October 2022
Hi there, New Practitioners!
Hard to believe autumn is already here, but with that brings an opportunity for new adventures and expanding your network as we get into the swing of professional meetings! We look forward to reuniting in-person at this year’s Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, NV! This will be a great chance to reconnect with familiar faces, deepen your knowledge and practice skills, and advance your career development. With this in mind, we wanted to share some news about exciting events and resources to enhance your Midyear experience!
- Mark your calendars for our annual New Practitioner Networking Session on Sunday, Dec. 4th from 4-5 pm.
- Check out the innovative programming offered for new practitioners including financial wellness, creating your dream job, and resident well-being. More information related to continuing education and programming can be found here.
- With PPS, job searching, and the residency showcase around the corner, turn to our New Practitioner Resources to find ways to polish your CV and prep for interviews in order to land your next position!
- CV Transition Toolkit
- Resident to New Practitioner Resources
- CV Do’s & Don’t –Podcast
It is important to expand your network and leadership experience in order to grow professionally and find your home in pharmacy. Joining ASHP’s Councils and Committees is a great way to set yourself up for success.
- Applications for the Forum Executive Committees and Councils are currently being accepted until Nov. 15th – Apply today!
Are you looking for other ways to become more engaged with ASHP? There are several ways to get involved with the New Practitioners Forum:
- Follow us on our NPF Twitter account
- Ask questions and share experiences on the ASHP Connect Community
- Save the date for May 1, 2023, to apply for ASHP New Practitioners Forum Advisory Groups
Our hope is that ASHP serves as the professional home for pharmacy practitioners looking to advance healthcare. For folks starting their careers, the New Practitioners Forum reflects the collective voice of our diverse members. It is crucial that we continue to celebrate the voices within our profession and advocate for equity for our patients and peers to make healthcare and our communities better together. Here are some ways to boost your understanding and support this effort:
- Sustainable change in DEI – Creation of a Pharmacy Diversity Council – ASHP Insights Podcast
- Incorporating DEI into Student, Resident, and Preceptor Training – ASHP CE Webinar
- Improving Diversity and Inclusion within Pharmacy Practice – ASHP Insights Podcast
- Improving Care for Sexual & Gender Minorities – ASHP Insights Podcast
Please reach out to the NPF Executive Committee via email or ASHP Connect with any comments or questions. We are happy to help in any way. Can’t wait to see you in Vegas!
Take care,
Justin Moore, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Vice Chair, New Practitioners Forum Executive Committee
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, ID/ASP, Northwestern Medicine
