Saturday Events
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
ASHP National Clinical Skills Competition
In this battle of the best and brightest, CSC winning teams from each college of pharmacy compete at the national level. If you are a member of a local winning team, plan to arrive in Orlando no later than Friday evening, December 5. The excitement starts first thing Saturday morning. Read more about the Clinical Skills Competition
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ASHP’s PharmPrep Live!
Pre-Registration Fee: $60 (Payment must be received on or before November 24)
Onsite Registration Fee: $75
Separate fee required. Lunch is on your own.
Preparing for the Pharmacy Board Exam? This is the workshop for you! Faculty, advisors, and workshop alum all agree that this is the “must attend” board review of the year. The editors of the ASHP PharmPrep Case-Based Board Review bring the text to life at a full-day workshop that incorporates evidence-based approaches to decision making and important disease states you are likely to encounter on the board exam.
Participants will receive a free 15-month subscription to ASHP’s PharmPrep Online-a $65 value!
Don’t forget to bring a calculator.
Faculty: Diane Ginsburg, MS, RPh, FASHP, Editor-in Chief, ASHP’s PharmPrep, Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group Meetings
This is a closed session for advisory group members only.
Sunday Events
Sunday, December 7 – Wednesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CareerPharm’s 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. For more information, visit the Career/PPS section. Separate registration and fee required.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Pharmacy Student Forum Welcoming Remarks and Meeting Overview
Get together with your fellow ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum members, leadership, staff and the 2008–2009 Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee. Prepare for the week with an overview of student programming and activities. And learn which teams in the 13th Annual ASHP National Clinical Skills Competition made it to the final top ten!
Speakers: Elaine Y. Huang, PharmD Candidate 2009, University of Washington, Seattle; and Chair, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee
Kevin J. Colgan, M.A., FASHPR.Ph., MBA, FASHP, ASHP President
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
ASHP 101 for Pharmacy Students
Want to know more about what ASHP does and can do for you? We’ll show you how to 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? Check into it all at this session.
Speakers:
Meghan Davlin, PharmD Candidate 2009, Ohio Northern University, Ada; and Member, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee
Carrie Jacobs, PharmD Candidate 2009, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; and Member, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee
Kate Palmer, PharmD Candidate 2009, University of Illinois, Chicago; and Member, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee
Marni D. Williams, PharmD, Director, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
ASHP Policy Process Primer—How To’s for Future Pharmacy Politicos
Have a desire to move up the ladder or shake up the status quo? ASHP student members are empowered to become involved in our policy process. Hear from practitioners and students who have helped shape the future of pharmacy practice and learn how you can make a difference.
Speakers:
Kasey K. Thompson, PharmD, Assistant Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Communications, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
Dan Crona, PharmD Candidate 2010, University of Colorado, Denver; and Vice Chair, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Is That a Rotation Off in the Distance?
Does the thought of upcoming rotations make you dizzy? Learn how to plan and prepare early to ensure that you get the experiential education experiences you want and need. Get tips on unique opportunities and how to get in the running.
Speaker: Steven L. Sheaffer, PharmD, FASHP, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Vice Chair of Experiential Education, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Clinical Rotation Countdown
Just a few more months until you hit the streets for your clinical rotations? Get valuable advice from your peers and nationally recognized experts. Take home the tools, insight, and confidence to ease the transition from classroom to clinic.
Speaker: Mary M. Hess, PharmD, FASHP, Clinical Associate Professor, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 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 mortgages, debt, bills, and investment opportunities. This popular session will help you to manage your finances and plan for the future.
Speaker: Beth Deyo, Associate Wealth Manager, Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc.
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Answers to the Questions You Were Afraid to Ask
Ever heard of a CLM? Hear from a panel of new practitioners about valuable lessons learned and how to steer clear of “Career Limiting Moves.” This session is closed to all who are not graduating in 2008-09 or on the New Practitioner Panel. Feel free to pre-submit questions before November 15th to: students@ashp.org or mail to: ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum, 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Moderator: Lindsey R. Kelley, PharmD, MS, Manager, Pharmacy Operations, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Speakers:
Teresa Cavanaugh, PharmD, Fellow in Health Outcomes, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Cincinnati, OH
Chris Fortier, PharmD, Manager, Pharmacy Support Services and Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
Michael A. DeCoske, PharmD, Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident, Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Charleston
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Health-System Pharmacy Basics
So here you are at your first ASHP meeting, perhaps wondering about that “H” in ASHP. Curious about health-systems, what they are, and how you might fit into the big picture? Come learn the basics and get some helpful hints to prepare for the Health-System Pharmacy Career Roundtables session.
Moderator: Susan M. Stein, MS, RPh, Dean, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Hillsboro, Oregon
11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Career Path Roundtables “Open House”
Community hospital? Teaching institution? Pediatrics? Oncology? General practice? Specialty? Your options go on and on. 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.
Moderator: Susan M. Stein, MS, RPh, Dean, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Hillsboro, Oregon
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
CV and Resume Writing: Tips and Traps
Time is ticking away and it is just a matter of weeks before potential employers and residency programs start requesting your CV. Get valuable real-world advice from residency coordinators and employers on how to market your skills effectively.
