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The purpose of Chapter is to serve as a presence of NASP at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. The chapter shall promote student engagement in specialty pharmacy at the University through education, professional development, and networking with members and affiliated partners of NASP.

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Students would be able to participate in specialized workshops, educational sessions, leadership, and networking opportunities about specialty pharmacy.

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AMCP aims to empower our members to serve society by using sound medication principle and strategies to achieve positive outcomes; improving quality of life through appropriate and accessible medication use. Our mission is to promote the development and application of pharmaceutical care in order to ensure appropriate health care outcomes for all individuals. Our organization represents the views and interests of managed care pharmacy. We also promote education and the practice of managed care in the College of Pharmacy by providing networking opportunities for our members.

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Our Mission: We aim to educate student pharmacists about career opportunities in psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy and to empower students to become advocates for individuals with mental and neurological illnesses so that we may foster the development of a stigma-free practice.Our Vision: By understanding mental illness and neurological disorders as possessing the same level of severity and significance as physical health issues, we can change the way these disorders are perceived in the field of pharmacy and across the entire spectrum of healthcare.

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The American College of Clinical Pharmacy purpose is to give students the opportunity to understand and become a part of clinical pharmacy and its endeavors to advance the healthcare field. ACCP focuses on providing leadership, professional development, advocacy, and resources that enable clinical pharmacists to excel in practice, research, and education. ACCP-UIC COP Student Chapter is dedicated to providing opportunities for students to become involved in all of these avenues at the earliest point in their career to help shape their future.

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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.

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The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) empowers pharmacists and pharmacy students to enhance quality of care for the geriatric population through the appropriate use of medication and the promotion of healthy aging. Students support and actively participate in projects to advance senior care pharmacy, including giving topic presentations about falls prevention, osteoporosis, medication safety, and more. The ASCP UIC-Student Chapter organizes monthly Medication Therapy Management events at a senior living home to promote quality geriatric care. Speakers are invited to UIC COP to present various topics relating to consultant pharmacy and inform students on ways to get involved. In addition, ASCP partners with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly to raise awareness and relieve isolation among the Chicago elderly.

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Our mission is to provide an environment for those of Asian background as well as those interested in Asian culture to grow academically, professionally, and socially within the College of Pharmacy at UIC. We provide point-of-care services such as blood glucose, blood pressure, and BMI screenings for the Asian population during our Chinatown, Argyle, and Korean Health Fairs. The Asian Pharmacists Association family also has fun at social events such as ice skating, Korean barbecue, and hot pot! Our special project chair promotes awareness about hepatitis through vaccination clinics, fundraising, and educational events. We strive to be a positive presence in the general public and healthcare community.

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Association of Indian Pharmacists in America (AIPhA) is a non-profit professional student organization composed of a dedicated group of passionate pharmacy students committed to developing and implementing professional and cultural values in our members. Our mission is to achieve a more unified profession. We work to expose our members to the many different roles that are available to pharmacists. We want to increase the public awareness of the profession of pharmacy by community involved activities. Social events to expose the Indian culture are also held periodically. As a whole, we want to hold hands with our parent chapter and other professional pharmacy organizations to better serve the community.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to engage College of Pharmacy students, undergraduate students interested in pharmacy profession, and Pharmacy Alumni in active community services, as well as to promote and explore recent pharmacy developments in mentoring methods, research, and application. The CPFI exists to strengthen and make visible the Pharmacy Profession through pharmacy community services locally, nationally and internationally, especially in third world countries.

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Our mission is to use the knowledge and skills acquired in pharmacy school to educate the general public on many issues focusing on drug safety and general health.

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Opportunity to attend our outreach events including our monthly Hope's Table events and other community education events.

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DIA at UIC is an extension of the global organization whose mission is to foster collaboration across the entirety of the healthcare spectrum in order to result in better policies, regulations, research and development, and ultimately better patient outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to learn from many professionals throughout the healthcare industry and will receive up-to-date information regarding the latest trends in healthcare products, technologies, and services.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="https://www.diaglobal.org/About-Us">https://www.diaglobal.org/About-Us</a></p>

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The mission of UIC ICHP is to increase student awareness of pharmacy practice in health systems, provide information to students about career decisions and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health-systems, and encourage membership and participation in the state society and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists as a student and upon graduation. The UIC student chapter of ICHP is one of two student affiliates of ICHP/ASHP. The other affiliate can be found at Midwestern Chicago College of Pharmacy.
Students enjoy many of the membership benefits that registered pharmacists receive as members of ICHP as well as ASHP.

Pharmacist Shadowing Program: As an ICHP member, you have access to a network of clinical pharmacists in various specialties.

