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Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credit

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). The 2024 ACCP Annual Meeting will provide up to 22.75 contact hours of CPE credit. To receive BCACP, BCCCP, BCEMP, BCGP, BCOP, BCPS, or BCPPS recertification credit for a recertification related program offered at the 2024 ACCP Annual Meeting, each attendee must claim the relevant CPE hours at www.accp.com/ce within 60 days of the session. Statements of credit will be available at CPE Monitor within 2–3 business days.

To receive BCACP, BCCCP, BCGP, BCOP, or BCPS recertification credit for a recertification related program offered at the 2024 ACCP Annual Meeting, each attendee must purchase the recertification posttest and submit a passing score on the posttest by the deadline listed in the session materials. The posttest will be made available on the "My Account" page of the ACCP website on the published date in the session materials.

Target Audience

The Annual Meeting is designed for clinical practitioners, educators, residents, fellows, and pharmacy students engaged in all aspects of clinical pharmacy.

Program Goals

The educational program developed for the 2024 Annual Meeting will provide attendees with new, high-quality information that is both challenging and applicable to their practice. Program goals are to

  • Update clinical pharmacists on new therapeutic advances and management strategies;
  • Enhance attendees' clinical, research, teaching, and leadership skills;
  • Discuss the challenges of expanding the scope of pharmacy practice and emerging practice models; and
  • Present opportunities in clinical pharmacy and global health.

Therapeutic Frontiers Lecture: Personalized Combination Antimicrobial Therapy
October 12, 2024 8:00 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-217-L01-P; 0.50 contact hours.
Knowledge Based Activity

  • Award Winner: Vincent H. Tam, Pharm.D., BCIDP
    Professor, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Learning Objectives

1. Describe standard approaches to design combination therapy.

2. Identify limitations of standard approaches to combination therapy.

3. Illustrate a novel approach to personalize combination therapy.

Practice What You Teach: Innovating Teaching Methods
October 12, 2024 9:45 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-108-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
Application Based Activity

  • Moderator: Paul J. Wong, Pharm.D., BCCCP
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Learning Objectives

1. Compare the learning styles of student pharmacists across generations.

2. Assess optimal teaching and communication strategies for different generational learning styles.

3. Design innovative learning experiences targeted for Gen Z student pharmacists.

4. Construct novel and engaging activities to teach critical literature evaluation skills.

Mind the Gap: Understanding the Generational Gaps Between Learners
  • Speaker: Trisha N. Branan, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCCCP
    Clinical Professor and Assistant Department Head for Professional Education University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Athens, GA

Leveraging Technology as an Educational Tool for the Next Generation of Learners
  • Speaker: Sheila M. Wilhelm, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
    Clinical Professor and Coordinator of the Patient Care Laboratory Wayne State University Detroit, MI

Unique Methods for Teaching Critical Literature Evaluation Skills
  • Speaker: Taylor D. Steuber, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
    Clinical Associate Professor, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy at MU, Columbia, MO

The Places You’ll Go: Contemporary Opportunities Facing the Profession of Clinical Pharmacy
October 12, 2024 9:45 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-113-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
Application Based Activity

  • Moderator: Lisa Hayes, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCEMP
    Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN
Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the currently described and documented impact of pharmacists in various patient care settings.

2. Formulate a plan for applying novel pharmacy practice models to different areas of pharmacy practice.

3. Illustrate the current impact of provider status or advanced pharmacy practice models in optimizing patient care.

4. Differentiate the utilization or absence of provider status and advanced pharmacy practice models in the advancement of pharmacists and the ability to improve patient care.

Exploring the Essential Role of the Pharmacist: Novel Patient Care Pathways
  • Speaker: Jordan D. Haag, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPS
    Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Outpatient Services

Should Pharmacists Be “Pro” for Provider Status
  • Speaker: Emily Zadvorny, Pharm.D.
    Executive Director, Colorado Pharmacists Society, Denver, Colorado

Why Provider Status Might Be a Bitter Pill to Swallow
  • Speaker: Melissa J. Snider, Pharm.D., BCACP, CLS
    Associate Director in Ambulatory Care The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, Ohio

The 5 W's of Antibiotic Duration: Less of More?
October 12, 2024 9:45 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-111-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
Application Based Activity

  • Moderator: David B. Cluck, Pharm.D., FIDSA, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
    Associate Professor East Tennessee State University Department of Pharmacy Practice Johnson City, TN
Learning Objectives

1. Select disease states with supportive evidence for short course antimicrobial therapy.

2. Illustrate common mechanisms to implement short course antimicrobial therapy in appropriate clinical scenarios.

3. Interpret available evidence supporting short course antimicrobial therapy in pediatric patients.

4. Examine study design as it relates to interpretation of available data.

5. Evaluate disease states where short course antimicrobial therapy is not warranted.

How Low Can You Go: An Overview of Short Course Antimicrobial Therapy in Adults
  • Speaker: Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP
    Albert W. Jowdy Professor in Pharmacy Care University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Southeast Georgia campus Savannah, Georgia

Stopping Them Early: A Review of the Data Using Short Course Antimicrobial Therapy in Pediatrics
  • Speaker: Holly D. Maples, Pharm.D., BCIDP, FPIDS
    Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Jeff & Kathy Lewis Sanders Distiguished Chair in Pediatrics University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Arkansas Children's Little Rock, Arkansas

Sometimes More Is Better: When to Consider Extended Courses of Antimicrobial Therapy
  • Speaker: Samuel L. Aitken, Pharm.D., MPH, BCIDP
    Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious Diseases Michigan Medicine University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Mind Bending Experience: Clinical Applications and Legal Considerations of Neuroactive FDA Scheduled Medications
October 12, 2024 9:45 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-106-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
Application Based Activity

  • Moderator: Brent A. Hall, Pharm.D., BCPPS
    Pharmacy Specialist, Pediatrics Pediatrics PGY2 Residency Director Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF School of Pharmacy UC Davis Children's Hospital, UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA
Learning Objectives

1. Assess the mechanism ofaction for psychoactiveagents and how thisaffects human physiology.

2. Analyze published datasupporting the use ofpsychedelic agents invarious disease states.

3. Differentiate potentialdrug interactionsassociated with differentpsychedelic agents.

4. Illustrate the current FDAapproved dosage forms ofpsychedelic agentscurrent available on theUS market.

5. Evaluate the variances inpsychedelic products available to the consumer which are not FDA approved preparations.

6. Examine the current legal status of psychedelic agents in the United States and barriers to utilization.

7. Create a plan to provide care to patients who present on psychedelic agents for legitimate medical purposes.

The Medical Magic of Psychoactive Agents
  • Speaker: Jeremy Daniel, Pharm.D., BCPP, BCPS
    Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacist, Avera Behavioral Health Center Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice South Dakota State University Sioux Falls, SD

Cannabis Goes Mainstream: Lessons Learned
  • Speaker: Lisa M. Holle, Pharm.D., B.S.Pharm, BCOP
    Clinical Professor University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy Storrs, CT

Safely Navigating the Medical Legal Issues Associated with Patient Use of Non-federally Approved Drugs
  • Speaker: Ann M. Philbrick, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP
    Associate Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems & Department of Family Medicine and Community Health University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

The 340B Drug Pricing Program: Leveraging to Build Clinical Pharmacy Services
October 12, 2024 9:45 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-163-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
Application Based Activity

  • Speaker: Adriane N. Irwin, Pharm.D., MS, FCCP, BCACP
    Associate Professor (Clinical), Oregon State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
  • Speaker: Andrew J. Sowles, Pharm.D., BCPS, BC-ADM
    Manager, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Department, Salem Health
  • Speaker: Stacy Ramirez, Pharm.D.
    Assistant Professor (Clinical), Oregon State University, Corvalis, OR
Learning Objectives

1. State the underlying intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

2. Explain how the 340B Program generates savings for covered entities.

3. Identify examples of how 340B Program revenue can be used to expand and enhance health services for patients.

4. Apply 340B funding requirements to a not-for-profit health system setting and federally qualified health center.

5. Examine how 340B Program revenue was leveraged to establish and/or expand clinical pharmacy services in a not-for-profit health system and in federally qualified health center.

6. Analyze challenges and opportunities from building clinical pharmacy services using 340B Program revenue.

Advocacy in Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis
October 12, 2024 10:00 AM

Activity No. 0217-0000-24-200-L08-P; 1.50 contact hours.
Knowledge Based Activity

    Learning Objectives

    1. Summarize ACCP’s advocacy efforts in advancing clinical pharmacy services for the management of substance use disorder and addiction.

    2. Discuss legislative efforts to combat the opioid crisis and the potential implications of the upcoming 2024 elections.

    3. Review team-based treatment models of opioid use disorder to identify key components and best practices that enhance patient outcomes and collaborative care efforts.

    4. Identify common barriers that restrict access to clinical pharmacy services for managing opioid use disorder.

    What Can ACCP Do?
    • Speaker: Katherine D. Pham, Pharm.D.
      Senior Director, Policy and Professional Affairs, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Washington, D.C.

    What Can Lawmakers Do?
    • Speaker: Paul T. Kelly
      President, Capitol Advocacy and Government Affairs, LLC, Washington, D.C.

    What Can Clinical Pharmacists Do?

    Introduction to Clinical Investigation/Designing a Researchable Question
    October 12, 2024 12:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-180-L99-P; 2.00 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Michael E. Ernst, Pharm.D., FCCP
      Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy and Department of Family Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe the steps to formulating questions that are researchable.

    2. Practice the interactive process of creating a defined and focused research question using PICO and FINER criteria.

    3. Recognize basic concepts which underpin the research process and clinical investigation, such as the role of confounding variables and how different study designs account for their impact.

