Serving as an APhA-ASP regional officer is rewarding and satisfying, both professionally and personally. Regional officers who choose to serve their profession have the personal satisfaction of knowing that they have been elected by their colleagues to represent them in their national professional association. At times, serving as a regional officer may be a very demanding job, but the position is meant to complement, not compete with educational responsibilities. A regional officer's education always takes a higher priority. APhA-ASP regional officers are to remain in their first professional degree program during the term of office. Regional officers occasionally are required to attend meetings and conferences during the school year. No monetary or material awards are provided to APhA-ASP regional officers.

Eligibility

Any member of APhA-ASP is eligible to seek nomination for an elected position at the local, regional, and national levels. APhA-ASP Regional Officer Candidates are required to have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The available regional officer positions at the MRM are as follows:

• Regional Delegate
• Regional Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator (MRMC)

Application Materials

• Application (application must be submitted via online application)
• Candidate Consent Form
• Faculty Consent Form
• Position Descriptions
• Overview of the APhA-ASP Policy Process - The CAPSULE

Region 1

No applicants for Regional Delegate and Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator. The APhA-ASP National Executive Committe will make appointments to all vacant positions. 

Region 2

Regional Delegate Candidate: Philip Do, Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy

Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator Candidate: Maethe Butterfield, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

Region 3

Regional Delegate Candidate: Bryan Gomez, The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator Candidate: Katie McDuffie, High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

Region 4

Regional Delegate Candidate: Tiffany Preda, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy

No applicants for Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator. The APhA-ASP National Executive Committe will make appointments to all vacant positions. 

Region 5

Regional Delegate Candidates:

Madelynn Aeilts, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 
Candidate Poster

Stephen Presti, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator Candidates:

Lauren Gravert, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

Amisha Tayal, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Candidate Poster

Region 6

Regional Delegate Candidate: Ashley McKechan, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis 
Candidate Poster

Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator Candidate: Ellie Flynn, The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

Region 7

Regional Delegate Candidate: Nicole Larroza, Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
Candidate Poster

No applicants for Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator. The APhA-ASP National Executive Committe will make appointments to all vacant positions.  

Region 8

No applicants for Regional Delegate and Midyear Regional Meeting Coordinator. The APhA-ASP National Executive Committe will make appointments to all vacant positions. 

The APhA-ASP Policy Process is one of the most important activities a student pharmacist member can participate in because it provides you with the opportunity to influence the direction of the Academy, the Association, and the profession. Policy development is how we create common goals that advance our profession and ultimately better serve our patients!

All of the APhA-ASP Adopted Resolutions, everything from provider status to inter-professional education, began as an idea brought forth by individual members. Visit the APhA-ASP Policy Process for a full overview from start to finish.

The One Chapter...One Resolution process provides each APhA-ASP Chapter the opportunity to bring one of their members’ ideas forward to the APhA-ASP MRM. Brainstorm what problems you encounter at school, work, or on rotations. Do you feel that your curriculum is preparing you for a successful career after graduation? What patient care services would you like to provide?

Each APhA-ASP Chapter will have the opportunity to propose one resolution on behalf of their members. APhA-ASP Policy Process Timeline: 

1. October 9 - 12: APhA-ASP Regional Policy Discussion
   • Each APhA-ASP Region will host an open forum for chapters to present their two best ideas for resolution statements and student pharmacists to discuss the topics that will shape the future of the profession. All student pharmacists are welcome to attend the sessions. 
   • Register for your region: 
     • Region 1: Monday, October 9, 8:00 pm ET
     • Region 2: Tuesday, October 10, 8:00 pm ET
     • Region 3: Wednesday, October 11, 9:00 pm ET
     • Region 4: Monday, October 9, 9:00 pm ET
     • Region 5: Thursday, October 12, 8:00 pm ET
     • Region 6: Wednesday, October 11, 8:00 pm ET 
     • Region 7: Tuesday, October 10, 9:00 pm ET
     • Region 8: Thursday, October 12, 9:00 pm ET
2. October 20:  Deadline to submit final wording for proposed resolution statement and background materials to the Regional Delegate.
   • The Friday before each MRM final statements are due to the Regional Delegate. Take into consideration the comments made at your regional webinar and make the changes your chapter thinks are necessary to clarify and improve the wording of your proposed resolution.
3. October 20: APhA-ASP Chapter Delegate registration deadline.
   • The Friday before each MRM chapter delegates must be registered. The individual listed as the chapter delegate will be the only individual to receive access to the official ballot to vote on the APhA-ASP Regional Proposed Policy statements. They will be the only individuals allowed to vote onsite during the MRM Closing Session on Sunday for the APhA-ASP Regional Officer Candidates and the APhA-ASP Innovative Programming Award. 
     Register your chapter delegate here. 
4. October 25:
   • MRM final proposed resolution statements and background materials posted to the MRM website. 
5. November 5 Regional Policy Proposal Forum & MRM2023 Closing Session:

   10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
   Region 1
   Region 2
   Region 3

   1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
   Region 4
   Region 5
   Region 6

   4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
   Region 7
   Region 8

Review the proposed resolution states for your region. Your APhA-ASP Chapter Delegate will cast the vote on behalf of your chapter for the ideas you most want to see move forward in the policy process.

Results of the voting for the MRM2023 Closing Regional Session: 

• Region 1 
• Region 2
• Region 3
• Region 4
• Region 5
• Region 6
• Region 7
• Region 8

For questions, please contact your APhA-ASP Regional Delegate.

Find contact information for your APhA-ASP Speaker of the House, APhA-ASP Regional Delegates, and APhA-ASP Policy Standing Committee here: https://www.pharmacist.com/About/Leadership/Students

• APhA-ASP Policy Process: MRM Guide for Chapter Delegates and Attendees
• APhA-ASP MRM Tips for Successfully Developing Proposed Resolutions
• APhA-ASP MRM Rules of Procedure
• APhA-ASP MRM Proposed Resolution Form
• APhA-ASP MRM New Business Item Form
• APhA-ASP Adopted Resolutions (Policy Book - PDF) - 2022
• APhA-ASP Report of the 2023 House of Delegates
• APhA-ASP CAPSULE: The Policy Process in Detail
• APhA-ASP Chapter Delegate Registration Form