[Phar26] ASHP/SSHP Summer Internship Opportunity

[Edmonds, Shantavia]

Hello Student Pharmacists,


I hope you all performed well on your exams! Please have a look below to
find details on a great summer internship opportunity.

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The Pharmacy Technician Society℠ (TPTS) <https://www.pharmtechsociety.org/>,
an organization created by the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP)
<https://news.ashp.org/news/ashp-news/2023/11/16/new-pharmacy-technician-membership-organization-launches>,
serves as the collective voice for pharmacy technicians across various
healthcare settings. Through education, networking, policy development, and
advocacy, TPTS is dedicated to advancing the pharmacy technician profession
and fostering career growth opportunities.



*What they can expect: *As an intern with TPTS, students will engage in a
completely virtual 8–10-week program, collaborating closely with
professionals in TPTS and ASHP offices. The internship offers flexible
start and end dates, enabling seamless integration with students' summer
rotation schedules. Experiences may include researching regulatory changes
affecting pharmacy technicians, contributing to educational programming,
and participating in member engagement activities. This opportunity
provides firsthand insights into the indispensable role pharmacy
technicians play in supporting patient care, while offering a practical
learning environment aimed at enhancing students’ skills and knowledge.



*Benefits of the summer internship:*

   1. *Insight into Interdisciplinary Collaboration: *Pharmacy students
   will have the opportunity to collaborate with pharmacy technicians and
   other healthcare professionals, gaining a deeper understanding of
   interdisciplinary teamwork, a crucial aspect of modern healthcare practice.
   2. *Broadening Perspectives:* Exposure to TPTS initiatives will broaden
   students' perspectives on the diverse roles within the pharmacy profession,
   providing insights that can inform their future career paths, whether in
   clinical practice, research, or administration.
   3. *Professional Development: *The internship offers a platform for
   students to develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, and
   advocacy—skills that are transferable and valuable in any pharmacy career.
   4. *Networking Opportunities: *Interns will engage with professionals
   from TPTS and ASHP, expanding their professional network and opening doors
   to potential mentorship and future collaborations.

Interested students are encouraged to apply by submitting their internship
application via the application portal
<https://ashp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mvLkbxa4kTEfPg> by March 31,
2024. Please feel free to reach out with questions.



Best,

Jessie Hipple Rosario, PharmD, MMHC, Director, Member Relations, Pharmacy
Student Forum

Autumn Pinard, PharmD, MBA, Director, Member Relations, The Pharmacy
Technician Society℠

Thanks
-- 
*Shantavia O. Edmonds*
Campbell University | PharmD/MSPH Candidate 2025
Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (SSHP)| President
(p) 803-837-0527
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