AMCP California

Mission

AMCP California provides an avenue for members within California to network, share information and stay current with activities that progress managed care pharmacy. The AMCP California Affiliate seeks to serve the AMCP membership in the state of California in three primary areas; networking, education, and advocacy.

AMCP California Board

President: Nancy Pham, PharmD, RPh

Immediate Past President: Hiva Pourarsalan, PharmD

President-Elect: Charlie Dragovich, BS Pharmacy

Secretary: George Malouly

Treasurer: Jon Kaskie, BS 

Communications Co-Chairs: Elven Xiao, PharmD, RPh; Rochelle Yang, PharmD

Planning Co-Chairs: Andy Han, PharmD; Bimal Patel, PharmD

Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Jignesh Patel, PharmD; Zachary Contreras, PharmD

Student Affairs Chair: Michael Pazirandeh, PharmD

Member Dues

There are no additional charges to be an AMCP California member; however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
 

Newsletter

Events & Activities

Attention: Students Interested in learning about a career in the pharmaceutical industry - Apply for the LEO Gilead Student Programs

AMCP California invites its student members to apply for the 2026 Student Pharmacy Programs in partnership with LEO Pharma and Gilead. Selected students will participate in an onsite visit to the manufacturer’s facility, gaining firsthand exposure to pharmaceutical industry operations and hearing directly from pharmacists across a range of career paths. Eligible applicants must be P2–P4 PharmD students, current AMCP members, and enrolled at a college of pharmacy within their AMCP affiliate region. Applications must be submitted to your appropriate affiliate by 12:00 pm ET on May 27, 2026.

California Leo Gilead Application

Sponsorship Opportunities

Is your company interested in supporting AMCP California as a sponsor? We are now taking 2026 sponsorships! Email us at california@amcp.org for more information.
 

AMCP California Mentoring Program

The AMCP California mentorship program is administered by the AMCP California Board of Directors. The program provides guidance to student pharmacists and those enrolled in post-graduate training programs on career development, collaboration with other professionals, and personal growth. Mentors assist in the following ways:

• Facilitate learning about the profession.
• Discuss how to effectively engage with other professionals.
• Offer advice on leadership and personal development.
• Promote awareness of career pathway interests.
• Provide career guidance on extracurricular opportunities such as internships.

Mentorship Program Guide

Mentor-Mentee Agreement Form

For any questions, please contact us at the email address below.

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​​​​​​Affiliate information is automatically sent to an AMCP member who resides in an affiliate state or region. If you are a current AMCP member who lives outside an area covered by an affiliate or a member who wants to be added to another affiliate roster, please log in to the AMCP member portal, go to “My Profile,” and scroll down to see affiliate membership to change/add affiliates. Affiliate lists are only open to AMCP members.   
 

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