This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about the proposed resolution statements and new business items that will be debated in the APhA-ASP House of Delegates. Let your voice be heard by participating in this crucial step of the APhA-ASP Policy Process! All APhA-ASP Chapter Delegates are required to attend. New to the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition? This is your time to network with other first-time attendees and learn more about the abundant opportunities that await you. Gain insight on how to develop your networking skills and advance your career development through the sessions available to you! The Alnylam / Northeastern PharmD Fellowship offers robust drug development and commercialization experience of RNAi therapeutics. The program has expanded to include experiences in Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Value and Evidence Strategy (VESt), and Medical Information. We invite you to learn about these available opportunities and network with us! Supported by a grant from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Northeastern University.
This session is designed for all student pharmacist leaders to develop skills they will use throughout their pharmacy education and pharmacist career. Wal-Mart Senior Vice President of Health & Wellness Operations, Paul Beahm will share leadership lessons gained from over 30 years of experience leading high performing teams. Student pharmacists will also gain insight into how to be an effective servant leader while inspiring team members to reach their full potential. Supported by a grant from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Interact with the candidates running for APhA-ASP the National Executive Committee. Have your questions answered and learn about how your future leaders will shape the future of the Academy. Join APhA-ASP as attendees gather together to kick off APhA2018. During this session, celebrate the talents of student pharmacists and the community achievements of APhA-ASP chapters. The session culminates with keynote speaker, Camille Nelson, PhD. What s the motivation behind your leadership? Are you connecting with others on a human level? How do you fit into the overall rhythm or culture of your organization? Dr. Nelson tackles these issues and more as she provides the tools to lead effectively with passion and balance, despite the constant change surrounding us. Kick up your heels and get your honky tonk on as we begin week together in Nashville! The most legendary country performers will be among the faces in this star packed crowd. Join your colleagues and friends to network, be treated to hors d'oeuvres, enjoy some entertainment, and get a first look at the amazing offerings from our exhibitors. Your badge is your entry ticket. Ever wondered how to balance the rigors of serving as a mentor to student pharmacists, staying up to date on APhA-ASP programs while balancing life as a faculty member or new practitioner? Learn from APhA staff and veteran chapter advisors on how to make your chapter successful and empower student pharmacists.
Join pharmacy leaders and practice innovators to learn more about their unique career pathways and discover more opportunities available for you. Life in Academia Room 103A You see them every day, but what does it take to become pharmacy faculty? Find out what a career in academia could look like for you. Supported by a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Community-based Pharmacy Residency Opportunities Room 103B Do you love serving as a leader and participating in APhA-ASP patient care projects? Community-based Pharmacy Residency Programs (CPRPs) develop pharmacy leaders who improve the health of patients within the communities they serve. Representatives from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will discuss how to begin your legacy through this career pathway. Supported by a grant from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rutgers Industry Fellowships Program Room 105B Join the fellows from the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program to gain insight on industry fellowships. Come learn about the many paths and opportunities for a PharmD in the industry setting. Supported by a grant from Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships. Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residencies: Learning to Lead Room 103C Have you always envisioned a career in pharmacy leadership? Pharmacy needs leaders now more than ever. Answer the call and come to this session! Learn more about how Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residencies prepare aspiring leaders to advance pharmacy practice from representatives from The Houston Program. Supported by a grant from The Houston Program.
All student pharmacists interested in networking and learning more about these opportunities are welcome to attend. Incoming APhA-ASP Patient Care Vice Presidents and project chairs are required to attend. Generation Rx Room 104CD Supported by a grant from Cardinal Health Foundation. Operation Diabetes Room 106AC Supported by a grant from Rite Aid. Operation Heart Room 101AB Supported by a grant from Walgreens. Operation Immunization Room 101CD Supported by a grant from Albertsons Safeway Pharmacies. OTC Medicine Safety Room 104AB Supported by McNeil Consumer Healthcare. Candidates running for the offices of APhA-ASP National President-elect, National Member-at-large (2) and Speaker of the House will share their views on the profession of pharmacy and answer questions from the audience. Come take this opportunity to learn more about the future leaders of our profession. All APhA-ASP Chapter Delegates required to attend. Members of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) team share what it takes to become BPS certified. Engage with board certified pharmacists and discover the opportunities available for PGY2 residencies.
Help shape the future of the profession through the APhA-ASP House of Delegates. During the House, new APhA-ASP Chapters will receive their charter, recipients of the APhA-ASP PharmFlix Video Contest will be selected, and delegates will debate and vote upon the 2018 proposed resolutions. The APhA-ASP National President, Michael Murphy, will also address the Academy. APhA-ASP Chapter Delegates must arrive by 2:30 pm for check-in and to receive delegate materials. APhA-ASP Chapter Officers will have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills and learn more about their new role in the Academy. All APhA-ASP Chapter Officers are required to attend. Life in Academia Room 103A Supported by a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Community-based Pharmacy Residency Opportunities Room 103B Supported by a grant from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rutgers Industry Fellowships Program Room 105B Supported by a grant from Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships. Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residencies: Learning to Lead Room 103C Supported by a grant from The Houston Program.
Connect with new to seasoned practitioners and learn how to advance your career through continued engagement in APhA. All current officers, incoming officers, and student pharmacists interested in networking and learning more about these opportunities are invited to attend the sessions. Presidents & Presidents-elect Room 106AC Communications Vice Presidents Room 107AB Finance Vice Presidents Room 104CD International Vice Presidents Room 101AB Membership Vice Presidents Room 105A Patient Care Vice Presidents Room 101CD Policy Vice Presidents Room 104AB Do you want to make changes in pharmacy accreditation standards? ACPE strongly encourages student feedback and provides multiple opportunities for student input including site visit interviews, graduating student surveys, representative positions on committees, and through this open forum. Make your voice heard!
In the final session of the APhA-ASP House of Delegates, the recipient of the APhA Good Government Student Pharmacist of the Year will be honored, students will debate and vote on any remaining proposed resolutions and new business items, and elect the 2018-2019 APhA-ASP National Executive Committee. The session will close with the address of the incoming APhA-ASP National President, Nimit Jindal. All APhA-ASP members are welcome at this popular, informal reception preceding the APhA-ASP Awards Celebration. No ticket is required to attend the reception but attendees are asked to purchase a $25 APhA-PAC souvenir cup, which includes 2 beverage tickets. Relax and visit with fellow APhA-ASP members before the Awards Celebration! Tickets can be purchased through the registration process, at the Advocacy Booth on Main Street, and at the door. Proceeds benefit APhA-PAC. Join us as we celebrate the talent of student pharmacists from across the nation, the leadership of Deans and faculty, and recognize the achievements of your APhA-ASP chapters. The Chapter Achievement Awards program is supported by a grant from Walgreens. During the APhA ASP National Patient Counseling Competition (NPCC), chapter representatives from every school and college of pharmacy will participate in preliminary rounds of competition on Friday and Saturday. The top 10 finalists will compete in a final round of competition on Sunday. The 2018 NPCC winner, along with the top 10 finalists, will be recognized at the APhA ASP Awards Celebration on Sunday evening. All NPCC events take place at the Omni. The NPCC Office is located in the Nashville Omni, Cumberland 2. Office hours are: Friday, March 16, 8:00 am 4:00 pm Saturday, March 17, 8:00 am 4:00 pm Sunday, March 18, 9:00 am 3:00 pm