Saturday, December 4
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
ASHP's PharmPrep Live! A Board Review Workshop see full description
(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 $60 pre-registration fee ($75 onsite) for this workshop. Participants will receive a free 15-month subscription to ASHP's
PharmPrep Online-a $65 value! Don't forget to bring a calculator!
Learn more about the workshop
Sunday, December 5
10:00 am - 10:20 am
Student Programming and Events: Midyear Meeting Overview see full description | download handout [PDF]
The Midyear Meeting is packed full of activities and events that student attendees are encouraged to take advantage of throughout the week. Come and learn about how you can make the most of the 2010 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Plus, the top 10 finalist teams from the national Clinical Skills Competition will be announced!
Speaker: Marni D. Lun, Pharm.D., Director, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum, Bethesda, MD; Stacy Livingston, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Iowa, and Chair, Pharmacy Student Forum Education and Programming Advisory Group, Iowa City, IA
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Career Pearls see full description | download handout [PDF]
Undecided about your future career path? From clinical to management, informatics to ambulatory care-the options seem endless! Hear from pharmacists who work in a variety of health-system settings to learn more about what a day-in-the-life is like.
10:30 am -1 2:00 pm
SSHP Leaders Workshop see full description | download handout [PDF]
Are you a current officer or emerging leader 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.
Speakers: Joe Dikun, Pharm.D. Candidate, Northeastern Ohio Universities, and Chair, Pharmacy Student Forum Leadership Development Advisory Group, Rootstown, OH; Debbie Ramirez, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Texas at Austin, and Chair, Pharmacy Student Forum Student Society Development Advisory Group, Austin, TX
12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Pharmacy Student Forum Opening Session with Keynote Address by the "O" Team see full description | download handout [PDF]
Join your fellow ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum members to kick off the Midyear! Come learn what the Forum has been up to lately and how you can tap into the vast resources at your fingertips. Interested in a national leadership position? Wonder what the Advisory Groups have been up to? Well, this is the session for you! As an added bonus you will be entertained by the "O" Team, Tim and Kris O'Shea, who have been making audiences laugh for almost two decades. Don't miss it!
Speakers: Emily Dotter, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD.; Joe Dikun, Pharm.D. Candidate, Northeastern Ohio Universities, Rootstown, OH; Stacy Livingston, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; Debbie Ramirez, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX; Brandon Shank, Pharm.D. Candidate, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA.
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Residency Training 101: Should I Do A Residency? see full description | download handout [PDF]
Wondering what residencies are all about and why you should consider one? Want to know what different types of programs are available? Come learn the basics about residency training and how it 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.
Speaker: David J Warner, Pharm.D., Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Duke University Hospital Department of Pharmacy
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
PPMI - How Students Can Make an Impact on the Changing Model of Pharmacy Practice see full description | download handout [PDF]
The Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative, better known as PPMI, could have a huge and enduring impact on how you, our future pharmacists in hospitals and health-systems, will practice in the future. Come and learn about the outcomes of the Summit and about optimal practice models that are based on the effective use of pharmacists as direct patient care providers. Get involved and make an impact.
Speakers and Panelists: Emily Dotter, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; Jennifer E Tryon, M.S., Pharm.D., Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Southwest Washington Medical Center; Joe Dikun, Pharm.D. Candidate, Northeastern Ohio Universities, Rootstown, OH; Karl Gumpper, R.Ph., BCPS, Director, ASHP Section of Informatics and Technology, Bethesda, MD.
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Workshop: Evaluating Your Interview Skills see full description
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" (available at
www.ashp.org/students 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.
Moderator: Mary M. Hess, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCM, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
Facilitators: Anthony Kessels, Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP, Manager, Medication Safety, Director, Pharmacotherapy Specialty Residency Program, Department of Pharmacy, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO; Beth Bryles Phillips, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, Clinical Associate Professor, Director, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, GA; Jason Schafer, PharmD, BCPS; Assistant Professor, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
4:00pm - 5:30 pm
Residency Prep: The "How-To's" of Pursuing a Residency Position in 2011 see full description | download handout [PDF]
So, you've decided a residency is right for you…now what? This advanced session is offered for students who understand the basics about residencies and want to take the next step to pursue residency training in 2011. We'll review the difference between accredited and non-accredited programs, how to navigate the Residency Showcase, the application process, important deadlines, and more.
