Chapter Information
The AAPS-Mercer University Student Chapter was established in the summer of 2003 with several goals:
- Actively participate in the activities of AAPS at the local, regional and national levels;
- Conduct regional level conferences related to pharmaceutical research and prove the leadership qualities of the graduate program;
- Increase student awareness of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences by conducting seminars with experts in the pharmaceutical industry;
- To keep students abreast with the latest developments in the research of pharmaceutical sciences by conducting seminars with experts in academia;
- Maintain good social relations with the pharmacy community at the university by conducting recreational and competitive activities;
- Provide students in the pharmaceutical sciences with opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development; and
- Participate in outreach activities that further the goals and objectives of AAPS.
Proposed Activities and Events
2006-2007
October 2006
Mercer University Student Chapter of AAPS Meeting
November 2006
Community Outreach
Mercer University Alumni Reception at AAPS Annual Meeting
January 2007
Student Chapter Meeting
February 2007
Chapter Elections
March 2007
Invited Speaker Seminar
April 2007
Industry Tour (Solvay Pharmaceuticals; Marietta, GA)
May 2007
Farewell Party for Graduating Chapter Members
July 2007
Invited Speaker Seminar
August 2007
New Student Orientation
September 2007
Student Chapter Picnic
Journal Club meetings will be held once a month.
Activities
2004-2005
August 27, 2004
Graduate Student Orientation, Movie and Dinner Night
October 2004
Factory Visit: Elan
November/December 2004
Speaker: Shire Labs
February/March 2005
Factory Visit: Solvay
April/May 2005
Speaker: TBA
June/July 2005
Speaker: TBA
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