Patient Care
What event do we have at the beginning of the semester, geared for undergrad students?
Blood pressure / Blood glucose training
Who are our 3 chapter advisors?
Dr. Sibbit (primary), Dr. Straw and Dr. Pahl (patient-care)
What is the opportunity that APhA has for students if you have an idea for a new change within the field of pharmacy?
Co-author a policy proposal with the Policy VP
Where and when is Midyear Regional Meeting?
October 28-30 in Cincinnati, OH
What are all the membership affiliations you have once you become an APhA member?
APhA, ASP, IPSF
What are patient care activities that student pharmacists can do?
Check blood pressure, check blood glucose, give immunizations, counsel on medications, provide healthcare education
How many leadership positions are there within the chapter?
11 Executive Board, 14 Patient Care (25 total)
What is one project you can get involved in that combines advocacy, creativity, and competition?
PharmFlix
Where was APhA annual conference last year and where is it this year?
San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ
How many scholarships are available to CU APhA members?
3
What does CMAC stand for?
Cedarville Medication Adherence Committee
What national competition have our former APhA members finalized in?
National Patient Counseling Competition
What is the group of chapter representatives called that meets to discuss policy proposals?
House of delegates
What are the names of the 3 APhA publications?
Pharmacy Today, Journal of American Pharmacists Association, Student Pharmacist Magazine
What are two of our chapter’s annual fundraising events that consist of student competitions showcasing either cooking or baking skills?
Chili Cookoff and Cupcake Wars
What are 3 patient care events that APhA did last year?
Answers may vary
Each year the national president sets a theme for the year. What is this year’s theme?
Courage to change
What is one part of pharmacy practice made possible by APhA?
Immunization delivery
In October, APhA hosts a virtual Career Opportunities Series with what focus?
Residencies: community and hospital settings
How does our chapter have the opportunity to win awards?
Chapter Achievement Report
What are all of our chapter’s patient care chair operations?
Operation Heart, Diabetes, Immunization, Reproductive Health, OTC/Med Safety, Substance Use Disorder, CMAC
What are three aspects of the APhA Career Center?
Job listings, career advice, coaching, insights
What are current policy issues that will be discussed during Student Legislative Day?
Pharmacist- payment models, Medicaid, PBM reform, new laws, scope of practice expansion
What are the 2 networking meetings held every summer?
APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders (June), Summer Leadership Institute (July)
What are the discounts available to APhA members only?
Discounts on textbooks, discounts on educational materials, Pyrls, NAPLEX review, Geico insurance, Hertz Car rental