STudent Organizations
Student organizations are a huge part of living the Purdue pharm life. Joining a group (or a few!) is a great way to connect with classmates, develop leadership skills, explore interests beyond the classroom, and make the most of your time at Purdue.
Whether you’re looking for professional development, community service, cultural engagement, or creative outlets, there is an organization for you.
Not sure where to start? Explore the full list of Pharmacy student organizations below and discover how you can get involved.
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Pharmacy Student Organizations
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS )
Purdue’s student AAPS chapter promotes a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among graduate students in pharmaceutical science and other related disciplines. The chapter follows the mission of the national organization: to advance the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. We host a variety of professional development and networking events, which allow our members the opportunity to interact with and learn from alumni and industry leaders.
American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP)
AAPP Purdue is a recognized student chapter of the national American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists organization. AAPP Purdue is a student-driven organization focusing on outreach to, community services for, and education of persons with psychiatric and neurologic disorders. Eligible students are PharmD students in the P1-P4 years with an interest in working with people with mental illnesses.
American Pharmacists Association, Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
As the student branch of APhA, the Purdue chapter is also affiliated with the Indiana Pharmacists Association (IPA). Membership is extended to all students in the professional and pre-professional program. Its objectives are to encourage and provide for student participation in national, state, and local association affairs; to encourage scholarly, scientific, and professional activity and performance among pharmacy students; to provide a forum for discussion and familiarize students with issues confronting the profession.
Center for Health Excellence Quality and Innovation (CHEQI)
Purdue’s student CHEQI organization promotes opportunities for interdisciplinary, student-driven efforts across campus to engage in work aimed at eliminating health disparities, enhancing health equity, and address the social determinants of health. The overall mission and vision of CHEQI is to address the needs of underserved populations locally and globally to reduce health inequity through innovative strategies.
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
Our mission is to serve Christ and the world through pharmacy. We strive to motivate and equip pharmacy students to practice faith in Jesus Christ in their personal and professional lives. We strive through all our activities to encourage and teach a global Christian worldview and how to use our skills and education as pharmacists to better serve others, both in our country and around the world. We want our members to be cognizant of the issues of the world and what being a follower of Christ means in the field of pharmacy.
College of Pharmacy Graduate Student Organization
This chapter gives graduate students a platform where they can meet to present and discuss science in an informal, stress-free environment to promote networking and learning among those sharing an interest in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Its objective is to promote continued professional growth and to encourage professional responsibility that includes ethical, social, economic, and safety considerations. This chapter shall also promote interdisciplinary cooperation between program departments at Purdue University and develop networking opportunities with other institutions in the region.
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)
The goal is to inform and empower pre-pharmacy and professional students as they pursue opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry, such as fellowships in marketing and regulatory affairs. By providing networking outlets, professional development opportunities, and educational resources, this chapter promotes the many roles that Pharm.D. graduates hold within industry.
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
ISPOR’s mission is to develop an understanding of opportunities in outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics and serves as a networking and educational tool for students interested in these areas. The Purdue chapter serves both graduate and undergraduate students interested in these areas. Our chapter holds social events and seminars, attends ISPOR annual conference, participates in the ISPOR Student Research Competition, and has won the first place in 2018 and 2019 representing Purdue.
Kappa Epsilon
Pi Chapter of Kappa Epsilon is a national professional pharmacy fraternity whose mission is to empower its members to achieve personal and professional fulfillment by developing their confidence, self-esteem, interpersonal skills, and leadership vision while representing the interests of the membership to healthcare professionals and the community-at-large. Our national service projects emphasize breast cancer awareness and expanding the awareness of pharmacy as a career option to youth in the community. KE is open to students admitted to the School of Pharmacy, pre-pharmacy students, or allied health science students.
Kappa Psi
Pi Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity is a professional fraternity. Each year a new group of men and women is pledged from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes in the College of Pharmacy. The pledges are selected by the members on the basis of character, leadership, scholarship, and interest in furthering the profession of pharmacy. The various activities encountered through Kappa Psi offer the active member fellowship with their college colleagues and an opportunity to become involved in community projects, both socially and professionally.
Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness
Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness offers undergraduate students the opportunity to raise public awareness and promote early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD). KDSAP has two key objectives: student career development and community outreach. This club offers speaker series and programs to expose students to the scientific and medical professions while developing relationships with established physician mentors. This organization further targets undergraduate students to pursue in-depth education in the lacking nephrology workforce by raising awareness about the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and other renal diseases through community-based education and advocating preventative medicine measures. Through monthly hands-on screenings in underserved communities, students will gain leadership and management skills while providing healthcare to those in need. Our goal is to combine science, medicine, and other skills to improve the health and lifestyle of minority communities.
