Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists – Student Chapter (FSHP-SC)

The Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists is a professional association that represents student pharmacists who intend to practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home infusion, and in various other clinical roles of the health care system. The organization includes students at the local, state (FSHP-SC), and national (ASHP) levels by providing programs and resources concerned with career opportunities, residencies, and the ever-expanding role of clinical pharmacists as part of the health care team. The LECOM Bradenton organization has developed close ties with the Sarasota Regional Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SRSHP), allowing students to network and become connected while developing their professional careers. Monthly meetings are held at LECOM and Student Chapter members are also invited to attend the SRSHP meetings. Student Chapter membership includes membership in FSHP and SRSHP. Student Chapter members are strongly encouraged to join the national organization, ASHP. This affords the opportunity to participate in events at the state or national level. The awareness program at local senior centers throughout the year, assisting in pharmacy brown bag events, promoting Poison Prevention Week, and many more. Our goal is to engage students through service projects, fundraising ventures, social events, and Generation Rx, a project aimed at prescription drug abuse.