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Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

Leadership Development: Pharmacy Students, New Practitioners and ASHP

Cindi Brennan, PharmD, MHA

President - American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

2Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

ASHP’s Mission

ASHP believes the mission of pharmacists is to help people make the best use of medicines.

To advance and support the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals and health systems, and

To serve as a collective voice on issues related to medication use and public health


ASHP Members Cover the Spectrum of Health-System Pharmacy Practice

Acute care

Ambulatory care

Clinical specialists

Management

Home care

Long-term care

Chronic care

Managed care

Students

New practitioners

Technicians


ASHP Core Strengths

Practice Standards

Advocacy

Residency Accreditation

Drug Information

Education (Meetings, like Midyear)

Pharmacy Publishing


Leadership Agenda: ASHP’s Top Priorities

Promote fail-safe medication use Foster evidence-based medication use in health-

systems Expand access to the patient care services of health-

system pharmacists Help hospitals and health-system pharmacists deal with

the affordability and accessibility of pharmaceuticals Foster supply of qualified practice managers,

pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in health-systems


What is the ASHP Student Forum?

Students “home” within ASHP

Membership of nearly 10,000!

Serves to increase student involvement in ASHP activities

Provides special services and benefits to pharmacy student members!


Goals of the ASHP Student Forum

To increase students’ knowledge about careers in pharmacy practice in health systems

To increase students’ knowledge about trends in pharmacy practice in health systems

To improve the organizational and practice-focused leadership skills of students

To increase student involvement in the formation of ASHP policies


Student Member Benefits & Services – Just to Name A Few!

Twice-monthly AJHP (American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy)

Twice-monthly student “NewsLink” e-mail Eligibility for national leadership positions,

student leadership awards ($!), internship and rotation opportunities

Comprehensive information about ASHP-accredited residency training programs


Student Member Benefits & Services

Student programs at ASHP meetings

Mentorship through networking

Virtual Mentoring Program Reduced rates on

membership, ASHP publications, and ASHP meetings (host of the largest pharmacy meeting in the world!)


Student Member Benefits & Services

Free membership in ASHP Sections (as many as you’d like!) Clinical Specialists and Scientists Home, Ambulatory, and Chronic Care

Practitioners Inpatient Care Practitioners Pharmacy Practice Managers Informatics and Technology


National Opportunities for Involvement:

Student Forum Executive Committee (5 students nationwide)

Appointed by ASHP President-Elect Advises ASHP on student benefits, services,

programs, and needs of students Travels to other schools representing ASHP to

promote membership and involvement 3 “all-expense” paid meetings

–ASHP Midyear Meeting –ASHP Summer Meeting–January at ASHP Headquarters

Monthly conference calls

Dec 31st Deadline



ASHP Councils/Commission (1 student each) Affiliate Relations Education and Workforce Development Pharmacy Management Pharmacy Practice Public Policy Therapeutics

ASHP’s policy recommending bodies Appointed by ASHP President-Elect Advise ASHP on policies needed in these areas All expense paid trip to ASHP Headquarters in

Bethesda (3-day commitment in September) Includes Legislative Day trip to the Capitol Hill

Dec 31st Deadline


Student Forum Exec Committee, ASHP Councils and Commission

Submit nomination materials by Dec 31 to ASHP President-Elect at: [email protected]

Materials should include: Letter to President-Elect explaining to what position

you are requesting appointment and why you are qualified

2 letters of recommendation (faculty member, employer, etc.)

CV An additional letter of support from your ASHP state

affiliate organization is strongly encouraged. Term of service is June 2008-May 2009

mailto:[email protected]



Student Forum Advisory Groups (formerly “Subcommittees”)

Membership Meetings and Programming Policy and Legislative Affairs Student Society and Leadership Development Technology and Publications

9 students each AG Appointed by Student Forum EC Chair AG charges and application procedures at

http://www.ashp.org/student/ForumLeadOpps.cfm

May 1st Deadline

http://www.ashp.org/student/ForumLeadOpps.cfm



Student Forum Advisory Groups AG’s work mostly via e-mail Meet via conference call twice/year Meet in person at Midyear (non-mandatory

meeting) Provide opportunity to get to know other students

around the country with professional interests similar to your own

Recognition on ASHP Web site

May 1st Deadline


Other Opportunities at ASHP Headquarters

Summer Internship in Association Management (stipend provided)