    Examining Outcomes, Standards, and Professional Competencies
    October 12, 2024 1:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-22-217-L04-P; 2.00 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Daniel S. Longyhore, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP
      System Director for Knowledge Management, Geisinger, Enterprise Pharmacy
    • Speaker: Pamela L. Stamm, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP, BCACP, BCPS, CDCES
    Learning Objectives

    1. Discuss different learning theories and constructs influence on teaching and learning at different levels. 

    2. Differentiate between traditional learning outcomes, ability-based outcomes, and competency-based education.

    3. Review the different standards and professional competencies which guide pharmacy practice.

    What Do Leaders Do? Principles and Philosophical Aspects of Leadership
    October 12, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-208-L99-P; 2.00 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Leigh Ann Ross, Pharm.D., FCCP
      Dean and Professor Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy (AUHCOP) Auburn, AL
    • Speaker: Todd D. Sorensen, Pharm.D., FCCP
      Professor and Senior Executive Associate Dean, University of Minnesota; Executive Director, Alliance for Integrated Medication Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Speaker: E. Kelly Hester, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, AAHIVP
      Clinical Professor Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist Baptist Health Specialty Medicine
    Learning Objectives

    1. Discuss the principles and philosophical aspects of authentic leadership.

    2. Describe characteristics of authentic leadership.

    3. Identify elements for development of authentic leadership and personal mission statements.

    4. Define emotional intelligence and its role in leadership.

    5. Outline components of emotional intelligence and areas of focus for behavioral change.

    Pediatrics PRN Focus Session — Navigating the Medical Complexities of the Medically Complex Child: An Overview of Autonomic Dysreflexia, Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity and Beyond
    October 12, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-133-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Michael Raschka, Pharm.D., DPLA
      Clinical Coordinator and Residency Program Director Children's Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Learning Objectives

    1. Define autonomic dysreflexia (AD) and paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH). 

    2. Review the various therapies for AD and PSH.

    3. Discuss the controversies and considerations surrounding therapies for AD and PSH. 

    4. Describe the role of pharmacists in the care of children with complex needs.

    Management of Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)
    • Speaker: Kaitlynn Hughes, Pharm.D., BCPPS
      Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Hoop's Family Children's Hospital Huntington, WV

    Management of Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH)
    • Speaker: Patrik Miller, Pharm.D., BCPPS
      Patient Care Pharmacist - Neurology and Complex Care Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH

    Patient Case and Pro-Con Debate (Panel)

    Ambulatory Care PRN Focus Session — Heart Failure Management: New Guidelines and Practice-changing Literature
    October 12, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-115-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Kirk E. Evoy, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, BC-ADM
      Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin; Clinical Pharmacist, University Health San Antonio, Texas
    Learning Objectives

    1. Summarize key changes in heart failure classification and management recommended in the most recent heart failure guideline update and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction expert consensus pathway.

    2. Outline key takeaways from recent practice-changing heart failure studies and how they may impact future heart failure management recommendations.

    3. Select the appropriate guideline recommendations to optimize care for special populations (e.g., those with concomitant chronic kidney disease, obesity or iron deficiency, older adults, or those with continued symptoms in spite of standard goal-directed medical therapy).

    4. Describe the role of remote patient monitoring, injectable diuretic formulations, and opportunities for pharmacist-managed outpatient diuretic therapy.

    Heart Failure Guideline and Recent Literature Update
    • Speaker: Leo F. Buckley, Pharm.D., MPH, BCCP
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts

    Heart Failure – Beyond the Basics
    • Speaker: Arden Barry, Pharm.D., B.S.Pharm, ACPR
      Clinical Pharmacy and Research Specialist and Associate Professor (Partner) Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Updates in Diuretic Management
    • Speaker: Sharon K.M. LaForest, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCP
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiology and Organ Transplantation VA Northeast Ohio Health System Cleveland, Ohio

    Clinical Administration PRN Focus Session — Measure Twice Cut Once: How Key Performance Indicators Impact Pharmacy Practice
    October 12, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-118-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Maura I. Hall, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Assistant Director Clinical Pharmacy Services John D Archbold Memorial Hospital Thomasville, Georgia
    Learning Objectives

    1. Define key performance indicators (KPI) as they pertain to pharmacy management.

    2. Review historical use of KPI in pharmacy practice.

    3. Describe how to use metrics when presenting to the C-Suite.

    4. List new ways that metrics can be used.

    5. Describe the national approach to KPIs in pharmacy practice.

    6. Discuss application of metrics to the real-world practice.

    Pharmacy Metrics 201: Beyond the Basic Foundation
    • Speaker: Jennifer Twilla, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
      Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services, Methodist University Hospital; Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Pharmacy Memphis, Tennessee

    Turning It Up in Clinical Pharmacy: How Metrics Are Guiding and Building Clinical Pharmacy Practice
    • Speaker: Samantha Landolfa, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Director of Ambulatory & Specialty Pharmacy Services ChristianaCare Newark, Delaware

    Finishing Touches: Using Metrics to Lead the Way to Change
    • Speaker: Richard H. Parrish, II, B.S.Pharm, Ph.D., Masters in Research, FCCP, BCPS
      Consultant Perfecting Peds, LLC Nashville, Tennessee

    Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews
    October 12, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-179-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Speaker: William L. Baker, Jr., Pharm.D., FCCP
      Associate Professor University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice Storrs, CT 06269
    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify the key components of a systematic review.

    2. Describe a properly structured systematic literature search.

    3. Summarize the results of a meta-analysis.

    Introduction to Observational Studies
    October 12, 2024 2:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-181-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Speaker: Gary L. Cochran, Pharm.D.
      Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy, Omaha, Nebraska
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe strengths and limitations of common observational study designs.

    2. Define selection bias, confounding bias and information bias.

    3. Identify potential confounding variables for the learner’s area of research interest.

    Global Health PRN Focus Session — Pharmacist Collaboration in Global Health: Building Partnerships for Impact
    October 12, 2024 3:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-127-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Martha Ndung'u, Pharm.D., BCACP
      Assistant Professor of Global Health and Health Equity University of Pittsburgh Global Health PGY2 Pittsburgh, PA
    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify how  global collaborations advance pharmacy practice and  addresses the unmet healthcare needs of global populations.

    2. Discuss strategies for establishing and nurturing partnerships with international pharmaceutical organizations, academic institutions, and professional associations.

    3. Define the role of pharmacists in influencing and shaping healthcare policies at both the national and international levels to improve preventative and medical services.

    4. Discuss the potential impact of partnerships with NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) and government agencies on policy development and implementation.

    5. Describe effective strategies for pharmacists and the significance of communitybased pharmacy initiatives in addressing local and global health challenges.

    6. Highlight characteristics of successful collaboration models that enhance clinical and academic outcomes to improve overall community well-being to promote global health equity and access.

    The Importance of Partnerships for Global Pharmacist Engagement
    • Speaker: Alexandria Taylor, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Clinical Pharmacist, Family Medicine & Geriatrics & Director PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program UPMC St. Margaret, Department of Medical Education Pittsburgh, PA

    The Pharmacist’s Role in Policy Making & Community Collaboration
    • Speaker: Sonak Pastakia, Pharm.D., Ph.D., MPH, FCCP
      Professor of Pharmacy Practice Purdue University Indianapolis, IN
    • Speaker: Imran Manji, MPH
      MS, Bpharm, PgDip Clin Pharm Senior Principal Pharmacist Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) Eldoret, Kenya

    Longing for Belonging: Cultivating an Inclusive and Accepting Environment for All
    October 12, 2024 3:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-164-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Sally Arif, Pharm.D., BCCP
      Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Downers Grove, IL Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Affiliated Faculty, Center for Community Health Equity, Chicago, IL.
    • Speaker: Kruti P. Shah, Pharm.D.
      Clinical Operations Pharmacist, RUSH, Department of Inpatient Pharmacy, Chicago, IL
    • Speaker: W. Justin Moore, Pharm.D., MS, BCIDP, BCPS
      Practice Coordinator for the Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship Program and an Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois
    • Speaker: Jordan Rowe, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM
      Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist, University Health, Endocrinology and LGBTQ Care Clinic
    Learning Objectives

    1. Compare and contrast the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice. 

    2. Describe the concept of multipartiality and how it can be utilized to support an inclusive environment when opposing views converge. 

    3. Outline methods to foster a deeper sense of belonging and shared understanding in your organization, regardless of your personal perspectives of DEIA.  

    Geriatrics PRN Focus Session — Getting to the Heart of Dementia: Exploring Novel Therapies and the Heart-Brain Connection
    October 12, 2024 3:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-125-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Collin M. Clark, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS
      Clinical Assistant Professor University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Buffalo, New York
    Learning Objectives

    1. Discuss approaches to detecting, evaluating, and managing early cognitive changes.

    2. Review the spectrum of cognitive changes in persons at risk for dementia.

    3. Describe the relationship between chronic cardiovascular disease and risk for cognitive decline.

    4. Summarize the clinical pharmacist’s role in patient cardiovascular health to reduce the risk for cognitive impairment. 

    5. Explain the utility of biomarker evaluation in detection of early cognitive changes.

    6. Describe appropriate candidates for amyloid-beta therapies and the real-world application.

    Early Cognitive Change in Persons at Risk for Dementia
    • Speaker: Erica Dominguez, Pharm.D., BCACP
      Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, Texas

    Connecting the Dots Between Cardiovascular Disease and Cognitive Impairment
    • Speaker: Kristen M. Cook, Pharm.D., BCACP
      Clinical Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, Omaha, NE

    Utility of Biomarkers and Amyloid-Beta Therapy for Early-Stage Cognitive Change
    • Speaker: Jeffrey T. Sherer, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS
      Clinical Professor, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, Texas

    Nephrology PRN Focus Session — Tri-Fecta Triumph: Clinical Management of Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
    October 12, 2024 3:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-132-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Branden D. Nemecek, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Residency Program Director, PGY2 Internal Medicine Program, Mercy Hospital
    Learning Objectives

    1. Summarize the latest developments and guidelines in the management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome.

    2. Discuss the complex interplay between metabolic risk factors, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the cardiovascular system.

    3. Assess goals of therapy and efficacy for the management of CKM.

    4. Outline emerging therapeutic interventions that demonstrate significant benefits in reducing morbidity and mortality within the CKM Syndrome patient cohort.

    5. Identify interdisciplinary care models that consider the bidirectional associations between cardiac, metabolic and renal dysfunction, addressing the multifaceted aspects of CKM health.

    6. Review the potential benefits and risks associated with new therapeutic approaches in the context of CKM disorders.

    Unveiling the Tapestry of CKM Syndrome: Insights, Guidelines, and Challenges
    • Speaker: Calvin J. Meaney, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
      Clinical Associate Professor University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Buffalo, New York

    Bridging Knowledge to Action: Practical Strategies for Optimal CKM Syndrome Care
    • Speaker: Michelle A. Fravel, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
      Clinical Professor University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Iowa City, Iowa

    Defining Success in Teaching, Learning, and Development
    October 12, 2024 3:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-22-219-L04-P; 2.00 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Daniel S. Longyhore, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP
      System Director for Knowledge Management, Geisinger, Enterprise Pharmacy
    • Speaker: Kylie N. Barnes, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
      Director of Applied Skills and OSCE Implementation University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy
    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify the link between criteria and objectives with learner and professional evaluations. 

