Student Organizations
Student Council
The Student Council is the
official representative body of the students enrolled in the School of
Pharmacy. It is composed of the presidents of each professional year class
and nine representatives elected from the student body. For more
information, please contact Prof. Myriam L. González,
myriam.gonzalez1@upr.edu at
(787) 758-2525, ext. 5407.
Professional Associations
American Pharmacists Association Academy of
Students of Pharmacy
The American Pharmacists Association's (APhA)
Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP), represents student members in
chapters in every school and college of pharmacy throughout the United
States and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to promote the interests of pharmacy
students and the profession of pharmacy, as well as provide those services
and information concerning pertinent issues faced by APhA and the
profession. Membership in the local chapter is on a voluntary basis and
opens to all pharmacy students.
University of Puerto Rico, American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists Student Chapter
The
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has student chapters in
every school and college of pharmacy throughout the United States and Puerto
Rico. The student chapter was founded in 2002 and is open to all
students in good standing that are interested in pharmacy practice in health
systems. The Student Society has, among others, the following goals:
to encourage all students to embrace the mission of pharmacy to help make
the best use of medications and provide patient care, increase student
awareness of current issues facing the pharmacy profession, make information
available to those students who are interested in residency and fellowship
training, provide opportunities to develop leadership capabilities within
the school and profession, increase awareness of careers in health systems
and represent the UPR School of Pharmacy in the ASHP Midyear National
Clinical Skills Competition and other national activities.
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Student Chapter
The American Association of
Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) strives to serve the needs and interests of
students studying in the pharmaceutical sciences. Currently, AAPS
supports Student Chapters at School of Pharmacy across the United States, in
Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore, Italy, Brazil and Mexico.
Membership in an AAPS Student Chapter, which generally
resides in a College of Pharmacy, is open to students and postdoctoral
fellows from a wide array of academic degrees and disciplines, and students
outside of schools of pharmacy.
AAPS Student Chapters enable students pursuing graduate
degrees in the pharmaceutical and related sciences to:
▪
Increase their awareness of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical
industry, academia, and government;
▪ Gain access
to educational programs on the various aspects of drug
development;
▪ Have opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development
▪ Facilitate
participation in AAPS outreach activities at the local, regional,
national, and international levels.
To
support these activities and functions, AAPS provides a stipend to the
Student Chapter based on the number of members. The funds can be used
for any chapter-related activities, including journal clubs, scientific
seminars, speaking engagements, social events, and recruitment activities.
In addition, the Student/Postdoc Outreach and Development (SPOD) Committee
has a total of $50,000 USD per year to support student-initiated programs
such as PGSRM, GRASP, GPEN, and others.
A brief presentation on AAPS student chapters and
benefits is available at
http://mediaserver.aapspharmaceutica.com/outreach/aaps.swf.
For more information, please contact Dr. Evone Ghaly (evone.ghaly@upr.edu)
at (787) 758- 2525 ext. 5417.
Professional Fraternal Organizations
Phi Lambda Sigma
The Beta Theta Chapter of
the national pharmacy leadership society Phi Lambda Sigma was installed at
the School of Pharmacy in 1994. The society promotes the development of
leadership qualities among pharmacy students. Through peer recognition, it
fosters or enhances self-confidence among its members and promotes greater
effort toward the advancement of pharmacy. Prospective members are nominated
on the basis of their dedication, service, and leadership in the advancement
of the profession. The local chapter collaborates with the school in
planning an annual leadership workshop for pharmacy students. The society
has its annual convention during the American Pharmaceutical Association
Annual Meeting. For additional information, please contact Dr. Jennifer
Guzmán (jennifer.guzman3@upr.edu)
at (787) 758-2525, ext. 5314.
Rho Chi Society
The Gamma Eta Chapter of the Rho Chi Society was
established at the School of Pharmacy in 1986. Membership represents an
honor bestowed on junior or senior pharmacy students. The attainment of
membership in an honor society is the highest achievement of social
approbation by a select few and also encourages other to attain for
themselves such recognition and approbation. The organization promotes
scholarship, friendship, and accomplishments in the Pharmacy profession.
The honor society performs two functions: (1) it recognizes and
rewards outstanding scholarly attainment, and (2) it thereby encourages and
simulates outstanding scholarship. The Rho Chi Society meets annually
in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the American Pharmacists
Association. For additional information, please contact Dr. Sacha
Rivera Sárate (sacha.rivera1@upr.edu)
at (787) 758-2525 ext. 5308.
Other Organizations and Groups
Catholic Student Association
The Catholic Student
Association promotes among students and other members of the academic
community the spiritual and intellectual formation of the Catholic faith.
The association sponsors a weekly mass in the Medical Sciences Campus. For
additional information, please contact Dorlizca Irizarry, R.Ph. at (787)
758-2525, ext. 1012.
This association serves as a spiritual and
emotional support for those in need. It promotes a spiritual growth and a
harmonious environment among the student body. For additional information,
please contact Dr. Elsa Pedro (elsa.pedro@upr.edu)
at (787) 758-2525, ext. 5307.
Students Counselors
This association helps new students in their
integration to the School of Pharmacy. It promotes the academic, ethical and
social principles of the profession of pharmacy. It sponsors activities such
as the Orientation Week and personal development workshops. For additional
information, please contact Prof. Zayra M. Réyes, MRC (zayra.reyes@upr.edu)
at (787) 758-2525, ext. 5424.
