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Undergraduate Students - Club

Mission

The Pre-Pharmacy Club is a student organization with a mission to introduce undergraduates to the world of pharmacy and to help its members become the most informed and best prepared applicants to the PharmD program.  The organization accomplishes its mission by sharing information and providing opportunities for its members to deepen their understanding of pharmacy careers and the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, in particular.

The organization welcomes undergraduates from any major and from any academic institution. The organization encourages amongst its members a sense of belonging to and involvement with the College of Pharmacy and the Tucson community at large by offering opportunities for its members to connect socially and serve the community through volunteer service. The minimum qualification for membership is a desire to learn more about the field of pharmacy.

Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Meeting Dates

All meetings at 5-6 p.m. in Drachman Hall, Rm B111

  • September 11, 2023
  • October 2, 2023
  • November 6, 2023
  • December 4, 2023
  • February 5, 2024
  • March 11, 2024
  • April 1, 2024

2023-2024 Officers

  • President: Lydia Erie
  • Vice President: Charles Ha
  • Treasurer: Irma Almada
  • Recorder: Kenzie Macneil
  • Activities Coordinator: Lewis Alexander
  • Activities Coordinator: Erica Day
  • Historian: Tania Patel
  • ASP/APhA Liaison: Rosalie Gordon

Advisors: Karen Weaver and Jane Comden

To join the club or renew your membership for 2023-2024please complete this online registration form.

The Pre-Pharmacy Club has an annual $40 membership fee to help cover the cost of club maintenance, food at events, and more. Contact club advisors Karen Weaver or Jane Comden questions about the club.

Pre-pharmacy meetings are recorded and archived. We highly recommend you view these if you cannot attend the meetings. To view videos of past meetings, visit the Webcast Archives 

Meetings will be archived to be viewed at the Biomedical Communications website. Click on "Webcast Archives" at the bottom of the Pre-pharmacy Club page to view a meeting.

Pre-Pharmacy Club FAQ

How do I join the Pre-Pharmacy Club?        
To become an official Pre-Pharmacy Club member, all you need to do is 
complete this online registration form.

What is the difference between a member and an active member of the Pre-Pharmacy Club?

  • A Member is someone in the club who has registered and has paid the club dues.
  • An Active Member is someone who has registered, paid dues, and attends club meetings and events. Active members who cannot attend club meetings should view recordings of club meetings through Webcast Archives to maintain awareness of club business.

How much are Pre-Pharmacy Club dues?
Dues are $40 per academic year.

Does being in the Pre-pharmacy Club guarantee me a spot in UA's College of Pharmacy PharmD program when I apply?
No, Pre-Pharmacy Club membership does not guarantee admission to the UA’s College of Pharmacy PharmD program. However, active members of the Pre-Pharmacy Club have the chance to familiarize themselves with the college, faculty, and staff members and to learn about the field of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy School application process. Being an active member of the club also gives you the chance to show the college faculty and staff that you are dedicated to serving others and interested in meeting other potential pharmacists.

How do I get added to or removed from the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv?
Please do not send a message to the listserv asking to be added or removed from the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv. These requests are handled by the club staff advisor, Karen Weaver at karenw@arizona.edu  

I've requested to be added to the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv but am not receiving listserv e-mails. What do I do?
Check your junk mail filter. Most of the e-mail service providers, especially Hotmail and Yahoo, tend to classify as “junk” any e-mail which comes from a listserv. If you spot a listserv e-mail in the junk mail folder, open it, and change your settings to allow listserv e-mails to come to your inbox. (With most e-mail providers this is as easy as opening the e-mail and clicking on a button that says something like, "This is not junk".) If you've checked your junk mail folder and still don't see any listserv emails, please e-mail club staff advisor, Karen Weaver at karenw@arizona.edu

I've requested to be removed from the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv but am still receiving listserv e-mails. What do I do?
These requests are handled by the club staff advisor, Karen Weaver at karenw@arizona.edu

I have something I'd like to send out through the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv. How do I do that?
In order to send out an e-mail through the listserv, you need to send a copy of what you'd like sent out the club staff advisor, Karen Weaver at karenw@arizona.edu and get her approval. If she approves what you'd like to send she will send it out through the listserv.