Leaders in Life Sciences
Leaders in Life Sciences is a Professional Development Student Organization. The organization serves as a space for students interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences and biotechnology industry. Our club helps members develop an understanding of the industry’s niche complexities and simultaneously helps them develop important skillsets necessary for success. LLS Purdue provides a platform for students to gain hands-on experience through workshops, projects and cases. In addition, we connect students with experienced guest speakers from the industry and place an emphasis on networking and personal growth. We welcome students across all majors and focus on helping you understand how to enter the industry whether it is as a marketer, researcher, scientist, or consultant.
National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA)
The NCODA Purdue chapter is a part of a national organization with a focus to offer an international community for healthcare students with passion in oncology and pharmaceutical industry. Together we growth through education, leadership, mentorship, and opportunities in research and community outreach. We promote unique and dynamic experiences for students to collaborate with all oncology stakeholders through member led education opportunities, clinical education series, student educational talks, and access to a variety of other materials in the field of oncology.
Pediatric Pharmacy Education Done by Students (PPEDS)
Pediatric Pharmacy Education Done by Students is a student-run organization which promotes interest and awareness in pediatric medication management. Activities consist of hosting panels in which pharmacists speak about careers in pediatric pharmacy, volunteering in children’s outreach programs, shadowing pediatric pharmacists in a variety of settings, touring local children’s hospitals, and representing pediatric interests in college activities and events.
Pharmacy President’s Council
This council is composed of the President of each of the college student organizations. This is a forum for exchange of information between student organizations and the Executive Associate Dean.
Pharmacy Student Council (PSC)
The Pharmacy Student Council serves as a communication resource between students and the faculty. It consists of two representatives from each class, including the pre-pharmacy students (elected by each class in September to serve a one-year term), and representatives from each student organization within the College. Pharmacy Student Council maintains the calendar for fundraising events and has been involved with improvements within the College such as adding vending machines to the student lounge area. Service activities include sponsoring the Pharmacy First Nighter each fall and hosting the annual dodgeball tournament. The Pharmacy Student Council also serves as an advisory group in matters pertaining to educational, professional, and extracurricular activities within the college.
Phi Delta Chi
Phi Delta Chi is America’s second oldest professional fraternity in pharmacy. It is a co-ed fraternity and annually pledges both men and women who are 1st year pre-pharmacy students all the way up to 3rd professional year students. Phi Delta Chi, a lifelong experience, promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth in its brothers. We strive to provide quality service to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals. Phi Delta Chi strives to produce Leaders in Pharmacy that work with a national network of Brothers to advance the profession.
Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)
The Alpha Rho Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma promotes and recognizes the development of leadership qualities in pharmacy. The Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities; members are selected by peer recognition. Students considered for membership must have completed 90 hours of scholastic work and have attained a scholastic grade point average of 2.50. Members have demonstrated dedicated service and leadership to the advancement of pharmacy. Faculty, professional staff, and alumni are also eligible for membership.
Pre-pharmacy Club
The pre-pharmacy club provides an information exchange and mutual support forum for students considering application to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Membership is open to all students.
Purdue Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (PAMCP)
PAMCP is the Purdue student chapter of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, the national organization dedicated to providing improved quality of life for patients through appropriate and accessible medication therapy. The chapter’s purpose is to allow students to explore the career options in managed care and other areas where the management of pharmaceutical therapy related to population health (as opposed to individual patients) is the major concern.
Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors (PPA)
Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors is an organization that is open to all students within the College of Pharmacy. Members of this organization assist with the recruitment of prospective students into the College of Pharmacy’s undergraduate programs by giving building tours, speaking on student panels, and much more. PPA is also dedicated to assisting current students by hosting professional development events such as the PharmD application review and mock interviews for the professional program.
Purdue Student Government - CoP Senators
Purdue Student Government serves as the primary representative organization of the undergraduate student body.
Purdue Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSSHP)
This organization, established in 1990, provides an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable about providing pharmaceutical care in hospitals and other institutions. In addition, students have the opportunity to observe pharmacy practice in an organized health care setting. Membership and participation in the Indiana Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is encouraged both as a student and upon graduation.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities.
Student Society of Nuclear Pharmacy, Purdue Student Chapter (SNP)
This organization, established in 1993, extends membership to students who are enrolled in pre-pharmacy or pharmacy curricula with an interest in nuclear pharmacy. The organization’s objectives are to give the students a better opportunity to learn about the profession through contact with their peers and invited speakers and through participation in Society functions. The Society also serves to improve communications between the students and the companies and individuals involved in nuclear pharmacy practice.
Voices in Pharmacy
The purpose of Voices in Pharmacy is to promote awareness and dialogue around barriers affecting diverse patient populations by offering learning, advocacy, and outreach opportunities to members and peers. We also serve as a platform for pharmacy student perspectives, leadership development, and collaborative action.