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California AMCP
Mission
California AMCP provides an avenue for members within California to network, share information and stay current with activities that progress managed care pharmacy. The California AMCP Affiliate seeks to serve the AMCP membership in the state of California in three primary areas; networking, education, and advocacy.
Leadership
- President: Jonathan Toft, MBA, PharmD
- Secretary: Sami Nasrawi, PharmD
- Treasurer: Jignesh Patel, PharmD
- Northern California Delegate: Jeana Lingenfelter, PharmD, MBA
- Southern California Delegate: Zachary Contreras, PharmD
- Communications Co-Chairs: Cornelia Lin, PharmD, RPh; Rochelle Yang, PharmD
- Day of Education Lead: Kimberly Moore, PharmD
- Education/Planning Chair: Hiva Pourarsalan, PharmD
- Sponsorships & Engagement Chair: Charlie Dragovich, BS Pharm
- Student Affairs Chair: Hyesoo Chae, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Newsletter
California AMCP 2024 Newsletter - Q1 Issue
Member Dues
There are no additional charges to be a California AMCP member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Events & Activities
Attention Students: Apply now for a student pharmacy program opportunity with Gilead and LEO Pharma!
California AMCP, in partnership with Gilead and LEO Pharma, is offering Student Pharmacy Programs for AMCP affiliate student members in California. These opportunities aim to provide student pharmacists exposure to a day in the life of a pharmaceutical manufacturer. The pharmaceutical manufacturer will provide air travel, meals, and overnight accommodations. To qualify, you must be a P2 – P4 PharmD student at the time of the program (i.e., have not graduated as of August 2024), at one of the accredited Colleges of Pharmacy within your respective AMCP affiliate region, a current member of AMCP, and have completed the application form. Your application must include a brief essay on what you will gain from attending the Student Pharmacy Program and how it will contribute to your professional goals related to pharmacy. The deadline for applications is May 3, 2024.
Student Pharmacy Program opportunities:
LEO Pharma Student Shadowing Day (Aug. 14–15, 2024)
Gilead Student Pharmacy Program (Sept. 10–11, 2024)
Western Regional Conference at WesternU
Saturday, May 11, 2024
10AM-3PM
Student programming with reception afterwards from 3-6PM
Held by WesternU AMCP Chapter in Pomona, CA
No cost for pharmacists; $40 for students
Register
Networking Happy Hour Event in Sacramento
Monday, May 20, 2024
5-8PM
Sponsored by Novo Nordisk
Conveniently held evening prior to May 21st Medi-Cal DUR Board meeting for those traveling in.
Butcher and Barrel in Downtown Sacramento
California AMCP Mentoring Program
The California AMCP mentorship program is administered by the California AMCP Board of Directors. The program provides guidance to student pharmacists and those enrolled in post-graduate training programs on career development, collaboration with other professionals, and personal growth. Mentors assist in the following ways:
- Facilitate learning about the profession.
- Discuss how to effectively engage with other professionals.
- Offer advice on leadership and personal development.
- Promote awareness of career pathway interests.
- Provide career guidance on extracurricular opportunities such as internships.
For any questions, please contact us at the email address below.
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Affiliate information is automatically sent to an AMCP member who resides in an affiliate state or region. If you are a current AMCP member who lives outside an area covered by an affiliate or a member who wants to be added to another affiliate roster, please log in to the AMCP member portal, go to “My Profile,” and scroll down to see affiliate membership to change/add affiliates. Affiliate lists are only open to AMCP members.
Founders-Charter Members
Eric Blair Michael Blatt Scott Budsberg Lisa Cashman Hyesoo Chae Tim Chiu Jeana Colabianchi Zachary Contreras Emily Duong Mike Dvorak Casey Eastman Karen Einbinder Randy Ermert Rachael Fagbamila Timothy Fang Jorge Farias Sana Ghaddar China Izatt Alex Kang |
Vivian Kashani Isaac Kim Chi Kohlhoff Jeana Lingenfelter Ken Liu Vafa Mahboubi George Malouly David Mendoza Sandee Merrick Ann Nakahira Sami Nasrawi Valerie Ng Amy Nguyen Kevin Nguyen Oanh Nguyen Hiten Patadia Bimal Patel Jignesh Patel Tony Patton |
Hiva Pourarsalan Deb Profant Melissa Roy Nathan Santos Lauren Scott Kristin Seto Wendy Sui Angel Ta Jamie Tobitt Jonathan Toft Tamara Tran Vicky Viss Melissa Walker Dave West Jordana Wollmann Kelly Wright Shari Yamada Rochelle Yang Allen Yousif Anni Yu |