It's Not Too Late: Ward Off Your Ruts By Attending APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition
Megan Carroll, APhA-ASP Region 7 Delegate, gives some tips for attending APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition.
It is about half way, maybe three quarters of the way through
the year depending on your school, and for many of us this means it’s THAT
time of year. That time of the year
when you’re in a slump, school may have you down, the weather is dreary,
and those New Year’s resolutions you made just a couple of months ago have long
been deserted. For some of us this could
also mean being stuck in a rut with our attitude towards pharmacy. Have you lost sight of that passion, drive,
inspiration, or even just the reason you decided pharmacy was for you in the
first place? Maybe you haven’t decided
where you even want to head in the career field. No matter your attitude this time of year,
positive, negative, or indifferent, we could all use a little pick-me-up.
APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition could be just that for you!
An opportunity to be surrounded by many successful people who
all have something in common with you is a rare experience. Access to our field's inspirational leaders,
experienced practitioners with undeniable insight, and a huge group of your
peers is what this meeting can offer you.
Everyone who attends has the ability to decide what they would like to
glean from the meeting whether it be awesome workshops and learning
opportunities, finding out just where our profession is headed and what new
topics are coming up on the horizon, or it may be as simple as just meeting as
many new people as possible. APhA Annual
Meeting and Exposition has an amazing student section designed specifically to make your
experience the best it can be. A recent graduate, Amanda Meeker PharmD, from Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, shared some wonderful
insight after attending four annual meetings!
1 1. Go to the meeting to be at the meeting. Don't go because it is close
to Disneyworld or because you want a vacation. Go early for that (it is spring
break).
2. Definitely do not miss the opening student session. They always
have an amazing motivational speaker who will inspire you to go out and do
great things.
3. Go to the House of Delegates sessions, learn what is going on in
the profession, and support our chapter delegate. This process was created for
a reason, and the power of the student voice is amazing. You can make an
impact on your profession that will change it for the better.
4. Try to stay for the closing session (Closing Celebration on Sunday night and final APhA-ASP House of Delegates session on Monday morning). It is tempting to leave earlier on Monday so you don't miss too much class, but class will always be there, and
you are paying a lot of money to go there, so get the most out of it!
5. Have fun and NETWORK! That is the most exciting part of APhA
Annual Meeting and Exposition; you get to meet tons of new people. Don't be afraid to talk to
pharmacists. They are people, after all.
No matter what reason grabs your attention, take the
opportunity, renew those resolutions and find what you've been missing! Hope to
see you all in Orlando!
For more information on APhA Annual, visit http://www.aphameeting.org
About The APhA-ASP
APhA-ASP Region 7
The American Pharmacist Association is the oldest and largest professional organization for pharmacists in the country. The Academy of Student Pharmacists is held within APhA and is comprised by student pharmacists throughout the nation who are still taking classes at their respective colleges of pharmacy. APhA-ASP puts a strong emphasis on patient care initiatives, advocacy for the profession, and overall training to become a professional in the field of pharmacy.
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