Speaker: Sarah Boyd, Pharm.D., BCPS, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, St. John's Regional Medical Center
Monday, December 6
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mysteries of "The Match" see full description | download handout [PDF]
Are you interested in a residency but afraid of "The Match"? Don't be! Come learn about how the pharmacy residency matching service works, learn strategies to successfully navigate through the Match, and get tips on what to do if you don't match. Dispel the rumor suggesting the Match is a scary process.
Speaker: Mary M. Hess, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCM, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Career Pearls Roundtables - Meet the Experts see full description | download handout [PDF]
After attending the "Career Pearls" session on Sunday you might be interested in having some time to talk face to face with practitioners currently working in areas of health-system pharmacy practice that are of interest to you. Stop by and meet the experts to get your questions answered at this interactive roundtable session. Successful health-system practitioners will be available to discuss their careers, how they got there, and why you might want to pursue a similar path.
4:00 pm- 5:30 pm
Dollars and Good Sense see full description | download handout [PDF]
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!
Speaker: Derek R. Williams, CFP, Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc., Bradenton, FL.
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Fellowships: Another Option for Post-Graduate Training see full description | download handout [PDF]
We have all heard about residencies, but have you considered other post-graduate training options are that can help you differentiate yourself from the pack? Come learn about fellowships, the types available, and discuss your questions with a panel of current fellows from a variety or programs.
Speaker: Joseph D. Ma, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor, UCSD, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, La Jolla , CA
Panelists: Kiana Keyvanjah, Pharm.D., Post-doctoral PK/PD Drug Development Fellow, Clinical Pharmacology Oncology, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and SUNY Buffalo, Florham Park, NJ.; Jerry C. Wu, Pharm.D., UCSD/Pfizer Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Fellow, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA; Rola Kaakeh, Pharm.D., RPh, Post-Doctoral Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Fellow, Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Payal Patel, Pharm.D., Post Doctoral Fellow, US Medical Affairs, Hematology/Neurology, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Wayne, NJ; Joseph P. Stadler, Pharm.D., Post-Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Development, Forest Research Institute, Harborside Financial Center, Jersey City, NJ.
Tuesday, December 7
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Residents and New Practitioners Tell All see full description | download handout [PDF]
Participate in an Interactive Q&A session with current pharmacy residents and new practitioners from a variety of practice settings. This session is closed to all non-students, so you can feel safe asking the questions you have avoided until now. From residency interview questions to salary negotiations - it is all fair game!
Moderator: John Hertig, Pharm.D., M.S., Coordinator, Administrative Services, Department of Pharmacy, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.
Panelists: Brandon Ordway, Pharm.D., M.S., Pharmacy Operations Manager, St. Joseph's Hospital-HealthEast Care System, St. Paul, MN; Jeff Little, Pharm.D., MPH, Pharmacy Manager, Finance and Ancillary Services, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Linda Banares, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Department, Touro University, Vallejo, CA; Michael Armahizer, Pharm.D., PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA; Rachel Kruer, Pharm.D., PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Johns Hopkins Hospitals, Baltimore, MD; Amanda Scofield, Pharm.D., Rutgers Post-Doctoral Fellow, Medical Education, Giving and Assistance, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Company, Plainsboro, NJ.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Career Pearls Roundtables - Meet the Experts see full description | download handout [PDF]
After attending the "Career Pearls" session on Sunday you might be interested in having some time to talk face to face with practitioners currently working in areas of health-system pharmacy practice that are of interest to you. Stop by and meet the experts to get your questions answered at this interactive roundtable session. Successful health-system practitioners will be available to discuss their careers, how they got there, and why you might want to pursue a similar path. (continued from Monday)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Effective Resume Writing see full description | download handout [PDF]
Getting ready to enter the pharmacy workforce? Before you know it potential employers will start requesting your resume. Get real-world advice on how to market your skills effectively. Learn important tips about preparing your resume and how to avoid common mistakes. (
Note: residency-bound students are encouraged to view the "CV Writing" webinar posted to the ASHP website at www.ashp.org/students).
Speakers: Bill Puckett, M.S., M.B.A., FASHP, Principal, WHP-Rx Consulting, LLC, Windermere, FL; William Gouveia, M.S., FASHP, DHL (Hon), Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, Boston, MA
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Clinical Pearls for Students see full description | download handout [PDF]
Based on the popular Clinical Pearls session for practicing pharmacists, the session is custom tailored for a student audience. Come hear the valuable lessons learned as new practitioners share clinical pearls that can help you prepare for residency training or entering practice.
Moderator: Meredith Mulvanity, Pharm.D., MS, Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, Arnold Palmer Medical Center, Orlando, FL.