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Iowa Pharmacy Association Rotation
The Iowa Pharmacy Association’s (IPA) specialty practicum is designed to allow students the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into a professional association management environment.
Highlights of the IPA Rotation
- Exposure to the areas of public affairs and business development, professional and educational affairs, organizational and administrative affairs, and clinical and quality assurance services
- Utilization of writing skills based on scientific and professional literature and personal interviews
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- The opportunity to plan and develop educational programs for pharmacists, students, technicians, and the public
- The chance to help advance the profession of pharmacy through policy work
- Development as an advocate for the profession through legislative activities and other governmental interaction
Rotation Goals
- Provide students with first-hand knowledge about a career in association management
- Expose students to “non-traditional” practice settings
- Assist students in better understanding the importance of professionalism and involvement in professional and leadership activities
What will I do?
- Work 8:00-4:30 pm Monday through Friday
- Attend all meetings that occur during the rotation time (e.g. IPA staff, committees, task forces, and board of directors meetings and conferences; legislative committee hearings; Board of Pharmacy meetings; and other meetings related to pharmacy activities)
- During the first week, meet with each of the full-time pharmacists on staff and learn about all facets of the association
- Write articles about topics such as
therapeutic breakthroughs, clinical practices, and
outstanding IPA members for publication in The Journal of
the Iowa Pharmacy Association
- Evaluate a Remington or Whitney Award winner presentation
- Complete other projects in selected areas of focus
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