New Practitioners

Welcome, New Practitioners!

Navigating the Midyear can be intimidating, especially when you want to be sure to attend all the great events planned just for you! In an attempt to help, the New Practitioners Forum has developed a "meeting guide" designed specifically for New Practitioners to assist in navigating the meeting.

Great eXpectations – Programming and Events Just for New Practitioners

Sunday, December 6

For everyone in the starting blocks of a career in pharmacy, Great eXpectations is designed to keep you running at the front of the pack.  Motivational, informative, and socially interactive, this dynamic conference-within-a-conference for new practitioners is a must-attend.

• Best of all, entry into Great eXpectations is included in your full Midyear registration fee!
• You'll connect with seasoned and new-practitioner experts alike on clinical issues, workplace challenges, mentorship, and other topics. 
• When it comes to your future, don’t be left in the cold.  Experience Great eXpectations.

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Returning in 2009! CE Power Hour

Monday – Wednesday, December 7 - 9
4:00pm – 5:00pm

Catch up on your CE at one-hour sessions offered from 4:00pm - 5:00pm These highly concentrated sessions are just what the pharmacist ordered for busy attendees caught up in the Exhibits, Residency Showcase, CareerPharm’s PPS, and networking.

• Current Trends in Nutriceuticals and Supplements in the Oncology Patient
• The Role of the Pharmacist in the Medical Home
• From Research to Clinical Practice: Pharmacogenomics Principles and Concepts
• Breaking News! New ASHP Guidelines on Preventing Medication Errors with Cancer Chemotherapy
• New Calibration, Old Equation: What Pharmacists Need to Know about Serum Creatinine Assay Standardization
• From Research to Clinical Practice: Evidence-Based Pharmacogenomic Recommendations
• Meeting the Challenges of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
• From Research to Clinical Practice: Integrating Pharmacogenomics into Practice

Residency Showcase, CareerPharm, and PPS

Residency Showcase
Monday - Tuesday, December 6-7

Wouldn’t it be nice to have all the information you need in one place? Your wish is our command. Drop by the Residency Showcase to meet with representatives from the hundreds of programs across the country. We know everyone is watching their wallet, so take advantage because this can save you some precious time and money! Business dress is recommended.

• 2009 Residency Showcase
• Residency Checklist
• Preparing a Curriculum Vitae

PGY2 Residencies, CareerPharm, and PPS

Personnel Placement Service (PPS) is an opportunity for grads and job seekers to connect with employers from across the country. PPS is the largest in-person recruiting event in hospital and health-system pharmacy. Go to www.careerpharm.com for more information.  Separate registration and fee required.

• CareerPharm
• Personnel Placement Service (PPS)
• The Next Step: PGY2 Residencies

Residencies 101

• Why Should I Do a Residency?
• Seeking a Residency
• History of Residency Training
• Resident Matching Program
• Selecting a Residency that is Right for You
• Why Complete a Residency
• Additional Sources of Information
• Regional Resident Conferences
• FAQs

New Practitioner Lounge

Put your feet up now and then. Take a much-deserved break each day and connect with friends old and new in this retreat reserved especially for New Practitioners.

Opening Session

Monday, December 7
9:00am - 10:30am
Presidential Address: Lynnae M. Mahaney, MBA, FASHP
Keynote Speaker: Dennis Quaid

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Networking Lunch

Thursday, December 10
12:05pm - 1:50pm
Keynote Speaker: Craig Karges

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