Join OSHP

We’ve said it before but we can’t help but say it again.

OSHP can provide leadership, education, and services; but there is a greater influence in numbers. The Society needs your ideas and energy for the growth and development of our profession. Together we will advance our professional practice. Together we can make things happen.

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Activities

The society provides several CE programs throughout the year as part of its Northern and Southern Chapter meetings. The meetings begin first with a review of chapter business, which allows officers to communicate and discuss important issues with members in person. The Technician Chapter also holds its own combined chapter business and CE meetings six times annually. OSHP publishes its own newsletter, Interactions, bimonthly. It serves to keep members up-to-date regarding pharmaceutical, legal, and organizational topics. Since 1998 the society collaborates with OSPA and OAHHS via the Statewide Pharmacy Coalition. The three organizations united to increase the strength and coherency of legislative advocacy on initiatives important to pharmacists. OSHP actively monitors and lobbies on initiatives involving Medicare medication management services, technician licensure, pharmacist provider status, and foreign drug importation.

The society also hosts two statewide meetings each year, the Fall and Annual Seminars. The Fall Seminar is a daylong event typically held in Portland. A variety of clinical education programs are offered that appeal to pharmacists practicing in ambulatory and hospital settings alike. There is also a student specific track, which provides information about residency programs and career opportunities for new graduates. Students can obtain specific information about residency programs in Oregon at the residency showcase exhibit. Of course throughout the day it is possible for attendees to spend time visiting an array of exhibits on display by local pharmaceutical representatives.

The Annual Seminar is a weekend long event typically held in the spring. The location varies but has in the past included such spots as the Coast, Central Oregon and foothills of Mt. Hood. CE topics are broad and cover areas like management, leadership, precepting, practice, and law. Programming for pharmacy technicians specifically is also offered. The seminar is organized with the idea of having fun in mind and thus members have the opportunity to play in a golf tournament or participate in a fun run while in attendance. A poster exhibit allows members who have completed research projects to share their results with others from around the state. Last but not least of all, as with the Fall Seminar there is an opportunity to visit an array of pharmaceutical exhibits in between sessions.

Benefits of Membership

  • Continuing Education

  • Opportunities to network

  • Updates via newsletter about practice and legal issues plus news about society events

  • Access to other members for the exchange of ideas and information via a listserv

  • Opportunities to develop or hone leadership skills by volunteering for leadership positions

  • Access to promotional and educational materials

  • Legislative advocacy

  • Professional representation

Applying for Membership

We’ve said it before but we can’t help but say it again. OSHP can provide leadership, education, and services; but there is a greater influence in numbers. The Society needs your ideas and energy for the growth and development of our profession. Together we will advance our professional practice. Together we can make things happen.

A one-year membership entitles you to attend bi-monthly CE meetings for free (meal included), discounts on fees for attending the Fall and Annual Seminars (which provide major CE and networking opportunities), opportunities to participate in planning society events and activities as well as developing leadership skills by volunteering for leadership positions, updates on state-wide pharmacy related issues via newsletter, and virtual access to other members at all times via the OSHP Sections. 

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Pharmacist Member - $175

Available to any pharmacist supporting the goals and objectives of OSHP. All Active membership categories receive publications and general communications of the Society, may attend meetings, vote and hold elective office.

New Practitioner Pharmacist Member - $100
Member rate discount given for a two year membership ($50 a year) for the first two years post-graduation.

Retired Pharmacist Member - $80
Applicants 62 years of age or older are eligible.

Supporting Member - $175
Supporting Members may be individuals, other than health-system pharmacists, who by their work in the health services, the teaching of prospective health-system pharmacists or pharmacy technicians, or otherwise contributing to health-system pharmacy, make themselves eligible for membership.

Technician Member - $40
Technician Members shall be licensed, registered, and/or certified pharmacy technicians with a board of pharmacy.

New Practitioner Technician Member - $40
Member rate discount given for a two year membership ($20 a year) the first two years of practice.

Pharmacy Student Member - $25
For students who are enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs in accredited colleges of pharmacy.

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If you would like more information about the organization before signing up, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll get right back to you (within 2 business days) with the information you’re looking for.

OSHP dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes, but may be partially deductible as a business expense. OSHP estimates that 50% of your dues are not deductible because of OSHP’s lobbying activities on behalf of its members.