When is the next Pre-Pharmacy Club meeting?
All of the Pre-Pharmacy Club meeting dates are listed on the Pre-Pharmacy Club page. They are usually 5-6pm on the first Monday of the month, unless it is a holiday, when it is pushed back a week. The Pre-Pharmacy Club doesn’t meet during the summer months of May – August.

I can't attend the Pre-Pharmacy Club meetings because I have a class scheduled during that time. Can I still be a part of the club?
Yes! Just be sure that you are registered for the Pre-Pharmacy Club and attend the meetings and activities that don’t conflict with your class schedule. Members who cannot attend the meetings but who attend community service and social events are still considered active members. You can view missed meetings through Webcast Archives.

I have an idea for a Pre-Pharmacy Club meeting topic. How do I go about submitting it for review?
You can send your idea to the club advisor, Karen Weaver at karenw@arizona.edu and, if appropriate, your idea be discussed by club leadership and may possibly be used as a future meeting topic.

The College of Pharmacy is far from the main campus. Why can't the meetings be held somewhere on campus that is more convenient?
While other locations may be more convenient, the meetings are held at the College of Pharmacy to give students the chance to see the college and meet some of the college staff. By holding the meetings at the college, the club meetings become more than just a meeting; it makes attending meetings an experience.

What are the community service and social events for the Pre-Pharmacy Club this month?
All of the Pre-Pharmacy Club community service and social events are presented at the monthly club meetings, sent via e-mail through the listserv, and can be found on the Pre-Pharmacy Club page

I noticed that some of the Pre-Pharmacy Club events are held off campus, but I don't have a car. How can I get to the events?
For Pre-Pharmacy Club events that are held off campus, transportation is provided by those members who drive and are willing to take others. Members usually meet at the Walkway of Wellness in the College of Pharmacy and carpool to the event.

Do I have to attend Pre-Pharmacy Club community service and/or social events?
No. Pre-Pharmacy Club community service and social events are not required but are recommended because they give members a chance to give back to the community, have fun and get to know one another better. 

I have an idea for an event. How do I go about making it a Pre-Pharmacy Club event?

You can send your idea to the club staff advisor, Karen Weaver at karenw@arizona.edu and, if appropriate, your idea be discussed by club leadership. Unfortunately, not all ideas can be turned into club events, but all proposed ideas will be considered.

What officer positions does the Pre-Pharmacy Club have?
The Pre-pharmacy Club has the following officer positions:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Recorder
  • Activities Coordinators (2)
  • Historian
  • ASP/ASUA Liaison

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club President?
The duties of the President are:

  • To schedule, announce, preside, and maintain order and decorum at all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To delegate duties to other Pre-Pharmacy Club officers.
  • To communicate between the College of Pharmacy and the Pre-Pharmacy Club via the club adviser and to update the club adviser on upcoming Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To oversee and be responsible for all other Pre-Pharmacy Club offices.
  • To post announcements on the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv.
  • To sign checks with the Pre-Pharmacy Club adviser and treasurer.
  • To arrange speakers for the Pre-Pharmacy Club with the assistance of the club adviser.
  • To set an example for others and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club Vice President?
The duties of the Vice President are:

  • To attend all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings, assuming the role of president if necessary.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To assist other Pre-Pharmacy Club officers in their duties.
  • To communicate with the Pre-Pharmacy Club activities coordinators.
  • To maintain records of the Pre-Pharmacy Club member involvement.
  • To set an example for others and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club Treasurer?
The duties of the Treasurer are:

  • To attend all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To maintain all Pre-Pharmacy Club financial records, including dues and T-shirt sales.
  • To keep all Pre-Pharmacy Club reimbursement forms.
  • To balance the Pre-Pharmacy Club checkbook on a regular basis and order new checks when necessary.
  • To organize Pre-Pharmacy Club membership T-shirt distribution.
  • To work with the President and other officers to determine and enforce a Pre-Pharmacy Club budget.
  • To keep a current Pre-Pharmacy Club membership count.
  • To set an example and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club Recorder?
The duties of the Recorder are:

