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APhA-ASP/CPhA Phi Lambda Sigma
The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Gamma Nu Chapter
Student Pharmacists By Phi Nguyen, PharmD ’17
By Kevin Mai, PharmD ’18 John Maxwell once said, “leaders become great, not because
From the beginning of spring semester, APhA-ASP/CPhA has of their power, but because of their ability to empower
organized many impactful events for the local community and others.” This is a goal that Phi Lambda Sigma Gamma Nu
the WesternU campus. In collaboration with other pharmacy Chapter (PLS) strives to achieve with every event. Also known
organizations, WesternU held the 8th annual Legislative Day as the Pharmacy Leadership Society, PLS celebrates our 50th
which invited Senator Jeff Stone, CPhA legislative advocates, year of leadership in pharmacy this year. Involving 103 of the
and doctors to enlighten over 200 students about the 125 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the U.S. and Puerto
significance of policy and advocacy. In March, we attended Rico, PLS continues to support pharmacy leadership through
the APhA Annual conference in San Diego as well as the their commitment in recognizing leaders and fostering
CPhA West Coast Pharmacy Exchange in Anaheim where our leadership development.
WesternU chapter placed first in the pain counseling This past spring, Phi Lambda Sigma had several events that
competition and fourth in the student quiz bowl. demonstrated leadership in the profession. The group
APhA-ASP/CPhA continues to be a leader in the community, motivated incoming students at the WesternU College of
hosting two health fairs each month including the Black Pharmacy mixer in Anaheim by sharing our WesternU life
Cultural Health Fair, the Easter Hope Health Fair, and most experiences. In March, they attended the UCI Pre-Pharmacy
notably the 5th annual Interprofessional Health Fair in Mixer and inspired over 50 pre-pharmacy students to pursue
Ontario. From vision screenings, to cholesterol testing, to a pharmacy career at WesternU. Most recently PLS
osteopathic manipulative medicine, the health fair offered a collaborated with the leaders of WesternU’s pharmacy
large variety of services and health education booths to the organizations to snapshot a welcome video for WesternU’s
underserved community. This event gives WesternU students class of 2019 welcome event. Through these events, the
the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary practice and to students serve as role models for incoming peers, who we
work together towards a common goal. APhA-ASP/CPhA ultimately hope to empower as strong leaders in the
remains active throughout the year and continues to be profession of pharmacy.
leaders in the forefront of patient care. Please check out the Phi Lambda Sigma welcome video
Please visit: www.aphaasp-westernu.org through the PLS YouTube page! and via Link:
https://youtu.be/CvP2yxBw4sQ
Follow us on Instagram: @westernuasp
Below Easter Hope Health Fair(l-r): Mario Beshay, PharmD ’17; Marissa Murray, Please visit: www.westernupls.com
PharmD ’18; and Ha Yeon “Sophia” Noh, PharmD ’17. Below: UCI Pre-Pharmacy Mixer. WesternU students Phi Nguyen, PharmD ’17, Maira
Khan, PharmD ’17 (standing), and Haig Haig, PharmD ’17.
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The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Gamma Nu Chapter
Student Pharmacists By Phi Nguyen, PharmD ’17
By Kevin Mai, PharmD ’18 John Maxwell once said, “leaders become great, not because
From the beginning of spring semester, APhA-ASP/CPhA has of their power, but because of their ability to empower
organized many impactful events for the local community and others.” This is a goal that Phi Lambda Sigma Gamma Nu
the WesternU campus. In collaboration with other pharmacy Chapter (PLS) strives to achieve with every event. Also known
organizations, WesternU held the 8th annual Legislative Day as the Pharmacy Leadership Society, PLS celebrates our 50th
which invited Senator Jeff Stone, CPhA legislative advocates, year of leadership in pharmacy this year. Involving 103 of the
and doctors to enlighten over 200 students about the 125 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the U.S. and Puerto
significance of policy and advocacy. In March, we attended Rico, PLS continues to support pharmacy leadership through
the APhA Annual conference in San Diego as well as the their commitment in recognizing leaders and fostering
CPhA West Coast Pharmacy Exchange in Anaheim where our leadership development.
WesternU chapter placed first in the pain counseling This past spring, Phi Lambda Sigma had several events that
competition and fourth in the student quiz bowl. demonstrated leadership in the profession. The group
APhA-ASP/CPhA continues to be a leader in the community, motivated incoming students at the WesternU College of
hosting two health fairs each month including the Black Pharmacy mixer in Anaheim by sharing our WesternU life
Cultural Health Fair, the Easter Hope Health Fair, and most experiences. In March, they attended the UCI Pre-Pharmacy
notably the 5th annual Interprofessional Health Fair in Mixer and inspired over 50 pre-pharmacy students to pursue
Ontario. From vision screenings, to cholesterol testing, to a pharmacy career at WesternU. Most recently PLS
osteopathic manipulative medicine, the health fair offered a collaborated with the leaders of WesternU’s pharmacy
large variety of services and health education booths to the organizations to snapshot a welcome video for WesternU’s
underserved community. This event gives WesternU students class of 2019 welcome event. Through these events, the
the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary practice and to students serve as role models for incoming peers, who we
work together towards a common goal. APhA-ASP/CPhA ultimately hope to empower as strong leaders in the
remains active throughout the year and continues to be profession of pharmacy.
leaders in the forefront of patient care. Please check out the Phi Lambda Sigma welcome video
Please visit: www.aphaasp-westernu.org through the PLS YouTube page! and via Link:
https://youtu.be/CvP2yxBw4sQ
Follow us on Instagram: @westernuasp
Below Easter Hope Health Fair(l-r): Mario Beshay, PharmD ’17; Marissa Murray, Please visit: www.westernupls.com
PharmD ’18; and Ha Yeon “Sophia” Noh, PharmD ’17. Below: UCI Pre-Pharmacy Mixer. WesternU students Phi Nguyen, PharmD ’17, Maira
Khan, PharmD ’17 (standing), and Haig Haig, PharmD ’17.
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