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Southwest AMCP
Mission
The Southwest Affiliate of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (Southwest AMCP) will provide:
- An organized approach to providing services to all managed care pharmacists and professionals in our covered states
- Opportunities for education, networking and advocacy for managed care pharmacists and professionals in our covered states
- Avenues in which strategic projects important to its members can be considered; and services and programs at a local level.
States that are included in Southwest AMCP include Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Leadership
President: Abby Shimon, PharmD
President-Elect: Angelica (Angie) Asadi, PharmD
Secretary/Treasurer Co-Chairs: Janna Evans, PharmD; Madeline Shurtleff, PharmD
Immediate Past President: Thomas Nguyen, PharmD
Advocacy Committee Co-Chairs: Hanna Buro; Tara McKinley, PharmD; Grace Pelkowski, MBA
Education Committee Co-Chairs: Terry Cothran, PharmD; Crystal Henderson, PharmD; Vincent Xanthos
Membership Committee Co-Chairs: Jomy Joseph, PharmD; Kristi Kemp; Justin Weiss, PharmD
Volunteers Wanted
Southwest AMCP is a volunteer-driven organization and welcomes your help. Click here to obtain the Southwest Volunteer Form. Once completed, submit your completed form to View Email Address.
Member Dues
There are no additional charges to be a Southwest AMCP member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Events & Activities
Southwest AMCP Day of Education
Saturday, February 4, 2023
8:00 am -5:00 pm CST
AmeriSource Bergen –5025 Plano Parkway, Carrollton, TX, 75010
Topics: Pipeline, Digital Health, Health Disparities, Evaluating New Drug Therapies, Legislative Update
Important - Covid Policy:
All attendees must have proof of COVID vaccination upon entry (physical vaccination card or picture of vaccination card).
Pre-Reception: Friday, February 3, 2023 - The Truckyard Colony
5959 Grove Lane, The Colony, TX, 75056
Please help: Scholarship Fund Support is being requested. Proceeds will benefit the Southwest AMCP student scholarship program.
Scholarship Fund Donation Link
Southwest AMCP Student Scholarship Application for AMCP 2023
AMCP 2023 - March 21 – March 24, 2023 - San Antonio, TX
Application Deadline: February 5, 2023
The Southwest Affiliate of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (Southwest AMCP) recognizes students who invest their time in pharmacy-related activities and non-pharmacy/community activities to help shape the future of the profession while managing the demands of a full-time pharmacy curriculum. Applicants will be evaluated on their potential to become leaders in managed care pharmacy, as demonstrated by their involvement in school and community activities. Six (6) individual $400 scholarships will be awarded, and the selected recipients will be announced on February 13, 2023. Award recipients are encouraged to register by February 22nd for the Regular Registration student rate – Registration Information: https://amcpannual.org/
Individuals applying for the scholarship are required to complete and submit the application below by February 5.
Scholarship Application
Southwest AMCP Affiliate Meeting at AMCP 2022 - Chicago
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Contact
For more information, contact us at View Email Address.
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Founders-Charter Members
Michael Arizpe, Robert Atkins, Don Bishop, Fred Brinkley, Kim Caldwell, John Chaddick, Tracy Copeland, Paul Godley, Phyllis Graham, Dana McCormick, Audrey Rattan, Monica Reed, Cathy Salinas, Deb Curry, James Stryker, Chelsea Thomas, Tom Tran, Linda Tarkowski and Sherry Yaft.