May 28-31, 2009: Northwest convention in Idaho

With the 2008-2009 school year winding down, 15 student volunteers and more than 20 other UW pharmacy students made the trek across the state to meet with pharmacists and student pharmacists from all over the northwest at another great WSPA Northwest convention in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The WSPA annual Northwest Convention provides students the unique opportunity to hear from local colleagues and leaders about crucial issues facing pharmacy today.

With more than 30 separate seminars, there were CE sessions to suit any pharmacy interest. There were clinical lectures on subjects like fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and chemotherapeutic agents; business management sessions with talks about Medicare Part B & D, and pharmacy security; and finally important Washington State legislative updates.

But it wasn’t all lectures and CE in Coeur d’Alene. Students also took part in Coeur d’Alene pub crawls, dined on gourmet cooking at the evening gala, and danced the night away in the “Shore Lounge.” In the end, the 2009 Northwest Convention was educational, inspiring and most of all, really fun!

May 21-24, 2009: Border to Border

While not an official UPPOW event, UPPOW supports the student pharmacists who participate in Border to Border, a 325-mile relay across Washington state. The event was established by former pharmacy student Patrick Gallagher in honor of his father, and funds raised go to support the American Cancer Society.

May 9 2009: Independent Pharmacy Tours

The Spring Independent Pharmacy Tour on May 9th, 2009 gave us a refreshing view of the variety of ways that independent pharmacies can serve their community. We visited Katterman’s Pharmacy in Sandpoint, Bob Johnson’s Pharmacy in Greenwood and one of the newest Kelly Ross Pharmacies, the Long Term Care Pharmacy on Eastlake. Our small group of student tourists spent the day enjoying the sun while learning from these successful and friendly community pharmacists. It was a genuinely enjoyable trip!

May 9-10, 2009: Relay for Life

UWSOP student pharmacists and UW Pre-Pharmacy Club members joined forces to walk in this year's Relay for Life, an overnight event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

April 24, 2009: UPPOW Annual Auction

Attendance and spirits were high at UPPOW's annual fundraiser, which had a Superhero theme. Thousands of dollars were raised to fund student participation in regional and national pharmacy conventions.

April 3-7, 2009: APhA Annual Meeting in Texas

UWSOP student pharmacists gathered en masse in San Antonio for the annual APhA national conference. A group is shown here supporting 3rd year student Luis Ramos, who ran for National Member-At-Large of the organization.

April 5, 2009: UWSOP volunteers at Walk MS

Over 20 student pharmacists gathered in the early morning hours on April 5th to volunteer at this year's Walk MS. 10,000 participants and volunteers attended the event, which raised an estimated $2,000,000.00 to support multiple sclerosis research and treatments.