RxSTAT: Pharmacy Student & Trainee Advancement Team

Emergency medicine (EM) pharmacy has progressed from a handful of pioneering services to a recognized specialty embedded in high-acuity care. By 1979, publications described the first mentions of pharmacists involved in emergency departments (EDs) through clinical toxicology consultation services. These were early signals that a role would expand at the bedside, in simulation education, and through quality and safety work. The training pipeline followed decades later with the first two PGY2 EM Pharmacy Residency Programs being accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in 2007 at Detroit Receiving Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center, with the number of programs growing substantially over the following decade.

National infrastructure matured in parallel. In 2007, the ASHP Patient Care Impact Program convened stakeholders to produce implementation strategies for EM pharmacy services. The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) EM Practice & Research Network (EMED PRN) was established in 2008, creating a standing home for practice development, education, and networking among EM pharmacists. Beginning in May 2019, ASHP offered a self-guided, online program designed for pharmacists in practice to increase the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal patient care in EM. Board certification then formalized specialty standards: the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) announced the first Board Certified EM Pharmacist (BCEMP) examination in 2023.

Within SAEM, pharmacists were invited to participate in 2023, and an EM pharmacists interest group formed the same year, laying the groundwork for an academy. In May 2025, AEMP became an official SAEM academy, and the RxSTAT launched to link learners with national mentorship, resources, and campus-based chapter programming. Together, SAEM AEMP and RxSTAT translate national goals into local action, building the pipeline of future EM pharmacists while strengthening interprofessional ties across SAEM.

Why Join

• Early exposure to EM pharmacy (education, skills, simulation)
• Mentorship from EM pharmacists, residents, and fellows
• Leadership roles in a nationally connected organization (SAEM, AEMP, RxSTAT)
• Residency preparation and professional development opportunities
• Pathways to scholarship (case reports, abstracts, posters, quality improvement)
• National visibility via AEMP/RxSTAT spotlights and communications

Who Can Join

• Primary audience: pharmacy students (P1-P4) at the host college/school of pharmacy.
• Affiliates: pharmacy residents/fellows may participate as mentors or liaisons; other trainees (e.g. medical students via SAEM Residents and Medical Students (RAMS)) may join events through collaborations.
  • Pharmacy residents and fellows must be SAEM members to participate; pharmacy trainees have a different membership dues structure. Contact membership@saem.org with any questions.
• Official chapter membership: student members counted toward chapter status must hold SAEM/AEMP student membership.

Dues & Costs

• AEMP student membership: if greater than or equal to five (5) students enroll in a chapter, the rate is $20 per student (faculty advisor not eligible for this discounted rate). Student membership dues for individuals joining outside of chapter initiation or renewal cycles will be $25; students will be added to their respective chapter, if available.
• Chapter dues must be paid in one lump sum.
• Chapter dues: one optional annual donation to the SAEM Foundation (SAEMF), which funds various research and professional development opportunities, are encouraged; please discuss with your faculty advisor and RxSTAT prior to donating.

How to Join

1. Express interest: students complete the chapter's interest form sign-up sheet.
2. Confirm eligibility: students enroll as SAEM/AEMP student members (group/cohort submission).
3. Roster: chapter maintains a secure roster (name, email, class year).
4. Onboard: add members to chapter communications (listserv, group messaging) and share the semester overview.
5. Activate: invite members to the first event and mentorship touchpoint.

Timing Note: Aim to renew returning members by May 1 and finalize new members into the chapter cohort by September 1 to ensure the greatest amount of time spent in active membership. Student memberships expire at the end of each academic year (June 30).

Member Expectations

•  Participate in at least one educational or mentorship activity per term.
• Contribute to one program or micro-task (e.g. hosting, note-taking, recruiting).
• Uphold the university's and SAEM's code of conduct and professional standards.