    2. Discuss traditional and non-traditional methods for determining learner and professional development, progress, and success.

    3. Explore different processes for assuring the reliability and usefulness of criteria in evaluation.

    Introduction to Education Research and Qualitative Methods
    October 12, 2024 4:30 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-182-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D.
      Associate Professor, Educational Innovation and Research; Director of CIPhER, Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education and Research, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
    Learning Objectives

    1. Define education research.

    2. Describe common research designs in pharmacy education.

    3. Define qualitative research.

    4. Determine how these methods may be applicable to one’s own research.

    New Investigator Award/Lecture: Gaps, Disparities, and Optimization of Pharmacotherapy in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
    October 13, 2024 9:50 AM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-218-L01-P; 0.25 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Award Winner: Joshua Jacobs, Pharm.D., BCCP
      Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
    Learning Objectives

    1. Recognize gaps, disparities, and optimization strategies in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

    Conducting Research in Practice-Based Research Networks: Lessons & Tips for Success
    October 13, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-183-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Speaker: Margie E. Snyder, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCP
      Professor of Pharmacy Practice Purdue University College of Pharmacy Indianapolis, Indiana
    Learning Objectives

    1. Define practice-based research and practice-based research networks (PBRNs).

    2. Describe examples of research conducted in pharmacy PBRNs.

    3. Discuss considerations for planning and conducting research in collaboration with pharmacy PBRNs.

    Exploring Personal Leadership Style Part 1: Personal Values and Influence of CliftonStrengths®
    October 13, 2024 1:45 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-209-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Todd D. Sorensen, Pharm.D., FCCP
      Professor and Senior Executive Associate Dean, University of Minnesota; Executive Director, Alliance for Integrated Medication Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Learning Objectives

    1. Discuss how self-awareness and values are at the core of leadership development.

    2. Describe the relationship between CliftonStrengths® and employee engagement and personal leadership style.

    3. Illustrate how one’s leadership behaviors align with their CliftonStrengths® profile.

    Consensus Recommendation Highlights
    October 13, 2024 2:15 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-194-L02-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Speaker: Melissa E. Badowski, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCP, FIDSA, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
      Clinical Professor/Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services in Ambulatory Care University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy Chicago, Illinois
    • Speaker: David B. Cluck, Pharm.D., FIDSA, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
      Associate Professor East Tennessee State University Department of Pharmacy Practice Johnson City, TN
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe the Modified Delphi Technique as a consensus-building methodology.

    2. Outline the efficacy and safety data of novel antiretroviral agents in patients who are heavily treatment-experienced and multidrug-resistant HIV-1.

    3. Explore how disparities or barriers may influence the selection of novel antiretroviral agents for heavily treatment-experienced and multidrug-resistant HIV-1 patients.

    4. Define the optimal therapeutic role of novel antiretroviral agents in patients with multidrug-resistant or heavily treatment-experienced HIV.

    5. Discuss the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) rating system in achieving consensus recommendations.

    6. Highlight pertinent safety and efficacy data on long-acting antiretrovirals in the treatment and prevention of HIV-1.

    7. Describe the optimal role and monitoring of long-acting antiretrovirals in the treatment and prevention of HIV-1.

    8. Define strategies to support adherence to long-acting antiretrovirals for HIV-treatment and preexposure prophylaxis. 

    Adult Medicine PRN Focus Session — Outpatient to Inpatient and Back Again: Transitions of Care Challenges in Anticoagulation, Diabetes, and Pain Management
    October 13, 2024 2:15 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-114-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Jordan A. (Perrine) Fuller, Pharm.D., MBA, BCCCP, BCPS
    Learning Objectives

    1. Analyze the impact of anticoagulation transitions in various healthcare settings, such as ambulatory oral anticoagulant use and subsequent inpatient transitions.

    2. Formulate a plan to overcome barriers to transitions of care for patients on anticoagulation.

    3. Examine common diabetes-related transition of care topics, including changes in inpatient to outpatient diabetes management, and steroid induced hyperglycemia.

    4. Examine the inpatient use of outpatient diabetes technologies and implement strategies to minimize or prevent medication and/or technology errors that commonly occur in transitions of care for patients with diabetes.

    5. Review legislative changes to opioid use disorder treatment, including DATA 2000 and elimination of requirements.

    6. Design a treatment plan for opioid withdrawal and pain management in patients with opioid use disorder, with emphasis on how this affects transitions of care.

    Transitions of Care in Anticoagulation
    • Speaker: Toby C. Trujillo, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAHA, BCPS
      Professor of Clinical Pharmacy University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Aurora, Colorado

    Transitions of Care in Diabetes
    • Speaker: Jennifer N. Clements, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES
      Clinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy Education University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Greenville, South Carolina

    Transitions of Care in Pain and Opioid Use
    • Speaker: Lyndsi K. Meyenburg, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Ascension Seton Austin, Texas

    GI/Liver/Nutrition and Critical Care PRN Focus Session — Cry Me a Liver: Updates in the Management of Hepatorenal Syndrome
    October 13, 2024 2:15 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-126-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Stephanie Bass, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
      Medical ICU Clinical Pharmacist Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe the pathophysiology of decompensated cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome.

    2. Apply the updated diagnostic criteria for HRS-AKI to patient cases.

    3. Distinguish between vasoconstrictor therapies for the treatment of HRS-AKI.

    4. Evaluate appropriate patient candidacy for vasoconstrictor therapies based on risk of adverse effects.

    5. Compare the various fluid strategies studied for the treatment of HRS-AKI.

    6. Recommend an albumin regimen for a patient treated for HRS-AKI.

    Root of All Renal: An Update on the Diagnostic Criteria for HRS
    • Speaker: Jason Yerke, Pharm.D.
      No speaker description available.

    Under Pressure: An Update on Vasoconstrictor Therapy for HRS
    • Speaker: Payal Kakadiya, Pharm.D.
      Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, GI/IBD University of North Carolina Health Chapel Hill, NC

    Volume for improvement: An Update on the Use of Albumin in the Management of HRS
    • Speaker: Emily J. Owen, Pharm.D., Masters in Research, BCCCP, BCPS

    Health Equity and Health Outcomes PRN Focus Session — The AI Prescription for Pharmacy: What’s Health Equity Got To Do with It?
    October 13, 2024 2:15 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-128-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Jerika V. Nguyen, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCPS
      Clinical Pharmacist Trinity Health Grand Rapids, MI
    Learning Objectives

    1. ​​Characterize potential sources of bias in AI which may perpetuate healthcare disparities.​

    2. ​​Describe successful applications of AI in pharmacy education and clinical practice.​

    3. ​​Discuss challenges associated with the incorporation of AI into pharmacy research, teaching, and practice.​

    4. ​​Recognize how AI can be incorporated across practice settings.

    5. ​​List key considerations for the incorporation of AI into pharmacy practice.​

    AI Pearls: Diverse Perspectives on Incorporating AI Across the Pharmacy Continuum
    • Speaker: Andrea Sikora, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCCCP
      Clinical Associate Professor | Critical Care Pharmacist The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Augusta, GA
    • Speaker: Timothy D. Aungst, Pharm.D.
      Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Worcester, Massachusetts
    • Speaker: Macarius M. Donneyong, Ph.D., MPH
      Associate Professor The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

    Endocrine and Metabolism PRN Focus Session — Navigating Optimal Medication Strategies and Deprescribing in the Landscape of Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes for Persons with Type 2 Diabetes
    October 13, 2024 4:00 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-124-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Megan E. Wesling, Pharm.D., BCACP
      Interim Chair and Associate Professor in Pharmacotherapy, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth; Director and Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care, HSC Health Fort Worth, Texas
    Learning Objectives

    1. Discuss the pharmacist’s role in intensive, therapeutic lifestyle changes (ITLC) for type 2 diabetes.

    2. Describe guideline recommended ITLC for persons with type 2 diabetes.

    3. Summarize available clinical literature of ITLC and intensive lifestyle interventions for achievement of glycemic target and other clinical outcomes in persons with type 2 diabetes.

    4. Describe precision ITLC in persons with type 2 diabetes using evidence-based medicine.

    5. Review available literature related to best practices in antihyperglycemic deprescribing in the presence of ITLC in persons with type 2 diabetes.

    6.Recognize individualized approaches to antihyperglycemic deprescribing with consideration of patient characteristics, preferences, and response to specific ITLC.

    Sweet Liberation: Defeating Diabetes with Lifestyle Interventions
    • Speaker: Alaina Van Dyke, Pharm.D., MBA, DipACLM, BCACP
      Assistant Professor Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy Dallas, Texas

    Lifestyle Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes: Research Insights and Strategies
    • Speaker: Sarah A. Kain, Pharm.D., BCACP, TTS
      Manager and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care Community Health Network Indianapolis, Indiana

    Precision Care: Deprescribing Antihyperglycemics in the Setting of Intensive, Therapeutic Lifestyle Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes
    • Speaker: Nicole Paolini Albanese, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, CDCES
      Clinical Associate Professor Assistant Dean for Student Success and Engagement University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy Buffalo, New York

    Pressure Makes Diamonds: Community Pharmacy Practice of the Future
    October 13, 2024 4:00 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-109-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Lori A. Reisner, Pharm.D.
      University of California - San Francisco San Francisco, California
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe the common types of “disrupters” in pharmacy delivery systems.

    2. Identify legal and regulatory influences on the shifting environment of community pharmacy practice.

    3. Evaluate challenges facing pharmacies from vertically integrated health care mergers.

    4. Recognize pros and cons of cost-savings programs to enhance affordable access to medications.

    5. Discuss methods to elevate the practice of the pharmacist as healthcare providers.

    6. Summarize examples of clinical pharmacy service expansion in community pharmacy.

    Disruptors of Community Pharmacy
    • Speaker: Margie E. Snyder, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCP
      Professor of Pharmacy Practice Purdue University College of Pharmacy Indianapolis, Indiana

    Show Me the Money: Understanding Payment Challenges in Community Pharmacy
    • Speaker: Christopher J. Daly, Pharm.D., MBA, BCACP
      Clinical Associate Professor University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Buffalo, New York

    Expanding Clinical Services: Focus on Quality
    • Speaker: Kendall Guthrie, Pharm.D., BCACP
      Clinical Associate Professor University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy Kansas City, Missouri

    Hematology/Oncology PRN Focus Session — Harmonizing Hearts & Health: Bridging Cardio-Oncology Practices in Cancer Care
    October 13, 2024 4:00 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-129-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Nikola Paulic, Pharm.D., BCOP
      No speaker description available.
    Learning Objectives

    1. Outline evidence-based guidance for cardio-oncology practices with a focus on recently developed medications used in cancer treatment and supportive care.

