Student Organizations
College of Pharmacy Student Senate
The Pharmacy Student Senate is comprised of the presidents and vice presidents of each class, the presidents of each student organization within the College, and the College’s representative to ASISU. The purpose is to discuss important issues, facilitate communication between the student body of the College and the dean and faculty, and to coordinate organizations' activities within the College. All students are welcomed and encouraged to attend meetings. Student Senate organizes the end-of-the-year picnic. If you would like more information about the Pharmacy Student Senate please email: pharmstudentsenate@isu.edu.
Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance (PPSA)
Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance (PPSA) is an aggregate organization of the state ISHP and ISPA and the national APhA-ASP and IPSF student organizations at the College level. This organization encompasses the benefits of all three organizations while developing a unified student body. Membership fees are included in the PharmD fee. If you would like more information about PPSA please email: isuppsa@isu.edu.
Patient Outreach Projects
Current PharmD students to sign up for outreach service hours/events, please use the sign-up links below each Patient Outreach Project.
Operation Heart
The goal of Operation Heart at Idaho State University is to provide the community with free heart health screenings, education, and to bring awareness about cardiovascular disease. Through participation in Operation Heart, student pharmacists will work in their communities to encourage lifestyle modifications, monitor associated risk factors, and provide education about medications for heart disease. If you would like more information please email: opheart@isu.edu.
Operation Immunization
Operation Immunization is an American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) sponsored National Patient Care Project that was first launched in 1997. The program centers around educating the public on the importance of vaccinations and to increase adult immunizations rates. Students perform education events at health fairs, schools, and in other areas in addition to vaccination events with pharmacies, long term care facilities, and other clinics. Students host several flu vaccine clinics in the beginning of the academic year, and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in recent years. If you would like more information please email: opimmune@isu.edu.
Operation Diabetes
Operation Diabetes is a promotional campaign designed to increase awareness of diabetes and the dangers associated with the disease, provide glucose screening and monitoring, and promote pharmaceutical care in the community. If you would like more information please email: opdiab@isu.edu.
Operation Mental Health
Operation Mental Health serves to bring awareness and resources to the community regarding mental health and mental health related illnesses. The Operation focuses on ending the stigma that surrounds conversations regarding mental health by speaking in local schools as well as compiling local resources for those in need. If you would like more information please email: opmental@isu.edu.
Operation Women's Health
The APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), with the support of Merck, and the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA), is committed to addressing the health education needs of women across the country. We recognize women’s health is community health. As future health care providers, student pharmacists work with practitioners in implementing programs that improve the quality of health care their patients receive. APhA-ASP chapters will work within their communities and on campuses to provide education on hormonal contraceptive options, access to hormonal contraceptives, and shared clinical decision-making. This Operation promotes the profession of pharmacy and the role of pharmacists as a women’s health resource. If you would like more information please email: wohealth@isu.edu.
Generation Rx
Generation Rx seeks to educate the community about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications. Strives to enhance medication safety and proper disposal of unwanted prescription medications, and promote the profession of pharmacy and its valuable role in the community. If you would like more information please email: genrx@isu.edu.
Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety
Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety teaches individuals about the importance of properly reading medication labels, as well as educating students on dietary supplements, E-cigs, smoking cessation therapies, and the dangers of these readily available products. If you would like more information please email: opself@isu.edu.
National and State Organizations
American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
APhA-ASP is the student division of the American Pharmacists Association and is open to all pre-pharmacy and professional pharmacy students. The organization fosters professional development through activities including patient counseling competition, sponsorship of the Pharmacy Fair, participation in the University’s Health Fair, Operation Immunization and Operation Diabetes, and various awareness activities. A delegate always attends the regional and national conferences where issues affecting the education or profession of pharmacy are voiced and action taken.
Idaho Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ISHP)
The Student Chapter of ISHP is mainly focused with advancing the practice of pharmacy, especially in healthsystem settings and is involved in Diabetes Fairs and Poison Prevention. ISHP is involved with state legislation and offers continuing education during its biannual meetings. ISHP is the state level organization and is affiliated with the national organization, the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). If you would like more information please email: ishp@isu.edu.
International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF)
IPSF is a branch of APhA and takes a global focus for its campaigns, tackling health problems on a larger scale. Members collaborate with chapters in other countries, offer a Student Exchange Program and has participated in World AIDS Day.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Student Chapter
NCPA is a national pharmacy organization for students interested in the business aspect of pharmacy. The mission of NCPA is "to encourage, foster, and recognize an interest in community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship among the future leaders of the profession.” Membership in NCPA offers participation in guest speaker luncheons, community involvement activities, and many resources available through NCPA offered exclusively to members.
Fraternities
Phi Delta Chi
Phi Delta Chi is a co-ed national professional pharmacy fraternity devoted to promoting Brotherhood and advancing the profession of pharmacy. The Alpha Zeta chapter of Phi Delta Chi offers opportunities to further develop leadership skills and enhance studying. The Fraternity is an eclectic group. Brothers are not only members, but are officers in other pharmacy organizations, as well as College Senate officers. Currently inactive.
Rho Chi Honor Society
Rho Chi is a national pharmacy honor society that recognizes academic excellence. Rho Chi seeks to promote scholarly fellowship by bringing members together in a fraternal and helpful association. Members seek to increase awareness of the ethical and social responsibilities of the profession. Members must rank in the highest 20 percent of their class as determined by the College and attained a minimum professional grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Members provide free tutoring services, organize the back-to-school picnic and sponsor a booth during the annual University Health Fair.
Phi Lambda Sigma
Phi Lambda Sigma is the national pharmacy leadership society. The organization recognizes student leaders within the College who demonstrate dedication, service, and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy and encourages further development of leadership skills. Students who exemplify these characteristics are nominated and invited to join every spring. Members sponsor the annual food drive, various fundraisers, and participate in campus /community events.
Kappa Psi
Kappa Psi is a co-educational professional pharmacy fraternity that focuses on fellowship, industry, sobriety, and high ideals among its members. Additionally, Kappa Psi promotes scholarship and professional development. The benefits of membership include: enhanced pharmacy professional involvement and promotion of your profession; involvement in community service projects; extracurricular social activities; scholarships and awards for achievement; and lifelong bonding and friendship. Currently inactive.