Tips for Member Recruitment & Engagement

• Highlight RxSTAT Mission
  • Clearly communicate with students what RxSTAT stands for with early exposure to EM pharmacy, mentorship, and national connection.
  • Promote the impact of EM pharmacists.
• Foster a Welcoming and Inclusive Culture
  • Create a non-intimidating environment where all students, regardless of experience or year, feel valued and included.
  • Lower the barrier to involvement by offering no-cost events.
  • Record relevant sessions when possible.
  • Offer a variety of times/locations for events.
  • Give new members small opportunities for involvement (e.g. room host, photographer, sign-in table manager) to build co-ownership and investment in your new chapter.
  • Close the loop; after each event, send a brief feedback link and announce the next activity in the same message.
• Focus on Quick Wins First
  • Start with a high-interest noon talk or panel; follow with hands-on SIM/skills sessions that may require more coordination, volunteers, and/or logistics.
• Invite Guests and Friends to Meetings
  • Consider making some meetings open to all students and encourage members to bring a classmate or professor for recruitment purposes.
  • Ask each member to bring a friend.
  • Equip members with a one-paragraph invite and QR code for easy sharing with classmates.
• Leverage Social Media for Visibility
  • Partner with your faculty advisor to utilize the SAEM AEMP social media accounts to post event recaps, highlight members, and promote upcoming meetings and speakers. Also consider developing chapter-specific social media accounts if necessary.
  • Celebrate visibly; post event recaps and member spotlights, recognize contributions at meetings.
  • Comply with all university, college, and/or school social media policy.
• Membership Benefits
  • Communicate the benefit of networking with EM pharmacists and residents, professional development, exclusive access to SAEM and AEMP resources, residency preparation, and early exposure.
  • Show the path; publish "post-graduate training roadmap" milestones and timelines on one slide/handout and highlight previous members.

Leadership Structure

The Chair:

• Serves as primary liaison to RxSTAT.
• Sets the agenda for the year and oversees programming calendar.
• Ensures compliance with university, school, and/or college policy.
• Submits annual SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter achievement report.
• Ensures entries for SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter event log are completed.
• Oversees membership roster and unique chapter ID.
• Leads chapter transitions.

The Vice Chair:

• Serves as operations lead.
• Oversees day-of logistics for events.
• Manages communications list.
• Oversees chapter dues submission.
• Oversees social media efforts.
• Tracks member attendance and feedback.
• Assumes responsibility in absence of the chair.
• Prepares handoff materials.

The Faculty Advisor:

• Mentors student leaders.
• Provides institutional navigation and risk compliance oversight.
• Reviews annual SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter achievement report prior to submission and co-signs attestations.
• Assists with connecting the chapter to hospitals, health systems, and other community partners when appropriate.

Note: Limiting leadership to these roles is intentional based on school feedback of having too many leadership positions diluting engagement for their various organizations. Chapters may appoint non-leadership leads for single events or short projects as needed.

Elections & Terms

•  Election window: chapters elect chair and vice chair each Spring (or per school policy) to serve the next academic year. For the initial launch, leaders may be appointed by interest meeting consensus and advisor approval, then participate in Spring elections for the subsequent year.
• Transition period: outgoing leaders provide a 30-day handoff (review of SAEM membership community documents, roster, event playbooks, budget notes, key contacts).
• Vacancies: if a role is vacated, the remaining leaders and advisor appoint an interim leadership within 30 days and hold a special election if required by school policy.
• Eligibility: leaders must be students in good standing; the advisor must be faculty/staff per campus rules and a full member of SAEM and AEMP.

Formalizing a Chapter

1. Complete membership roster for SAEM submission form. Must have greater than or equal to five (5) student members to form a chapter.
2. Submit SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter membership submission form by September 1. Chapters submitting membership forms to SAEM after deadline will be considered candidate status and be formalized the following year for the purposes of chapter achievement awards.
3. Complete payment to SAEM.
4. Receive official chapter certificate charter and unique chapter ID from RxSTAT.

Renewing a Chapter

1. Each Spring, resubmit the membership roster and SAEM submission form for new members and members who plan to return to your chapter. May 1 is the deadline to finalize returning members into your existing chapter for the upcoming year.
2. Submit SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter membership submission form and include results of chapter elections if possible.
3. Complete payment to SAEM.
4. Await confirmation from SAEM and RxSTAT on chapter renewal. RxSTAT will review each chapter for compliance with minimum chapter requirements. No new certificate or unique chapter ID will be provided for returning chapters.
5. Each Fall, submit a membership roster for SAEM submission form at the end of this toolkit for new members who are joining your chapter. September 1 is the deadline to add new SAEM/AEMP members to your existing chapter.

