| Paul G. Cano Legislative Internship Do you know how future developments in Medicare, Medicaid, controlled substance regulation, and other federal and state healthcare laws and policies will affect your pharmacy practice? Want to educate policymakers and help pharmacists make their voices heard on Capitol Hill and in state governments around the country? Apply for ASCP’s Cano Legislative Internship! About the Internship With new federal and state regulations governing every aspect of pharmacy practice, it is more critical than ever for pharmacists to stay informed of policy developments in Washington, D.C., and around the country. In memory of Paul G. Cano, ASCP’s former Director of Government Affairs, ASCP has maintained a legislative internship position since 1993. This internship offers pharmacy students experience and training in federal and state legislative and regulatory advocacy, a chance to see first-hand how politics shape pharmacists’ practice across the nation. Job duties and opportunities include:
 ASCP's 2009 Cano Interns Kareem Karara (l) and Andrew York (r) Qualifications To qualify for the internship, applicants must be a current pharmacy student enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy. Applicants should have a strong interest in legislative and regulatory affairs. Preference is given to those applicants who have actively participated in one or more professional associations and who possess excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Application procedure Submit the following materials via hard copy or e-mail to the address below: 1. A one-page letter describing how the Cano internship fits in with your professional and academic goals 2. A resume or CV 3. Two letters of recommendation Successful candidates will possess strong writing and verbal communication skills, demonstrated academic achievement, and an interest in regulatory affairs and legislation. Candidates who best match ASCP’s needs will be interviewed by telephone. Please send application materials by March 1, 2010 to: Attn: Cano Internship American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 1321 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3563 GovAff@ascp.com (e-mail applications preferred) |
