Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (SSHP) at UIW
The UIW-Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (UIW-SSHP) represents students who are interested in careers in a vast array of areas once considered outside the traditional realm of pharmacy. We promote pharmacy practice in any health-system environment, and our chapter specifically highlights areas where pharmacists perform specialized cognitive services. Examples include clinical pharmacists practicing in hospitals, pharmacists in management, or even pharmacists in industry. As you can see, we represent many kinds of pharmacy practice, but they are all areas where pharmacists are working to impact patient care as part of active interdisciplinary teams.
Today many areas in health-system pharmacy require a post-graduate residency program. SSHP, with its ties to TSHP and ASHP, is the best resource for anyone considering completing a residency, a fellowship, or any other post-graduate training. A residency in the first year after graduation is called a PGY1, or a Post-Graduate Year 1 residency. The PGY1 year is a general practice residency designed to prepare pharmacists for practice by exposing them to the many different areas such as cardiology, critical care, and management. Pharmacists then have the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of interest through the PGY2, or the Post-Graduate Year 2 residency if they choose.
Now that you’ve heard some of the basics, get ready to be exposed to and learn about exciting areas of pharmacy practice that you may not have considered before. Whether you’re interested in running your own clinic, completing a residency program, or just finding out what pharmacists do outside the traditional realm, SSHP has plenty to offer. Make the most of your membership and find out where you fit in health-system pharmacy!