Late Joining Members

• Student members who wish to join a chapter individually off-cycle are able to do so, but may incur a higher membership fee ($25 per student).
• Student members wishing to join individually off-cycle shall contact the respective vice chair who will communicate with SAEM staff to ensure the new member(s) have completed membership dues and can be added to the relevant chapter and SAEM RxSTAT listservs.
• Vice chairs are encouraged to collect individual off-cycle members and submit this information at the end of each quarter to avoid multiple additions to their chapters per year.

Chapter Dues

• After membership is submitted for either an initial chapter formation or renewal, SAEM staff will reach out to the vice chair for chapter dues.
• Chapter dues shall be processed in one lump sum to ensure chapter memberships are charged at the correct fee schedule. Vice chairs may collect fees from their members and make the payment on their behalf or work with their university, college, and/or school to establish an account to pay member dues. Please follow all university, college, and/or school policies, procedures, and protocols.

National RxSTAT Check-In

• RxSTAT will host a town hall and various meetings each semester.
• One town hall per semester will be designated for chapter questions and feedback.
• Chair is the default liaison and attendee.

Chapter Events & Reporting

• See the programming section for additional information on programming, ideas, and specific toolkits for events.
• Log each event in the SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter event log.
• Submit an annual SAEM AEMP RxSTAT chapter achievement report once per year. The deadline is March 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
• After review, chapters receive bronze, silver, or gold recognition and are eligible for awards.

Branding & Communications

• Your official chapter name is "SAEM AEMP RxSTAT Chapter: [Name of School or College of Pharmacy]"
• Attribute activities as chapter-led (e.g. "hosted by the SAEM AEMP RxSTAT Chapter at [School/College]") and avoid implying official SAEM policy positions.
• Use only approved SAEM, AEMP, and RxSTAT logos. Do not alter logos, and maintain aspect ratio and clear space. Ensure contrast for readability. Co-branding with school and partner logos is permitted only per institutional/partner policy. Keep logos visually balanced and uncluttered.
• Use the official RxSTAT slide deck and certificate templates when available. Keep fonts, colors, and layout intact.
• Follow your school's rules for communications (email/listserv, any social media accounts).
• Obtain photo/video consent when necessary. Store rosters and media in approved, secure locations.
• When in doubt about platform use, default to school-approved channels.
• Faculty Advisor Review: contact the faculty advisor for your chapter to review any external-facing items, including:
  • Event flyers, mass emails, and social media posts for the public.
  • Community education materials (CPR/BLS/Stop The Bleed, stroke outreach, tox content).
  • Any clinical or research claims, statistics, or partner logos/marks.
  • Press/media requests, sponsor mentions, or co-branded materials.
  • Surveys or forms collecting student/community information.
• Questions and Support
  • Branding, logos, templates: AEMP and RxSTAT (via SAEM staff).
  • Institutional policy and approvals: faculty advisor and your school's communications and/or branding office.
  • General chapter communications: use the wording and models in this toolkit and ask RxSTAT for examples when applicable.

Chapter Dates

• October 2025: inaugural chapter launch date.
• March 15: deadline to submit the chapter achievement reports to RxSTAT (beginning March 2027).
• April 15: suggested date for chapter leadership elections.
• May 1: deadline to finalize returning members into your existing chapter for the upcoming year.
• June 30: official SAEM date when student memberships expire.
• September 1: deadline to confirm leadership, faculty advisor, and roster, and deadline to add new SAEM/AEMP members to your existing chapter.

