Leadership Development Track

Formed during the 2015-2016 academic school year, the Leadership Development Track (or LDT for short) is a composite of activities identified through Phi Lambda Sigma, the School of Pharmacy and the profession of pharmacy as a way to hone individuals’ leadership goals and foster leadership development within the student body. PLS will be holding a ceremony at the end of the year to celebrate those who complete the LDT.

Below are the five (5) requirements for the Leadership Development Track.

  1. Attend one professional conference per year (fall 2025 – spring 2026):
    1. PSW Annual
    2. PSW Legislative Day
    3. PSW Educational Conference
    4. APhA Annual
    5. ASHP Annual or Mid-Year
    6. ACCP Annual
    7. MRM
    8. WSPS Conference on Conferences
    9. Other (with approval)
  1. Attend Kremer’s Lecture (Spring Semester)
  2. Complete the Career Fair Activity (Fall Semester)
    1. Submit a one-page reflection to Alyssa or Kelsie about your experiences at the SOP Career Fair. In this reflection, discuss what activity you benefitted from the most and how this networking experience is supplemental to your education. This reflection must be submitted before the end of the Fall Semester.
  3. Attend two breakout and/or GLAD discussions per semester:
    1. We will offer at least 3 breakout sessions per semester:
    2. A list of breakout session topics and dates are listed below
    3. Interested in leading a breakout session and getting credit for it? Contact us!
  4. Attend two breakfast talks/residency club meetings per semester:
    1. You can complete 2 breakfast talks or 2 residency club meetings or a combination of the two, a total of 4 must be completed through the year

For more details, download the Verification Form. In order to complete the LDT, you must turn this form in.

If you have any questions/comments/concerns feel free to contact Alyssa Davis (adavis53@wisc.edu) or Kelsie (schuk@wisc.edu). If you are wondering if an event qualifies for one of the requirements, contact us!

If you want reminders for our events, please sign up on our listserv by sending an e-mail to: join-pls_ldt@lists.wisc.edu

Fall 2025 for upcoming  Leadership and Development Track Events: 

Career Fair: 

October 16-17th, varying times depending on class. See requirements about completing reflections

Breaklast Talks:

  • Clara Nickel, Madison VA PGY-2, Admin Resident: Tuesday 10/28 7:00 AM
  • Jenny Moran, Children’s Wisconsin Oncology: Tuesday 11/11 7:30 AM
  • Paul Rosowski, AstraZeneca: Tuesday 12/2 7:30 AM

Residency Meetings: Hosted by SCCP

  • Grayson Cooley, Madison VA PGY-2 Pain Management Resident: Thursday 10/23 6-7 PM on Zoom

Glad Discussions

  • Monday 10/27 4:30 PM
  • Monday 12/14:30 PM