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NEW! ASHP Pharmacy Student Leadership Development Program

Pharmacy leaders in the making, take note.  This is your opportunity to attend the ASHP 2009 Summer Meeting on Saturday and Sunday at an affordable rate that won't break your budget.  Just $100 gets you into all weekend events and sessions, including the special programming track designed just for students. 


Help Lead Pharmacy into the Future

  • Learn about the emerging issues
  • Interact with current leaders
  • Get involved in the policy process
  • Represent your peers

Perfect for a Student's Budget


Want even more?  Full meeting registration (Sat.-Wed.), including the Pharmacy Leadership Development Program, is available for the student member rate of $170 and non-member rate of $205

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Saturday Programming

Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:20pm | Room 23, Level 2
Navigating the ASHP Policy Process

Want to climb the leadership ladder? Shake up the status quo?  This session covers the “How-To's” for potential pharmacy politicos.  ASHP student members are empowered to get involved in our policy process.  Come learn how it all works! Download the Navigating the ASHP Policy Process Handout

Speakers:

  • Diane B. Ginsburg, MS, FASHP, Clinical Professor, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, and Regional Director for the Internship Program, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin
  • Daniel J. Crona, PharmD Candidate, University of Colorado, Class of 2010 and Chair, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee 2009-2010

Saturday, 2:30pm – 4:30pm | Room 25, Level 2
Open Forum for Members

Speak up.  Listen up, too.  This is where ASHP members – yes, students, too – bring emerging issues to the attention of ASHP leaders.  Items scheduled for action by the House of Delegates as well as any matter of concern to ASHP members related to pharmacy practice in hospitals and health systems may be discussed. 


Saturday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Room 5, Level 1
Delegate Primer on House of Delegates Processes

Highly recommended for first-timers, this orientation and refresher session is for delegates and others interested in better understanding the operation of the ASHP House of Delegates.  Led by the Chair of the House, topics to be covered include basic parliamentary procedures and ASHP processes.


Saturday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Ventanas, Top Floor, Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Pharmacy Student Renew-Rewire-Recharge Reception

Party with a purpose!  Start building your professional network at this gathering of peers.  Bring your business cards so that you can share contact information.  After all, you might need to get in touch with that guy Dan from Colorado, who knows that woman Emily in Maryland, who has connections with that preceptor for that internship at ASHP headquarters ---well, you get the point. 

 

Sunday Programming

Sunday, 8:00am – 10:00am | Room 5, Level 1
Caucus Facilitated by the ASHP House of Delegates Chair

Wake up and smell what's brewing.  Join the Chair of the House bright and early in the morning to review all policy proposals and discuss potential amendments before these issues reach the House of Delegates. 


Sunday, 10:00am – 11:20; 12:30 – 1:50pm | Room 23, Level 2
Pharmacy Student Leadership Development Workshop

If you're leadership material, this workshop is essential to your progress.  Here's where you can get an informed overview of the state of the profession and a preview of the leadership into your professional life and start building an impressive CV.  A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who attend. Download the Student Leadership Development Workshop handout

Speakers:

  • Steve Rough, MS, RPh, Director of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, and Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Madison
  • Philip Brummond, PharmD, MS Candidate, Administrative Resident, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison
  • Jennifer Tryon, MS, PharmD, Assistant Director, Inpatient Pharmacy, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland

Sunday, 11:30am – 12:20pm | Room 23, Level 2
Pharmacy Student Caucus

Not a delegate yet but still want to be in on the action?  Let your voice be heard by your student delegate (the Chair of the Pharmacy Student Forum executive committee) and by the Chair of the ASHP House of Delegates.  Review the policy proposals with your peers and discuss your recommendations for amendments before the House of Delegates meeting. Read the issue summary

Speakers:

  • Teresa J. Hudson, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, Chair, ASHP House of Delegates
  • Daniel J. Crona, PharmD Candidate, University of Colorado, Class of 2010; and Chair, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee 2009-2010

Sunday, 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Room 3, Level 1
First Meeting of the ASHP House of Delegates

Witness your future in the making.  You've learned how to navigate the ASHP policy process, attended the Delegate Primer, Open Forum, and Caucuses, and now it is here – the first meeting of the 2009 House of Delegates.  Special seating is reserved for members to observe the proceedings.  The Chair of the Pharmacy Student Forum executive committee will be representing you on the floor!


Sunday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall G, Level 2
ASHP Summer Meeting Grand Opening Reception

End your nonstop weekend at this festive Grand Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall, a party featuring the sounds and tastes that represent unique style and flavor of Chicago. This is your chance to mingle with pharmacy managers, network with new practitioners, recharge with residency directors, learn more from ASHP staff, check out new products and technologies, and unwind with fellow students. Enjoy!