice, research, and education. Providing a wealth of opportunities like leadership, professional development, and partnerships, ACCP promotes the generation of innovative science, successful practice models, and dissemination of new knowledge. In joint efforts with Rutgers-RWJMS, the ACCP Student Chapter also runs the Promise Clinic, bringing the exciting opportunity of providing comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to medical students and pharmacy students alike.
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AMCP: ACADEMY OF MANAGED CARE PHARMACY
Advisors: Luigi Brunetti, PharmD, BCPS, CGP The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) is a national professional association of pharmacists, health care practitioners, and others who develop and provide clinical, educational, and business management services on behalf of more than 200 million Americans are covered by a managed pharmacy benefit. AMCP members are committed to a simple goal: providing the best available pharmaceutical care for all patients. |
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APHA-ASP/NJPHA: AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION – ACADEMY OF STUDENT PHARMACISTS/NEW JERSEY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Donna Feudo, RPh; Enid Morales, PharmD; Rupal Mansukhani, PharmD The American Pharmacists Association, APhA, is a national organization for pharmacists of all different fields. Started in 1852 and now with over 62,000 members, APhA is the largest and oldest pharmacy organization in the United States! APhA-ASP represents the Academy of Student Pharmacists and is a part of pharmacy schools across the country across all 8 regions. Students who join APhA-ASP at Rutgers are exposed to all pharmacy careers through our diverse selection of professional committees, ranging from patient care to policy to international affairs! Our close involvement with the national level of APhA provides greater access to networking, participation at professional conferences, and experience in your desired career field. Most importantly, APhA fosters productive leadership and team building which will translate to individual professional and personal growth. Being part of APhA at the national level translates to lots of potential for networking, career building, and ultimately growing as an individual and a team member. APhA is “for every pharmacist, and for all of pharmacy.” |
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XAE: CHI ALPHA EPSILON
Advisor: Mallelyne Peralta, MSW Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and universities through non-traditional criteria and serves developmental, SSS, McNair Scholars, and Educational Opportunity Program students. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, foster increased communication among its members, and honor the academic excellence achieved by those students. The involvement of eligible alumni enables networking for members. Programs sponsored by the society encourage other students toward this accomplishment. |
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AAPP: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRIC PHARMACISTS
Advisor: Megan Maroney, PharmD, Daniel Greer, PharmD The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) is a professional membership association of neuropsychiatric pharmacists. AAPP represents the specialty and provides education, recertification programming, advocacy, information, and networking opportunities contributing to the advancement of the neuropsychiatric pharmacy profession. |
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DIA: DRUG INFORMATION ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Jimmy Gonzalez, PharmD DIA provides professionals at all levels and disciplines access to timely and authoritative information to advance careers, skills, and innovation in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and related fields. DIA is a global association that mobilizes life science professionals from across all areas of expertise to engage with patients, peers and thought leaders in a neutral environment on the issues of today and the possibilities for tomorrow. |
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IPHO: INDUSTRY PHARMACISTS ORGANIZATION
Advisor: Lucio Volino, PharmD The Industry Pharmacists Organization is exclusively dedicated to advancing the careers of industry pharmacists and promoting their indispensable value. IPhO Student Chapter members are recognized as the best among all student pharmacists to pursue industry-focused career opportunities due to their understanding of the essential role of pharmacists within the industry and their direct and indirect industry-focused experiences. |
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ISPOR: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH
Advisors: Michael Toscani, PharmD The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) promotes worldwide the science of pharmacoeconomics (health economics) and outcomes research (the scientific discipline that evaluates the effect of health care interventions on patient well-being including clinical, economic, and patient-centered outcomes) and facilitates the translation of this research into useful information for healthcare decision-makers to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of health care to improve health. |
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LKS: LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA
Advisors: Lauren Aleksunes, PharmD, PhD; Jackie Johnston, PharmD Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) is the professional organization of choice for women in pharmacy. Since 1913, LKS has grown to more than 25,000 members, with 45 campuses and 36 alumni chapters chartered. The Fraternity provides lifelong opportunities for women in pharmacy through professional achievements and personal growth. LKS provides various educational programs with an emphasis on Women’s Health Issues. |
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NCPA: NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Lucio Volino, PharmD The National Community Pharmacists Association, founded in 1898 as the National Association of Retail Druggists (NARD), represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of more than 23,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States. The nation’s independent pharmacies, independent pharmacy franchises, and independent chains dispense nearly half of the nation’s retail prescription medicines. NCPA of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, focuses on community and independent pharmacy, professional and community development, political advocacy and legislative affairs, and entrepreneurship and business. |
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NJSHP: NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEMS PHARMACISTS
Advisors: Maria Cardinale-King, PharmD; Andrew Giaquinto, PharmD; Jessica Wilczynski, PharmD For over 60 years, The New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacists has been dedicated to the highest standards in institutional pharmaceutical service. NJSHP is a leader in providing pharmacy education to help members keep abreast of changes in medication therapy, to help members improve their pharmacy services and enhance their careers. |
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PDC: PHI DELTA CHI
Advisor: Raymond C. Rancourt, PhD Phi Delta Chi is the nation’s oldest and largest co-ed, professional pharmacy fraternity. Our members live by the motto, “Leaders in Pharmacy, Brothers for Life.” As a professional pharmacy organization, the Beta Nu chapter of Phi Delta Chi focuses on developing our members and other students at EMSOP to be pharmacy leaders and advance the science of pharmacy. As a fraternity, the Beta Nu chapter of Phi Delta Chi thrives on the bond that all our Brothers share, which enables us to serve the community and the school as leaders in pharmacy. |
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PLS: PHI LAMBDA SIGMA
Advisor: Mary Bridgeman, PharmD Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Honors Society, is to promote and acknowledge the development of leadership qualities amongst student pharmacists. Through peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Since membership crosses fraternal and organizational lines, as demonstrated by our members, the Society does not compete with other pharmacy organizations. |
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PPAG: PEDIATRIC PHARMACY ADVOCACY GROUP
Advisor: Pooja Shah, PharmD; Christine Robinson, PharmD The mission of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is to raise awareness of and increase exposure to the world of pediatric pharmaceutical care. We seek to fulfill our mission by advocating for this aspect of the profession through collaboration, advocacy, research and education as well as working in conjunction with other student organizations to bring pediatric pharmacy to light. |
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PX: RHO CHI
Advisor: Lucio Volino, PharmD The Society’s vision is to achieve universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy. As a community of scholars, the Society will instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession. The Society’s mission is to encourage and recognize excellence in intellectual achievement and foster fellowship among its members. Further, the Society encourages high standards of conduct and character and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. |
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SNPHA: STUDENT NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Nancy Cintron, MSW; Christine (Dimaculangan) Parikh, PharmD SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students concerned about pharmacy and healthcare-related issues and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of the community. |
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EMSOP CHRONICLES
EMSOP Chronicles is a professional organization supporting students in their academic and professional goals by keeping up with the world of pharmacy practice. Our mission is to inform our readers of developments in the field of pharmacy and the greater public health landscape through continued education and dedication. |