    2. Select diagnostic tools for screening and interpretation of cardiologic test results to guide medication use in cancer treatment and supportive care.

    3. Discuss cardio-oncology considerations as it relates to survivorship. 

    4. Describe the role of the pharmacist in incorporating cardio-oncology clinic into practice, including the challenges and limitations of implementing said practice.

    5. Identify resources and processes for implementing cardio-oncology practices into oncology clinic.

    What’s in Your Toolbox: Guidance and Diagnostic Tools for Cardio-Oncology Practices
    • Speaker: Aaron J. Bagnola, Pharm.D., BCCP, BCPS
      Specialty Practice Pharmacist (Cardiology/Ambulatory Care)

    Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Overcoming Challenges in Incorporating Cardio-Oncology Into Practice
    • Speaker: Sarah Maryon Hayes, Pharm.D., BCOP
      Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, North Memorial Health, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

    Drug Information PRN Focus Session — Combating Misinformation: An Approach for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
    October 13, 2024 4:00 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-121-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Maha Saad, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS
      Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Co-Director of Drug Information Services, St. John's University Drug Information Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center - Northwell Health
    Learning Objectives

    1. Review the various sources of misinformation including fabricated and manipulated content and their impact on patient care and healthcare outcomes.

    2. Review strategies to identify and mitigate misinformation in education, practice, and patient care.

    3. Discuss the challenges of information literacy in the age of AI.

    4.Review the impact of misinformation on vulnerable populations. 

    5. Discuss strategies to identify and counteract misinformation online, including social media and optimize AI use.

    Decoding Medical Misinformation: Retracted Papers and Mitigation Strategies
    • Speaker: Allison Bernknopf, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Professor Ferris State University Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Empowering Patients: Education and Strategies to Counter Misinformation, a Focus on Vulnerable Populations
    • Speaker: Jarred B. Prudencio, Pharm.D.
      Associate Professor University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, Hawaii

    BCPPS/BCCCP/BCEMP Clinical Session: Nick-NAC APAP Whack
    October 13, 2024 4:00 PM

    Activity No. 0204-9999-24-278-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: David E. Zimmerman, Pharm.D., FASHP, BCEMP
      No speaker description available.
    • Speaker: Megan E. Musselman, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP, BCCCP, BCEMP
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine/Critical Care, North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
    Learning Objectives

    1. Evaluate current guideline recommendations for patients presenting with acetaminophen toxicity. 

    2. Develop an effective treatment regimen for the management of a patient presenting with acetaminophen toxicity.

    3. Develop monitoring strategies for the different medications used to treat acetaminophen toxicity. 

    4. Design an effective treatment plan for patients requiring adjunctive treatment options for acetaminophen toxicity. 

    HIV PRN Focus Session — The Future is Long-Acting: Injectable Therapies for HIV Treatment and Prevention
    October 13, 2024 4:00 PM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-130-L02-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Moderator: Marisa Brizzi, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pain Stewardship and HIV UC Health in Cincinnati, OH
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe the current indications for long-acting antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV.

    2. Explain the use of long-acting antiretroviral therapy in special populations.

    3. Review investigational long-acting therapies for HIV treatment and cure.

    4. Describe the current indications for long-acting antiretroviral therapy for HIV prevention.

    5. Explain the use of long-acting HIV prevention in special populations.

    6. Review investigational long-acting therapies for HIV prevention.

    Give it a Shot: Injectable Therapies for HIV Treatment and Cure
    • Speaker: Jenna E. Januszka, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP
      Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Duke University Hospital, Infectious Disease Clinic; Adjunct Assistant Professor UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

    PrEP for the Future: Long-Acting Therapies for HIV Prevention
    • Speaker: Emily R. Kirkpatrick, Pharm.D., BCIDP, AAHIVP
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases University Health San Antonio, Texas

    BCACP/BCGP Clinical Session: Bone Health Updates: “Breaking” Down Literature in Special Populations for Treatments of Osteoporosis and Other Bone Disorders
    October 14, 2024 8:00 AM

    Activity No. 0204-9999-24-348-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Trista Askins Bailey, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS
      Associate Professor Jerry H. Hodge Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - School of Pharmacy Abilene, Texas
    • Speaker: Jill S. Borchert, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, BCPS
      Professor and Vice Chair, Pharmacy Practice Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus Downers Grove, Illinois
    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify risk factors and treatment of osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, and other bone disorders.

    2. Interpret recent changes in safety, duration, and efficacy of selected therapy, including the removal of the boxed warning to PTH analogs.

    3. Assess treatment of osteoporosis and bone diseases in selected patient populations, including men, steroid-induced osteoporosis, pediatrics, and geriatrics.

    4. Develop a treatment plan for an individual with osteoporosis given patient-specific information.

    BCEMP Clinical Session: BE FAST and aDAPT the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Best Practices in Thrombolytic Therapy and Beyond
    October 14, 2024 8:00 AM

    Activity No. 0204-9999-24-257-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Gabrielle Procopio, Pharm.D., BCEMP
      Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey
    • Speaker: Heather M. Draper, Pharm.D., BCEMP, BCPS
      Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Learning Objectives

    1. Summarize key deficiencies, barriers, and challenges in the implementation of treatments for acute ischemic stroke.

    2. Critique the medical literature investigating the use of emerging treatment options in the management of acute ischemic stroke.

    3. When given a patient case, develop a pharmacotherapy plan for treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

    4. Develop a personal action plan for best practices associated with pharmacist participation in the care of the patient with acute ischemic stroke.

    Leadership Lessons Learned
    October 14, 2024 8:30 AM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-212-L99-P; 2.00 contact hours.
    Knowledge Based Activity

    • Speaker: Robert E. Smith, Pharm.D.
      Professor Emeritus, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
    • Speaker: Peter D. Hurd, Ph.D.
      Professor Emeritus and retired Department Chair, Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
    Learning Objectives

    1. List a few of your guiding principles and/or rules to live by as a leader and apply them in leadership situations.

    2. Explain how using your strengths (and your developing strengths) will help you implement principle-centered leadership.

    3. Differentiate between different types of power and explain why some of these fit (and don’t fit) with your own leadership style.

    4. Write a couple of paragraphs in your journal regarding how living Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits have or could have a positive influence on your life.

    5. Describe how a positive character and integrity influences the effectiveness of a leader.

    6. Relate in a story how ³love is a verb´is an important principle of leadership .

    7. Describe how one builds trust within an organization, either as a leader or as a follower.

    8. Describe how you will measure success in your life.

    Essential Evidence Updates for Clinical Pharmacists: A Focus on Less Pharmacotherapy
    October 14, 2024 8:30 AM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-103-L01-P; 2.00 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Sheila L. Stadler, Pharm.D., FCCP, CLS
    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify appropriate candidates for deescalation in drug therapy.

    2. Examine application of new evidence surrounding duration of pharmacotherapy in comparison to guidelines in various specialties.

    3. Design a pharmacotherapy regimen for patients on dual antiplatelet therapy.

    4. Design a pharmacotherapy regimen for patients with asthma using single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART).

    5. Design a pharmacotherapy regimen for patients on proton pump inhibitor therapy.

    6. Design a pharmacotherapy regimen for patients on psychotropic medications.

    Cardiology: Stepping Down the DAPT – What Is the Best Duration?
    • Speaker: Madeline Fuller Smith, Pharm.D., BCCP
      Cardiology Ambulatory Care Pharmacist UNC Health Pardee Hendersonville, NC

    Asthma: Is It SMART to Use One Inhaler?
    • Speaker: Margaret A. Miklich, Pharm.D., BCACP
      Associate Director, Scientific Affairs PRIME Education Formerly held roles as Clinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice Temple University School of Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Penn Internal Medicine- J. Edwin Wood Clinic Philadelphia, PA

    Gastrointestinal: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the PPI?
    • Speaker: Kelly L. Covert, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Johnson City, TN

    Central Nervous System: When Less is More with Psychotropic Medications
    • Speaker: Farah Khorassani, Pharm.D., BCPP
      University of California Irvine School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice Irvine, CA

    The Great Attrition: Principles to Enhance and Promote Longevity in Clinical Pharmacy
    October 14, 2024 9:00 AM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-112-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Zach R. Smith, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCCP, BCPS
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care; PGY2 Critical Care Program Director Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan
    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe factors that contribute to and mitigate attrition in clinical pharmacy.

    2. Propose strategies to foster career longevity and satisfaction in clinical pharmacy.

    3. Demonstrate sustainable practices that contribute to employee retention.

    4. Evaluate a clinical practice model to improve employee career satisfaction.

    Head to Toe Approach: The Individual Career Path Assessment
    • Speaker: Megan A. Rech, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCCP
      Research Health Scientist Center of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Hines VA Hospital Hines, IL

    Pharmacist Training and Mentoring: Fostering a Pathway for Sustainable Success
    • Speaker: Deborah S. Bondi, Pharm.D., FCCP, FPPA, BCPPS, BCPS
      NICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director University of Chicago Medicine, Comer Children's Hospital Chicago, IL

    Arranging Chairs versus Righting the Ship: Leadership Perspectives for Retention
    • Speaker: Kamakshi V. Rao, Pharm.D., FASHP, FHOPA, BCOP
      Director of Pharmacy, Oncology/Infusion Services UNC Medical Center Professor of Clinical Education UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

    (AI)ming Higher: Artificial Intelligence in Frontline Clinical Practice and Technology in Guideline Development
    October 14, 2024 9:00 AM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-100-L05-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Lawrence J. Cohen, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPP
      Distinguished Professor of Pharmacotherapy Coordinator of Interprofessional Education and Coordinator of Continuing Professional Education University of North Texas Fort Worth, Texas
    Learning Objectives

    1. Outline artificial and augmented intelligence (AI) applications currently available in practice.

    2. Evaluate opportunities to improve precision evidence incorporation into guideline development and implementation into clinical practice.

