Dear Colleagues:

The article titled “ACCP International Clinical Pharmacy Center Recognition Program” announces the launching of a unique program that is intended to (1) develop and advance the competence of clinical pharmacists; (2) assess, improve, and expand the quality of worldwide clinical pharmacy services in all practice settings; and (3) recognize centers that are committed to advancing clinical pharmacy and providing high-quality direct patient care services, clinical education and training, and research. This recognition is the first of its kind, encompassing a comprehensive evaluation of the structure, process, and outcomes of clinical pharmacy programs worldwide.

The article titled “2019 ACCP Pharmacotherapy Didactic Curriculum Toolkit Released” briefly discusses the most recent updates introduced to the pharmacotherapy didactic toolkit, last published in 2016. The toolkit is an important guidance to academic educators and administrators on the design and assessment of pharmacotherapy curricula offered at schools and colleges of pharmacy.

The title featured in the Book Highlights department of this issue, Endocrinology and Nephrology, is the latest release in the 2019–2021 Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP). The book tackles common diseases and pharmacotherapy challenges encountered in daily practice and patient care.

Finally, the article titled “Chinese Pharmaceutical Association Congratulates ACCP on its 40th Anniversary” showcases a special plate offered by the Hospital Pharmacy Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association to ACCP at the 2019 ACCP Annual Meeting. Pharmacists from 30 countries attended the meeting and took part in this unique celebration.

Sincerely,

Wafa Y. Dahdal, Pharm.D.