Who We Are &
Why We Exist
A community of Cameroonian pharmacy professionals across the United States — united by shared heritage, driven by a mission to advance the profession and uplift communities.
Our Mission
To serve as a forum through which its members enrich their professional potentials to promote optimal medication use for all Cameroonians, and affiliated groups or parties.
Our Vision
To serve as a forum through which its members enrich their professional potentials to promote optimal medication use for all Cameroonians, and affiliated groups or parties.
Advance the common professional and business interests of the corporation's members.
Foster cooperative efforts among educational, research, industrial, and governmental personnel engaged in activities relevant to the Association's mission.
Create opportunities to maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards through meetings, workshops, continuing education, and seminars.
Establish and strengthen the links between other national and local pharmacy associations in the US and in Cameroon.
Uphold and assist in the promotion and maintenance of the health of the people of Cameroon through the provision of satisfactory and dependable patient care services.
Promote effective communication between CAMPhA-USA and healthcare-related professional associations and regulatory agencies in Cameroon.
Help strengthen good public service through programs, projects, and inter-society collaboration with similar organizations in Cameroon, Africa, and the rest of the world.
Provide a means to promote pharmacy education among Cameroonian students in the US and assist foreign pharmacy graduates or students to achieve their professional goals.
Communicate advancement opportunities to Cameroonian Pharmacists in the USA.
Serve as a means to advocate for improved patient care in Cameroon.
Rooted in Heritage. Committed to Excellence.
CAMPhA-USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to advancing pharmacy practice while honoring our shared Cameroonian identity across the United States.
Compliance Committee
Helps CAMPhA-USA navigate its regulatory compliance obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state law
- Ensure activities promote tax-exempt status
- Maintain recordkeeping for IRS transparency
- Review and approve contracts and materials
- Monitor and conduct auditing responsibilities
Finance & Budget Committee
Oversees the financial health of CAMPhA-USA through careful budgeting, accounting, and fundraising stewardship.
- Monitor income and expense
- Prepare yearly budget for board approval
- Maintain proper accounting principles
- Develop fundraising strategies
- Prepare financial statements and annual report
Leadership & Professional Development
Creates opportunities for leadership growth and continuing education for members and the executive team.
- Develop mentorship programs and training
- Assess and recommend leadership opportunities
- Develop and review CE programs for members
- Produce newsletters, videos, and educational materials
- Share clinical guidelines and board review updates
Membership Committee
Recruits, engages, and supports the diverse membership base of CAMPhA-USA across the United States.
- Actively recruit new members
- Develop participation strategies for committees
- Evaluate and recommend member services
- Manage membership renewals and complaints
- Assess and recommend local chapter establishment
Pharmacy Practice in Cameroon
Bridges pharmacy practice between the U.S. and Cameroon through outreach, advocacy, and partnership.
- Liaise with the Pharmaceutical Society in Cameroon
- Carry out membership drives for pharmacy society
- Provide information on pharmacy practice in Cameroon
- Organize community outreach programs in Cameroon
- Assess and recommend policy changes in Cameroon
Student Liaison Committee
Connects student pharmacists to the CAMPhA-USA community, providing mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
- Recruit student pharmacists to CAMPhA-USA
- Evaluate and recommend student programs
- Create surveys to receive student feedback
- Provide content for the student section on website
- Seek ways to establish local student chapters