General

Activities and Events

Saturday

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Clinical Skills Competition Semi-Final Round
In partnership with the ASHP Research and Education Foundation and the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum.
It’s the battle of the best and brightest. Winning teams from the Preliminary Round (school-level) competitions at each college of pharmacy will compete in the semi-final round at the national level, showcasing their clinical skills and knowledge. The Semi-Final round is a closed session and competitors should plan to arrive in Anaheim  no later than Friday evening.

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
ASHP's PharmPrep Live! A Board Review Workshop
(Separate fee required. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own).
Preparing for the Pharmacy Board Exam? We’ve got the workshop for you! Ask around—faculty, advisors, and workshop alum will all agree that this is the “must attend” board review of the year. The editors of ASHP’s PharmPrep Interactive Case-Based Board Review bring the text to life at a full-day workshop to help you prepare for the board examination to become a licensed pharmacist. The workshop will incorporate evidence-based approaches to decision making and important disease states you are likely to encounter on the board exam.

There is a pre-registration fee for this workshop. Participants will receive a free 15-month subscription to ASHP’s PharmPrep Online! Don’t forget to bring a calculator!  Register for the Workshop

Sunday

8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group Meetings (closed session)

Members of the 2010-11 Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Groups are encouraged to arrive in Anaheim in time to participate in this annual live meeting. Attendance is optional, but highly recommended.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SSHP Leaders Workshop
All students who hold a leadership position within their Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy should plan to attend this workshop. We will cover topics including the SSHP Recognition Program, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Advocacy and more! This is a great opportunity to network with SSHP leaders from our 91 officially recognized SSHPs as well as those who are pursuing recognition for the first time. Faculty advisors are encouraged to attend as well!

1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
ASHP National Clinical Skills Competition Finalist Presentations
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a champion in your pharmacy or maybe even at the Clinical Skills Competition next year? Stop in as an observer and get a good idea of what it takes to be a national finalist in the Clinical Skills Competition and enjoy the range of presentations at this inspiring and impressive session. 

5:30 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Student Society Showcase and Awards Ceremony
All Student Societies of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHPs), including those who were awarded official ASHP Recognition in 2010, are invited to spotlight their achievements at the Student Society Showcase. Take this opportunity to share best practices with SSHP members from across the nation to help them reapply your successful event on their campus! Stick around to cheer on numerous student award winners including the ASHP Student Leadership Award recipients and the Clinical Skills Competition finalists.

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Best Practices Award Reception
This poster reception will honor the awardees of the 2010 ASHP Best Practices Award in Health-System Pharmacy. The six awardees will present posters of their programs that have been nationally recognized to demonstrate best practices in health-system pharmacy, especially in those areas that significantly improve the quality of patient care. Join us in honoring the award recipients and discussing the programs with them.

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CareerPharm’s Personnel Placement Service (PPS)
Connect with employers from across the country through CareerPharm’s PPS, the largest in-person recruiting event is hospital and health-system pharmacy. For more information go to www.careerpharm.com. Separate registration and fee required.

Monday

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CareerPharm’s Personnel Placement Service (PPS)

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Opening Session featuring Presidential Address and Keynote Speaker

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residency Showcase
Make the rounds all I one place – and save money and time. The Residency Showcase is set up for your convenience, allowing you to meet with representatives from hundreds of programs across the country. Business dress is recommended.  Continues on Tuesday.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ; 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Student Research Poster Session
“Wow, you presented at the Midyear?” Impress professors, potential employers, and peers when you present a poster at the prestigious ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Go to www.ashp.org/get_involved to learn how to submit a poster abstract. Continues on Tuesday.

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hall
See hundreds of examples of fresh thinking and innovation under one roof! Meet the purveyors of products and services that can help you make a difference.

Tuesday

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residency Showcase
Make the rounds all I one place – and save money and time. The Residency Showcase is set up for your convenience, allowing you to meet with representatives from hundreds of programs across the country. Business dress is recommended. Continued from Monday.

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CareerPharm’s Personnel Placement Service (PPS)

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ; 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Student Research Poster Session

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hall

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Student’s Night Out
After a long day it’s time to kick back with old and new friends from across the United States and around the world.

Wednesday

8:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
Pharmacy Resident Research Poster Session
Pharmacy residents from across the nation will be here to showcase their residency research projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a sneak peak of what might be in store for you in the near future!

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CareerPharm’s Personnel Placement Service (PPS)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hall

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (subject to change)
Closing Party

Thursday

12:05 p.m.  – 1:50 p.m.
Networking Luncheon