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Printing the Future
"I strongly suggest considering a master's or Ph.D. in pharmaceutics and drug delivery for those passionate about drug product development. My interest in formulation development sparked during my bachelor's in pharmacy, and I aimed to become a scientist developing some innovative delivery systems. Pursuing advanced degrees was ideal as I explored the best way to turn this dream into reality. Opting for a master's and wanting to delve deeper, a Ph.D. was my best decision back then. These degrees prepare students for fulfilling academic and scientific careers and nurture essential life skills like resilience, adaptability, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving."
Preethi Lakkala
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Student
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Student Handbook
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American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Student Chapter
Program Goals
- Be a successful AAPS Student Chapter through continuing leadership and effective coordination.
- Enhance interaction and knowledge-sharing among members at the local, regional, and national levels through conventions, seminars, workshops, newsletters, and the chapter website.
Objectives
- Increase student participation in the activities of AAPS at the local, regional, and national levels.
- Spread awareness among the students about career opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences.
- Provide opportunities to students for professional advancement, networking, and leadership development.
- Increase awareness of the latest advances and discoveries.
- Foster participation in outreach activities that further the goals and objectives of the parent organization.
- Encourage interaction among the graduate students from universities under the “Southern Regional Discussion Group (SRDG).”
Eligibility
The AAPS-UM Student Chapter is made up of professional pharmacy students and graduates of varying disciplines who share an interest in pharmaceutical sciences and are in good standing as members of AAPS.
The Student Chapter:
- Conducts its activities in accordance with the bylaws of AAPS, the guidelines of the “Procedural Guide of Student Chapters of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists,” and subsequent rules and regulations.
- Conducts its activities so as to meet the objectives outlined in Section 2 of this proposal.
- Elects AAPS-UM student executive committee and submits annual reports on the activities and finances of the student chapter to the faculty representative.
Membership
Professional pharmacy students, graduate and post-doctoral students of UM are encouraged to join this student chapter.
Organization
Officers: Officers are elected to fill the positions outlined in the “Procedural Guide of Student Chapters of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.” Elections are held during the first week of the fall semester.
Faculty Representatives: Dr. S. Narasimha Murthy acts as faculty representative. The faculty representative serves on the Executive Committee and reviews the annual report of the chapter.
Executive Committee: The executive committee is comprised of the chair, the chair-elect, and faculty representatives. The committee conducts itself in accordance with the “Procedural Guide of Student Chapters of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.” The Executive Committee meets every other month or more frequently if necessary.
Standing Committees: The four standing committees include speaker, website, service, and social. Current members voluntarily serve on these committees.
Chair: Rasha Elkanayati
Serves as a liaison between the local AAPS student chapter at Ole Miss and the national headquarters of AAPS in Arlington, Virginia. Represents the Ole Miss chapter at the annual AAPS meetings towards furthering the AAPS goals at the local and national levels. Presides over AAPS-UM student chapter meetings, coordinates social events and scientific seminars/workshops, and liaises between graduate students and faculty.
Email: rmelkana@go.olemiss.edu
Vice-Chair: Tabish Mehraj
Records the minutes of chapter meetings, assists in conducting planned events, and facilitates the exchange of information from the chapter meetings to department administrators and graduate students.
Email: tmehraj@go.olemiss.edu
Treasurer: Preethi Lakkala
Documents all financial matters of the AAPS-UM student chapter, orders and coordinates food service at all social and scientific events, and liaises with the treasury committee at the national chapter in Arlington, Virginia.
Email: plakkala@go.olemiss.edu
Faculty Representative: Dr. Soumyajit Majumdar
Oversees and approves all functions, events, and initiatives of the AAPS-UM student chapter.
Email: majumso@olemiss.edu
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Melissa Rodriguez King
Program Manager