1. Presentation Developed for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Why Join AMCP?
Presentation Developed for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Updated: February 2015

2. Pharmacists in Managed Care
As a pharmacist in managed care practice,
you will apply your clinical skills to optimize patient outcomes and lower medication therapy costs
for the patient and the
healthcare organization
AMCP Rutgers Student Chapter

3. But, I’m not going to be a managed care pharmacist
….ALL pharmacists can benefit in their careers by understanding the concepts of managed care pharmacy.

4. Students will benefit from an early start!
Learning managed care principles as a student will help develop and further your career, no matter which field of pharmacy you choose to practice!

5. Benefits of Student Membership
Information & Education
Networking
Professional Development
Advocacy
P&T Competition

6. Information and Education
E-newsletters:
Daily Dose
Legislative Briefings
Monthly AMCP Newsletter
Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy
The official journal of AMCP

7. Information and Education
The Student Pharmacist Center at provides educational resources including:
APPE/IPPE Directory
Mapping Your Future in Managed Care Pharmacy
Roles of Pharmacists in Managed Health Care Organizations

8. Networking Nationally Locally Expand Your Professional Network
Annual Conferences
Member Directory
Volunteer for committees
Locally
AMCP Student Chapter Diplomat
Chapter Events
Chapter Leadership

9. AMCP Annual Meeting & Expo
Networking
National Conferences
AMCP Annual Meeting & Expo
Held each April
Sessions just for Student Pharmacists
Network with Managed Care Pharmacists
P&T Competition
Student Poster Session
AMCP Nexus
Held each October
Managed Care Residency Showcase

10. Professional Development
Managed Care Internship
10-week internships nationwide sponsored by pharmaceutical companies
Stipend and housing provided Includes 1 week in Alexandria, VA at AMCP Headquarters
Managed Care IPPE or APPE
Managed Care Residency
Unique learning experience in multidisciplinary learning environments
Apply managed care principles
One year of experience to further your career
AMCP Chapter Leadership Academy
An early way to get exposed to managed care pharmacy
A directory of available sites found on AMCP’s website
Leadership training provided to chapter executive committee members at the Annual Meeting

11. Advocacy Legislative Updates & Grassroots Action
Regional State Advocacy Coordinator Contacts
AMCP Legislative Action Center for members only
AMCP Staff who focus specifically on legislative and regulatory issues affecting YOU
AMCP’s Legislative/Regulatory Briefing

12. P&T Competition Form teams of 4
Evaluate real-life managed care case (economics, clinical, business)
Local competition in Jan-Feb
Selected teams will compete nationally at AMCP Annual Meeting

13. Take Part in National Competition!
Opportunity to practice clinical skills:
PharmEcon
Drug Info
Clinical Evaluation
Gain transferable skills with a simulation of real world P&T presentation
Chance to win up to $3,500 in scholarship for your chapter and national recognition
Learn/Improve skills
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Clinical evaluation
- Drug information
- Presentation skills

14. Members can access all of them at www.amcp.org!
Stay Current!
Membership in AMCP gives you access to a variety of online resources that encompass the principles and research in managed care pharmacy.
Members can access all of them at

15. Nationally Locally Get Involved!
There are tremendous opportunities for student pharmacist involvement in AMCP!

16. Nationally Locally Get Involved! Become a member!
Student Chapter Officers
P&T Competition
Locally
Serve on AMCP Committees: SPC, Membership, Legislative (Apply Oct-Nov)
Volunteer at AMCP Conferences
Nationally
Students are eligible to serve on operational committees; including student pharmacist committee, legislative, schools of pharmacy relations, special projects, program planning and development and membership.
At conference: moderators, registration booth

17. Benefits of Student Membership - Locally
This is a SAMPLE
Building Bridges
Leadership Development
AMCP Program
MC Education Series
Kaiser Night
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE OF EVENTS TAKEN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S SCHOOL OF PHARMACY.
For each chapter to fill out with what they have to offer. Maybe include some slides of events afterwards.

18. List of Local Events
This is an optional slide to be used on an individual basis for each chapter
List individual events throughout the year

19. Expand Your Opportunities!
Most student pharmacists learn about community and hospital pharmacy practice while in pharmacy school…
When you join AMCP, you will discover vast opportunities in managed care pharmacy!

20. membership officer to join AMCP today or visit www.amcp.org!
Join Today!
Contact your chapter
membership officer to join
AMCP today or visit

21. Thank you to AMCP member Carly Rodriguez for updating this presentation for 2015