Northwest AMCP
Mission
The Northwest AMCP Affiliate seeks to serve the AMCP membership in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington in three primary areas: networking, education, and advocacy.
Leadership
President: Cari Hall, PharmD
President-Elect: Stuart O'Brochta, BS Pharmacy
Treasurer: Henry Nguyen, MBA, PharmD
Treasurer-Elect: Matthew Dickinson, PharmD
Secretary: Yatin Shukla, PharmD
Secretary-Elect: Michael Lee, PharmD
Immediate Past President: Erin Nowak, PharmD
Program and Education Committee: Heidi Chinwuba, PharmD; Vivien Chan, PharmD
Membership Engagement Committee: Carly Alpert, PharmD; Kelli Hoang, PharmD
Communications Committee: Tammi Ocumpaugh, PharmD; Shirley Quach, PharmD;
Student Affairs Chair: Jeffrey Lew, PharmD
College of Pharmacy Liaisons: Eva Carlson, Katie Lai, PharmD
Affiliate Advisors: Michelle Bice; China Izatt; Kenneth Garcia, PharmD
Newsletter
Northwest Newsletter - 2024 Q4
Member Dues
There are no additional charges to be a Northwest AMCP member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Events & Activities
Save the Date for Northwest AMCP Day of Education 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 8 am - 5 pm PST
University of Washington at South Campus Center
Join Northwest AMCP for the most up-to-date knowledge and skills to navigate the changing landscape of managed care, such as understanding new pharmaceutical advancements, legislative updates, and effective management strategies, all aimed at enhancing patient care, access, and affordability. Pharmacists earn 4-Hours of CE.
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ATTENTION STUDENTS: APPLY FOR THESE LEO AND GILEAD STUDENT PROGRAMS
Northwest AMCP, in partnership with Gilead and LEO Pharma, is accepting applications for Student Pharmacy Programs for AMCP student members. These programs offer students an inside look at a pharmaceutical manufacturer's day-to-day operations. The visitation is onsite at the manufacturer's facility, and the pharmaceutical manufacturer provides air travel, meals, and overnight accommodations.
Student Pharmacy Program Opportunities
• Gilead Student Pharmacy Program – Foster City, CA (September 9-10, 2025)
o Available to two (2) pharmacy students from each respective AMCP Affiliate
• LEO Pharma Student Shadowing Day – Madison, NJ (September 17-18, 2025)
o Available to one (1) pharmacy student from each respective AMCP Affiliate
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Student Pharmacy Program(s), you must:
• Be a P2 – P4 PharmD student at the time of the program (i.e., have not graduated as of August 2025)
• Be enrolled at one of the accredited Colleges of Pharmacy within the AMCP Affiliate region
• Be a current member of AMCP
• Have completed the application form.
IMPORTANT:
To be considered, students must submit their application to the AMCP affiliate that covers their region. The deadline is May 27, 2025.
NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program
The NW AMCP Affiliate is excited to offer the NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program. The goal of the NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program is to provide student pharmacists interested in managed care with guidance on career development and the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals (priority is given to students enrolled in programs in the Northwest region).
- NW AMCP Volunteer Student Mentor Form
- NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program Guide
- NW AMCP Mentor-Mentee Agreement Form
- NW AMCP Student Mentor Directory
- NW How to Become A Mentor Guide
- NW How to Obtain a Mentor Guide
THANK YOU TO THESE GENEROUS NORTHWEST AMCP ANNUAL SPONSORS
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Founders-Charter Members
David Barhoum, Michelle Bice, Jim Carlson, Dan Danielson, Raulo Frear, Randy Gustafson, Sean Karbowicz, Grant Knowles, Ann Neilson, Lynn Nishida, Stuart O’Brochta, Carly Rodriguez, Helen Sherman, John Watkins
