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Welcome to the Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Chi!
Founded at the University of Michigan in 1883, Phi Delta Chi (PDC) (ΦΔΧ) has spread nationwide and now has over 90 chapters throughout the United States. The mission of PDC is to develop leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy. It is a lifelong experience that promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth among its Brothers. Members of Phi Delta Chi strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals. The vision of PDC is to be a first choice organization for students seeking professional development and leadership skills, faculty and administration seeking a respected student organization to develop students, and employers seeking pharmacists with skills and experiences that set them apart.
The Pillars of Phi Delta Chi
- Professionalism aims to expand the opportunities for brothers to grow as health professionals both on-campus and in the local community by planning health presentations, coordinating panels, and hosting professional speakers from various pharmaceutical backgrounds.
- Service focuses on giving back to the community by providing brothers opportunities to be involved in various philanthropic activities at the College of Pharmacy and in the Ann Arbor area. In addition to local volunteering, all chapters of Phi Delta Chi extend service to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
- Scholarship promotes academic achievement throughout the fraternity by hosting study groups, review sessions, and awarding prizes for academic achievement. The Alpha Chapter is currently in the process of implementing an endowment scholarship that will be available to brothers within the next 4 years.
- Fundraising raises money to help fund a combination of both the chapter’s internal operations and external interests, such as raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and establishing the endowment scholarship for future brothers of the Alpha Chapter.
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Executive Board (2020-2021)
Worthy Chief Counselor: Sarah KaspariMy name is Sarah Kaspari I am a P3 from Sterling Heights, Michigan. I attended Michigan State University for undergrad and got my Bachelors of Science in Human Biology. Currently, I am interested in clinical pharmacy but am still exploring my options in different areas of pharmacy! For fun, I like to play Mario kart, go on long walks to the Arb, and play frisbee in the Diag.
Worthy Vice Counselor: Arti Patel
Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals: Katie Harmer
I'm a P3, I grew up in Holt, MI. I have a Bachelors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University and I'm interested in becoming a Clinical Pharmacist.
Worthy Keeper of Finance: Ashley Berry
I am a P2 and my hometown is Shelby Township, Michigan. I attended Michigan State University for undergrad and got a bachelors degree in Human Biology before coming to pharmacy school. I am interested in community or ambulatory pharmacy.
Worthy Coorespondent: Courtney VanHouzen
I am currently a P3 at the University of Michigan's College of Pharmacy (COP). I was born and raised in Traverse City, MI and attended Hope College in Holland, MI for my undergraduate degree. I earned a BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Hope in 2017. As I enter my third year in the pharmacy curriculum I am finding myself more and more drawn toward the realm of oncology. I am currently doing my PDI project on toxicities experienced in BRCA-1 patients, I've shadowed a couple different oncology pharmacists and I'm actively involved in SOnG here at the COP.
Worthy Prelate: Samath Dewasurendra
Worthy Alumni Relations: Andrew Barbish
My name is Andrew Barbish and I am a P3 from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Biomolecular Sciences. I am interested in pursuing a career in Pediatric Pharmacy or possibly Informatics.
Worthy Master at Arms: Angela Chen
I am a P2 originally from Troy, MI. I completed by undergrad degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan. After graduation, I hope to complete a residency and practice as a clinical pharmacist in pediatrics.
Worthy Inner Guard: Samantha Pike
We are “Brothers for Life”
| brother \ˈbrə-thər\ n. one related to another by common ties or interests
Membership in Phi Delta Chi transcends graduation from pharmacy school – the experiences you have in this organization, the people you meet, and the relationships you create will ultimately influence your personal and professional life. After four years, these friendships are one of the most valuable things you can take away with you.
5 Pillars, 5 Core Values – A plethora of opportunities
| pillar \ˈpi-lər\ n. a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as support for a building. Our organization is lifted up by the work we do to promote our five core values, or “pillars.”
Professionalism – Embracing the attitude, living the life
“Professionalism” is a buzzword engrained thoroughly into every aspect of the pharmacy curriculum, beginning immediately at the first-year students’ orientation. As you embark on the pathway to becoming a professional, PDC’s professionalism committee hosts a variety of events to facilitate this growth, such as workshops for “how to network” and “how to write a good CV/resume” and lectures presented by current leaders in pharmacy.
Scholarship – Promoting academic achievement
As current students and future healthcare professionals, PDC highly values academic success and being lifelong learners. Our future profession is one of a constantly changing environment, meaning we will need to have the tools and skills to keep up and learn quickly. We encourage brothers to help one another, and our scholarship committee holds many events inclusive to the entire college: Top 200 Drugs trivia, practice role-playing for standardized patient interactions final exams, and study tables.
