Phi Delta Chi
Rho Chi : National Homepage
RHO CHI, the national honor society for pharmacy, was established in 1917 to promote the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement and recognition of sound scholarship. The BETA IOTA Chapter of the Society was chartered at the UAMS College of Pharmacy in 1955. Eligibility for election to membership is based upon exemplary achievement in scholarship, as well as upon character and leadership. Students are considered for election to membership following completion of the first three semesters of the professional curriculum.
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Phi Lambda Sigma : National Homepage
The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the national Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Phi Lambda Sigma is complementary to Rho Chi in that it honors leadership, while Rho Chi honors scholastic achievement. Members are selected by peer recognition.
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CPFI (Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International) : National Homepage
CPFI, established in 1984, is an interdenominational ministry made up of pharmacists, student pharmacists & others throughout the world. Because pharmacists see more people every day than most health professional, they are in a unique position to help those they serve spiritually & professionally. CPFI promotes the integration of this role. The CPFI UAMS student chapter was formed in 1992 with the objective of encouraging fellowship, spiritual growth, & implementation of Christian values.
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NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association) : National Homepage
NCPA is an association representing independent pharmacy owners, employee pharmacists and student pharmacists. Independent pharmacy owners have the opportunity to practice pharmacy the way they choose, with the care of the patient being top priority. Pharmacists are trained to serve their patients, and in the independent setting this service develops into a loyal relationship between the pharmacist and the patient. the major objectives of student chapters are to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in students and to encourage them to develop private practices upon graduation. At the present time, 36 colleges of pharmacy have a NCPA Student Chapter.
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SSHP (Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists) : National Homepage
SSHP is the student chapter of ASHP at UAMS College of Pharmacy. The mission of the SSHP is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems, provide information to students about career directions in health systems, & educate students about the credentials needed for pursuit of those careers. SSHP has periodic meetings throughout the school year with speakers from various areas of pharmacy practice in health-systems & provides information concerning preparation for & selection of residency & fellow-ship training programs.
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SNPhA (Student National Pharmaceutical Association) : National Homepage : Local Homepage
The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) was founded by John Scrivens & Sharon Roquemore at Florida A&M University in 1972 as the student affiliate of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). SNPhA is an educational & service association of students who are concerned about pharmacy issues, professional development & the lack of minority representation in pharmacy & other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organization, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of the community.
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SSNP (Student Society of Nuclear Pharmacists) : Local Homepage
The Student Society of Nuclear Pharmacy was formed to make students more aware of the specialty area of nuclear pharmacy, provide information to students about career opportunities, and support students in their evaluation of specialty practice. SSNP has periodic meetings with speakers involved in nuclear medicine and nuclear pharmacy. SNAP also sponsors Nuclear Pharmacy Career Day each year for students to interview for pharmacists and intern positions nationwide.
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Kappa Epsilon : National Homepage
KAPPA EPSILON is a national professional fraternity promoting women in pharmacy. The chapter raises money for various charity organizations and sponsors other community service projects during the year. KAPPA EPSILON, through their activities, hopes to unite women student pharmacist in a lifelong bond of friendship and professional relationships that carry over into their practice as well as their community.
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Kappa Psi : National Homepage
KAPPA PSI is a professional fraternity whose membership is composed of students, teachers and alumni of the College of Pharmacy. It was founded in 1879 with the objectives of fostering the advancement of the profession of pharmacy educationally, fraternally and socially and promoting scholarship and pharmaceutical research. From the first chapter founded over 100 years ago, the fraternity has grown to 58 college chapters and a national membership of over 32,000.
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Phi Delta Chi : National Homepage : Local Homepage
PHI DELTA CHI is a professional pharmacy fraternity established with the intent of promoting the science of pharmacy and creating a fraternal spirit. Any student pursuing a degree in pharmacy is eligible for membership. It is the oldest pharmacy fraternity in the United States. The BETA ETA chapter at UAMS was established in 1967. The fraternity attempts service projects in the community and provides a social atmosphere to complement academic life.
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