ASHP Connect is the Society's new online discussion group exclusively for ASHP members. ASHP Connect helps members do just that: connect with each other, share ideas, and make the most of our professional community. The group introduces exciting new features that make participating in discussions far more convenient and productive.

Below are some of the major features of our discussion group:

• Discussions: Join lively debates and discussions on issues related to health-system pharmacy.
• Profile: Display personal/professional information, job title, areas of expertise and interest, photograph and more.
• RSS: Subscribe to news feeds to keep track of your forum topics.
• Contact Members: Send messages and make connections with other members.
• Polls: Create polls for visitors to vote on - a great way to form a community and get valuable information at the same time.
• Calendar: Access a calendar of events with the forum to see important events throughout the year.
• Share Documents: Attach multimedia files to add more value to your messages.
• And more…

Meetings and Conferences

With ASHP Connect, conference attendees and members can find key contacts or connect with like-minded individuals from their country or region; pre-plan meetings with other conference attendees, exhibitors or speakers of interest; build lasting business relationships; and participate in online discussion forums for best-practice and information sharing all prior to the conference.

Be sure to join the newly created House of Delegates Discussion Group on ASHP Connect. This is your launching pad for the 2009 Summer Meeting. Participate in conversations ranging from education sessions and programs to exhibits and demonstrations. Catch the buzz on new technology and products. Make plans for networking, events, Chicago and more.

How to Get Started

ASHP Connect is a members only social media tool that is available for all registered ASHP members. To get started, follow these three easy steps and you can join in our online community today!

1. Navigate to www.ashp.org/ashpconnect
2. Login with your ASHP Member information
3. Start sharing your ideas