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Student Pharmacist Magazine

Student Pharmacist is written by student pharmacists for student pharmacists, and provides the latest on career preparation, leadership, legislative activities and advocacy efforts, patient care projects, APhA-ASP chapter innovations, life on rotation, tips from New Practitioners, and more.

Enjoying the moment Enjoying the moment

Enjoying the moment

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As I stepped up behind my fellow Patel classmate, I could see her head slightly turn as she glanced over into the crowd to smile at her family. Then suddenly she was gone, halfway across the stage. What’s that thumping sound? Why are my hands so sweaty? My heart was fluttering and pounding in my chest as I stepped up onto the stage and handed my little flashcard over to the dean of student affairs. “Karishma P Patel, PharmD,” it read. I looked at the two feet outlines on the ground right in front of the “hooders” (the professors we had elected to bestow us...
Notable APhA–ASP policies through the decades Notable APhA–ASP policies through the decades

Notable APhA–ASP policies through the decades

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When you think of the word “policy,” what are some words that jump immediately to mind? Perhaps “rules” or “laws”? Maybe “politics” or “government”? These are all words that many student pharmacists, pharmacists, and patients have told me when I use the word policy in conversation....
Fear held me back, but not for long Fear held me back, but not for long

Fear held me back, but not for long

As a student pharmacist, I was hopelessly indistinguishable from the rest. I remained in the shadows of my peers who received better grades, who...
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Success does not come as a one-size-fits-all Success does not come as a one-size-fits-all

Success does not come as a one-size-fits-all

One of the commonalities student pharmacists have all experienced is the gut-wrenching feeling of failure. We have failed exams, failed...
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Sharing my passion for pharmacy and life Sharing my passion for pharmacy and life

Sharing my passion for pharmacy and life

If you approached me in August 2014 during my first days of college at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and told me that I...
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‘Advocate for yourself ‘cause no one else will’ ‘Advocate for yourself ‘cause no one else will’

‘Advocate for yourself ‘cause no one else will’

Current student pharmacists and pharmacists alike are aware of daily challenges the profession faces. At Harding University College of Pharmacy,...
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Student researchers shine in Seattle Student researchers shine in Seattle

Student researchers shine in Seattle

The APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition is always a showcase of student accomplishments. From patient care to advocacy initiatives, student...
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SLI inspires and molds future chapter leaders SLI inspires and molds future chapter leaders

SLI inspires and molds future chapter leaders

APhA–ASP was built on a legacy of leadership. Throughout the existence of the Academy, student pharmacists have helped contribute to making the practice of pharmacy what it is today. The Academy has helped develop and mold leaders through intentional programming, opportunities, and structure. Let me take this opportunity to share with you one of the greatest secrets to how our Academy...
Embrace the opportunity to provide effective patient counseling Embrace the opportunity to provide effective patient counseling

Embrace the opportunity to provide effective patient counseling

One of the major aspects that drew me toward a career in pharmacy was the opportunity to educate and interact with patients. This passion motivated me to compete in the local APhA– ASP Patient Counseling Competition during my third year of pharmacy school at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy. I knew that this would be a great opportunity to help...
A passion to tell our chapter’s story A passion to tell our chapter’s story

A passion to tell our chapter’s story

For our chapter’s APhA–ASP 50th Anniversary Celebration Poster at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Seattle this past March, it was important for me to showcase our college of pharmacy in a way that really connected the people and faces with all the hard work that is put in behind the scenes. Although the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy recently celebrated its...
Where are they now? Where are they now?

Where are they now?

Andrew P. Traynor, PharmD, BCPS (University of Minnesota) 2003–04 APhA–ASP National President As Executive Director Ambulatory and Managed Pharmacy Services at Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ, I work with health care payers, providers, and care management teams to design, deploy, and oversee the delivery of a number of clinical pharmacy services. This includes clinic-embedded...
'Fearlessly Authentic': If I can, you can 'Fearlessly Authentic': If I can, you can

'Fearlessly Authentic': If I can, you can

“Are you sure you want to do this? You do not even speak English!” This is just an example of the things I heard when my husband and I decided to go to college in the United States. I cannot say that I did not feel supported from family and friends, but I wanted to start with these quotes to show you where I was and where I stand right now in life. My husband, Ahmed, and I...
Let your creative side shine through Let your creative side shine through

Let your creative side shine through

I recall starting pharmacy school 2 years ago and being told that my social media image must be kept professional. I was afraid to post anything fun or creative out of fear of making myself or my program look bad. My creative outlet has been narrowed down, but then toward the end of my first year, an opportunity presented itself: competing in the University of Florida–Orlando Kappa...
The many talents of student pharmacists recognized at APhA2019 The many talents of student pharmacists recognized at APhA2019

The many talents of student pharmacists recognized at APhA2019

“For most people, interest without purpose is nearly impossible to sustain for a lifetime. It is therefore imperative that you identify your work as both personally interesting and, at the same time, integrally connected to the well-being of others.” — Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance As student pharmacists, we are lucky. There are few...
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