Asian Pharmacists Association at UIC

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cultural orgs for UIC COP’s 9th annual cultural show! Hope you had as much fun as we did 🤩🥰

We would like to extend a warm welcome and congratulate the new APA Executive Board for 2022-2023! We are thrilled to have you on board and look forward to all the exciting ideas you will bring to APA!

Join us in hosting 4 of our very own P4 students in a panel on Monday, April 18, 12:30-1:20 PM. Gain insight about their residency programs, future goals, and what steps they took to become successful in their rotations and during their didactic courses!! All are welcome!

Zoom Link: https://uic.zoom.us/j/81787507745?pwd=ZHFNOWs2NzVWdVBWTDJoSWtXQ3NBZz09

Meeting ID: 817 8750 7745
Passcode: 0Ms6uB7s

Happy Week 13! This week, our member spotlight is P1 Sean Martin, our P1 Liaison! Please read on to receive some insight he has about being an APA member as well as opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and advocacy!

We would love to feature more of our members! If you are an APA member and would like us to do a spotlight on you, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/8AJAGeK4p3DJc9wH7

Don't forget -- the MUJI school supplies fundraiser is ready for preordering! The deadline has been extended! GREAT for studying and rotations!
Last day to order: Sunday, April 10 @ 11:59 PM
Check out the MUJI Catalog:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFprwWPlteoHiUwMZTVjWJX3BQtRbbEgo59edDqywWc/edit?usp=sharing
Order Form:
https://forms.gle/CTFAt9bQiCuX3maX6

Join APA for our upcoming networking social on April 8 @ 7 PM with our very own APA alumni! Come to chat and hang out, learn more about different post-graduate paths, and ask our guests any questions you have related to pharmacy careers or school! Event is open to all members and non-members. We look forward to seeing you there!

Zoom Link: https://uic.zoom.us/j/82653336126?pwd=UXV6SGsrYzFleThPZVBCL2owaE9Ydz09

Hi all! Back by popular demand, the MUJI school supplies fundraiser is now ready for preordering! GREAT for studying and rotations!

Last day to order: Sunday, March 27 @ 11:59 PM

Check out the MUJI Catalog:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFprwWPlteoHiUwMZTVjWJX3BQtRbbEgo59edDqywWc/edit?usp=sharing

Order Form:
https://forms.gle/CTFAt9bQiCuX3maX6

APA’s 2nd GBM will be on Monday, March 14th from 12:30-1:20PM CST. We will be hosting appreciASIAN, a virtual open conversation that aims to raise awareness about mental health and wellness within the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community at UIC COP! We will be featuring COP faculty members Gregory Calip and Leslyn Hanakahi to share their insight on the impact of APIDA culture on mental health in the field of pharmacy and how that has transformed throughout their careers.
Zoom Link: https://uic.zoom.us/j/86979673407?pwd=anlBQ2pRUGpidThsd1JnR0JPTk5lZz09
Meeting ID: 869 7967 3407
Passcode: uicapa22

APA is looking for TWO more APA members to help with an in-person COVID vaccine presentation! This event is in collaboration with Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA), a community organization in Chicago that serves underprivileged refugee and immigrant youth/adults through education programs and other social services. This would be a great leadership opportunity for pharmacy students to provide guidance to those who may not have access to reliable resources. Pharmacy students would be responsible for creating a presentation about the updated guidelines for the COVID vaccine and booster, and review proper hygiene. They would then be presenting it at CMAA in person. Contact Melody Suh ([email protected]) with any questions!

Audience: 60 children from kindergarten - 8th grade
Where: CMAA, 1016 W. Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
When: Friday, March 18th from 5-6pm.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/P8bdubY953NfDnRj7

APA is excited to announce that P4s interested in APA graduation cords can apply here: https://forms.gle/tRuKoD5fQk7CLvuJ7

Please refer to the eligibility criteria listed in the Google Form. The scoring rubric can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BdqEwkA6zAoa8Jw1FdYtvmHYQh5j0a-_uu7nPYCXTa4/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our membership chair, Christine Pham, at [email protected]. Thank you!

Happy Lunar New Year from APA!!!! 🧧🐯🏮🥮

Join APA for our first GBM of the semester on Monday, February 7 @ 12:30 PM via Zoom!

Past UIC pharmacy students Yoko Kamei and Waymond Zhou will be talking about non-traditional opportunities in global market access, commercial insights, and strategy. This event is approved for 0.5 KY, 1 PDC, and Phlames Domain 4 credit!

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://uic.zoom.us/j/84614468756?pwd=MTBJYWRGd0pGanZHMTh4RHZ6Ti82QT09

Meeting ID: 846 1446 8756
Passcode: UyE36zVZ