  • To attend all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To take minutes at Pre-Pharmacy Club officer meetings and to ensure all other officers receive copies of the minutes.
  • To work with the President to prepare outlined agendas for the Pre-Pharmacy Club meetings.
  • To take detailed minutes during the Pre-Pharmacy Club meetings.
  • To communicate with the club advisor to post Pre-Pharmacy Club minutes on the listserv and website after each meeting.
  • To keep all records in the Pre-Pharmacy Club records notebook.
  • To keep all Pre-Pharmacy Club correspondence, including thank-you notes for Pre-Pharmacy Club meeting speakers.
  • To set an example for others and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club Activities Coordinators?
The duties of the Activities Coordinators are:

  • To attend all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To communicate with the President and other officers to plan Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To plan and supervise all Pre-Pharmacy Club community activities, a minimum of two per month.
  • To plan and supervise all Pre-Pharmacy Club social activities, a minimum of one per month.
  • To prepare and maintain all Pre-Pharmacy Club activity sign-up sheets.
  • To post all Pre-Pharmacy Club activities on the Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv in an organized and timely manner.
  • To communicate with the vice president to establish Pre-Pharmacy Club member involvement charts.
  • To order food and drinks for each Pre-Pharmacy Club meeting.
  • To set an example for others and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club Historian?
The duties of the Historian are:

  • To attend all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To be responsible for taking pictures at ALL Pre-Pharmacy Club meetings and activities or to assign an officer to take pictures if they are unable to attend an event.
  • To communicate with the Treasurer to establish a Pre-Pharmacy Club scrapbook budget and to keep purchase records for reimbursement requests.
  • To prepare the Pre-Pharmacy Club scrapbook and present it at the last meeting of the spring semester.
  • To maintain and organize past Pre-Pharmacy Club photo albums.
  • To create a Pre-Pharmacy Club slideshow to be presented at the final meeting of the spring semester.
  • To set an example for others and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

What are the duties of the Pre-Pharmacy Club ASP/ASUA Liaison?
The duties of the ASP/ASUA Liaison are:

  • To attend all Pre-Pharmacy Club and officer meetings.
  • To attend Pre-Pharmacy Club activities.
  • To be knowledgeable in all Pre-Pharmacy Club affairs.
  • To attend all Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP) meetings at the College of Pharmacy.
  • To be informed of all Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) club regulations and grant money available for clubs.
  • To inform Pre-Pharmacy Club officers and members about ASP/ASUA updates.
  • To advertise Pre-Pharmacy Club meetings in the Arizona Daily Wildcat and with announcements in Pre-Pharmacy curriculum courses.
  • To set an example for others and uphold the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

When are elections for the Pre-Pharmacy Club?
Elections for officers are generally held in April at the last meeting of the school year. If there are any open officer positions at the beginning of the school year, elections are usually held to fill those during the September meeting. If an officer position opens during the school year, elections for that office will be held at the next club meeting.

What do I have to do to become an Pre-Pharmacy Club officer?
Members wishing to be considered for officer positions must give a short speech during elections. Your speech must include your name, what office you are running for and anything else you would like to add. It is required that you are a UA student; however, if you are attending Pima Community College and will be transferring to UA, you are allowed to run for an officership if you will be enrolled at UA during the year you would serve as an officer. It is recommended, but not required, that you be an active member if you plan on running for any officer position.

Important Links

List of websites that have information important to Pre-Pharmacy students.

Arizona Pharmacy Association
The Arizona Pharmacy Association website provides individuals interested in pharmacy a chance to join the AzPA and provides members within the organization the opportunity to discuss issues and problems facing pharmacy today as well as the chance to discuss possible solutions to better serve patients.

Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy website gives students the chance to research and learn about board policies concerning pharmacy.

MedExplorer
A general health-related topics search engine

PharmWeb
PharmWeb provides an international network of pharmacy-related information in the form of websites, web boards, and chat rooms.

Virtual Library: Pharmacy
A virtual library of a vast number of pharmacy-related resources

The World List of Schools of Pharmacy
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global body representing pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmaceutical education. A complete listing of the pharmacy schools found throughout the world, including the contact information for the schools.