ABOUT OUR ROOTS

History

"The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) was founded in 1972 on the campus of Florida A & M University, when Sharon Roquemore (now Sharon Lovick Edwards) and John J. Scrivens organized that first meeting. In addition to the students from Florida A & M University, students from Howard University, Texas Southern University, Xavier University and other schools were in attendance. The meeting participants numbered about one hundred. Our many years of success are in part due to the outstanding leadership the association has had over the years."

What is SNPhA?

SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions.

The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community.

WHAT WE DO

Offer student members the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skill

Educate students about and promote active participation in national health care issues

Develop the role of the minority health professional as a vital member of the health care team

Develop within communities a positive image of minority health professionals

Educate communities on better health practices and to increase their awareness and understanding of diseases

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”