The purpose of the APhA New Practitioner Mentor Program is to provide student pharmacists the opportunity to interact with a new practitioner who can provide insight into the transition from student to pharmacist. 

• Serve as a mentor for student pharmacists, including providing guidance during the school year (especially final-year students), and insight into life as a New Practitioner and career opportunities after graduation. New Practitioners provide their e-mail address and answer questions online.
• Provide the "Rotation Life" presentation during the APhA-ASP Spring Membership Drive. 
• Assist with special chapter activities, such as patient care projects, health fairs, and legislative days.
• Serve as a judge or patient during the chapter’s local patient counseling competition.
• Attend periodic APhA-ASP chapter and officer meetings (as scheduled by the chapter).

Requirements of the APhA New Practitioner Mentor

• Must be an eligible, active APhA New Practitioner member.
• Non APhA-ASP chapter advisor preferred.
• Must live in close proximity to school/college of pharmacy.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in providing presentations.

If you are a recent graduate interested in serving in this role, or a student pharmacist seeking an APhA New Practitioner Mentor for your chapter, please contact APhA's Crystal Atwell at catwell@aphanet.org.