Service – Filling needs of the community
As a healthcare provider attempting to help a patient, there is one requirement that stays the same: you must understand that person’s motivations and desires. PDC strives to fulfill the needs of our community by assessing who needs – and wants – our help. We have events such as providing bagged lunches through a church for the homeless, volunteering at the Hands-On museum, and our “Fall Chore Day,” where we rake leaves and clear paths at homes of certain elderly residents of Ann Arbor who are unable to do these tasks themselves.
Philanthropy – Making a difference in others’ lives
It is easy to get caught up in the bubble of school and work, forgetting about problems that exist outside of our community. PDC places value on philanthropy, as our reminder for how we can positively impact the lives of those not in our immediate vicinity. Our charity is the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. St. Jude’s mission is to advance cures and research preventative treatments for pediatric catastrophic diseases, such as cancer or sickle cell disease, with the motto that no family will be denied due to inability to pay. Each year PDC participates in the St. Jude Walk and letter writing.
Brotherhood – Brothers for life
The pharmacy school curriculum is tough, and brothers support one another through the good and bad times. Our brotherhood committee organizes fun events as a break from schoolwork: indoor trampoline parks, skiing, and fall outings. One unique aspect to PDC is there is no other organization that places as large of an emphasis as we do on communication between classes. For this reason, PDC has “lineages” that generally consists of one P4, P3, P2, and P1. The year of the last member is dependent upon which year (P1 or P2) the student decides to pledge, as he/she is added onto a lineage and therefore there may be two P2s in a lineage, a gap in years, etc.
Become a Leader
| leader \ˈlē-dər\ n. a person who inspires confidence in other people and moves them to action.
Those who decide to join PDC will find leadership opportunities exist as early as in the pledging process. The pledging process occurs in September and runs until mid-November. The process is designed as a bonding and education experience: the group of pledges will learn about the history of the fraternity, form five pledge committees that parallel PDC’s five pillars, and begin to meet the brothers of PDC. During this process, there are many leadership positions – for example, as a pledge class leader or as one of the two co-chairs per one committee.
We hope to see you become a brother of Phi Delta Chi!
If you have any questions, please use the Officer Contact Form in the sidebar and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
The Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Chi is proud to have such a vibrant alumni history. With each alumni Brother having their own unique experience, current students have access to many different aspects of the pharmacy profession and are provided the opportunity to network with Brothers on a national scale.
Alumni from chapters around the country come to visit the Alpha Chapter in Ann Arbor and participate in hallmark events such as Founder’s Day and Initiation. Professional events hosted by the fraternity also showcase alumni and graduate lectures as well as career development opportunities for the entire student body.
Brothers of Phi Delta Chi continually work to advance the science of pharmacy and foster and promote a fraternal bond. Alpha alumni and students alike respect the relationships that develop over the years, together embrace the opportunity to become leaders in the pharmacy profession.
If you have an interest in becoming more involved with the Alpha chapter, please email the Worthy Alumni Liaison at [email protected] or fill out the a contact form here.
”A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.” – Buddha
Check out all of our upcoming events!
The Alpha Tattler
Winning the Thurston Cup is one of the highest honors a Chapter of Phi Delta Chi can earn. The Thurston Cup is composed of five elements, one of which is an annual publication. The Alpha Chapter has designated the task of completing our publication, The Alpha Tattler, to the Publications Committee. The publication piece is designed to highlight the Chapter's activities throughout the year. The finished product is seen by Grand Officers of Phi Delta Chi, alumni Brothers, and other Chapters across the country. Brothers from our Chapter contribute articles, photos, and design ideas to The Alpha Tattler based on a chosen theme by the Publication Committee. In 2014, The Alpha Tattler was the 3rd place winner of the publication section of the Thurston Cup, also known as the Chapter Publication Award, with its theme of Harry Potter. In 2015, The Alpha Tattler was the 2nd place winner of the publication section of the Thurston Cup, having a Space themed publication.
IN 2016, THE ALPHA TATTLER won FIRST place for Emory W. Thurston Grand President’s Cup!
Below you will find links to the two most recent publications produced by the Alpha Chapter, including the 2014 3rd place Chapter Publication Award recipient.
2016 Alpha Tattler: Phi Delta Chi in Space
2015 Alpha Tattler: Phi Delta Chi and Legos
2014 Alpha Tattler: Phi Delta Chi and the Pharmacist's Pestle
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Executive Board (2020-2021)
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We are “Brothers for Life”
| brother \ˈbrə-thər\ n. one related to another by common ties or interests
Membership in Phi Delta Chi transcends graduation from pharmacy school – the experiences you have in this organization, the people you meet, and the relationships you create will ultimately influence your personal and professional life. After four years, these friendships are one of the most valuable things you can take away with you.
5 Pillars, 5 Core Values – A plethora of opportunities
| pillar \ˈpi-lər\ n. a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as support for a building. Our organization is lifted up by the work we do to promote our five core values, or “pillars.”
