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Sunday, December 6
8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
Pharmacy Student Forum Opening Session
Join your fellow ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum members, leadership, staff and, of course, your 2009-10 Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee to kick off the meeting! Come learn about all that ASHP has to offer and how you can tap into the resources at your fingertips. Interested in a national leadership position? How about a rotation or internship at headquarters? Looking for a mentor? Need some funds to kick-start an SSHP at your school? Well, this is the session for you! The MCM student programming and activities will be reviewed to help you prepare for the week. Plus, the top ten finalist teams of the 13th Annual ASHP National Clinical Skills Competition will be announced. Don’t miss it!
9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Health Care Reform and You: What All Future Pharmacists Should Know
Do you consider yourself a political advocate for pharmacy? Arm yourself with the information you need to know about the current health care reform debate, and why it's critical for pharmacy students to take action.
9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Making the Most of IPPEs & APPEs
About to hit the streets for your rotations, eh? Don’t know what to expect? What to say? What to wear? How to prepare? Got that portfolio in order?? No problem—we’ve got you covered! This session will teach you how to thrive during your clinical rotations. Come experience an opportunity to hear from your peers and experts on the topic, and take home some useful tools, insights, and confidence to make the transition from classroom to clinic. You will hear hints of what to expect on IPPE and APPE rotations, tips on how to be on the same page as the preceptor and insight on what is most important at the end of the day. The presentation will conclude with a student and practitioner panel to answer all your burning questions.
10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Dollars and Good Sense
The days of living off student loans and ramen noodles are coming to an end. You are entering the real world of working professionals…and the real world of mortgages, debt, bills, and investment opportunities. This popular session will help you to manage your finances and learn strategies to help you handle your current responsibilities while planning for the future!
11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Career Path Roundtables
Community hospital? Teaching institution? Pediatrics? Oncology? General practice? Specialty? Am Care? Chronic care? Informatics? Industry? Association management? Whew—the options seem endless! Drop in at your leisure to visit a few of the roundtables that interest you the most. Meet with a pharmacist who currently works in the practice area of interest to you and hear about what a day-in-the-life is like. Pick up some information and maybe a business card or two to take home with you
12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Answers to the Questions You Were Afraid to Ask!
Ever heard of CLM? Trust us—these are the things to avoid: Career Limiting Moves. Hear from a panel of new practitioners about valuable lessons learned and how to steer clear of CLMs. This session is CLOSED to all non-students, so you can feel safe asking the questions you have avoided until now.
12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Workshop: Evaluating Your Interview Skills
Interviews in your near future? There could be in just a few short months as you pursue an internship, residency or other career option, so be prepared. This interactive workshop includes role-play and live examples and will allow you to evaluate your knowledge of the interview process as future employers & practice applying what you have learned. NOTE: This workshop builds on the Webinar presentation “Interview Preparation: an Overview” (beginning in October) where you will learn about interview formats and how to develop your personal interview strategy. It is strongly recommended that you view the Webinar prior to attending the workshop.
1:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Post-Graduate Training—Where Do I Go From Here?
Part I: Exploring Post-Graduate Training Opportunities for Pharmacists
Wondering what residencies and fellowships are all about and why you should consider one? Want to know what different types of programs are available? Come learn the basics about various post-graduate training opportunities and how they can benefit your career. It’s never too early to start preparing, so stop by to find out what you can do now to improve your prospects.
Part II: Next Steps…What to Do to Prepare for Residencies and Fellowships
Okay, so you’ve decided a residency or a fellowship is right for you…now what? If that’s why you’re here at the MCM, or if you’re planning on coming to MCM 2010 or beyond to do so, then you don’t want to skip this session! We’ll review the difference between accredited and non-accredited programs, the infamous “Match” process, important deadlines, and more.
Part III: Panel Discussion with Current and Post-Graduates
Want to hear the inside scoop? Got some unanswered questions? Come prepared to talk with current residents and fellows about their experiences.
2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Workshop: CV and Resume Writing
Time is ticking away and it’s just a matter of months, no…weeks, no…days, before potential employers and residency programs start requesting your CV. Get real-world advice on how to market your skills effectively. Learn important tips about preparing your resume and curriculum vitae and how to avoid common mistakes. View our pre-meeting Webinar on CV and Resume Writing in October. Then pre-submit your CV or resume before November 1 to students@ashp.org and we’ll have an expert review it, offer comments, and return it to you at this special workshop just for you.
3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Student Society Leaders Workshop
Are you a current officer in your Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP)? If so, please plan to join other student leaders from across the nation to network, share, and reapply best practices from fundraising to programming.