SCCP-MUSC Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy

Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy Mission: to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in various health systems to encourage membership and participation in the South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists as a student and upon graduation.

SSHP Here at MUSC Current officers: President: Joe Gandy Vice President: Meghan May Treasurer: Mario Machado Secretary: Lindsay Stang Historian: Carrie Alderman ASHP Liaison: Josh Hirschhorn Hope Lodge Coordinator: Caroline Raho Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kathy Chessman Meetings: 3 rd Thursday of the month 12pm QF302 (normally)

Meeting Topics Speakers from various specialties and fields within the health-systems setting Pediatrics Psych Drug development ER, OR, etc And many more… Resident panel Please contact any officer with suggestions for a speaker you would enjoy hearing

Clinical Skills Competition An interactive analysis of clinical scenarios by two-man teams MUSC Competition: Thursday October 11 Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the SAR Deadline to sign up: October 4 South Carolina Competition: October 25 FREE electronic LexiComp with registration Anyone can participate, it’s great experience!

South Carolina Society of Health- Systems Pharmacists (SCSHP) Fall Meeting: October 25 in Columbia State level Clinical Skills Competition Hot Topics for the meeting: Healthcare Reform and New Applications for Diabetes Management Residency discussion for students from Dr. Fortier Clinical Pearls session with pharmacists from a variety of settings Register: by October 19 at Only $35 for SCSHP student members

American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 2012 ASHP Midyear Meeting & Exhibition December 2-6 in Las Vegas, NV Pre-meeting registration open until November 19 $255 for ASHP student members, $355 for non-members Keynote speaker: President Bill Clinton

Volunteering Opportunities Crisis Ministries Clinic Every Wednesday Evening, 5:30-8:30pm Great experience for everyone! Crisis Ministries committee, sign up if interested! Upcoming Events: Pharmacy Week: October 22nd-26 th Faculty Luncheon- Friday, October 26th Sugar Free Fall Festival- End of October **Please feel free to me if you have any questions Meghan Ellinger May:

Volunteering Opportunities cont. American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Provide dinner and entertainment monthly Very convenient! Next date: Wednesday September 26 Contact Caroline Raho for more info or to join the Hope Lodge Committee

AHA Heart Walk Sat. September 29 th 9am Sign up to walk! No need to donate (but they are appreciated!) Kickball/Cornhole Tournament and Cookout $15/person (includes dinner) Silent Auction – Oct. 1-5 th GO TEAM SCCP!!!

Membership SSHP – $40 South Carolina Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists - $25 American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists - $42 Need if attending Midyear Membership forms due OCTOBER 8th

Fundraising! SSHP’s success is aided through fundraising Past activities included: White coat clipboards Silent Auction Business cards Bake sales Benefits COP and supports the organization There is an opportunity for you to be involved!

SSHP Fundraising Committee We collaborate to create successful fundraisers throughout the year Minimal time commitment; we are looking for new ideas! Great opportunity for involvement and exposure to SSHP exec functions Interested? me: You can help our success!

NEXT MEETING: Monday October 29