ASHP Experiential Education Program (rotation site) ASHP Executive Residency in Management and

Leadership (post-grad, paid position) ASHP George P. Provost Editorial Internship (post-

grad, 6-month experience, paid position) All program details/application info provided at:

http://www.ashp.org/AboutASHP/ASHPinternsres.cfm


Local Opportunities for Involvement

Student officer

ASHP Student Liaison

ASHP state affiliate organization – Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP)


Statewide Opportunities for Involvement: TSHP

Student Forum Executive Committee Two members from each School Chair and vice-chair of the Exec Comm

Various statewide Councils include student representatives

Statewide “Clinical Skills Competition”


Leadership Progression

Involvement starts at the student society level!

Move on to state and/or national leadership Get to know the “movers and shakers” in

your field


ASHP Student Leadership Award

Recognizes student members with an interest in pharmacy practice in health-systems who have demonstrated leadership ability

Awarded to 12 students annually (4 from each professional year starting with second year)

Award consists of: Plaque ASHP drug information library (over $900 value) $2500 cash award from ASHP Research and Education

Foundation Application deadline Jan 31, more details at

http://www.ashp.org/student


Beyond Pharmacy School…….New Practitioners Forum Pharmacists in first 5 years of practice ASHP New Practitioners Forum

Transitions new practitioners into the pharmacy community

provides opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Executive Committee: 5 New Practitioners Application process and timeline same


Beyond Pharmacy School…...

Residency Training:

A post-graduate experience that provides the opportunity to accelerate growth beyond entry-level professional competence

…further develop leadership skills that can be applied in any position in any practice setting


Types of Residencies PGY1 (Previously Pharmacy Practice)

First year of postgraduate residency training PGY2 (Previously Specialized)

Second year of postgraduate residency training Must complete PGY1 prior to PGY2

MUST DO PGY1 before PGY2 All ASHP-Accredited programs in Match Community and Managed Care programs

within PGY1/PGY2 categories


ASHP-Accredited Residencies (PGY1 & PGY2)Programs available in hospitals, HMOs, clinics,

community pharmacies, managed care organizations, VA system, colleges of pharmacy

More than 15,000 graduates since 1964

Elite group


What is accreditation? Peer review process Measures compliance with standards developed

by practitioners and assures a quality experience Demonstrates institutional commitment to

excellence, quality and education Ensures public safety Applies continuous quality improvement process

Quality is the foremost consideration


Does it Matter if the Residency is Accredited?

Yes!!

Standards based

Assures Responsibility / Accountability

Widely recognized by profession


ASHP Residency Programs in the Accreditation Process (n=816) as of 8/06

Managed Care, 29

Community Care, 36

PGY1 , 421

PGY2, 301


PGY2 Programs (301)Primary Care 62

Critical Care 45

Oncology 31

Drug Information 27

Infectious Diseases 22

Pediatrics 20

Geriatrics 15

Management 15

Psychiatric12

Internal Medicine 10

Pharmacotherapy 10

Managed Care Systems 6

Nutrition Support 5

Nuclear 3

Cardiology 6

HIV 3

Informatics3

Emergency 2

Transplant 2

Pain & Palliative Care 1

Nephrology 1

Medication Safety 1


Why Complete A Residency?

Expansion of skills

Competitive advantage in job market

Networking opportunities

Career planning


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Selecting a Residency

Accredited vs. Non-accredited

Patient population and services

Teaching commitment

Staffing commitment

Work environment


Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Some Examples of Key Qualifications?

How Important Are Grades?

Will I Earn a Salary?

Can I Only Complete a Residency Directly After Graduation?

To How Many Residencies Should I Apply?


Sources of Information

ASHP (www.ashp.org) New Residency Standards (PGY1/PGY2) Online and searchable residency directories “Why Complete A Residency”? Accredited vs. Non-Accredited

Other: ACCP, APhA, AMCP, ASCP


Conclusion: Why be Active in ASHP, TSHP and Student Society?

To learn more about the pharmacy profession To increase your knowledge of careers in

health-system pharmacy practice To enhance your professional development To network with others with similar interests as

yours To make a difference in your profession


Questions?

Your Student Forum Contact: Michelle M. Bonnarens, Pharm.D.,

Director, ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum

www.ashp.org

[email protected]

http://www.ashp.org/

mailto:[email protected]

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