Student Organizations

Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)

The Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) student division. It has over 30,000 members from all the schools and colleges of pharmacy in the US. APhA-ASP's mission is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy.  

The University of Tennessee's student chapter of APhA-ASP is the largest on campus and one of the most active chapters nationwide. Our commitment to patient care projects and outreach programs has earned us the distinction of being named Chapter of the Year or Divisional Chapter of the Year for many consecutive years, making us the only chapter to achieve such a feat. We attribute our success to the passion and dedication of our members and the gratitude of the patients we serve.

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists- Student Chapter (APPS)

The AAPS-Graduate Student Chapter at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, was initiated in July 2003 when it split from the umbrella Southern Regional Student Chapter. The chapter has over 40 members, divided into four active committees working toward various goals. The chapter aims to foster the professional development of its members, advance the community’s awareness of professions in the pharmaceutical sciences, and promote social growth and interaction among its members. The members meet monthly to review and plan chapter activities.

Joining AAPS as a student member can provide you with valuable resources to advance your career in pharmaceutical sciences. You can access mentors and resume advisors, connect with other student members, save money on meetings and workshops, apply for fellowships and grants, and build a professional network.

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)

CPFI is a worldwide ministry of individuals working in all pharmaceutical service and practice areas. Their mission is to serve Christ and the world through pharmacy.

As a direct reflection of the national core values of CPFI, the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Student Chapter seeks to provide fellowship among like-minded professionals, challenge and promote spiritual growth, encourage the advancement of knowledge and ethics in the practice of pharmacy, encourage evangelism and integration of faith into practice, and provide support and opportunity of service in both home and foreign missions.

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated is the oldest and largest professional pharmacy fraternity in the world. There are 110 Collegiate and 81 Graduate Chapters across the United States and Canada, and that number continues to grow with each passing year. The Psi Chapter at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest chapters in the country, with over 200 members.

Kappa Psi's mission is to develop leaders with a passion for service to their community while creating lifelong professional connections.

Pharmacy Student Government Association

The purpose of the Pharmacy Student Government Association is to represent the student body in various settings within the College of Pharmacy and the UTHSC campus. Composed of leaders from each pharmacy student organization on campus, the PSGA provides continuity of programs and activities between the different student groups within the College of Pharmacy.

Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity

Based in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the Omega Chapter of Phi Delta Chi is the premier branch of the nation’s largest pharmacy fraternity.  The mission of Phi Delta Chi is to develop leaders that will advance the pharmacy profession. In this realm, the Omega Chapter has frequently received many national awards, including the Thurston Cup, Leadership report, Brotherhood report, Scholarship report, Chapter publication, and Window Display. In addition to many awards, the Omega chapter has the luxury of being located near the National philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This allows us to work closely with them and better understand the patient population they work with.

Phi Lambda Sigma

Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, aims to promote the development of leadership qualities, mainly among pharmacy students. The Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities through peer recognition. Since membership cuts across fraternal and organizational lines, it does not compete with other pharmacy organizations. Phi Lambda Sigma honors leadership and members are chosen based on peer recognition and faculty recommendation. Being recognized as a leader by one's peers is the greatest honor an individual can receive. Such recognition instills and enhances self-confidence, encourages less active students to take a more active role, and promotes greater effort towards advancing pharmacy.