National RxSTAT Dates

• Two (2) weeks prior to ASHP Match Day: call for chair nominations.
• ASHP Match Day: PGY2 EM, CC, or toxicology fellowship-bound trainees are confirmed.
• Monday after Match Day: chair-elect candidates slated, elections begin.
• First Monday of April: new chair-elect announced.
• Second Monday of April: call for trainee, student, and pharmacist advisor member-at-large (MAL) nominations.
• Third Monday of April: trainee, student, non-pharmacist trainee, and pharmacist advisor MAL elections begin.
• First Monday of May: new trainee, student, non-pharmacist trainee, and pharmacist advisor MAL announced.
• May: SAEM Annual Meeting
  • Chair-elect and new trainee, student, non-pharmacist trainee, and pharmacist advisor attend meeting to connect with current leadership and engage with AEMP.
  • Outgoing chair and chair-elect have in-person transition meeting.
  • Outgoing trainee, student, non-pharmacist trainee, and pharmacist advisor MALs provide mentorship and transition guidance.
• Mid-May to end of July: transition period for chair-elect, chair, trainee, student, non-pharmacist trainee, and pharmacist advisor MAL.
• Last Monday of July: chair passes off to chair-elect, officially becoming new chair. Previous MALs pass of to new MALs who start term with new chair.

General

• Mix formats: pair a high-interest talk with a hands-on session or panel.
• Right-size the lift: start small and scale what draws students back.
• Co-host when possible: partner with SIM, RAMS, EMS, poison centers, residency programs, stroke centers, trauma centers, or other student organizations.
• Document and share: snap a photo, collect quick feedback, submit brief recap to SAEM for posting to official social channels when possible.

Calendar Anchors for Event Idea Generation

• February: American Heart Month
• March: Poison Prevention Week
• May: National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, National Stroke Awareness Month, National Trauma Awareness Month
• June: National CPR & AED Awareness Week
• September: Sepsis Awareness Month, World Sepsis Day, World Pharmacists Day (September 25)
• October: American Pharmacists Month, Emergency Nurses Week, World Stroke Day

Risk, Scope, & Compliance Notes

• Follow all university, college, and/or school policies.
• For any clinical skills (e.g. naloxone, Stop the Bleed, CPR, etc.), use credentialed instructors and avoid practicing beyond the student scope.
• For hospital-based activities, ensure site approvals and adhere to privacy and safety guidance.

Example Chapter Activities

Educational Programming

• Host EM-focused lunch-and-learns or speaker events with guest pharmacists, residents/fellows, or physicians.
• Organize student-led journal clubs centered on EM or toxicology topics.
• Participate in resident/fellow-led journal clubs centered on EM or toxicology topics.
• Partner with other organizations for interdisciplinary events.

Simulation & Skills Training

• Collaborate with local hospitals, residency programs, or faculty to learn more about emergency response (e.g. mock codes, trauma simulations, toxicology escape rooms, etc.).
• Integrate RxSTAT content into interprofessional practical educational events where students work through EM case scenarios with medical or nursing students.

Research & Scholarship

• Encourage student-led research or quality improvement projects or case reports in EM.
• Assist faculty, residents, and fellows in developing and maintaining databases for use with larger research efforts.
• Offer mentorship for abstract submissions to the SAEM Annual Meeting.

Mentorship & Professional Development

• Host panels or Q&As with PGY1/PGY2 residents/fellows in EM, critical care, or clinical toxicology.
• Create "post-graduate training roadmap" workshops focused on preparing for EM, critical care, and clinical toxicology specialties.
• Pair student members with RxSTAT trainees or national AEMP mentors.

Service & Outreach

• Provide CPR or bleeding cessation education to the lay public.
• Partner with local agencies to certify lay public in Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), or Stop the Bleed.
• Volunteer with local EMS, fire departments, harm reduction programs, and/or poison centers.
• Run donation drives for emergency kits or health fairs with an acute care focus.
• Participate in Pharmacy Volunteer Day with an EM focus (e.g. access to naloxone, pharmacist-administered interventions in emergencies).
• Partner with stroke center coordinators within hospitals to provide education to the public on stroke.
• Lead social media campaigns or awareness tables during National Poison Prevention Week, National EMS Week, etc.

National Engagement

• Participate in national RxSTAT initiatives (e.g. poster sessions, student spotlights).
• Nominate a student liaison to attend RxSTAT virtual meetings and report back.
• Attend the SAEM Annual Meeting.

Plug-and-Play Events

Each example idea below includes objectives, suggested invitees, materials, run-of-show, and variations.