Professionalism – Embracing the attitude, living the life
“Professionalism” is a buzzword engrained thoroughly into every aspect of the pharmacy curriculum, beginning immediately at the first-year students’ orientation. As you embark on the pathway to becoming a professional, PDC’s professionalism committee hosts a variety of events to facilitate this growth, such as workshops for “how to network” and “how to write a good CV/resume” and lectures presented by current leaders in pharmacy.
Scholarship – Promoting academic achievement
As current students and future healthcare professionals, PDC highly values academic success and being lifelong learners. Our future profession is one of a constantly changing environment, meaning we will need to have the tools and skills to keep up and learn quickly. We encourage brothers to help one another, and our scholarship committee holds many events inclusive to the entire college: Top 200 Drugs trivia, practice role-playing for standardized patient interactions final exams, and study tables.
Service – Filling needs of the community
As a healthcare provider attempting to help a patient, there is one requirement that stays the same: you must understand that person’s motivations and desires. PDC strives to fulfill the needs of our community by assessing who needs – and wants – our help. We have events such as providing bagged lunches through a church for the homeless, volunteering at the Hands-On museum, and our “Fall Chore Day,” where we rake leaves and clear paths at homes of certain elderly residents of Ann Arbor who are unable to do these tasks themselves.
Philanthropy – Making a difference in others’ lives
It is easy to get caught up in the bubble of school and work, forgetting about problems that exist outside of our community. PDC places value on philanthropy, as our reminder for how we can positively impact the lives of those not in our immediate vicinity. Our charity is the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. St. Jude’s mission is to advance cures and research preventative treatments for pediatric catastrophic diseases, such as cancer or sickle cell disease, with the motto that no family will be denied due to inability to pay. Each year PDC participates in the St. Jude Walk and letter writing.
Brotherhood – Brothers for life
The pharmacy school curriculum is tough, and brothers support one another through the good and bad times. Our brotherhood committee organizes fun events as a break from schoolwork: indoor trampoline parks, skiing, and fall outings. One unique aspect to PDC is there is no other organization that places as large of an emphasis as we do on communication between classes. For this reason, PDC has “lineages” that generally consists of one P4, P3, P2, and P1. The year of the last member is dependent upon which year (P1 or P2) the student decides to pledge, as he/she is added onto a lineage and therefore there may be two P2s in a lineage, a gap in years, etc.
Become a Leader
| leader \ˈlē-dər\ n. a person who inspires confidence in other people and moves them to action.
Those who decide to join PDC will find leadership opportunities exist as early as in the pledging process. The pledging process occurs in September and runs until mid-November. The process is designed as a bonding and education experience: the group of pledges will learn about the history of the fraternity, form five pledge committees that parallel PDC’s five pillars, and begin to meet the brothers of PDC. During this process, there are many leadership positions – for example, as a pledge class leader or as one of the two co-chairs per one committee.
We hope to see you become a brother of Phi Delta Chi!
If you have any questions, please use the Officer Contact Form in the sidebar and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
The Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Chi is proud to have such a vibrant alumni history. With each alumni Brother having their own unique experience, current students have access to many different aspects of the pharmacy profession and are provided the opportunity to network with Brothers on a national scale.
Alumni from chapters around the country come to visit the Alpha Chapter in Ann Arbor and participate in hallmark events such as Founder’s Day and Initiation. Professional events hosted by the fraternity also showcase alumni and graduate lectures as well as career development opportunities for the entire student body.
Brothers of Phi Delta Chi continually work to advance the science of pharmacy and foster and promote a fraternal bond. Alpha alumni and students alike respect the relationships that develop over the years, together embrace the opportunity to become leaders in the pharmacy profession.
If you have an interest in becoming more involved with the Alpha chapter, please email the Worthy Alumni Liaison at [email protected] or fill out the a contact form here.
”A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.” – Buddha
Check out all of our upcoming events!
The Alpha Tattler
Winning the Thurston Cup is one of the highest honors a Chapter of Phi Delta Chi can earn. The Thurston Cup is composed of five elements, one of which is an annual publication. The Alpha Chapter has designated the task of completing our publication, The Alpha Tattler, to the Publications Committee. The publication piece is designed to highlight the Chapter's activities throughout the year. The finished product is seen by Grand Officers of Phi Delta Chi, alumni Brothers, and other Chapters across the country. Brothers from our Chapter contribute articles, photos, and design ideas to The Alpha Tattler based on a chosen theme by the Publication Committee. In 2014, The Alpha Tattler was the 3rd place winner of the publication section of the Thurston Cup, also known as the Chapter Publication Award, with its theme of Harry Potter. In 2015, The Alpha Tattler was the 2nd place winner of the publication section of the Thurston Cup, having a Space themed publication.
IN 2016, THE ALPHA TATTLER won FIRST place for Emory W. Thurston Grand President’s Cup!
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