Top 5 Reasons to Join CSHP

The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) offers students the opportunity to show their support through student memberships. Many employers find CSHP membership desirable as it demonstrates a student's commitment to hospital pharmacy practice. Although the CSHP Membership Drive has finished as of last week, if you have an interest in hospital pharmacy practice, it is not too late to consider becoming a CSHP student supporter! A few of the many benefits of the membership are highlighted below:

1. Professional Liability Insurance OCP requires registered pharmacy students to have professional liability insurance. br> This protects pharmacists from allegations of dispensing the wrong dosage, wrong drug, and/or improper drug counselling. CSHP offers its student supporters liability insurance at a competitive rate, starting at $50. Comparatively, the OPA offers professional liability insurance for only $27.00, however, this is in addition to its membership fee of $71.19. It is noteworthy that the CSHP professional liability insurance policy term is from July 1 to June 30 annually.

2. Subscriptions to the Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (CJHP), e-Newsbrief, and eBulletin
CSHP makes it possible to stay informed of the rapid changes that occur in pharmacy with these free subscriptions. CJHP provides an overview of the research and innovation with a focus on hospital pharmacy. The CSHP e-Newsbrief is a weekly email which features the latest news in hospital pharmacy practice. The e-Bulletin advertises job openings for pharmacists. It is useful to show the varying jobs available for pharmacists in the community.

3. Student Opportunities
CSHP student supporters have exclusive access to student postings. This includes summer jobs, volunteer positions, and possible EPE rotations. CSHP also provides an annual summer internship in Ottawa where a student gets the opportunity to support CSHP members and advocate for hospital pharmacy. This is a paid position that is only available to members. The deadline for this year is November 30, 2017.

4. Prefered Rates for CSHP Meetings, Conferences, and Educational Events
CSHP student supporters get access to CSHP meetings, conferences, and educational events for discounted rates. These events are a great opportunity to learn about residency programs, learn about recent developments in pharmacy, and network with pharmacy professionals. The topics can range from clinical updates based on recent evidence to panel discussions about recent headline in healthcare. CSHP members also have access to online educational programs, such as webinars.

5. Access to Pharmacy Specialty Networks (PSN)
PSNs connect pharmacy professionals from across the country and provide an opportunity to ask questions, share accounts, and engage in discussions. Groups include Global Health, Drug Information, and Infectious Diseases. They offer students a chance to network with pharmacists of particular expertises. These groups also serve as a resource to CSHP for input and feedback on professional issues or to assist in drafting publications pertaining to the specialty.

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