The following are guidelines for the establishment and operation of an ISPOR Student Chapter.
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WHY start an ISPOR Student Chapter?
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To increase student participation in the activities of ISPOR.
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To provide an environment where students can share knowledge in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research.
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To bring together students of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research and members of the pharmaceutical industry, health related organizations and academia.
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To act as forum for the presentation of innovative ideas.
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To increase student awareness of the latest advances and discoveries in pharmacoeconomics.
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To provide students in the pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research field with opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development.
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To familiarize the students with the affairs of ISPOR and further the goals and objectives of the Society.
Send a letter addressed to the ISPOR Board of Directors to the ISPOR Executive Director, 3100 Princeton Pike, Building 3E, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
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Include with the letter the following information:
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ISPOR Student Chapter permanent address including fax and telephone number
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ISPOR Student Chapter constitution (Note: The constitution must contain the name of the chapter, objectives of the chapter, membership criteria, officers, and election/recall procedure for the officers.
Click here for model Student Chapter Constitution.
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ISPOR Student Chapter officers. (Note: At least three of the Student Chapter officers must be ISPOR Student members.). Include names, addresses, email addresses and officer positions
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ISPOR Student Chapter Advisor including his/her address, and email address (Note: the Advisor must be an ISPOR member)
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A letter indicating that the ISPOR Student Chapter has approval for the educational institution.
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The president of the Student Chapter must provide an annual report to the Board of Directors on May 1 of each year. The report should demonstrate continued conformance with criteria.
