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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 and Impact Education CE Dinner Event: "Applying Regional Health Plan Best Practices in the Treatment of AMD and DR/DME"
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
6:00-9:00pm
Maggiano's Little Italy
16405 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1578
Southwest AMCP Meeting at AMCP 2024 | New Orleans, LA
Tuesday, April 16, 6-7pm CT
Earnest Morial Convention Center Great Hall B
Attention Students: Apply now for a student pharmacy program opportunity with Gilead and LEO Pharma!
Southwest AMCP, in partnership with Gilead and LEO Pharma, is offering Student Pharmacy Programs for AMCP affiliate student members in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. These opportunities aim to provide student pharmacists exposure to a day in the life of a pharmaceutical manufacturer. The pharmaceutical manufacturer will provide air travel, meals, and overnight accommodations. To qualify, you must be a P2 – P4 PharmD student at the time of the program (i.e., have not graduated as of August 2024), at one of the accredited Colleges of Pharmacy within your respective AMCP affiliate region, a current member of AMCP, and have completed the application form. Your application must include a brief essay on what you will gain from attending the Student Pharmacy Program and how it will contribute to your professional goals related to pharmacy. The deadline for applications is May 3, 2024.
Student Pharmacy Program opportunities:
LEO Pharma Student Shadowing Day (Aug. 14–15, 2024)
Gilead Student Pharmacy Program (Sept. 10–11, 2024)
Southwest AMCP Affiliate Meeting - 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.