American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists

Purpose:
The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is the member organization representing the United States to the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF). As a member of APhA-ASP you are a member of IPSF. IPSF is worldwide federation of student pharmacist organizations. The goal is to encourage cooperation among pharmacy students and to promote their interests. Individual membership status is valid for up to four years post graduation.

IPSF has been in existence for over 50 years. The Federation is fostered by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and there is still a close working relationship.

IPSF unites about 350,000 students from more than 90 countries.

The IPSF General Assembly meets annually at the Annual Congress. It is held at locations around the world, and it is the largest event of the year. Contacts convey chapter reports, and students can partake in workshops, training sessions, and educational forums. This year, the Annual Congress will be held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on August 1-11, 2008.

Student Exchange Program:
The Student Exchange Program offers a unique educational and cultural experience in a variety of practice settings in over 50 countries. The exchanges usually occur in the summer for 1-3 months. This program aims to promote cooperation and understanding among students of pharmacy and all health professionals.

We are currently working to establish a host site in Baltimore. For more information on the Student Exchange Program, please use the following links.

Public Health:

Global Campaigns:

  • HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign
  • Tobacco Alert Campaign
  • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students Fight Tuberculosis
  • Healthy Living & Diabetes Campaign
  • World Health Day Campaign

How to Get Involved:

  • Contact the current IPSF Liaison, Leah Sera, at lsera001@umaryland.edu
  • Become the  IPSF Liaison at your APhA-ASP Chapter
  • Promote the Student Exchange Program and establish a host site at your school or college of pharmacy.
  • Participate in global campaigns and collaborate with other health professionals to hold joint events.
  • Communicate with Members-at-Large and APhA-ASP/IPSF National Officers for any questions or advice.

Links:
     http://www.ipsf.org 
     http://www.fip.org/
 

For any IPSF questions regarding participation or additional information please contact IPSF Liaison Will Albanese.