| Nearly 800 students are enrolled in South Carolina’s professional pharmacy program – at both the USC and MUSC campuses. And, although the curriculum is serious and the rotations a critical part of their education, our students also find time to enjoy the college life, campus environment, and the communities in which they live. From student activities and organizations, to SEC athletics and the charm of an historic city, South Carolina’s pharmacy students take time out to have fun while they are becoming tomorrow’s pharmacists. |
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There are two Student Government Associations of the College of Pharmacy – one on the USC Campus, and one on the MUSC Campus. The membership of the SGA is leadership from all student organizations, as well as Class Officers and University delegates.
The Student Government Association provides organization to the many events, both social and professional, for the student body.
 Phi Lambda Sigma
The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the national Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Since membership crosses fraternal and organizational lines, the Society does not compete with other pharmacy organizations.
Phi Lambda Sigma honors leadership. Members are selected by peer recognition. No greater honor can be bestowed upon an individual than to be recognized as a leader by one’s peers. Such recognition instills and enhances self-confidence, encourages the less active student to a more active role and promotes greater effort toward the advancement of pharmacy.
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 Rho Chi
The Rho Chi Society
The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The Society seeks universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy, and as a community of scholars, to instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession.
At the local level, Rho Chi Society members participate in several programs to encourage the academic success of students in the College of Pharmacy. Members provide free tutoring to fellow students for any subject. Students can reach Rho Chi tutors by contacting any of the officers. The Society also sponsors informational sessions and mock interviews for students interested in Pharmacy Practice Residency.
Rho Chi Society members are selected from the 2nd professional year pharmacy students each spring based on their academic records. New members are inducted into the chapter at an annual banquet held during the spring semester.
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 Academy of Students Pharmacists
APhA-ASP Mission Statement – The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists 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. APhA-ASP has played a key role in helping students navigate through pharmacy school, explore careers in pharmacy, and connect with others in the profession.
APhA students are involved in a variety of projects. In the past 2 years, through participation in the Heartburn Awareness Challenge, student pharmacists have educated over 515,000 heartburn sufferers; have screened 57,700 patients through Operation Diabetes, and have referred 5,200 patients to their physician for follow up care..
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 Kappa Psi
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated is the oldest and largest professional pharmacy fraternity in the world. Currently, there are 70 active Collegiate and 50 active Graduate Chapters across the United States and Canada, and that number continues to grow with each passing year.
As the first national pharmaceutical fraternity, Kappa Psi has acquired thousands of members who are actively practicing in many facets of pharmacy. Many prominent individuals in the profession pharmacy, both locally and nationally, are members of Kappa Psi. Known as an international professional fraternity, Kappa Psi strives to promote the field of pharmacy through the benefits of fraternal affiliation and innovation.
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Kappa Epsilon
Founded in 1921, Kappa Epsilon has had an important impact on the profession of pharmacy for over 80 years through supporting personal and professional development, providing networking opportunities, promoting pharmacy as a career, and participating in various breast cancer awareness efforts. Currently, there are 37 collegiate chapters and 10 alumni chapters across the United States.
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 Student National Pharmacy Association
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions.
The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community.
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 Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) is a worldwide ministry of individuals working in all areas of pharmaceutical service and practice. Our Mission is 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 the integration of faith into practice, and
- Provide support and opportunity for service in both home and foreign missions.
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 Student Society of Health Systems Pharmacists
SSHP are the student chapters affiliated with the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). The student chapters serve to prepare members for a successful career by integrating students into pharmacy practice, especially within health systems, through collaboration and professional development. The mission of ASHP is to advance and support the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals and health systems and serve as their collective voice on issues related to medication use and public health.
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 Phi Delta Chi
The Phi Delta Chi Fraternity develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy, it is a lifelong experience, promoting scholastic, professional, and social growth in its Brothers.
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