June 2026
Hi, New Practitioners!
As we wrap up another year in the New Practitioners Forum, I want to pause and say thank you. This community is special because of you, your energy, curiosity, and willingness to show up for one another as you navigate the first years of practice.
This year, our advisory group leaders and volunteers continued to build resources, programming, and connections designed to meet members where they are. Thank you to our advisory group Chairs, Tuyet Lien Lam (Career & Leadership Development), Ella Domingo (Clinical Practice), Emalee Haynes (Membership & Outreach), Nicholas Sethman (Personal Development), Heather Howell (Practice Advancement & Advocacy), and Cheryl Wood (Resident Advancement), for your leadership and for guiding your groups through a productive year.
A major highlight from the Executive Committee this year has been the work to strengthen NPF’s structure for long term sustainability and impact. Following strategic planning efforts and feedback from advisory group leadership, the New Practitioners Forum will be transitioning from six advisory groups to five for the 2026–2027 term. As part of this updated structure, residency-focused initiatives will be embedded across all advisory groups. This change is intended to enhance collaboration, increase connection opportunities, and better align advisory group work with NPF priorities. Our goals are to align more closely with ASHP’s strategic plan, reduce individual workload through stronger workgroup membership, and create more opportunities for residents and new practitioners to connect across the Forum.
We are also continuing efforts to refresh and better organize NPF’s resources, so they remain current, easy to find, and useful at key transition points. We encourage you to explore the New Practitioners Forum Resources on ASHP’s website, which include content spanning career transitions, leadership, precepting, advocacy, and more. These resources are developed by new practitioners, for new practitioners, and are designed to support the first five years of pharmacy practice.
None of this work would be possible without a dedicated team. Thank you to the Executive Committee members for their collaboration and thoughtful leadership, and to our Board Liaison and ASHP staff partners for their steadfast support.
To the newest graduates entering the Forum: welcome! As you step into your first professional roles, please know that NPF is here to help you connect, grow, and find your community.
Serving in this role has been a meaningful part of my professional journey. Thank you for trusting NPF with your time and participation. I am grateful for this community, and I look forward to seeing what you build next.
With gratitude,
Luna Shi, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Chair, New Practitioners Forum Executive Committee
