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College of Pharmacy

Student Organizations

Pharm.D. Professional Organizations

American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)

Represents student pharmacists, provides professional growth, improves patient care, and advances the future of pharmacy. Events support advocacy and disease state education.

APhA-ASP
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National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Encourages and fosters community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship, including hosting the National Business Plan Competition. Events support community pharmacy advocacy.

NCPA

Student Society of Health Systems Pharmacy (SSHP)

Prepares students interested in residency and health-systems, including hosting the Clinical Skills Competition. Events support health system pharmacy career opportunities.

SSHP
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Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association (SPPA)

Provides support and education pediatric pharmacy and supports the health and well-being of children in Arkansas. Events include volunteering and fundraising support for children.

SPPA

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship Initiative (CPFI)

Serves Christ, our community, and the world through pharmacy. Events include weekly Bible studies, fellowship events, and volunteering in local communities.

CPFI
SNPhA

Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)

Plans, organizes, and executes programs geared toward minority communities. Events support volunteer health screenings, education, and more to assist minority communities.

SNPhA

Pharm.D. Fraternities

Kappa Psi (KY)

Develops leaders with a passion for community service and creates lifelong professional connections. Events include Be the Match Bone Marrow Drive and several social events.

Kappa Psi
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Phi Delta Chi (PDC)

A lifelong home for pharmacy professionals inspiring to brotherhood, leadership, service, and scholarship. Affiliated with St Jude’s Hospital and Tim Tebow’s A Night to Shine.

Phi Delta Chi
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Kappa Epsilon (KE)

Develops confidence, self-esteem, interpersonal skills, and leadership vision in members while representing their interests. Events support breast and ovarian cancer awareness.

Kappa Epsilon

Pharm.D. Honor Societies

The Rho Chi (RX) Society

Instills the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession. Co-hosts the Recitation workshop and provides exam practice questions.

Rho Chi Society
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Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)

Supports pharmacy leadership, recognizes leaders, and fosters leadership development among student pharmacists. Events promote student success, such as CV review and headshots.

Phi Lambda Sigma

MS/Ph.D Organizations

The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

Provides education and professional advancement to promote excellence in global health economics and research. Events include seminars, workshops, and a national meeting.

ISPOR

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

Advances pharmaceutical sciences among students and professionals. Hosts the College of Pharmacy seminar series and organizes the annual drug discovery and development colloquium.

AAPS