Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy APhA-ASP Chapter

01/19/2022

Hello Pharmacy Students,

APhA-ASP would like to invite you to participate in our 2022 Patient Counseling Competition on *Tuesday, January 25th on campus at Knott Room 136 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.* This a great and interactive way to practice the art of patient counseling which is a critical skill to master as future pharmacists.

How is the competition hosted?

Each participant will schedule a 15-minute time slot to counsel a patient on a randomly assigned case. The recordings will be sent to judges and scored accordingly. The top 10 finalists will be awarded by APhA and the top finalist has the opportunity to participate in the National Patient Counseling Competition at this year's APhA Annual Meeting!

There is also an opportunity to participate as a volunteer acting as a patient which is a great way to help and support students who are competing!

*1 CC hour will be provided for volunteers.*

We will also be hosting a “Patient Counseling Workshop” on *January 20th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on campus at Knott Room 136.* Where you will practice patient counseling skills and get ready for the competition.

Please see the flyers below for more details and use the QR codes to sign-up to compete or to help as a volunteer. Contact Ana Flores Santiago at afloressantiago1@live.ndm.edu with any questions.

03/05/2021

Interested in running for an APhA-ASP leadership position? Come to our leadership panel on Monday, March 8th from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM to get any questions answered from executive board members before letter of intents are due on March 11th! 1 CC hour will be provided. Please see the elections flyer for available positions and contact Kayla Marcucci at kmarcucci1@live.ndm.edu for any questions.

01/13/2021

APhA-ASP will be having their first GBM on Tuesday, January 19th via Zoom at 12:30 PM!

We will be going over upcoming events, a professional development opportunity, and hosting our first speaker of the year from the Maryland Pharmacists Association!

Did you know that if you are a member of the NDMU APhA-ASP chapter, you are automatically an MPhA member too? MPhA membership provides networking and leadership opportunities as well as scholarships! Come join us next Tuesday if you want to learn more!

Zoom link: https://ndmu.zoom.us/j/91662710633

11/11/2020

Join the ADA in standing up for and with diabetics in the fight against alarming rising costs of insulin in the US.

Signing the petition will say that:
1. All entities in the insulin supply chain that we need transparency, affordability and access, and that no one who relies on insulin should have to wonder if they’ll be able to afford it, and;

2. Congress to hold hearings to identify the reasons for the dramatic increases in insulin prices and to take action to ensure all people who need insulin have affordable access to this lifesaving medication.

Follow the link to read the ADA's resolution and sign the petition: https://makeinsulinaffordable.org/petition/

Send a screenshot of your submission to Erika Rivera at erivera1@live.ndm.edu!

Insulin isn’t a luxury; it’s the difference between life and death for those who need it. Yet the cost of insulin is increasing at an alarming rate. It’s time for change. More than 523,276 people have joined the American Diabetes Association in calling for action. Add your name to the petition...

11/10/2020

NDMU APhA-ASP will be hosting a Policy Panel on Thursday November 12th at 7:30 PM EST via Zoom. Please come join us and learn about Grassroots Pharmacists, whose initiatives include improving pharmacy practice and future opportunities. Please look at the attached flyer for additional information.

11/10/2020

NDMU APhA-ASP will be hosting a Policy Panel on Thursday November 12th at 7:30 PM EST via Zoom. Please come join us and learn about Grassroots Pharmacists, whose initiatives include improving pharmacy practice and future opportunities. Please look at the attached flyer for additional information.

11/03/2020

The NDMU APhA-ASP Chapter would like to invite you to our final GBM of the semester on Thursday, November 5th at 12:30 PM. Along with updates on upcoming opportunities, Dr. Haggerty will also be speaking on OTC medications and the pharmacist’s role in patient counseling for these products. 1 CC hour will be provided. This speaker event is a two-part series with the NCPA & APhA-ASP Operation OTC Medicine Safety’s Rx Olympics on Friday, November 6th at 6:00 PM.

10/29/2020

As we come to an end of Pharmacist's Month, the NDMU APhA-ASP chapter would like to present our advocacy video that features our Executive Board members advocating and believing in the changes we can bring in the field of pharmacy. It is vital to raise our voices and make them count. We hope that you will take some time to watch our video and learn about the different issues within our profession today.

10/16/2020

APhA’s Operation Diabetes will be selling Pumpkins + Carving Kit this year for Halloween! Buy one for yourself, friend, family or faculty. Take a much-deserved brake from school and join in the fun of pumpkin carving.

1 Pumpkin + Carving Kit: $8 🎃
2 Pumpkins + Carving Kit: $10 🎃🎃

SIGN UP to buy pumpkins here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHSd-aUvXOAK7KHwavxg9rCm82Jai22r-1nZzTjkSId-7nTA/viewform

Sales will start today Friday, October 16th and will end Friday, October 23rd.

You will be contacted once your pumpkin is ready for pick. Distribution will start on Monday, October 26th and will end on Friday, October 30th.

Contact Paola Rivera (mailto:priveramudafort1@live.ndm.edu) or Rose Sebastian (mailto:rsebastian1@live.ndm.edu) if you are interested in buying.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone’s creativity!

🔪🎃👻

09/26/2020

In the unprecedented time of COVID-19, taking care of your ❤️ is more important than ever!Join us by practicing healthy heart habits on World Heart Day on Tuesday, September 29 by following the steps above and use of the following hashtags.

09/26/2020

Join us on Sunday, October 4th to walk for those fighting with diabetes as APhA’s Operation Diabetes and SNPhA’s Fighting Diabetes join the American Diabetes Association in stepping out of the house on October 4th and walking in support for the fight against diabetes. Follow the steps above to register with Notre Dame and what to do on the day of the event. Post on your social media a photo of yourself on the day of the event and use the following hashtags. , , , , , , . Tag

1 CC hour will be provided if you send a photo to Paola Rivera or Rose Sebastian for it to be featured both in APhA and SNPhA’s social media.