ACCP’s practice and research networks (PRNs) provide a focal point for clinical pharmacists with common interests and needs in practice, research, and education. PRN members help ACCP develop educational programs and promote the activities of the PRNs. All meeting attendees are encouraged to attend a PRN meeting.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel
Adult Medicine – Salons 5 & 6
During this networking and business meeting, current and prospective members will meet and discuss their practice interests. There will be socializing (with a networking activity), followed by the PRN business meeting.
Ambulatory Care – Salons 3 & 4
This 2-hour meeting is composed of a business component and a networking component. The purpose of the business meeting is to disseminate information concerning the past and future activities of each PRN committee, current activities of ACCP related to the PRN, and future activities of the PRN. The business component will include a presentation highlighting an innovative practice.
Education and Training – Salons 11 & 12
The Education and Training PRN will continue on the theme of interprofessional education. Faculty and student panelists will lead roundtable discussions on personal experiences with IPE. The panel and roundtable will occur immediately after a short business meeting.
Geriatrics – Salon 2
The Geriatrics PRN welcomes all pharmacists, students, and health professionals to join us in networking activities and a business meeting. There will be discussions on the future of geriatric pharmacy. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Infectious Diseases – Salons 9 & 10
The Infectious Diseases PRN Chair will welcome current, new, and prospective members. The meeting will include brief summary presentations of Infectious Diseases PRN initiatives, poster presentations, and student research awards. There will be time for informal networking and socializing.
Pediatrics – Salon 1
During the networking and business meeting, current and prospective members will meet to discuss and share practice experiences. The business meeting will include an update on the activities and initiatives of the PRN as well as opportunities for involvement with the Pediatric PRN. Members of PPAG and of the ESCP Pediatrics SIG are more than welcome to attend.
Pharmaceutical Industry – Salon 7
Members and interested meeting attendees are welcome to attend our business meeting and networking forum. We will discuss past and future PRN activities, including 2009–2010 strategic planning, working group updates, and focus session highlights. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics – Salon 8
This will be a networking forum for PRN members and guests to discuss current issues in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. In addition, we will allocate time for members to discuss potential topics for PRN symposia at upcoming ACCP meetings and other topics relevant to the PRN.
Monday, April 27, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Centre Hotel
Cardiology – Signature II
Join the Cardiology PRN business meeting, followed by research presentations by residents and fellows. An informal reception will follow, allowing networking among new and old members, members collaborating on PRN-related projects, and trainees looking for job opportunities.
Central Nervous System – Salon 17
Please join the Central Nervous System PRN for a networking session with your international colleagues. Posters presented at the Spring Meeting will be discussed.
Clinical Administration – Salon 15
If you are interested in issues related to clinical leadership and practice management, we cordially invite you to join this PRN business meeting and networking forum. There will be ample time to network and discuss issues related to practice and clinical administration. Several PRN members will make brief, informal presentations on relevant topics. Refreshments will be provided.
Critical Care – Salons 13 & 14
Join the PRN networking forum and liaise with colleagues while you enjoy hors d’oeuvres. Presentations will include a summary of PRN activities, reports from PRN officers, and the resident/fellow research travel award.
Drug Information – Salon 12
Come to the business meeting for the Drug Information PRN for an opportunity to meet the officers and members of the PRN. Current activities of the PRN will be discussed as well as any additional items members bring to the meeting.
Nephrology – Salon 11
The primary purpose of this meeting is to review the Nephrology PRN history poster. In addition, we will have a short business meeting and allot time for networking with peers.
Women’s Health – Salon 16
The Women’s Health PRN will hold its networking forum for current and prospective members. The business meeting will include an update of PRN activities and initiatives, as well as provide an opportunity to become involved in the PRN and meet others with interests and practices in Women’s Health. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.