    3. Assess barriers and ethical considerations regarding implementation and clinical applications of AI.

    4. Describe how AI can help develop national and international practice guidelines.

    5. Examine opportunities to utilize AI to implement national and international practice guidelines into clinical practice.

    6. Illustrate how future AI applications can impact patient care and guideline development.

    It’s Not Just for Data Geeks Anymore
    • Speaker: Adrian Wong, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCP, FCCM, BCCCP
      Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, Massachusetts

    Digging for Gold: Using Real-Time Data to Accelerate Guideline Updates
    • Speaker: Sandra L. Kane-Gill, Pharm.D., B.S.Pharm, MSc, FCCP, FCCM
      Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    To Infinity and Beyond: Where Wearables, Guidelines and AI Converge
    • Speaker: Omar Badawi, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCM
      Chief for the Division of Data Sciences US Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center

    Improving Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Pharmacy
    October 14, 2024 9:00 AM

    Activity No. 0217-0000-24-104-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Moderator: Stephanie M. Crist, Pharm.D., BCGP
    Learning Objectives

    1. Recognize factors that contribute to healthcare disparities and social determinants of health (SDOH). 

    2. Outline a process to navigate medication access for evidenced based medications. 

    3. Construct a process to streamline medication access and prior authorizations.

    4. Formulate a patient care plan incorporating SDOH principles for optimizing pharmacotherapy.

    5. Apply best practices for mitigating healthcare disparities in pharmaceutical care provided by the pharmacist.

    Has the Pendulum Swung Too Far? Impact of Prior Authorization on Medication Access
    • Speaker: Kelly Anderson
      Assistant Professor Director of the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research PhD Program Center for Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research (CePOR) University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO

    What’s SDoH Got to Do With It? Innovative Practices to Improve Medication Adherence Through Social Determinants of Health
    • Speaker: Mark T. Sawkin, Pharm.D., AAHIVP
      Clinical Professor Division of Pharmacy Practice Administration UMKC School of Pharmacy Kansas City, MO

    Where Do We Go From Here? Best Practices to Improve Health Equity and Patient Outcomes
    • Speaker: John M. Allen, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCCCP, BCPS
      Professor & Department Head Purdue University College of Pharmacy Indianapolis, IN

    BCACP/BCGP Clinical Session: A New Day in Diabetes Control for the Older Adult? Using Newer Medications Across the Continuum of Care
    October 14, 2024 9:45 AM

    Activity No. 0204-9999-24-324-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

    • Speaker: Dana G. Carroll, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS
    Learning Objectives

    1. Evaluate the evidence base of newer diabetic agents in the older adult.

    2. Design a regimen for an older adult with diabetes considering goals and patient-related variables.

    3. Formulate a plan for addressing medication-related problems associated with the newer agents for diabetes in the older adult.

    4. Develop a transition plan for an older adult patient with diabetes from one care venue to another.

    BCEMP Clinical Session: Chart the Course: Navigating Emergency Medicine Challenges in Pregnancy and Pediatrics
    October 14, 2024 9:45 AM

    Activity No. 0217-9999-24-066-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
    Application Based Activity

      Learning Objectives

      1. Appy clinical data evaluating pharmacotherapeutic options for managing postpartum hemorrhage in the emergency department.

      2. Assess strategies for effectively managing medication considerations during both pregnancy and post-delivery breastfeeding. 

      3. Identify considerations for using standard-dose versus high-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate and when to use the three different formulations (4:1, 7:1, and 14:1 ratios of amoxicillin to clavulanate). 

      4. Evaluate strategies that help emergency medicine pharmacists avoid discharge antibiotic prescription errors based on published literature. 

      5. Compare beta-Lactam R-side chains and the risk of cross-reactivity that exists between them. 

      6. Recommend a pretreatment regimen for a patient with a contrast allergy based on the published literature.

      Bump Ahead! Navigating Complications in Pregnancy
      • Speaker: Jenny Koehl, Pharm.D., BCEMP
        Emergency Medicine Clinical Specialist, Massachusetts General Hospital

      Shifting Gears: Dosing Adjustments for Pediatric Infectious Diseases
      • Speaker: Elizabeth Vanwert, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Health

      Road to Recovery: Regimens for Hypersensitivity Reactions
      • Speaker: Giles W. Slocum, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCEMP
        Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Rush University Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Rush Medical College Chicago, Illinois

      Exploring Personal Leadership Style Part 2: Leadership in Teams
      October 14, 2024 10:45 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-216-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Todd D. Sorensen, Pharm.D., FCCP
        Professor and Senior Executive Associate Dean, University of Minnesota; Executive Director, Alliance for Integrated Medication Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota
      Learning Objectives

      1. Illllustrate one’s strengths-based leadership domain with team-based behaviors.

      2. Describe the role of “blind spots” and “barrier labels” in applying CliftonStrengths® to leadership.

      3. Discuss the most appropriate settings for application of Goleman’s six leadership styles.

      BCCCP/BCEMP Clinical Session — To Reverse or Not to Reverse: Clinical Considerations and Strategies for Anticoagulation Reversal
      October 14, 2024 12:30 PM

      Activity No. 0204-9999-24-327-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Dareen M. Kanaan, Pharm.D., MPH, BCCP
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist III Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA
      • Speaker: Lena Tran, Pharm.D., BCCCP
        Clinical Pharmacist Specialist AdventHealth Central Florida Kissimmee, FL
      Learning Objectives

      1. Summarize available anticoagulant reversal agents and literature surrounding their use.

      2. Evaluate the main pillars of anticoagulation reversal to assess when reversal is clinically appropriate.

      3. Develop a comprehensive anticoagulation reversal plan with consideration of patient-specific factors.

      BCACP/BCGP Clinical Session: Clearing the Clouds: Navigating Smoking Cessation in Older Adults
      October 14, 2024 12:30 PM

      Activity No. 0217-9999-24-065-L01-P; 1.00 contact hour.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Laura A. Schalliol, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCGP
        Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice South College School of Pharmacy Knoxville, Tennessee
      • Speaker: Kelsee Tignor, Pharm.D.
        ​Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice​ ​South College School of Pharmacy Knoxville, Tennessee
      Learning Objectives

      1. Evaluate first-line pharmacotherapy options for treating older adults with tobacco dependence.

      2. Compare and contrast monotherapy versus combination pharmacotherapy for the treatment of older adults with tobacco dependence.

      3. Design an individualized smoking cessation treatment plan for an older adult patient.

      4. Evaluate obstacles encountered by older adults associated with tobacco cessation and recommend solutions.

      5. Summarize areas in which a clinical pharmacist can impact the care of older adults with tobacco dependence.

      Dressed to the 9s – Styling Your Teaching and Communication Using the Enneagram
      October 14, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-201-L99-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Daniel S. Longyhore, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP
        System Director for Knowledge Management, Geisinger, Enterprise Pharmacy
      • Speaker: Kylie N. Barnes, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
        Director of Applied Skills and OSCE Implementation University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy
      • Speaker: Kendall Guthrie, Pharm.D., BCACP
        Clinical Associate Professor University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy Kansas City, Missouri
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe how your enneagram number impacts your interactions with others.

      2. Discuss the benefits of utilizing the Enneagram to enhance the learning experience.

      3. Explain how to use the Enneagram to create a high-performing relationship with a learner.

      Pulmonary PRN Focus Session — Hypertension That Takes Your Breath Away: Insights for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Management
      October 14, 2024 1:45 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-136-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Jeffrey Gonzales, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS, CDCES, PDE-C, DPLA
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe diagnosis and classification of Pulmonary Artery Hypertension through WHO groups.

      2. Recognize underlying pathophysiologies of pulmonary hypertension.

      3. Discuss pulmonary arterial hypertension risk stratification utilizing multi-parameter assessment tools.

      4. Summarize updates in pharmacotherapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

      5. Summarize evidence for advances in pharmacotherapy for pulmonary hypertension from interstitial lung disease.

      Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Diagnosis and Stratification in Pulmonary Hypertension
      • Speaker: Zach R. Smith, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCCP, BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care; PGY2 Critical Care Program Director Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan

      Breathing Easy: A Guide to Medication Management in Pulmonary Hypertension
      • Speaker: Maria R. Guido, Pharm.D.
        Specialist, Drug Policy | Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pulmonary Hypertension UC Health | Cincinnati, OH

      Emergency Medicine PRN Focus Session — A Matter of Urgency: A Comprehensive Approach to Managing Psychiatric Emergencies
      October 14, 2024 1:45 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-123-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Alyssa Robertson, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCEMP, BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Emergency Medicine WellSpan York Hospital, York, PA
      Learning Objectives

      1. Discuss the role of pharmacologic treatment in the management of psychiatric emergencies.

      2. Summarize clinical considerations when selecting pharmacologic treatment for psychiatric emergencies.

      3. List medication options for the treatment of acute psychiatric emergencies.

      4. Describe differences between medications for acute treatment of agitation.

      5. Identify specialized treatment modalities for diverse patient populations.

      6. Outline a comprehensive approach to unique psychiatric emergencies.

      When to Treat: Medication Selection in the Psychiatric Emergency Department
      • Speaker: Caitlin S. Brown, Pharm.D.
        Assistant Professor of Pharmacy & Emergency Medicine Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Rochester, MN

      What to Pick: Medication Options for Psychiatric Emergencies
      • Speaker: Alicia Mattson, Pharm.D., BCEMP
        Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Rochester, MN

      Navigating Psychiatric Emergencies: Tailored Treatment Approaches for Special Populations
      • Speaker: Elizabeth Taber, Pharm.D., BCPP
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Psychiatry and PGY2 Psychiatry Residency Program Director University of North Carolina Hospitals Chapel Hill, NC

      BCACP Clinical Session: The Beat Goes On: Updates in Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines
      October 14, 2024 1:45 PM

      Activity No. 0217-9999-24-070-L01-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Ellen Jones, Pharm.D., BCACP
        Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice​ Harding University College of Pharmacy​ Searcy, Arkansas
      • Speaker: Mallory L. Turner, Pharm.D., BCCP, BCPS
        Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice​ ​Harding University College of Pharmacy​ Searcy, Arkansas
      • Speaker: Kazuhiko Kido, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCP, BCPS
        Clinical Associate Professor, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Advanced Heart Failure/Pulmonary Hypertension
      Learning Objectives

      1. Compare the top 10 take-home messages from the 2023 Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Guidelines to recommendations from the 2014 and 2019 guidelines.

