Welcome
Greetings from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our university houses the colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Health related professions as well as having an on-site teaching hospital. It is the largest college of pharmacy in the state. Our program of study is 3 years of classroom training followed by 1 year of rotations which, when completed, entitles you to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
The UAMS College of Pharmacy Academy of Student Pharmacists chapter is Arkansas' chapter for Region VI in the American Pharmacists Association. Our APhA-ASP chapter is dedicated to serving the profession of pharmacy and has a vested interest in developing practical skills and knowledge necessary for our student body to become good pharmacists.
Infant Immunization Week
What vaccines do infants need? At what age to they need to receive them? How many boosters are involved? The infant immunization week is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Visit the Center for Disease Controls website to find out more about childhood immunization schedules, facts about preventable diseases in children, and frequently asked patient questions.
Chapter of the Year!
Our APhA-ASP received the Chapter of the Year Award at the APhA annual convention in San Antonio , Texas , on Monday. With 68 students, UAMS had one of the largest student contingents at the 5,000-attendee meeting.
Mentioned in the citation for the award were the chapter’s theme for the year “Raising Health Literacy,” the many health screenings conducted by the students, including HIV testing, a visit to the campus by Governor Mike Beebe, and a self-test survey that provided data directly to patients regarding their health literacy.
Congratulations, Chapter! We couldn't have done it without you!
Chapter Events
Every Tuesday
Student Outreach Service Meetings
Every Tuesday at noon in B108. Please see an exec member if you want to know more.
May 8 & 9
Misson of Mercy Dental Event, Springdale, AR
Dentists, dental assistants, pharmacists, and student pharmacists volunteer to help those in need who don't have dental insurance. Students will counsel on prescriptions dispensed at the event (antibiotics, pain relievers, etc). The times are 7:30am-noon and 12:30-5:30pm both days. For more information, please contact Lacy Bassham