Student National Pharmaceutical Association - UAMS

Our Purpose

The Student National Pharmaceutical Association is an education and service association of pharmacy students and high school affiliate members concerned about pharmacy, health care issues, and the need for greater minority representation in pharmacy and other health professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward improvement of the health, social, and educational environment of the community while providing opportunities for professional development..

Objectives

  • To offer members the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills.
  • To educate students about and promote active participation in health care issues.
  • To develop the role of the multicultural health professional as vital members of the healthcare team.
  • To develop within communities, a more positive image of the multinational health professional.
  • To educate communities on better health practices and to increase the awareness and understanding of diseases and their management.

Recent News

April 26, 2008

New SNPhA officers sworn in by Mr. Otis Tyler at the Annual Scholarship Banquet. Congratulations to Nicholas Tinsley, Sharliese Birmingham, and Jessica Lawson! Also, SNPhA scholarships were presented to the following members: Bernice Amoakohene, Willie Gabriel, Adrienne Green, Jessica Lawson, Pilar Murphy, Johnise Simmons, Nicholas Tinsley.