What does PPSA mean in PHARMACY

The Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance (PPSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing leadership and professional development opportunities for pharmacy students. PPSA helps foster professionalism, excellence, and lifelong learning among pharmacy students by connecting them with national, regional, and local resources.

Membership in PPSA is open to all pharmacy students enrolled in an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education-accredited school or college of pharmacy. All you need to do is fill out the membership application form available on our website and upon completion you will be accepted into the organization.

PPSA provides members with numerous benefits including access to student resources such as webinars, workshops and conferences to help develop knowledge and skills necessary for success in the profession. Through PPSA's network of industry professionals, members also gain exposure to employers and job opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable.

Yes, there is an annual fee associated with membership in PPSA. This fee covers expenses related to the organization's activities such as conference fees, printing fees and other general operating expenses. The amount of this fee depends on your current academic year but can be found in our enrollment forms on our website.

Most likely! You can check our website for a list of all currently active chapters across the nation or you can reach out directly via email at , who will help find a chapter closest to your university if one does not already exist.

We offer countless volunteer opportunities both within our local chapters as well as nationally through activities like literacy programs, health fairs and community outreach projects. Additionally, individual chapters may coordinate local opportunities within their geographical region such as fundraisers or educational events geared towards pharmaceutical education advancement.

Yes! Through funding from corporate sponsorships and private donations, we are able to provide financial assistance for those wishing to attend professional conferences that are held throughout the year under the PPSA umbrella. Information regarding how you can apply for assistance can be found on our website or through your local chapter leaders.

Yes! We hold several large-scale networking events each semester that provide members with valuable opportunity to interact with peers from across the country while exploring future career options and developing meaningful relationships within their profession communities. Additionally, these events serve as great educational resources due to speakers who come from diverse backgrounds representing different aspects of pharmacy practice.