Student Travel Awards Program
In 2006, ACCP initiated the ACCP Student Travel Awards Program to support and encourage student attendance at ACCP national meetings and expand opportunities for students throughout the organization. To date, ACCP has awarded more than $25,000 in travel stipends and complimentary meeting registrations.
ACCP thanks the many PRNs that have donated funds in support of the ACCP Student Travel Awards Program:
- Adult Medicine
- Ambulatory Care
- Cardiology
- Clinical Administration
- Critical Care
- Education and Training
- Endocrine and Metabolism
- Geriatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
Please encourage students at your institutions to attend an ACCP national meeting and apply for a Student Travel Award. For more information on the program, please visit http://www.accp.com/stunet/award.aspx.
ACCP’s Popular Online Student Curriculum Vitae Review Program Returns
ACCP’s innovative Online Curriculum Vitae Review Service is accepting submissions. This program, now in its third year, is an exclusive service offered to student members as a means of facilitating their curriculum vitae (CV) preparation.
As the clinical pharmacy profession continues to see an increase in demand for internship experiences, residency positions, and competition for first-rate jobs, it is vital that students have a well-written CV. An effective CV can provide a positive image for future selection committees or employers, and it distinguishes an individual from the crowd.
Now through April 2, 2010, student members may submit their CV online as a Microsoft Word document and have the document randomly assigned to a volunteer ACCP member reviewer. The ACCP reviewer will provide his/her comments and suggested edits using the track changes feature in Microsoft Word. Students will receive an e-mail containing feedback from the reviewer within 14 business days.
Students are also encouraged to take advantage of ACCP’s other Web-based resources. Students can download a presentation on CV writing, view sample student CVs, and access valuable “curriculum vitae pearls,” which provide practical insights in developing a CV. These services and other resources are accessible from the student section of the ACCP Web site at http://www.accp.com/stunet/index.aspx. For questions about the ACCP CV Review Service, contact Michelle Kucera, Pharm.D., BCPS, at [email protected].
2009–2010 ACCP National StuNet Advisory Committee Members Appointed
Earlier this year, ACCP issued a call for applications to student members interested in serving on the National StuNet Advisory Committee. The College received applications from students across the country. After a review of their applications, ACCP president-elect, James Tisdale, selected student members for appointment.
ACCP is pleased to announce the appointment of the following student members to the 2008–2009 ACCP National StuNet Advisory Committee.
| Position | Student | College of Pharmacy |
|---|
| Chair | Alexandra Barnette | University of Tennessee |
| Vice Chair | Stephanie Seaton | St. Louis College of Pharmacy |
| Secretary | Kelly Martin | University of Maryland |
| Members-at-Large | Angela Bingham | South Carolina College of Pharmacy-USC Campus |
| Alexander Flannery | University of Kentucky |
| Kathleen Morneau | University of Maryland |
| Amie Nguyen | University of California–San Diego |
| Stephanie Weightman | University of Houston |
| Christine Bang | University of California–San Francisco |
| Kelly Daniels | University of Texas |
| Jessica Gresham | Auburn University |
The committee will meet at the upcoming 2009 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, this fall and at the 2010 Spring Practice and Research Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The newly impaneled committee will serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Regents and the College’s membership staff to develop and update student programs and initiatives consistent with ACCP’s vision for the future of clinical pharmacy practice. Please join the College in congratulating these ACCP student members on their recent appointment.
New Online Clinical Pharmacy Resource for Students
Created by the 2008–2009 National Student Advisory Committee, the ACCP Student Clinical Compass is designed to provide pharmacy students an overview of the profession and strategies to help them prepare for a career in clinical pharmacy. This unique Web-based resource will help students understand the many career paths available to clinical pharmacists and will provide resources to help foster professional development.
Encourage students at your institution to use this Clinical Compass throughout their pharmacy education to access information about career opportunities, clinical training pathways, pharmacy organizations, curriculum vitae preparation, and interviewing tips, as well as other helpful pharmacy references and electronic tools. For more information on this unique resource, visit http://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/index.aspx.