Leadership: Opportunities range from positions in the ICHP student chapter on local level, the ICHP Committees on state level, and the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum advisory boards on national level. Membership in the Student Forum provides students with practical tools and programs especially designed for pharmacy students. There are also plenty of opportunities to serve with us as a member of our Professional Activities Committee (PAC). There are positions available for P1s up to P3s.

Hospital tours: Chicagoland area health-systems such as UIC, Rush, Northwestern, the Jesse Brown VA, and many others patterned with us to provide an in-house view of inpatient pharmacies.
Free subscriptions: to ICHP KeePosted Quarterly Newsletter, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacists, and the ASHP e-newsletter.

Involvement within the UIC ICHP student chapter can occur on many levels. Most obviously, students can run for office on the UIC ICHP executive board. Executive board positions are available for students in their 1st through 3rd professional years. In addition, students may attend professional meetings, read monthly publications to keep up with current events, join the professional activities committee, participate in community outreach or simply attend monthly UIC ICHP chapter meetings.

We encourage all students to join and get engaged in ICHP/ASHP membership. ICHP student membership is just $20/year and $53/year for ASHP! Remember, you will always get out of your experiences what you put into them!

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<p>IPhO is the organization whose pharmacist members are universally recognized within the pharmaceutical industry as being the most professionally equipped to contribute to the development, commercialization, promotion, and optimal use of medicines. IPhO believes that pharmacists' scientific training, medication expertise, clinical acumen, patient focus, and experience as healthcare providers make us ideally suited for a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacists are playing a key role in Development, Medical, and Commercial organizations and are making valuable contributions to drug development and optimal medication utilization each and every day. IPhO works with its members to advocate for advancing industry-based pharmacists to leadership positions by increasing awareness and recognition among employers, senior management, colleagues, thought leaders, educators, and students of what pharmacists have to offer.</p>\r\n<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v315ua7Waqw&amp;t=8s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v315ua7Waqw&amp;t=8s</a></p>

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<p>The mission of this organization shall be dedicated to all student pharmacists interested in expanding their general knowledge of infectious disease pharmacy. We are dedicated to promoting and educating students on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents and cutting-edge basic and clinical research. Our organization seeks to foster the development of student pharmacists&rsquo; clinical skills in caring for patients suffering from infectious diseases.</p>

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The cornerstones of the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity are Fellowship, Industry, Sobriety, and High Ideals. These four values distinguish a member of Kappa Psi and hold each member to a higher standard. Today, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity has over 90,000 members across 155 chapters with 90 Collegiate chapters and 65 Graduate chapters across the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas. Increasing annual membership has not only made Kappa Psi the most popular pharmaceutical fraternity but also the largest. As the first national pharmaceutical fraternity, Kappa Psi has acquired thousands of members who are actively practicing in many facets of pharmacy. Many prominent individuals in the profession, both locally and nationally, are members of Kappa Psi. Known as an international professional fraternity, Kappa Psi strives to promote the field of pharmacy through the benefits of fraternal affiliation and innovation.

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Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity is the oldest and largest pharmacy fraternity with a mission to develop leaders with a passion for service to their community while creating lifelong professional connections. Once a brother of Kappa Psi, you become a brother for life. Kappa Psi was founded May 30th, 1879 at Russell Military Academy in New Haven, Connecticut and it is the second largest student group to APhA-ASP. Kappa Psi offers to its members: all of the benefits of fraternal affiliation, voluntary bond of united brotherhood, a social and professional support network, and opportunity for attainment of greater professional competency and achievement within ones chosen field. Kappa Psi encourages continued scholastic pursuit and achievement and instills values from our four cornerstones built upon Industry, Sobriety, Fellowship, and High Ideals. Pledging for Kappa Psi is the epitome of brotherhood and fellowship. Strong bonds between the pledge class and Brothers develop during pledging. Pledging activities include learning the rituals, history, and ideals of Kappa Psi in order to strengthen commitment and appreciation of the Fraternity. Pledges should be prepared to work hard for the betterment of the Fraternity and the profession of pharmacy, rather than expectation of personal gain

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We are one of the youngest chapters of the oldest professional pharmaceutical fraternity. Since our founding day in 2012, the brothers of Epsilon Rho chapter have strived to actively fulfill the objectives of Kappa Psi in the Rockford regional area. Epsilon Rho brothers have participated in several community service events over the years, including fundraisers benefiting the Special Olympics of Illinois, volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, and mentoring future health care professionals. Kappa Psi has acquired thousands of members who are actively practicing in many facets of pharmacy. Many prominent individuals in the profession, both locally and nationally, are members of Kappa Psi.

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To educate students about the Medical Science Liaison profession, so that they are more prepared for fellowship opportunities or directly entering the MSL field.

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