Clubs & Organizations
MCPHS-Manchester offers 30 student clubs, organizations and chapters of professional organizations, including:
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association was established to provide a voice for students and student interests. SGA serves as the umbrella organization from which all other student organizations stem. The SGA is responsible for appropriating funds for the organizations and their activities. SGA sponsors various educational and social community activities.
Student Chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAPA)
The SAAPA chapter was established as a student society within their professional organization and allows students representation at the House of Delegates. Educational mentoring, community outreach and professional development are the society's intended goals.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
The membership of ACCP is diverse and composed of practitioners, scientists, educators, residents, fellows and others committed to excellence in clinical pharmacy and patient pharmacotherapy.
American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy. The APhA-ASP represents over 19,000 student members in chapters at every school and college of pharmacy throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Christian Student Organization
The Christian Student Organization offers friendship and fellowship to all. The group promotes the understanding of Christianity through networking, fellowship and Bible study.
Golf Club
This recreational club exists to provide an outlet for those interested in golf. All levels of skill are invited to join and discounted greens fees are available.
Manchester Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP)
The mission of the MCPHS-Manchester student society is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems; provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and encourage membership and participation in the state society and ASHP as a student and upon graduation.
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
This chapter's purpose is to promote development of skills that students will need as responsible and accountable nursing professionals. This association helps develop students who are prepared to lead in the nursing profession in the future.
Nursing Students Without Borders (NSWB)
NSWB provides students the opportunity to serve under-served communities through health education. It helps in creating networks to access health care resources and to distribute material donations, both nationally and internationally. Annually, NSWB visits Belize to assist in the care of health services.
Phi Lambda Sigma
The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities.
Outdoors Club
This club promotes getting outside and staying active! Membership is open to anyone, and activities include day hikes, white water rafting, day skiing and a day at the driving range.
Rho Chi Honor Society
Rho Chi is the academic National Honor Society in Pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The fundamental objective of Rho Chi is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement and recognition of scholarship.
Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board is a club that serves the MCPHS community by providing a calendar of social events for students. The group is funded by the SGA and implements an interest survey periodically to make desired events available. Membership is open to any student.