March 30, 2008

Speaker
Marty Clemens from Cardinal Health his here to speak about his career in nuclear compounding Recommend a speaker!

Old Business
1. March for Babies
- THANK YOU to all who donated or walked with us! - The KE-FSHP team raised over $1000 to the cause

2. Hospital tours - Feedback? Suggestions for future tours?

New Business
1. White coat monogramming fundraiser
- Contact Nerissa (1PDs) or Anje (all other classes) if you have questions - Need volunteers for coat collection on April 8

2. Final dose op book sale
- Will be sold after pharmacotherapy class next week - Need volunteers for before and after classes

3. Last day to RSVP to Abby for FSHP 2008 Annual Meeting: August 1-3, 2008
- Some numbers: $85 student registration, $170 for the room per night - Details about reimbursement to be discussed at a later time - SAVE ALL ORIGINAL RECEIPTS

4. ASHP Student Forum Advisory Group for the 2008-2009 school year
- Your chance to get involved at the national level - Student positions on membership, policy, meeting, leadership development, and communication committees - Give feedback, make recommendations, create new programs, increase awareness - Deadline: May 1, 2008 - Submit CV, cover letter, and leadership position details - For more information: http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/cat1c.asp?CID=3765&DID=6100

Membership
1. Email Abigail Lee (psyche26@ufl.edu) with program suggestions and requests

2. Contact our membership coordinator, Dalia Potosme (dpotosme@ufl.edu)
-Forms can be found on FSHP website: Turn in form and annual membership dues of $25 to Dalia at any meeting

Membership in ASHP is encouraged, but not required - Annual membership is $35 - http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/join.asp?CID=1476&DID=1518

***Final Scheduled Meeting of the Semester: Monday April 21st 11:45am Room: C1-11***
***Joint meeting with Academy of Student Pharmacists***

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February 18, 2008

Old Business:
1. Residency Slides
-Dr. Lehmann's residency presentation is available as a PDF on website
-The article “Understanding and Preparing for Pharmacy Practice Interviews” is located through the UF E-Journal database

Speaker: Patti Lozano, head of the Chemotherapy IV center at Shands Hospital

-Joined Shands in 2006 as a hematology-oncology pharmacist
-Reviewed a typical day
-Advice
-Be passionate about what you want todo
-Surround yourself with people you can look up to
-Be an advocate for your community
-Remember the person behind the disease state

Activities:
1. Hospital Tours
-Sign up via ELS/WebCT under the “list” created
-Post your name and email address
-Shands: Thursday March 20 9-9:30am, 9:30-10am, 10-10:30 am
-NFRMC: Monday Feb 25 4-5:30 pm, Tuesday Feb 26 2-3:30 pm, Wednesday Feb 27 2-3:30 pm

2. Antibiotic Resistance
-Our community outreach project that will promote good antibiotic use, introduce MRSA, and give away free stuff
-Email Nerissa (njalday@ufl.edu) if you’re interested in joining the committee

3. March of Dimes: www.marchforbabies.org/496911
-Saturday, March 29 8:00am
-Consider making a donation if you cannot walk
-Contact Megan Hames (mlh23@ufl.edu) if interested

4. FSHP Annual Meeting
-March 31st is the last day to email Abby (psyche26@ufl.edu) if you're going with the UF group and are interested in reimbursement
-August 1-3, 2008 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando, FL
-Opportunities to speak to residency representatives, attend CE classes, and network

5. NCFSHP Meeting
-Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 5:45pm in C1-7
-DEADLINE to RSVP to Temitope (awofeta@ufl.edu) is Wednesday Feb 20th
-The dues are $20 and they last a full year when you pay them

Something to think aboutL
1. Student Input
-The Tallahassee office would like feedback to improve their relationship with the student pharmacists
-How can the state society work for you?
-What programs or opportunities can they provide?
-Email Abby (psyche26@ufl.edu)

2. Phi Lambda Sigma
-Something for the 1PDs and 2PDs to consider
-An honorary pharmacy organization that recognizes leadership in the college
-Applications are accepted in 2PD and 3PD year

Membership:

-Email Abigail Lee with program suggestions and requests (psyche26@ufl.edu)
-Contact our membership coordinator, Dalia Potosme (dpotosme@ufl.edu)
-Forms can be found on FSHP website: Turn in form and annual membership dues of $25 to Dalia at any meeting
-Membership in ASHP is encouraged, but not required ($35) http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/join.asp?CID=1476&DID=1518

***Next Scheduled Meeting: March 31 11:45am Room: TBA***

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February 4, 2008

Speaker:

Download Presentation
Dr. Zena Lehmann from the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
-General introduction into the residency process
-Presentation will be available to members

Activities:

1. Hospital Tours
-Future Shands and VA tours are currently being scheduled
-Other tours this semester will be limited to FSHP members

2. March of Dimes: www.marchforbabies.org/496911
-Saturday, March 29
-Consider making a donation if you cannot walk
-Contact Megan Hames (mlh23@ufl.edu)

3. Mentor Exchange
-Must be an ASHP member to access this benefit
-Search through hundreds of mentor profiles that detail possible career paths
-http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/cat1c.asp?CID=4239&DID=7448

4. FSHP Annual Meeting
-August 1-3, 2008 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando, FL
-Opportunities to speak to residency representatives, attend CE classes, and network

Membership:

-Email Abigail Lee with program suggestions and requests (psyche26@ufl.edu)
-Contact our membership coordinator, Dalia Potosme (dpotosme@ufl.edu)
-Forms can be found on FSHP website: Turn in form and annual membership dues of $25 to Dalia at any meeting
-Membership in ASHP is encouraged, but not required http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/join.asp?CID=1476&DID=1518

***Next Scheduled Meeting: Feb. 18th*** Speaker: Patti Lozano, head of the Chemotherapy IV center at Shands Hospital During the Student Organizational Period (11:45 AM), Room 1102