1. [Insert SSHP Information here]

2. What can ASHP do for you?

3. Why join as a student pharmacist? How do I get involved with ASHP?
Agenda
Why join as a student pharmacist?
How do I get involved with ASHP?
Who is ASHP?
NOTES: This presentation will allow you to learn more about ASHP and our SSHP on campus. First, we’ll give some background information on ASHP. Then, we’ll talk more about your membership benefits and ways to get involved with ASHP and SSHP.
Who is ASHP?
Why join as a student pharmacist?
How do I get involved with ASHP?

4. To help people achieve optimal health outcomes.
ASHP Vision and Mission
Vision
Medication use will be optimal, safe, and effective for all people all of the time.
NOTES: ASHP’s vision is that medication use will be optimal, safe, and effective for all people all of the time.
ASHP’s mission is unique because it is focused on improving patient care. ASHP is a non-profit organization that has a very important purpose to benefiting Society.
Mission
To help people achieve optimal health outcomes.

5. Who is ASHP?
Comprised of nearly 50,000 members including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Residents, Student Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians
Involved in every setting from oncology, to pediatrics, to emergency medicine, to pharmacy administration and everything in between
NOTES: ASHP’s members are clinical pharmacists, faculty members, directors of pharmacy, and informaticists that practice in hospitals and ambulatory care clinics. ASHP is also proud to represent thousands of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists as members of the organization.

6. Who is ASHP?
ASHP serves its members as their collective voice on issues related to medication use and public health
For 75 years, ASHP has been at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and enhance patient safety
NOTES: ASHP provides benefits and services to its members in order to advance their career goals and elevate their practice.

7. ASHP, State Affiliate, SSHP
NOTES: It is in your best interest to join and get engaged at all three levels: on our campus, at the state level, and nationally with ASHP.
At our SSHP, you can [insert SSHP specific information]
At the state level, you can get engaged with key issues and build connections with local practitioners and other students as well as get involved in policies that are currently being worked upon by your state representatives.
You should get involved on the national level to broaden your professional network, leadership opportunities, and take advantage of all the professional resources that ASHP offers its members. ASHP provides numerous mechanisms for you to get involved that we’ll be discussing a little later on.

8. Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
Network
Explore
Enhance
NOTES: Why join as a pharmacy student? Well, membership matters to you.
ASHP student members benefit from career development resources, pharmacy expertise, personal connections, drug information, and practice resources.
Membership gives you a competitive edge when learning about career choices and differentiating yourself as a leader in the classroom, on rotations, and in clinical practice.
Volunteer
Advocate
Present

9. Explore your career options
Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
Find your career path
Learn about the pharmacy profession
ASHP provides high quality resources to help you excel
ASHP helps you apply what you are learning in school to clinical practice
Explore your career options with ASHP. ASHP provides the inspiration and motivation to help you find your career interests and pursue your goals. We have numerous resources that give you up to date information on what’s going on in the pharmacy world (via the Daily briefing), ways to optimize your practice personally, and to apply what you have learned in school to clinical practice.
Explore your career options

10. Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
World-renowned speakers at national meetings (Earvin “Magic” Johnson)
Build relationships between pharmacists and student pharmacists in person and virtually at the touch of a button
One-on-one mentoring through ASHP Connect Mentor Match
Build lifelong connections
Build your network:
ASHP provides opportunities for you, including the chance to listen to world-renowned speakers at national meetings, interact with a national group of pharmacists and students, or benefit from one-on-one mentoring. ASHP provides ways to reach out to pharmacists in the profession to request their guidance via our Mentor Match program and ASHP Connect.
Build your Network

11. Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
Enhance your skills with ASHP’s professional development resources.
Utilize the member-only curriculum vitae (CV) review service
View on-demand webinars to help you stand out from the crowd
Access online interview tools
Live student sessions that provide success strategies
Enhance your skills and build your brand. ASHP provides tools that help you develop your skills ranging from interview skills, to your CV, to tips and tricks on how to interview, and live student sessions designed to provide you beneficial information.
Enhance your skills

12. Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
ASHP provides volunteer leadership opportunities
Participate in a National Advisory Group or the National Student Forum Executive Committee
Find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and busy schedule
Volunteer your time.
One of the best ways to build a strong CV is through participation in throughout your pharmacy school experience. ASHP provides several opportunities that can put you a cut above the rest by getting involved at a national level, and working hand-in-hand with some of the best and brightest students from across the nation. Find the volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and busy schedule.
Some additional opportunities are listed within this slide set.
Volunteer your time

13. Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
Build your confidence and professional skills at ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting, the largest meeting of student pharmacists and pharmacists in the world
Share your research during the poster sessions and receive personalized feedback as part of ASHP’s Poster Mentor Program
Present your research.
Research is an important – ASHP provides the opportunity to present and receive real time feedback from pharmacists working from a wide array of practice areas. This not only provides you the ability the network, but to also practice, garner, and hone your presentation skills.
Present Your Research

