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Student Organizations
Academy of Students Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
The Academy of Student Pharmacists is the
student section of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA),
representing more than 18,000 student pharmacists at all colleges of pharmacy
in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
CPFI is a worldwide, interdenominational ministry of
individuals working in all areas of pharmaceutical service and
practice.
Kappa Epsilon (KE)
Kappa Epsilon is a professional pharmacy fraternity, whose
mission is to empower its members to achieve personal and professional
fulfillment. The fraternity was founded in 1921 and the UH chapter,
Upsilon, was formed in 1953. KE supports breast cancer awareness through
various events such as Awareness Week, and the Susan G. Komen Fun
Run.
Kappa Psi (KY)
Kappa Psi is a co-ed pharmaceutical fraternity. It
is the world’s oldest and largest pharmaceutical fraternity, founded in
1879. The Delta Delta chapter at UH was chartered in 1963. The goals of
the fraternity are to develop fellowship, industry and sobriety and foster high ideals, scholarship and pharmaceutical research.
Mexican-American Pharmacy Students Association (MAPSA)
The purpose of MAPSA is to promote unity among
pharmacy students with common interest, values and backgrounds.
Phi Delta Chi (PDC)
Phi Delta Chi was chartered in 1883. UH obtained its
charter in 1953. The PDC Alpha Tau Chapter at UH is a co-ed fraternity
of professional men and women who are striving for success as future
pharmacists by becoming involved in national, state and local
activities.
Pharmacy Council
This organization is comprised of anelected
representative and alternate from each pharmacy student organization and
from each class, who then electa president, vice president and
secretary. The council coordinates pharmacy student organizational
activities andacts as a liaison with the administration and faculty of
the college. Activities include hosting the annual school picnic,
organizing Texas Pharmacy Week, and holding a canned goods drive at
Thanksgiving.
Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)
Phi Lambda Sigma is the National Pharmacy Leadership
Honor society. The UH Upsilon chapter was founded in 1988. The Society
recognizes and promotes quality leadership in pharmacy.
Rho Chi Society
The Rho Chi Society is the honorary organization for
the profession of pharmacy. The Beta Omicron chapter of UH was
established in 1956. Membership is by invitation and is based on high
academic achievement in the professional curriculum.
RXAggies
The purpose of RXAggies is to promote the pharmacy
profession and provide networking opportunities for former Texas A&M
students as well as other student members of the College of Pharmacy.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
NCPA is a national organization that represents the
interests of independent and privatepractice pharmacists.
Society of Industrial Pharmacy Students (SIPS)
SIPS is designed for students interested in possible careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
SNPhA was founded in 1972 as an affiliate of the
National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). SNPhA is an educational and
service association of students who are concerned about pharmacy issues,
professional development, and the lack of minority representation in
pharmacy and other health-related professions.
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP)
SSHP focuses on the interests of hospital and allied
health professionals. It is affiliated with GCSHP (Gulf Coast), TSHP
(Texas), and ASHP (National) organizations. The society hosts bimonthly meetings with
guest speakers from many different areas of the profession, such as
ambulatory care, consulting, hospital, and many more.
Vietnamese American Pharmacy Student Society (VAPSS)
The mission of VAPSS is to encourage all
Vietnamese-American pharmacy students to participate and become
well-informed in all aspects of the pharmacy profession.