Chapter Launch & Mentorship Mixer (45-60mins)

• Objectives: build community, match interests to mentors.
• Invite: faculty advisor, residents/fellows, local EM pharmacists.
• Materials: interest stickers or QR form, name badges with interests.
• Run-of-Show: 5min welcome, 10min "what is EM pharmacy" lightning talk, 25min mingle with prompts, 10min close/sign-ups.
• Variations: virtual speed-mentoring (5min breakout rotations).

Emergency Medicine Lunch & Learn Speaker Event (45-60mins)

• Objectives: showcase real-world EM decision-making and pharmacist impact; build relationships with EM pharmacists, residents/fellows, and physicians; funnel attendees into mentorship.
• Invite: EM pharmacist speaker, faculty advisor.
• Materials: 10 slide deck, sign-in QR code, 1min feedback link.
• Run-of-Show: 5min welcome, 35min talk (2 cases RSI meds, tox pearls), 10min Q&A, 10min calls to action.
• Variations: "what I do in a code" or "top 10 ED meds".

Emergency Medicine Pharmacotherapy Grand Rounds (60mins)

• Objectives: exposure to EM decision-making, Q&A with a practicing EM pharmacist/physician.
• Invite: EM pharmacist and EM resident/attending (optional).
• Materials: 45 slide deck, room/virtual.
• Run-of-Show: 5min intro, 45min talk (controversies in EM pharmacotherapy), 15min Q&A, 5min next steps.
• Variations: EM pharmacotherapy jeopardy.

Hands-Only CPR or Stop the Bleed Awareness Session (30-60mins, non-certification)

• Objectives: teach lay participants recognition and first steps for cardiac arrest or life-threatening bleeding, increase confidence to act and direct participants to certification options, position the chapter as a public-facing public health resource.
• Invite: credentialed instructor(s), campus health/safety educators, EM pharmacist(s), residents/fellows, medical staff.
• Materials: approved video(s), compression trainers/mannequins or STB demo kit (tourniquet trainers), one page takeaway with key steps and links to certification courses, clear disclaimer "awareness session, not a certification course".
• Run-of-Show: 5min welcome, 25min station A practice (hands-only CPR or STB basics), 25min station B practice (if running both), 10min quick debrief, 5min wrap-up with local certification options/Q&A/additional resources.
• Variations: tabling with 5min micro-demonstrations at a health fair, single=topic focus (CPR or STB) for a 30min residence hall program to undergraduate students.

Community Certification Event - Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support, or Stop the Bleed (half day)

• Objectives: provide formal certification to the campus/community via recognized providers; strengthen partnerships with hospital education, EMS, or national training agencies; offer pharmacist-led medication safety tips (if permitted by provider).
• Invite: certified provider (e.g. AHA Training Center, American Red Cross, hospital education department, and/or certified STB instructors), community participants (students, staff, local residents).
• Materials: as specified by provider (mannequins, AED trainers, STB kits, workbooks), registration form and payment workflow (if fees apply), room meeting provider requirements.
• Run-of-Show: follows provider's official curriculum and timing.
• Variations: scholarship seats sponsored by college/department, two back-to-back sessions (a.m./p.m.) to increase capacity, "certification week" with different courses on different days.

Public Stroke Education with Stroke Center Partnership (60-90mins)

• Objectives: support hospital stroke-center community education requirements; teach BE-FAST recognition, EMS activation, and secondary-prevention medication basics; engage pharmacy students in patient-friendly counseling.
• Invite: hospital stroke coordinators/educators, ED/neurology representatives, host sites (assisted-living facilities, faith/community centers, campus events).
• Materials: stroke-center approved handouts (BE-FAST, risk factors, etc.), BP cuffs for demos, laminated counseling cards (antiplatelets, statins, anticoagulants where appropriate), poster boards, QR code sign-in.
• Run-of-Show: 10min welcome and "know the signs/call EMS"; 20min time-to-treatment overview (public-level explanation); 50min rotation stations (10min each) with BE-FAST and atypical symptoms, when to call 911, risk factors and BP screening demo, medications during and/after stroke/TIA (plain language: fibrinolytics, antiplatelets, anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, adherence and follow-up), discharge expectations; 15min Q&A; 5min thanks/next steps.
• Variations: health-fair format - convert stations to tables with brief counseling demos; caregiver breakout - med organization, refill planning, red-flag symptoms; virtual webinar with live Q&A and mailed/linked handouts.