14. Advocate for your profession
Why Join ASHP as a Student Pharmacist?
ASHP advocates for its members on issues that affect pharmacy education and professional practice policies
Participate in policy development through the ASHP House of Delegates process
Advocate through ASHP on a national level, your state affiliate and your SSHP
Raise your voice!
Your ASHP membership is an investment in yourself and the profession.
ASHP advocates for its members on issues that affect pharmacy education and professional practice policies. ASHP achieves positive change through your support.
As a student pharmacist, you can get involved in advocacy through your SSHP, your state affiliate and ASHP. Participate in ASHP advocacy events, including the Advocacy Bootcamp or participate in policy development through the ASHP House of Delegates, and more.
Advocate for your profession

15. ASHP Membership Perks
For less than $5 per month, you can enjoy these valuable membership benefits
Residency Resources
CV Review Program
Mentor Match
AJHP® and AJHP Residents Edition ($530 value)
AHFS® Clinical Drug InformationTM ($204 value)
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition ($140 savings)
And more!
NOTES: For less than $5 per month, you can enjoy countless free membership benefits, including residency resources, CV Review Program, ASHP’s Mentor Match Program, ASHP’s Journal including its Residents Edition, a free subscription to ASHP’s Drug Information Service or AHFS Clinical Drug Information, and a lot more. If you do the math, it’s easy to see the value in membership.

16. Involvement Opportunities
Submit your CV for review
Network with mentors or mentees through Mentor Match
Join any ASHP Sections and Forums of your interest
Attend ASHP and SSHP events
Participate in the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) Video Competition and Clinical Skills CompetitionSM with your SSHP
NOTES: There are countless ways to get involved with ASHP and its state affiliates.
If you want more information, please visit for more opportunities. You can also feel free to ask any of our SSHP leaders after this presentation.

17. Involvement Opportunities
Advocate for your profession
Present a poster at ASHP national meetings
Write a blog for ASHP Connect or an article for the AJHP® Pharmacy Student Forum Column
Apply for student awards and leadership opportunities
Visit for more!
NOTES: There are countless ways to get involved with ASHP and its state affiliates.
If you want more information, please visit for more opportunities. You can also feel free to ask any of our SSHP leaders after this presentation.

18. Explore the wide array of career opportunities and practice areas
Use member only resources to develop your professional identity
Learn why residency is important and let ASHP guide you through the process
NOTES: ASHP is with you every step of the way.
As a P1:
Explore the wide array of professional opportunities, from careers in administration, ambulatory care, and clinical specialties such as pediatrics, oncology, critical care and more
Use member-only resources to develop your professional identity and hone your skills
Learn why residency is important and let ASHP guide you through the residency process
As a P2:
Build your curriculum vitae (CV) with the member-only ASHP CV Review Program
Use exclusive residency preparation resources to better understand available positions and programs
Find a mentor with ASHP Connect Mentor Match to connect with pharmacy professionals and gain insights on the opportunities available in the profession
Build your curriculum vitae (CV) with the member-only ASHP CV Review Program
Find a mentor with ASHP Connect Mentor Match to connect with pharmacy professionals and gain insights throughout your pharmacy school career and beyond
Engage and network with pharmacists across the nation

19. Research residency programs with ASHP residency directory
Refine and edit your CV with ASHP’s CV review program as you prepare for your APPE rotations
Expand your network nationally by attending the Midyear Clinical Meeting or the Summer Meeting
NOTES:
As a P3:
Receive valuable feedback to refine your CV with the member-only ASHP CV Review Program as you prepare for your APPE rotations
Research residency programs with the online ASHP residency directory
Attend the Midyear Clinical Meeting or Summer Meetings to enhance your knowledge, present your research, and grow your professional network
As a P4:
Perfect your curriculum vitae (CV) with the member-only ASHP CV Review Program
Use exclusive residency preparation resources to better understand and select available positions and programs that match your interests
Find a mentor with ASHP Connect Mentor Match to connect with pharmacy professionals and gain insights
Learn strategies to be a successful candidate in the Residency Match process
Participate in the Residency Showcase or interview for jobs or Fellowships at the Personnel Placement Service at the Midyear Clinical Meeting
Perfect your CV to be a competitive applicant

20. SSHP Membership [Insert membership fees]
[Insert registration information]
Member Benefits
[Insert SSHP member benefits]
NOTES: If applicable, please explain if there is a different registration process for your SSHP and ASHP.

21. SSHP Leadership Opportunities
[Insert SSHP Leadership Opportunities]
Deadline
Responsibilities
Number of positions available
NOTES: Insert any available SSHP leadership opportunities at your campus

22. Upcoming SSHP Events Fall and Winter [Insert events]
NOTES: Insert any available upcoming SSHP events on your campus.

23. Upcoming SSHP Events Spring [Insert events]
NOTES: Insert any available upcoming SSHP events on your campus.

24. Stay Connected with ASHP!
Twitter @ASHPOfficial
NOTES: Stay connected with ASHP through various social media resources, including Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and ASHP Connect.
ASHP Connect is a social media resource where members post questions, get advice from others, and interact all within the private pharmacy community.
All of these are hyperlinks to ASHP resources!
ASHP Connect

25. Next Steps Join ASHP National State Affiliate SSHP Student Society
Advance your career with ASHP’s professional resources
Get involved
National Leadership Opportunities
National Meetings
Visit for more information
Questions?
What to join:
ASHP
State Affiliate
SSHP
NOTES:
Next Steps:
Join
Advance your career
Get involved