Speakers:
Bill Puckett, MS, MBA, FASHP, Principal, WHP-Rx Consulting, LLC, Windermere, FL
Bill Gouveia, MS, FASHP, DHL (Hon), Pharmacy Department, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Future Planning—Is a Residency Right for You?
Wondering what residencies are all about and why you should consider one? Want to know what different types of programs are available? Confused about the difference between residencies and fellowships? Come learn the basics about residency training and how it can benefit your career. It’s never too early to start preparing.
Speaker: David J. Warner, PharmD, Director, Residency Program Development, Accreditation Services Division, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
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 to get a good idea of what it takes to be a finalist, and enjoy the impressive range of presentations.
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Interviewing Insights
Interviews are part of the picture when you pursue residency training. Learn about formats and how to develop your own personal interviewing strategy in this rewarding interactive session.
Speaker: Mary M. Hess, PharmD, FASHP, Clinical Associate Professor, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Residency Prep—MCM 2009 Rapidly Approaching!
You’ve decided a residency is right for you…now what? We will review the difference between accredited and non-accredited programs, the famous “Match” process, important deadlines, and more. Following the session we will offer guided tours of both the Residency Showcase and CareerPharm’s Personnel Place Service (PPS).
Speaker: Sarah A. Boyd, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, MO
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Student Leader Workshop and Networking Session
Are you an officer in your Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP), ASHP State Affiliate, or a National ASHP student leader? If so, don’t miss this lecture on the value of leadership followed by time for networking with other student leaders.
Speakers:
Erin C. Hendrick, PharmD, MS, Managing Consultant, McKesson Pharmacy Optimization, McKesson Health Systems, Denver, CO
Elaine Y. Huang, PharmD Candidate 2009, University of Washington, Seattle; and Chair, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Power of Networking
Who are the most successful people you know? How did they get that way? Maybe they have superpowers—or, more likely, just super connections. Learn how to construct your own network with other students, pharmacists, faculty, deans, ASHP leaders, and others.
Speaker: Lesley R. Maloney, PharmD, Clinical Specialist, Pfizer, Oklahoma City, OK
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Student Power (Happy) Hour
Unwind! Attend the afternoon session, “The Power of Networking,” then put your new skills to the test in this gathering of old and new friends. We’ll help you out with music, munchies, and a cash bar for those of age. Maybe you’ll win an exciting door prize, like complimentary registration to the 44th Midyear Clinical Meeting. Stick around to cheer on your favorite in the Clinical Skills Competition—winners will be announced before the evening is over.
Note that this event will be held in conjunction with the Student Society Showcase.
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Student Society Showcase
Student Societies of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHPs), including those awarded official ASHP Recognition in 2008 are invited to spotlight a successful activity or accomplishment. Take this opportunity to share best-practices with SSHP members from across the nation. Note that this year the showcase will be held in conjunction with the Student Power (Happy) Hour.
Monday Events
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Student Poster Session
Dazzle ‘em! Your CV will sparkle when it indicates that you’ve presented a poster at the highly-regarded Midyear Clinical Meeting. Go to www.ashp.org/Get_Involved for details.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residency Showcase
Graduating soon? Drop by the residency showcase throughout the week to meet with representatives from the hundreds of programs across the country. With gas prices going through the roof, this consolidation of resources will save you time and money. Business dress is recommended.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop: CV and Resume Writing: Tips and Traps
New this year: Graduating soon? Need to polish your CV? Pre-submit your CV or resume before November 15 to students@ashp.org and we will have an expert review it, offer comments, and return it to you at this workshop. Experts will be on hand available to questions.
Speakers:
Bill Puckett, MS, MBA, FASHP, Principal, WHP-Rx Consulting, LLC, Windermere, FL
Bill Gouveia, MS, FASHP, DHL (Hon), Pharmacy Department, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Joseph Bonnarens, PhD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Pacific University of Oregon School of Pharmacy, Hillsboro, OR
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop: Interviewing Skills
New this year! Graduating soon? Interviews in your future? After attending the “Interviewing Insights” session on Sunday, hone your interview skills at this mock-interview workshop.
Speaker: Mary M. Hess, PharmD, FASHP, Clinical Associate Professor, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
eProfessionalism
You’ve polished your CV, printed business cards, and bought a new suit. But what about your Facebook profile? And that “funny” video of your collegiate antics on YouTube? Learn how increased exposure of your personal world can affect your professional life—and what you can do.
Speakers:
Jeff Cain, EdD, MS, Director of Education Technology, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Meredith Jannsen, Director, ASHP’s CareerPharm, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
Other Activities throughout the Week
Student Poster Session
Dress up your CV with an impressive new achievement: your presentation of a poster at the prestigious Midyear Clinical Meeting! Go to www.ashp.org/get_involved for details on how to submit a poster abstract.
Residency Showcase
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 throughout the week to meet with representatives from the hundreds of programs across the country. With gas prices through the roof, this should save you some precious time and money! Business dress is recommended. View the Residency Showcase.
CareerPharm’s 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. Click here for more information. Separate registration and fee is required.