Rapid Response & Code Sim Night (60-90mins)

•  Objectives: team roles, med prep under pressure, communication.
• Invite: simulation lab staff, EM pharmacist/resident, RAMS liaison.
• Materials: simulation room or skills lab, mock meds labels/syringes, timers.
• Run-of-Show: 10min briefing, 15min scenario A (anaphylaxis), 10min debrief, 15min scenario B (status epilepticus), 10min debrief, 10min wrap-up.
• Variations: low-tech tabletop with role cards if no simulation lab.
• Compliance: use credentialed facilitators, follow simulation lab and university safety policies.

Toxicology "Escape Room" (60mins)

• Objectives: recognition/management of common tox syndromes.
• Invite: toxicology pharmacist or poison center educator.
• Materials: puzzle envelopes/locks (or Google Forms), case cards, answer key.
• Run-of-Show: 10min intro, 35min puzzles (anticholinergic, opioid, salicylate), 15min debrief pearls.
• Variations: Poison Prevention Week edition (public-facing).

Residency Roadmap Workshop (45-60mins)

• Objectives: clarify timeline, demystify CV/letters/interviews for EM/CC/tox.
• Invite: recent PGY1/PGY2 grads and program director/faculty.
• Materials: one-page roadmap handout.
• Run-of-Show: 10min overview, 20min panel Q&A, 25min small-group CV/ERAS tips, 5min resources.
• Variations: add 20min "mock interview hot seat".

RAMS & RxSTAT Interprofessional Case Conference (60mins)

• Objectives: practice shared decision-making across disciplines.
• Invite: medical students/residents (ideally via RAMS), EM pharmacist, EM medical resident.
• Materials: two short cases (e.g. GI bleed, toxic ingestion), whiteboard.
• Run-of-Show: 5min intro, 20min case 1 (team huddles), 20min case 2, 10min debrief on roles, 5min next steps.
• Variations: add "how to work with your EM pharmacist" tips slide.

Poster-to-Podium Mini-Workshop (45mins)

• Objectives: turn a case/QI idea into an abstract/poster.
• Invite: faculty mentor and library/scholar liaison.
• Materials: one-page template, example poster.
• Run-of-Show: 10min choose a question, 20min structure an abstract, 10min where to submit, 5min commit to a next step.
• Variations: lightning-talk night (3min talks).

Naloxone Awareness & Skills (30-45mins)

• Objectives: identify candidates, counsel effectively, device demo.
• Invite: harm-reduction program or EM pharmacist.
• Materials: demo devices or slides, counseling checklist.
• Run-of-Show: 10min indications/pearl, 15min teach-back in pairs, 10min debrief.
• Variations: combine with medication safety table at a campus fair.

Purpose

Recognize chapters that advance SAEM AEMP RxSTAT's mission and share practical ideas across campuses. The report helps RxSTAT target support where it's needed and continue to innovate.

Timeline

• Reporting window: January 1 to December 31.
• Submission deadline: March 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
• Recognition: May, announced at SAEM Annual Meeting.
• The first chapter achievement annual reports will be collected in March 2027. They will include the time period from October 3, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

Sections

• Education, Mentorship, and Skill Development.
• Community Service and Outreach.
• Interprofessional Collaboration.
• Scholarship and Professional Development.

Chapter Report Submission & Expectations

Annual SAEM AEMP RxSTAT Chapter Achievement Report

• One per chapter per year.
• Finalized by the chair, reviewed by the faculty advisor.
• Components: leadership information and membership breakdown (P1-P4), up to five uploads (e.g. photos, newsletter clippings, abstracts, etc.), 1500 word maximum summary covering all four sections (see above) focused on impact of the chapter, required attestations.
• Deadline: March 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

SAEM AEMP RxSTAT Chapter Event Log

• One per event with unlimited submissions.
• Completed throughout the year (ideally immediately after the event).
• Choose section (see above) and applicable rubric flags.
• Add external partners.
• List attendance.
• Optional 250 word maximum narrative.
• Deadline: December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT or will be counted towards chapter achievement report submission for the following year.

