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: Angelica (Angie) Asadi, PharmD
President-Elect: Tara McKinley, PharmD
Secretary: David Mendoza, MS
Treasurer: Janna Evans, PharmD
Immediate Past President: Abby Shimon, PharmD
Advocacy Committee: Stephanie Roberts, MS
Education Committee: Terry Cothran, PharmD; Dana McCormick, RPh; Vincent Xanthos, MS
Membership Committee: Gina Heinen; Emily Ragland, PharmD
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
Monthly Meetings
As a reminder, the Southwest Affiliate holds a monthly meeting (video call) to discuss current and future affiliate and national events, AMCP membership updates, and volunteer opportunities. These meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at noon CT. If you wish to be added to the invite, please email us at @email.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: APPLY FOR THESE LEO AND GILEAD STUDENT PROGRAMS
Southwest 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.
Contact
For more information, contact us at @email.
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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.
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.
