APhA Seeks Candidates For The 2008 APhA-APPM And APhA-APRS Elections, USA

Main Category: Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Article Date: 03 Oct 2007 - 3:00 PDT

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The American Pharmacists Association is calling for candidates in the 2008 APhA-Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) and APhA-Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS) Elections. The application is now available at http://www.pharmacist.com.

Candidates must submit the following items along with the application:

- 3 x 4 or 5 x 7 photograph suitable for publication (color or black and white acceptable).

- 100 word biographical sketch

APhA-Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) Executive Committee has an opening for a Member-at-Large (Clinical/Pharmacotherapeutic and Hospital/Institutional representative) and a Member-at-Large (Nuclear and Specialized Pharmacy Practice representative).

The APhA-APPM Administrative Practice Section has openings for Chair-elect and Member-at-Large. The Clinical/Pharmacotherapeutic Practice and Specialized Pharmacy Practice Sections have openings for Chair-elect and New Practitioner. The Community & Ambulatory Practice and Nuclear Pharmacy Practice Sections have Chair-elect and Member-at-Large availability. The Hospital & Institutional Practice Section is looking for a Chair-elect and New Practitioner.

The APhA-Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS) has the following positions available: President-elect, Postgraduate Officer, and Chair-elect for Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Economic, Social and Administrative Scieces (ESAS).

All Officers serve a two-year term, except the President-elect who will serve a four-year term; one year as President-elect, two years as President and one year as Immediate Past President.


The 2008 election timeline is as follows:

- December 14, 2007: Application deadline for 2008 APhA election cycle
- January-February, 2008: Nomination Committees meet, election slate announced
- May 30, 2008 - July 25, 2008: Voting period for 2008 elections
- August 1, 2008:2008 APhA election results announced

The American Pharmacists Association is the first established and largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States. APhA's 50,000 members include practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. The Association is a leader in providing professional information and education for pharmacists and an advocate for improved health through the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

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