Attestations Required on Submission

By submitting, the chapter's student lead and faculty advisor attest that:

1. All activities complied with university, school, and/or college policies, and the faculty advisor reviewed the report prior to submission.
2. All photos, videos, and data shared are free of protected health information and meet permissions and consent requirements.
3. Any certification trainings were delivered by credentialed instructors using approved curricula.

Recognition Tiers

Bronze

• 2+ events total (across 2+ different sections).
• 5+ student members.

Silver

• 4+ events total (across 3+ different sections).
• 15+ student members.
• At least 1 mentorship event and at least one interprofessional activity.

Gold

• 6+ events total (all 4 sections represented).
• 20+ student members.
• At least 1 mentorship event and at least one interprofessional activity.
• At least 1 skills event and at least one scholarship or professional development output (e.g. abstract, poster, lightning talk, etc.).
• At least 1 event collaborated with an external partner (e.g. local EMS, poison center, stroke center, trauma center, etc.) - local college of pharmacy organizations will not suffice.

Chapter Achievement Awards

Chapter of the Year - overall excellence across all four sections with clear impact, breadth, and sustainability. Prizes include:

• Crystal shard award plaque with chapter name.
• On-stage recognition at the AEMP Business Meeting (SAEM Annual Meeting) - chapter members present are invited on stage for award presentation.
• Premium feature on the SAEM AEMP website.
• Premium feature from AEMP in SAEM Pulse.
• Premium feature full-page AEMP Newsletter profile.
• Recognition via AEMP social media accounts.
• Invitation to a national RxSTAT panel to share a year-in-review highlight.
• Dean recognition letter from AEMP provided upon request.

Excellence in Innovation - creative programming or new models that meaningfully advance EM pharmacy. Prizes include:

• Award plaque with chapter name.
• Meeting shout-out slide during AEMP Business Meeting (SAEM Annual Meeting).
• Innovation Showcase: micro-session in an AEMP session or webinar to showcase idea.
• RxSTAT to convert innovation into plug-and-play template for all chapters.
• Highlight in AEMP Newsletter.
• Recognition via AEMP social media accounts.

Excellence in Community Impact - measurable public-facing benefit (reach, partnerships, outcomes) through service and/or outreach. Prizes include:

• Award plaque with chapter name.
• Meeting shout-out slide during AEMP Business Meeting (SAEM Annual Meeting).
• Community Partner Spotlight: option to co-present micro-session with the partner (e.g. EMS, stroke center, etc.) in AEMP session or webinar to showcase impact.
• Local Recognition Kit: press-release template and Dean partner letter from AEMP acknowledging impact.
• Highlight in AEMP Newsletter.
• Recognition via AEMP social media accounts.

Sample Operational Guidelines

Below, you will find some micro-guidelines to use if your school or college requires only the basics or while your chapter is getting started. These may be upgraded at a later date.

• Name & Affiliation: SAEMP AEMP RxSTAT Chapter: [Institution Name], affiliated with SAEM AEMP RxSTAT; follows [Institution] policies.
• Purpose: Promote emergency medicine pharmacy through education, mentorship, interprofessional collaboration, service, and scholarship.
• Membership: Open to [Institution] student pharmacists; inclusive and non-discriminatory; AEMP student membership required; dues per national SAEM requirements.
• Chapter Leadership & Advisor: Chair, Vice Chair; Faculty/Staff Advisor. Terms 1 year.
• Elections: Spring elections by anonymous ballot; plurality wins; ties by runoff; transition within 30 days.
• Meetings: 2+ general meetings per semester; quorum = those present at a duly announced meeting.
• Finance: Follow [Institution] rules; two-signature approval if required; term-end summary.
• Compliance: Use credentialed instructors for certifications; obtain site approvals; no protected health information; professional conduct expected.
• Amendments: 7-day notice; 2/3 vote.
• Dissolution: Assets per [Institution] policy; notify RxSTAT and AEMP.

Sample Membership Roster

Click here for a downloadable sample membership roster.