Below are some of the benefits PPA Student Members receive in addition to all of PPA’s advocacy efforts. Be sure to visit the member benefits page too, as student members are entitled to any and all regular member benefits!
PPA is proud to offer two exciting conferences a year packed with exciting student programming! Everything from student led competitions to networking with pharmacists and other students from across the state! We offer the opportunity to present your own CE’s and the ability to attend exciting student programming hand selected by students for students. Another exciting opportunity is the ability to attend all CE’s that are offered at the conference.
Conferences
Competitions
Annual Conference
MPJE Prep
NAPLEX Prep
Members have access to recorded review sessions hosted by pharmacy professors. Professors from each of the 7 Schools of Pharmacy in Pennsylvania have graciously volunteered to lead NAPLEX Review sessions on selected topics. The live sessions are open to any pharmacy student who would like to join. Live sessions are the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Teams.
Publications
- PPA’s bi-monthly student email bulletin, The Student Voice.
- Ability to submit articles to be published in the Student Voice. PPA welcomes journal clubs, student chapter updates, members spotlights and more! If you are interested in submitting a story, complete this submission form. Questions? Email PPA’s Executive Fellow.
Other Programs
As a student member of PPA students are able to attend various programs at discounted prices. Below is a list of the programs and a brief description about them. For more information on the program click on the name.
- GRASP
- Student Grant to Attend NCPA Convention
- Katy’s Kids Project
- Poster Presentations by the Foundation
Networking
- Introduction and exposure to legislative advocacy and political involvement
- Opportunities to interact with seasoned professionals learning more about pharmacy in today’s world
Leadership
- Opportunities for fifth or sixth year students to monitor a PPA Committee
- Opportunities to intern at the PPA office for an elective rotation
- Opportunities to enhance leadership ability by serving on the Student Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Student Advisory Board
Other Benefits and Discounts
- Credit Union membership through PSECU
- Student Professional liability through Pharmacists Mutual
