ASHP has created numerous ways for new practitioners to get involved on the national level. Whether you are a natural leader, skilled speaker, or competent writer, ASHP has an opportunity for you!

Leadership

• Executive Committee Appointments
• Advisory Group Appointments
• ASHP Council Appointments

Sections

New practitioners are encouraged to get involved in the ASHP Pharmacy Practice Sections and utilize the resources available to assist them in their practice needs.

• Clinical Specialists and Scientists
• Home, Ambulatory and Chronic Care
• Inpatient Care Practitioners
• Pharmacy Informatics and Technology
• Pharmacy Practice Managers

Practice Standard Reviewer

New practitioners are encouraged to get involved by drafting, reviewing or commenting on ASHP therapeutic position statements.

AJHP

New Practitioners Forum column
The New Practitioners Forum column is published on a regular basis in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP). The column features articles that address the special professional needs of pharmacists early in their careers as they transition from students to practitioners. Authors include new practitioners or others with expertise in a topic of interest to new practitioners. AJHP readers are invited to submit topics or articles for this column to the New Practitioners Forum, c/o Jill Haug, 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301-664-8821 or newpractitioners@ashp.org).

AJHP Volunteer
Volunteer to serve as a reviewer or contributor for AJHP! Your contribution could take the form of an editorial, clinical review, therapy update, report, or commentary. Contact the AJHP division to get involved.

• Submit to AJHP
• Reviewer

Other Ways to Get Involved

Meeting Program Associate (MPA)
There are a variety of ways a new practitioner can get involved in an ASHP national meeting.

State Affiliate Leadership
ASHP state affiliates provide a great way for new practitioners to network or get involved on a local level.