      2. Evaluate 2023 AF guideline use in ambulatory care, focusing on the updated staging system's impact on patient management, emphasizing preventive measures and lifestyle modifications.

      3. Develop an evidence-based treatment plan using patient-specific factors based on the 2023 AF guidelines, considering patient adherence, lifestyle modifications, and monitoring challenges.

      Perioperative Care PRN Focus Session — Don't Stop In Periop! Expanding Clinical Pharmacy Services in Procedural Settings
      October 14, 2024 1:45 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-134-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Rachel C. Wolfe, Pharm.D., MHA, FCCP, BCCCP
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist of Perioperative Services Barnes-Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, Missouri
      Learning Objectives

      1. Discuss common medications managed by pharmacy services in the cardiac catheterization lab,

      2. Summarize strategies to integrate clinical pharmacy services within the cardiac catheterization lab team.

      3. Review commonly used medications during neuroendovascular procedures.

      4. Describe strategies to implement safe and effective medication practices into neurointerventional radiology.

      5. Outline strategies to provide safe and effective moderate sedation in procedural areas.

      6. Select an evidence-based moderate sedation pharmacotherapy regimen, incorporating both patient-and procedure-specific risk factors.

      Mending a Broken Heart: Optimizing Medication Therapies in the Cardiac Cath Lab
      • Speaker: Marion Max, Pharm.D., MBA, BCCP, BCPS

      Brainstorming Best Practices: The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in the Neuro-Interventional Setting
      • Speaker: Kara L. Birrer, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neurocritical Care Orlando Regional Medical Center / Orlando Health Orlando, FL

      A New AWAKENing: Emerging Sedation Practices in Procedural Areas
      • Speaker: Julie A. Maamari, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Perioperative Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri

      Introduction to Survey Research
      October 14, 2024 1:45 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-184-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Sandra L. Kane-Gill, Pharm.D., B.S.Pharm, MSc, FCCP, FCCM
        Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
      Learning Objectives

      1. Differentiate types of surveys.

      2. Explain the steps necessary for instrument design.

      3. Critique survey questions and published methods.

      4. Review the NEXT steps in survey research following survey development/selection.

      Managing Conflict: Conversations for Effective Communication & Negotiation
      October 14, 2024 1:45 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-210-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Debbie C. Byrd, Pharm.D.
        Dean and Professor, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Interim Dean, College of Nursing East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
      Learning Objectives

      1. Apply Methods of effective dialogue to navigate conflict.

      2. Analyze different types of difficult conversations.

      3. Create learning conversations and negotiate agreement.

      BCPPS/BCCCP Clinical Session: New and Pipeline Antibiotics for Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
      October 14, 2024 2:15 PM

      Activity No. 0204-9999-24-254-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Trang D. Trinh, Pharm.D., MPH, BCIDP, BCPS
        Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy San Francisco, CA
      • Speaker: Kalen B. Manasco, Pharm.D., FCCP, FPPA, BCPPS, BCPS
        Clinical Professor and Division Head Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research University of Florida College of Pharmacy Gainesville, Florida
      Learning Objectives

      1. Compare the spectrum of activity, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic properties of newly approved antibiotics for the treatment of difficult-to-treat gram-negative bacterial infections in adult and pediatric populations.

      2. Interpret biomedical literature including study design and methodology, significance of reported data and conclusions, limitations, and applicability of study results to adult and pediatric patients with difficult-to-treat gram-negative bacterial infections.

      3. Given a description of an adult or pediatric patient with a difficult-to-treat gram-negative infection, design an antibiotic regimen that reflects the application of the best available evidence and current guidelines.

      Transplant PRN Focus Session — Medication on the Move: A Travel Guide for the Transplant Pharmacist
      October 14, 2024 3:30 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-137-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Bryant B. Summers, Pharm.D., BCTXP
        Specialty Practice Pharmacist- Abdominal Transplant The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, OH
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe the presentation and management of endemic fungal infections in the solid organ transplant patient.

      2. Recognize drug-drug interactions of antifungal medications and antirejection medications.

      3. Outline a travel advisory plan for the solid organ transplant patient.

      4. Identify necessary antimicrobial prophylaxis and preventative measures necessary for a traveling solid organ transplant patient.

      5. ​Discuss how to plan for and obtain vacation supplies for immunosuppression.

      6. ​​Describe strategies to manage maintenance infusions in the setting of travel.​

      ​Management of Blastomyces, Coccidioidomycosis, and Histoplasmosis Fungal Infections in Persons Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation​
      • Speaker: Kellie J. Goodlet, Pharm.D., BCIDP, BCPS, BCTXP
        Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University Glendale, AZ

      Prevention of Infectious Diseases Acquired Via Travel in Persons Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation: A Review of Malaria, Arboviruses, and Travel Vaccines​
      • Speaker: Heather J. Johnson, Pharm.D., FCCP
        Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

      ​Management of Medication Access Considerations in the Setting of Travel ​
      • Speaker: Erika J. Meredith, Pharm.D., BCTXP
        Clinical Pharmacist Emory University Hospital Decatur, GA

      Community-Based PRN Focus Session — Improving Mental Health Through Everyday Patient Accessible Clinical Services at Your Community-Based Pharmacy
      October 14, 2024 3:30 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-119-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Karen L. Kier, Ph.D., FCCP, BCACP, BCPS
        Karen will serve as a moderator for the Community-based Pharmacy PRN workshop.
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe the role of community-based pharmacists in dispensing and clinical counseling opportunities with advancements in state protocols.

      2. Summarize the outcomes associated with increased availability of opioid agonists to target populations.

      3. Describe the clinical pharmacotherapy opportunities within nicotine cessation protocols.

      4. Summarize the various payment reimbursement mechanisms for nicotine cessation services.

      5. Explain how to integrate a community health worker into a community pharmacy setting.

      6. Identify successful strategies to address vaccine confidence with targeted populations.

      Community Pharmacies Providing Naloxone to Reduce Deaths
      • Speaker: Lucas G. Hill, Pharm.D., FCCP
        Executive Director, Program Evaluation and Research Unit Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

      Strategies to Improve Access to Nicotine Cessation Clinical Services in a Community-Based Pharmacy Setting
      • Speaker: Allison Hursman, Pharm.D., BCGP, CTTS

      Community-Based Outreach to Targeted Populations for Vaccine Confidence and Social Determinants of Health
      • Speaker: Omolola A. Adeoye-Olatunde, Pharm.D., M.S.
        Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Purdue University, College of Pharmacy

      So You Want to Be an Administrator: Road Map to Survival and Success
      October 14, 2024 3:30 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-211-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Debbie C. Byrd, Pharm.D.
        Dean and Professor, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Interim Dean, College of Nursing East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
      Learning Objectives

      1. Recognize major areas of responsibility of an administrator.

      2. Discuss opportunities and challenges inherent to administrative roles.

      3. Review key resources to prepare for the responsibilities of an administrator.

      4. Summarize experiences and developmental opportunities beneficial to administrators.

      5. Outline a personal development plan for, preparation for or utilization in , an administrative role.

      Infectious Diseases PRN Focus Session — “Out with the Old, In with the New?” The Role and Place in Therapy for Newly Approved Agents in Infectious Diseases
      October 14, 2024 3:30 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-131-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Radhika S. Polisetty, Pharm.D., FIDSA, BCIDP, AAHIVP
      Learning Objectives

      1. List common mechanisms of Gram negative organism resistance that are addressed by novel antibiotics.

      2. Select an appropriate antibiotic regimen, including novel agents, for multidrug resistant Gram negative organism(s).

      3. Describe available immunizations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

      4. Review current CDC guidance in the appropriate selection of immunizations for RSV and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

      5. Discuss the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic indications of novel antifungal agents, focusing on their implications for antifungal resistance.

      6. Identify clinical scenarios where novel antifungal agents offer efficacy or safety advantages over established treatments.

      Management of Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections: Which New Agents to Use
      • Speaker: Ashlan Joy Kunz Coyne, Pharm.D., MPH
        Assistant Professor of Clinical and Translational Science University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice and Science Lexington, Kentucky

      New Vaccine Considerations for Inpatient and Outpatient Settings
      • Speaker: Jessica M. Leininger, Pharm.D., MBA, BCIDP
        Lead Infectious Diseases Pharmacist The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, Ohio

      Novel Antifungals and Their Place in Therapy
      • Speaker: Emily Drwiega, Pharm.D., BCIDP, BCPS
        Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacist Section of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy, Department of Pharmacy Practice University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy

      Practical Application of Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science
      October 14, 2024 3:30 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-185-L99-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Katy E. Trinkley, Pharm.D., Ph.D., FCCP, BCACP
        Associate Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Family Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe the characteristics of implementation science that drive contextual alignment and improve uptake of evidence-based programs/interventions.

      2. Apply an implementation science framework to define a multilevel partner engagement plan.

      3. Apply an implementation science framework to prioritize relevant pragmatic outcomes.

      4. Describe approaches to plan for the sustainability of evidence-based programs/interventions from the beginning (designing for sustainability).

      BCGP Clinical Session: To D/C or Not to D/C — How to Implement Deprescribing into Practice
      October 14, 2024 4:00 PM

      Activity No. 0204-9999-24-250-L01-P; 1.00 contact hour.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Jennifer Pruskowski, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS
        Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Pharmacy Research and Education University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine; Associate Director for Education and Evaluation VA Pittsburgh Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe the value of deprescribing within clinical practice.

      2. List key medication classes that should be considered for deprescribing. 

      3. Develop a plan to optimize medication management through deprescribing based on a patient's goals of care and prognosis.

      4. Apply deprescribing communication techniques using the FRAME communication map.

      BCPPS Clinical Session: Leveraging Biologics: Treatment Advances in the Management of Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
      October 14, 2024 4:00 PM

      Activity No. 0217-9999-24-069-L01-P; 1.00 contact hour.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Ingrid Pan, Pharm.D., BCPPS
        Ambulatory Rheumatology Pharmacist Children’s Hospital of Colorado Aurora, Colorado
      Learning Objectives

      1. Examine current non-biologic standards of care for childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.

      2. Evaluate current literature for the role and integration of biologic therapy in the management of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.

