Transcript Why Join AMCP?

Why Join AMCP?
Presentation Developed for the
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Updated: February 2015
Pharmacists in Managed Care
As a pharmacist in
managed care practice,
you will apply your clinical
skills to optimize patient
outcomes and lower
medication therapy costs
for the patient and the
healthcare organization
AMCP Rutgers Student Chapter
But, I’m not going to be a managed care pharmacist
….ALL pharmacists can benefit in their careers
by understanding the concepts of managed
care pharmacy.
Students will benefit from an early start!
Learning managed care principles as a student will
help develop and further your career, no matter
which field of pharmacy you choose to practice!
Benefits of Student Membership
Information
& Education
Advocacy
Networking
Professional
Development
P&T
Competition
Information and Education
• E-newsletters:
− Daily Dose
− Legislative Briefings
− Monthly AMCP Newsletter
• Journal of Managed Care &
Specialty Pharmacy
− The official journal of AMCP
Information and Education
The Student Pharmacist
Center at
www.amcp.org/studentcenter
provides educational
resources including:
• APPE/IPPE Directory
• Mapping Your Future in
Managed Care Pharmacy
• Roles of Pharmacists in
Managed Health Care
Organizations
Networking
Expand Your Professional Network
Nationally
Locally
• Annual Conferences
• Member Directory
• Volunteer for
committees
• AMCP Student
Chapter Diplomat
• Chapter Events
• Chapter Leadership
Networking
National Conferences
AMCP Annual Meeting & Expo
Held each April
Sessions just for Student Pharmacists
Network with Managed Care Pharmacists
P&T Competition
Student Poster Session
AMCP Nexus
Held each October
Sessions just for Student Pharmacists
Managed Care Residency Showcase
Professional Development
An early way to get
exposed to managed
care pharmacy
A directory of
available sites found
on AMCP’s website
Managed
Care IPPE or
APPE
Unique learning experience in
multidisciplinary learning
environments
Apply managed care principles
One year of experience to further
your career
Managed
Care
Residency
Managed
Care
Internship
10-week internships nationwide
sponsored by pharmaceutical
companies
Stipend and housing provided
Includes 1 week in Alexandria, VA
at AMCP Headquarters
AMCP
Chapter
Leadership
Academy
Leadership training
provided to chapter
executive committee
members at the
Annual Meeting
Advocacy
Legislative Updates & Grassroots Action
• Regional State Advocacy
Coordinator Contacts
• AMCP Legislative Action Center
for members only
• AMCP Staff who focus
specifically on legislative and
regulatory issues affecting YOU
• AMCP’s Legislative/Regulatory
Briefing
P&T Competition
Form teams of 4
Evaluate real-life managed care case
(economics, clinical, business)
Local competition in Jan-Feb
Selected teams will compete
nationally at AMCP Annual Meeting
Take Part in National Competition!
Opportunity to
practice clinical skills:
PharmEcon
Drug Info
Clinical Evaluation
Gain transferable
skills with a
simulation of real
world P&T
presentation
Chance to win up to
$3,500 in scholarship
for your chapter and
national recognition
Stay Current!
Membership in AMCP gives you access to a
variety of online resources that encompass
the principles and research in managed care
pharmacy.
Members can access all of them at
www.amcp.org!
Get Involved!
Nationally
Locally
There are tremendous opportunities for
student pharmacist involvement in AMCP!
Get Involved!
Nationally
• Become a member!
• Student Chapter Officers
• P&T Competition
Locally
• Serve on AMCP Committees:
SPC, Membership, Legislative
(Apply Oct-Nov)
• Volunteer at AMCP Conferences
Benefits of Student Membership - Locally
This is a SAMPLE
Building Bridges
Leadership
Development
AMCP
Program
MC Education
Series
Kaiser Night
List of Local Events
• This is an optional slide to be used on an
individual basis for each chapter
• List individual events throughout the year
Expand Your Opportunities!
Most student pharmacists learn about
community and hospital pharmacy practice
while in pharmacy school…
When you join AMCP, you will discover vast
opportunities in managed care pharmacy!
Join Today!
Contact your chapter
membership officer to join
AMCP today or visit www.amcp.org!
Thank you to AMCP member
Carly Rodriguez for updating
this presentation for 2015