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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 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 promote the professional, cultural, and service growth of the Diasporic African American students at the college of pharmacy. This will be accomplished by displaying the leadership of such students through organizing academic and professional enrichment programs; social and cultural engagements; and community health fairs and health literacy programs.

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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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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 clinical skills in caring for patients suffering from infectious diseases.

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The mission of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research at University of Illinois at Chicago is to:
-Provide an environment where students can share knowledge in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research.
-Serve as a bridge in bringing together students interested in pharmacoeconomics and members of the pharmaceutical industry, health-related organizations, and academia.
-Act as a resource for new students interested in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research.
-Provide an opportunity for student chapter members to become familiar with the affairs of ISPOR as well as have representation in its affairs.

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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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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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The mission of this organization shall be to foster a supportive community for Muslim Pharmacy Students and students of all faiths, while advancing the profession of pharmacy by giving back to the local Chicagoland and Muslim communities.

The chapter will accomplish this by:
- Creating a welcoming environment for all students.
- Raising members’ awareness about the role of a Muslim Health Care Professional in a health care setting.
- Creating and fostering connections with Muslim Health Care Professionals in community, clinic, hospital and other settings, and providing networking opportunities to enhance professionalism with other Muslim pharmacists.
- Hosting Muslim pharmacists to speak at the College of Pharmacy and enlightening students about career paths and opportunities.
collaborating with Muslim Student Associations in other West and East UIC Campuses to promote interdisciplinary teamwork through events and socials.
- Hosting the annual Fast-a-Thon to raise awareness and bring light to the religion of Islam and its contribution to helping better the community and the world.
- Providing the members with ample volunteer opportunities both at the UIC-College of Pharmacy as well as other settings.
- Providing blood pressure and blood sugar readings and healthcare/medication education to patients in clinics.

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The benefits of being a member of MuPhSA include expanding one's knowledge about a different religion and a the different cultures that our different board members present. By becoming a member, one will better their understanding in order to further help a diverse population in their career.

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The National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA) (501c3) was established in 2018. The mission of NHPA is to empower Hispanic pharmacists and other members to improve the health of Hispanic populations in collaboration with public and private sector partners. The vision of NHPA is to be the leading pharmacy organization for improving the health of Hispanic populations in the United States.

NHPA serves as a resource to federal government on how to improve pharmacy policies and programs for the Latino community. NHPA has a membership for pharmacists and others to improve pharmacy services to Latinos. NHPA supports educational programs and pharmacy school chapters.

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<p class="p1">The Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA) is an international, nonprofit, professional organization representing the interests of pediatric pharmacists and their patients through Collaboration, Advocacy, Research, and Education (C.A.R.E.).</p>

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<p>The Phi Delta Chi pharmacy fraternity develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy. Phi Delta Chi, a lifelong experience, promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth in its Brothers. We strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals.The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Delta Chi promotes Brotherhood, Professional Development and Community Service, including fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp; Our alumni network knows no bounds as we are Brothers for Life.&nbsp;</p>

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The mission of Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society is to increase awareness of the Society through collaboration with other pharmacy organizations through:
1. Ensuring the continuing availability of student and practitioner leaders for the profession of pharmacy.
2. Acknowledging leadership achievement and award membership to leaders recommended by the Society.
3. Enhancing the talent, skill and effectiveness of leaders for the profession of pharmacy.
4. Supporting and encouraging sustained leadership commitment.

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To support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying, asexual, and allied (LGBTQIA+) individuals and allies as they transition into the UIC Doctorate of Pharmacy program, to support said students while enrolled in the program, and to assist with the transition of said students into their careers.

To provide, and improve the accuracy of, training and education regarding LGBTQIA+ healthcare to future healthcare providers.

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Members may be elected as professional or graduate students in Pharmacy, as members of faculties of schools and colleges of pharmacy, as alumni who distinguish themselves in the Profession, or as honorary members by special action of the Society's Executive Council.

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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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Student National Pharmaceutical Association is a professional organization of pharmacy students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas. The mission of Student National Pharmaceutical Association is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared towards the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities. Student National Pharmaceutical Association's focus is on educating the public on healthcare-related issues such as diabetes, stroke prevention, HIV/AIDS, CKD, immunizations, mental health, and sickle cell disease, as well as fostering mentorship and improving professionalism.

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