      3. Develop strategies to manage biologic therapy for hospital and health-system formularies.

      Contemporary Weight Management — The Pharmacist’s Role
      October 15, 2024 8:30 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-157-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Brian K. Irons, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP
        Professor Texas Tech University Health Science Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Lubbock, Texas
      Learning Objectives

      1. Compare currently available pharmacological agents used in the treatment of obesity.  

      2. Assess current guidelines in the management of obesity.

      3. Evaluate the cardiovascular benefits of obesity pharmacotherapy and bariatric interventions.

      4. Review the most commonly employed bariatric interventions and their impact on pharmacotherapy in patients with obesity.

      5. Distinguish the roles of the interprofessional healthcare team in obesity management.

      6. Examine possible new agents or therapeutic options in the management of obesity.

      Pain and Addiction for the Clinical Pharmacist: Review and Reassessment of the Opioid Epidemic, Opioid Use Disorder, and Non-Opioid Analgesics for Pain
      October 15, 2024 10:00 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-107-L08-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Krystal KC Riccio, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP
        Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacist, Center for Behavioral Health Las Vegas, Nevada
      Learning Objectives

      1. Review current national data and legislative changes addressing the opioid epidemic.

      2. Examine harm reduction and universal screening practices and evidence for these practices in relation to the opioid epidemic.

      3. Formulate an evidence-based comprehensive care plan for an individual presenting with OUD using current guidelines, clinical trial evidence, and medication characteristics.

      4. Assess novel and emerging roles of pharmacists in managing pain and opioid use disorder across the continuum of care.

      5. Implement recent guideline updates and clinical trial evidence surrounding the use of non-opioid analgesics in pain management in the care of an individual seeking treatment for acute/chronic pain.

      How Can I Help? Reassessment of the Opioid Epidemic and How Pharmacists Can Help with Harm Reduction Efforts
      • Speaker: Lucas G. Hill, Pharm.D., FCCP
        Executive Director, Program Evaluation and Research Unit Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

      I’m Here to Help! Effective Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and the Role of the Pharmacist Across the Continuum of Care
      • Speaker: Jennie B. Jarrett, Pharm.D., Ph.D., MMedEd, FCCP, BCACP
        Research Assistant Professor University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy Chicago, Illinois Director, Science and Drug Policy American Medical Association (AMA)

      Helping in a Different Way: Evidence for Non-opioid Analgesia in Acute and Chronic Pain
      • Speaker: Kevin W. Chamberlin, Pharm.D.

      Question and Answer Panel

      BCOP Clinical Session — Treatment Advancements and Evidence for Emerging Therapies in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer
      October 15, 2024 10:00 AM

      Activity No. 0217-9999-24-067-L01-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Julia L. Ziegengeist, Pharm.D., BCOP
        Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator, Breast Medical Oncology Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
      • Speaker: Farah Raheem, Pharm.D., BCOP
        Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
      Learning Objectives

      1. Apply recent literature surrounding targeted therapy options in hormone receptor-positive (HR+), early-stage breast cancer. 

      2. Identify characteristics of early-stage HR+ breast cancer patients most likely to benefit from targeted adjuvant therapy. 

      3. Analyze literature regarding the integration of oral selective estrogen receptor degraders into current treatment guidelines. 

      4. Recommend appropriate treatment strategies for patients who qualify to receive inhibitors of the PI3K/AKT pathway. 

      5. Evaluate targeted treatment options beyond endocrine therapy for HR+ metastatic breast cancer. 

      Your Words, Your Habits, Your Brand: A Workshop to Uncover & Polish Your Best Self to Make First & Lasting Positive Impressions
      October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-219-L99-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Lindsay Davis, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCP, BCPS
        Director, Cardiology & Metabolism Team, Internal Medicine Field Medical Group, Pfizer Adjunct Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale, Arizona
      • Speaker: Lauren L. Williams, Pharm.D.
        Director, Field Medical Outcomes and Analytics, Pfizer Internal Medicine, US Medical Affairs
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe how individual values, differentiators, habits, and reciprocity style impact impressions and relationships in the workplace. 

      2.  State your purpose (why) for serving as a healthcare professional. 

      3.  Develop awareness and skill in perceiving how others see, think, and feel about you in the workplace. 

      4. Develop awareness and skill in articulating your unique value as a healthcare practitioner.

      Mentorship for the Ages: Tools for Career Development for Early, Mid-stage, and Experienced Practitioners
      October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-105-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Alice N. Hemenway, Pharm.D., MPH, BCIDP, BCPS
        Clinical Associate Professor; University of Illinois Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy- Rockford Health Sciences Campus; Rockford, IL
      Learning Objectives

      1. Identify the needs of mentees at different stages of their career (early-, mid-, and late-stage).

      2. Propose the qualities and benefits of a successful mentor/mentee relationship.

      3. Formulate strategies to avoid common pitfalls that can hamper mentor/mentor relationship.

      4. Design a short-term plan for reenergizing your career path with mentorship.

      Embracing Mentorship Throughout Your Career
      • Speaker: Susan E. Smith, Pharm.D., FCCM
        Associate Professor University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Athens, GA

      Avoiding Inertia and Common Pitfalls in Mentor/Mentee Relationships
      • Speaker: Jamie L. Wagner, Pharm.D., BCIDP
        Clinical Associate Professor University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Jackson, Mississippi

      Supporting a Successful Career Transition through Mentorship
      • Speaker: Seena L. Haines, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, NBC-HWC, CHWC, FASHP, FNAP, FAPhA
        Professor and Director for Professional Well-Being and Belonging University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Jackson, MS

      Show Me the Money: Novel Approaches on Reimbursement for Clinical Services
      October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-110-L04-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Kirstin J. Kooda, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCIDP, BCPS
        Critical Care and Stewardship Pharmacist Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN
      Learning Objectives

      1. Differentiate current mechanisms of reimbursement for pharmacist activities in various practice settings.

      2. Construct novel approaches for obtaining reimbursement for pharmacist activities.

      3. Assess logistical and legal challenges to expanding reimbursement or revenue generation.

      4. Formulate funding and reimbursement proposals at an executive level.

      Ambulatory Care Approach to Reimbursement: Rural and Urban
      • Speaker: Sarah M. Westberg, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
        Associate Dean for Professional Affairs and Professor, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, Minnesota

      Inpatient Clinical Service Revenue Generation and Reimbursement Approaches
      • Speaker: Maya Campara, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAST, BCTXP
        Coordinator of Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Services, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System; Clinical Associate Professor, Departments of Pharmacy Practice & Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois

      The Administrator Perspective: Advocating for Expansion of Clinical Services
      • Speaker: Eric M. Tichy, Pharm.D., MBA, FCCP, FAST, BCPS
        Division Chair, Supply Chain Management, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

      Complementary Medicine in 2024 and Conversations About Vitamins With Patients
      October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-101-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Titilola M. Afolabi, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPPS
        Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
      Learning Objectives

      1. Analyze the evidence behind the role of vitamins in disease state management.

      2. Construct a clinical situation in which vitamins are ineffective or can cause harm.

      3. Describe the evidence behind select complementary and alternative treatment modalities.

      4. Design an evidence-based approach for applying CAM treatment modalities in various practice setting.

      5. Summarize the regulatory oversight or lack thereof surrounding alternative therapies and vitamins.

      6. Prepare scenarios discussing pertinent clinical information of vitamins and alternative treatment modalities with patients.

      Vitamania: Is More Actually Better? Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Vitamins in Disease State Management
      • Speaker: Nicole Paolini Albanese, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, CDCES
        Clinical Associate Professor Assistant Dean for Student Success and Engagement University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy Buffalo, New York

      To CAM and Beyond! Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Improving Medical Outcomes
      • Speaker: Alexandre Chan, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCP, BCOP, BCPS
        Founding Chair and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Irvine, California

      Regulatory Oversight and Gaps on Vitamins and CAM Treatment Modalities
      • Speaker: Cathi Dennehy, Pharm.D., FCSHP
        Professor of Clinical Pharmacy University of California San Francisco, School of Pharmacy San Francisco, California

      ​New Considerations in Diabetes Management: The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors & The Risk of Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis (eDKA) ​
      October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-156-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Ebony I. Evans, Pharm.D.
        Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Howard University College of Pharmacy​ Washington, D.C.
      Learning Objectives

      1. ​Analyze data showing the clinical benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).

      2. ​Investigate barriers to CGM access in patients with diabetes.

      3. Design an evidence-based treatment regimen for a patient with diabetes based on their ambulatory glucose profile.

      4. ​​Given a patient case, identify risk factors for developing eDKA.

      5. Distinguish between the characteristics of patients presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and euglycemic DKA (eDKA).

      6. ​​Examine treatment standards for patients with eDKA.​

      7. ​​Differentiate between the management of eDKA and DKA in patients with diabetes.​

      Challenging Cases: Expert Decision Making in Clinical Cases
      October 15, 2024 10:15 AM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-102-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Craig D. Williams, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine​, OSU College of Pharmacy Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR
      Learning Objectives

      1. Discuss complex case situations and the application of relevant guidelines to patient care.

      2. Evaluate how evidence is incorporated into guidelines and grading.

      3. Formulate individualized patient care plans utilizing recommendations from guidelines.

      4. Illustrate the limitations of guidelines when developing a patient care plan.

      5. Defend a position regarding the application of a well-conducted, randomized controlled trial to a patient case vs. a relevant guideline.

      6. Explore application of guidelines to various practice settings.

      Complex Case(s) in Critical Care
      • Speaker: Brian Murray, Pharm.D., BCCCP
        Clinical Assistant Professor University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy Aurora, CO

      Complex Case(s) in Internal Medicine
      • Speaker: Mark A. Malesker, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, BCPS
        Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Creighton University Omaha, NE

      Complex Case(s) in Ambulatory Care
      • Speaker: Emily Miretti, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPS, CDCES
        Clinical Associate Professor | University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Care | Michigan Medicine PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director Ann Arbor, MI

      Women's Health PRN Focus Session — Incorporating Equitable and Inclusive Practices into Gender Based Health Across the Lifespan
      October 15, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-138-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Sarah A. Kain, Pharm.D., BCACP, TTS
        Manager and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care Community Health Network Indianapolis, Indiana
      Learning Objectives

      1. Incorporate equitable and inclusive practices into gender based health across the lifespan.

      2. Recommend FDA-approved medications and published literature for treatment of disease states across the lifespan.

      3. Choose appropriate tools to assess and manage gender based care across the lifespan.

      4. Utilize shared clinical decision-making and ways to empower pa ents to voice and learn about their sexual health and wellness.

