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ASHP-CSHP AMCP
California Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
By Dan Nguyen, PharmD ’18 By Clarissa Ko, PharmD ’19, Quynh Thu Huynh, PharmD
’19, and Sun Chang-Vega, PharmD ’19
During this semester, ASHP/CSHP strives to connect and
help pharmacists, students, and patients alike. We hosted our AMCP is an organization that aims to expose students to the
15th annual Residency Showcase on September 11th, overall idea of managed care— to improve quality and
organized by External Vice Presidents Karen Trinh (PharmD accessibility to health care in a cost-effective manner.
‘17) and Karen Ling (PharmD ‘17). With over 40 programs Multiple events are held throughout the year for students to
from over 30 different sites, the showcase was the largest one understand this concept of managed care through learning
to date. Within the high-energy frenzy of a residency and practicing the importance of medication adherence,
showcase, WesternU students were able to inquire both medication therapy management (MTM), and assisting
residents and residency directors from all over Southern patients in finding the best Medicare Part D plan. Health
California about what makes their program unique. fairs centered on providing MTM for Medicare Part D
WesternU alumni residents were also in attendance to help patients give students the opportunity to help patients
answer the current student pharmacists’ questions. The event manage their medications and find an appropriate
was a big success, one that continually shows off the work prescription drug plan.
and dedication of ASHP/CSHP WesternU.
In addition, guest speakers working in the field are invited to
During CSHP Seminar in October, ASHP/CSHP was honored annual events, such as Night of Managed Care, and to
with many awards including the Student Leadership Award seminars throughout the year where they share their job
for Johnson Hung (PharmD ‘16), the Chapter of Distinction experiences and duties to provide insight to the field of
Award, as well as FCSHP designations for Dr. Patrick Chan managed care. Also, students get the most exposure during
and Dr. James Scott. We were also awarded the Outstanding the annual P&T competition where they learn and
Professional Development Project Award by ASHP for experience firsthand the formulary management process of
educating high school students about prescription drug how drugs are added to formularies through research and
abuse. The project was presented at the Student Society application. In addition, social activities throughout the year
Showcase at the 2015 Midyear Clinical Meeting in New allow students to build relationships not only with
Orleans in December. professionals in the field, but also with colleagues outside of
school.
Please visit: westernucshp.com
Please visit: amcpwesternu.weebly.com
Below: Alumnus Thomas Schuetz, PharmD ’15, speaks with Johnson Hung, Below: Alex Poladian, PharmD ’17, Dr. Stephen Kang, PharmD ’14, Clarrisa Ko,
PharmD ’16, and David Chu, PharmD ’16, about his residency experiences. PharmD ’19, Elaine Ngyuen, PharmD ’16, a student translator from UCI and patient.
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California Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
By Dan Nguyen, PharmD ’18 By Clarissa Ko, PharmD ’19, Quynh Thu Huynh, PharmD
’19, and Sun Chang-Vega, PharmD ’19
During this semester, ASHP/CSHP strives to connect and
help pharmacists, students, and patients alike. We hosted our AMCP is an organization that aims to expose students to the
15th annual Residency Showcase on September 11th, overall idea of managed care— to improve quality and
organized by External Vice Presidents Karen Trinh (PharmD accessibility to health care in a cost-effective manner.
‘17) and Karen Ling (PharmD ‘17). With over 40 programs Multiple events are held throughout the year for students to
from over 30 different sites, the showcase was the largest one understand this concept of managed care through learning
to date. Within the high-energy frenzy of a residency and practicing the importance of medication adherence,
showcase, WesternU students were able to inquire both medication therapy management (MTM), and assisting
residents and residency directors from all over Southern patients in finding the best Medicare Part D plan. Health
California about what makes their program unique. fairs centered on providing MTM for Medicare Part D
WesternU alumni residents were also in attendance to help patients give students the opportunity to help patients
answer the current student pharmacists’ questions. The event manage their medications and find an appropriate
was a big success, one that continually shows off the work prescription drug plan.
and dedication of ASHP/CSHP WesternU.
In addition, guest speakers working in the field are invited to
During CSHP Seminar in October, ASHP/CSHP was honored annual events, such as Night of Managed Care, and to
with many awards including the Student Leadership Award seminars throughout the year where they share their job
for Johnson Hung (PharmD ‘16), the Chapter of Distinction experiences and duties to provide insight to the field of
Award, as well as FCSHP designations for Dr. Patrick Chan managed care. Also, students get the most exposure during
and Dr. James Scott. We were also awarded the Outstanding the annual P&T competition where they learn and
Professional Development Project Award by ASHP for experience firsthand the formulary management process of
educating high school students about prescription drug how drugs are added to formularies through research and
abuse. The project was presented at the Student Society application. In addition, social activities throughout the year
Showcase at the 2015 Midyear Clinical Meeting in New allow students to build relationships not only with
Orleans in December. professionals in the field, but also with colleagues outside of
school.
Please visit: westernucshp.com
Please visit: amcpwesternu.weebly.com
Below: Alumnus Thomas Schuetz, PharmD ’15, speaks with Johnson Hung, Below: Alex Poladian, PharmD ’17, Dr. Stephen Kang, PharmD ’14, Clarrisa Ko,
PharmD ’16, and David Chu, PharmD ’16, about his residency experiences. PharmD ’19, Elaine Ngyuen, PharmD ’16, a student translator from UCI and patient.
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