      5. Design comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable care plans for patients across the lifespan.

      Preconception Care
      • Speaker: Michelle M. Palmer, Pharm.D., FASCP
        Director of Pharmacy Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP)

      Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
      • Speaker: Lauren D. Leader, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacist Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns San Diego, California

      Menopause/Postmenopause Care
      • Speaker: Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, MSCP
        Clinical Associate Professor Assistant Director of Experiential Education University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

      Management of Infectious Disease In Immigrant and Refugee Populations
      October 15, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-155-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Kara L. Birrer, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neurocritical Care Orlando Regional Medical Center / Orlando Health Orlando, FL
      Learning Objectives

      1. Review the definitions for the following: immigrant, refugee, migrant.

      2. Analyze overseas and domestic guidance recommendations for United States (US) bound refugees.

      3. Recommend a complete treatment regimen with a monitoring plan for a refugee with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection using recent literature and guideline recommendations.

      4. Evaluate current guideline recommendations describing the use of medications for latent tuberculosis.

      5. Formulate an alternative treatment regimen for commonly encountered intestinal parasites.

      Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics/Pharmacogenomics and Pain and Palliative Care PRN Focus Session — Personalized Pain Management: Evaluating the Clinical Utility and Application of Pharmacogenetics
      October 15, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-135-L08-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Thomas B. Gregory, Pharm.D., BCEMP, BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacist Cox Health System Springfield, MO
      • Moderator: Amy Pasternak, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
      Learning Objectives

      1. Review clinical guidelines for pharmacogenetic-guided pain management.

      2. Discuss evidence for the clinical utility of pharmacogenetic-guided pain management.

      3. Explain pharmacogenetic test reports in the context of pain management.

      4. Recognize limitations of pharmacogenetic testing for pain management.

      Pharmacogenetic Testing in Pain Management: What Is the Evidence?
      • Speaker: Larisa H. Cavallari, Pharm.D., FCCP
        Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Co-Director, Center for Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, Florida

      A Pharmacist’s Guide for Applying Pharmacogenetics to Pain Management

      Pharmacogenetics in Pain Management: Q&A Panel

      BCOP Clinical Session — Secondary School: Risk and Management of Secondary Malignancies in the Era of Targeted Therapies
      October 15, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-9999-24-068-L01-P; 2.00 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Erin Hickey Zacholski, Pharm.D., BCOP
        Assistant Professor, Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Gynecologic Oncology VCU Health Richmond, VA
      • Speaker: Kyle A. Zacholski, Pharm.D., BCOP
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology & Oncology Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Clinical Assistant Professor VCU School of Pharmacy Richmond, VA
      Learning Objectives

      1. Assess clinical data evaluating the integration of PARP inhibitors into the treatment of breast, prostate, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers.

      2. Identify patients who are appropriate for initiation of PARP inhibitor therapy. 

      3. Describe the pathophysiology, incidence, and risk factors of PARP inhibitor-associated secondary myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). 

      4. Summarize treatment paradigm changes with the updated classification of MDS and AML. 

      5. Design a treatment strategy for patients with MDS or AML with previous PARP inhibitor exposure. 

      Central Nervous System PRN Focus Session — Heading Off in New Directions: Review of Recent Literature and Treatment Recommendations in Migraine Management
      October 15, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-117-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Roxana Dumitru, Pharm.D., BCCCP
        Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit NewYork Presbyterian - Columbia University Irving Medical Center
      Learning Objectives

      1. Describe the proposed pathophysiologic causes of migraines.

      2. Explain current research on new and emerging pharmacologic targets in migraine abortive and prophylactic therapies.

      3. Analyze the current evidence-based recommendations for traditional abortive and prophylactic migraine therapies.

      4. Evaluate the evidence regarding novel medication therapies for migraine abortive therapy and prophylaxis and describe their potential roles in therapy.

      5. Design an evidence-based treatment regimen including abortive and prophylactic therapies for a patient living with migraines.

      Priming Migraine Management: Establishing a Solid Foundation in Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Abortive Therapy
      • Speaker: Megan E. Fleischman, Pharm.D., BCACP
        Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Concordia University School of Pharmacy and Froedtert Health Mequon, WI

      Timeless Elegance: Current Migraine Prophylactic and Abortive Therapies
      • Speaker: Kayla R. Joyner, Pharm.D.
        Clinical Pharmacist, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Valley Health Winchester Medical Center Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Pharmacy Practice Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy Winchester, Virginia

      Mixing the Palette: Decision-Making in Migraine Therapy
      • Speaker: Millad J. Sobhanian, Pharm.D., BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Neurology University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, MD

      Cardiology PRN Focus Session — Clinical Conundrums in Cardiology: Case-Based Controversies
      October 15, 2024 1:15 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-116-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Stormi Gale, Pharm.D., BCCP
        Clinical Pharmacist, Cardiology Subject Matter Expert Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Matthews, NC
      Learning Objectives

      1. Debate the utility of guideline-directed medical therapy in advanced heart failure.

      2. Create an evidence-based therapy plan for a patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

      3. Evaluate the evidence for rate versus rhythm control strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation.

      4. Design an anticoagulation therapy and monitoring plan in the setting of drug-drug interactions.

      The Heart of the Matter: The Role of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Advanced Heart Failure
      • Speaker: Joshua Jacobs, Pharm.D., BCCP
        Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hot Off the Press(ure): Updates in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
      • Speaker: Heidi Brink, Pharm.D., BCCP, BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Transplant Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE

      Dancing To a New Beat: Contemporary Management of Atrial Fibrillation
      • Speaker: Stephanie Dwyer Kaluzna, Pharm.D.
        Clinical Assistant Professor / PGY2 Cardiology Residency Program Director University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy Cardiovascular Clinical Pharmacist University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Chicago, Illinois

      Don’t React, DOAC: Managing Drug Interactions with Direct Oral Anticoagulants
      • Speaker: Bassam Atallah, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
        Clinical Associate Professor Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University Senior Pharmacotherapy Specialist- Cardiology Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

      Panel Q&A

      Education and Training PRN Focus Session — Do You Trust Me? Entrustable Professional Activities as a Means to Facilitate and Assess Practice Readiness
      October 15, 2024 3:00 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-122-L99-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Knowledge Based Activity

      • Moderator: Elizabeth M. Bald, Pharm.D., BCACP
        Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Pharmacotherapy University of Utah College of Pharmacy Salt Lake City, Utah
      Learning Objectives

      1. Discuss the historical evolution and application of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in experiential education.

      2. Describe the implications of the 2022 AACP Curriculum Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) on current educational practices.

      3. Review EPA implementation for introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs and APPEs).

      4. Explain the role of EPAs in competency-based assessment of pharmacist students.

      5. Recognize the successes and challenges of academic pharmacists who have incorporated EPAs into IPPEs and APPEs.

      6. Outline student-centered applications of EPAs for experiential education in the future.

      Overview of Entrustable Professional Activities and Use in Experiential Education
      • Speaker: Jarred B. Prudencio, Pharm.D.
        Associate Professor University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, Hawaii

      Practical Solutions for EPAs in Competency-Based Assessment: Strategies & Successes with EPA Implementation in Experiential Education
      • Speaker: Richard J. Silvia, Pharm.D., MA in Adult Education, FCCP, BCPP
        Professor of Pharmacy Practice Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy Boston, Massachusetts
      • Speaker: Jennifer Prisco, Pharm.D.
        Assistant Dean Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Interprofessional Programs and School Operations Boston, Massachusetts

      Practical Solutions for EPAs in Competency-Based Assessment: Identifying and Addressing Challenges with EPA Implementation in Experiential Education
      • Speaker: Abigail Elmes-Patel, Pharm.D., MHPE, BCPS
        Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor UIC College of Pharmacy Chicago, Illinois

      Future Directions for EPA Use in Experiential Education (Speaker Panel)

      Critical Care PRN Focus Session — Caring for Critically Ill Complex Populations: Important Considerations for the Pharmacist
      October 15, 2024 3:00 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-120-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Moderator: Zach R. Smith, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCCP, BCPS
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care; PGY2 Critical Care Program Director Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan
      Learning Objectives

      1. Interpret key factors when caring for a critically ill patient infrequently encountered in an ICU setting.

      2. Examine the key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics alterations in critically ill pregnant patients.

      3. Construct a therapeutic plan for the management of pregnancy related acute conditions.

      4. Compose a treatment plan for management of an autoimmune disorder in a critically ill patient.

      5. Evaluate the efficacy and safety of a therapeutic plan designed for treatment of an autoimmune condition.

      6. Analyze a critically ill patient with an oncologic emergency for severity of the condition.

      7. Formulate an evidence-based pharmacotherapy plan for oncologic emergencies.

      Caring for the Critically Ill Obstetrics Patient: Keep Calm and Carry On
      • Speaker: Christina Rose, Pharm.D., BCCCP
        Assistant Dean of Admissions Clinical Professor in Pharmacy Practice Temple University School of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Critical Care- Temple University Hospital

      The Ins and Outs of Acute Autoimmune Conditions in Critically Ill Patients
      • Speaker: Kathryn Dane, Pharm.D.
        Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Benign Hematology and Cardiology, Co-Director – Hemostatic and Antithrombotic Stewardship Program The Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, Maryland

      Oncologic Emergencies in the Critically Ill: Avoiding the CAR-T Before the Horse
      • Speaker: Jessica L. Elefritz, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCCCP
        Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, OH

      ​Beyond Endocarditis: Management of Cardiac Infections​
      October 15, 2024 3:00 PM

      Activity No. 0217-0000-24-158-L01-P; 1.50 contact hours.
      Application Based Activity

      • Speaker: Kirstin J. Kooda, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCIDP, BCPS
        Critical Care and Stewardship Pharmacist Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN
      Learning Objectives

      1. Summarize clinical characteristics and supportive management of pericarditis and myocarditis.

      2. ​Compare therapeutic plans for cardiac device infections.​

      3. ​Differentiate between acute and long term management of vascular graft infections.​

      4. ​Recommend optimal treatment strategies for complex and uncommon causes of bacterial endocarditis (including Q fever, Histoplasmosis, and Bartonella).​

      5. ​Recognize updates in endocarditis management with special attention to diagnostics and patients who use IV drugs.​


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