Practice and Research Networks

• Adult Medicine
• Ambulatory Care
• Cardiology
• Clinical Administration
• Central Nervous System
• Critical Care
• Education and Training
• Emergency Medicine
• Endocrine and Metabolism
• Geriatrics
• GI/Liver/Nutrition
• Health Outcomes
• Hematology/Oncology
• Pain and Palliative Care
• Pediatrics
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Women’s Health

The Adult Medicine PRN has more than 780 members and represents a diverse group of clinical pharmacists dedicated to advancing clinical practice, teaching, and research. The Research Grant/Mini-Sabbatical Feasibility Committee, which has been evaluating options for future funding opportunities through the PRN, will report on its assessment at the Annual Meeting. In addition, the PRN will be developing PRN Service Awards to recognize the outstanding work of its members. The Nominations Committee will present awards criteria at the PRN business meeting; it is also expected to solicit nominations for the PRN awards before the 2010 ACCP Spring Meeting.

The Adult Medicine PRN has developed a focus session titled “The Great Adult Medicine Debates 2009” for the Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. In addition, the PRN has developed a focus session titled “Reviewing the Evidence for Antithrombotic Controversies in Medicine” for the 2010 Spring Practice and Research Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Awards Committee is soliciting applicants for the New Investigator Development Award. This $1000 award will provide an opportunity for a new investigator to present and promote his/her research to the ACCP Adult Medicine PRN. In addition, the PRN was able to support the financial costs for Effie L. Kuti, Pharm.D., to attend the ACCP Focused Investigator Training (FIT) Program in 2009.

The ACCP Academy will be graduating the first class at the Annual Meeting in Anaheim. The following Adult Medicine PRN members are graduating (specific program):

• Jennifer L. Donovan, Pharm.D. (Teaching and Learning)
• Jennifer S. Hardesty, Pharm.D. (Teaching and Learning)
• Joel C. Marrs, Pharm.D., BCPS, CLS (Teaching and Learning)
• Julie A. Murphy, Pharm.D., BCPS (Teaching and Learning)
• Rolee Pathak, Pharm.D., BCPS (Teaching and Learning)
• Zachary A. Stacy, Pharm.D., BCPS (Teaching and Learning)
• Suzanne B. Wortman, Pharm.D., B.S., BCPS (Leadership and Management)
• Nancy Yunker, Pharm.D., BCPS (Teaching and Learning)

Some notable member accomplishments are as follows:

Darcie L. Keller, Pharm.D., BCPS, Joel C. Marrs, Pharm.D., BCPS, Beth Resman-Targoff, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, and Suzanne B. Wortman, Pharm.D., B.S., BCPS. “History of the Adult Medicine Practice and Research Network.” 2009 ACCP Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California. Abstract #384. In addition, the Adult Medicine PRN history paper has been submitted to ACCP.

Inna Shalito Tsuker, Pharm.D., BCPS, had the following publications:
Shalito I, Kopyleva O, Serebruany V. Novel antiplatelet agents in development: prasugrel, ticagrelor, and cangrelor and beyond. Am J Ther 2009 May 19 [Epub ahead of print].Serebruany V, Shalito I, Kopyleva O. Prasugrel development – claims and achievements. Thromb Haemost 2009;101:14–22.

Beth Resman-Targoff, Pharm.D., FCCP, had the following publication:

Rowley AK, Resman-Targoff BH, Marra CA, Pucino F. Evolution of clinical pharmacy in the practice of rheumatology. In: Evolution of Clinical Pharmacy: 40 Years of Progress. Cincinnati, OH: Harvey Whitney Books, 2009:343–52. She was also a reviewer for the chapter on “Rheumatoid Arthritis” in the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, 6th ed. She participated as a speaker for the paper titled “New Recommendations for Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs and Emerging Options for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis,” which is now available for online CE for pharmacists at http://ashpmedia.org/symposia/DMARDs.

Olga Hilas, Pharm.D., MPH, FASCP, BCPS, CGP, received her master’s of public health (MPH) degree in urban health in December 2008 (SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York).
She has become a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FASCP). She gave a presentation on “Student Involvement in Scholarly Activities During Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences” at the 2009 AACP Annual Meetings and Seminars in Boston, Massachusetts.

She had the following publications in 2009:

• Ezzo DC, Hilas O. Polymyalgia rheumatica. US Pharm 2009;38:HS7–HS11.
• Walsh CM, Hilas O. Recognizing Charles Bonnet syndrome in the elderly. Consult Pharm 2009;24:291–3.
• Hilas O, Ezzo DC. Nebivolol (Bystolic®), a novel beta blocker for hypertension. Pharm Ther J 2009;34:1–6.
• Walsh CM, Hilas O, Ezzo DC. Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors. US Pharm 2009;34:HS12–HS15.

Sarah L. Anderson, Pharm.D., has accepted a position as an assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy.

The Adult Medicine PRN would also like to acknowledge Anne Spencer, Pharm.D., BCPS, for being named ACCP Fellow 2009 and Stephanie J. Seyse, Pharm.D., B.S., BCPS, for being named American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Fellow 2009.

The Ambulatory Care PRN remains one of the largest PRNs; its members are very involved in the profession, ACCP at-large, and various PRN committees.

In consultation with Ed Webb and John McGlew of the ACCP Government Affairs office, the Advocacy Committee has developed a survey to determine the impact on ambulatory care practice of reimbursement for services under Part B versus Part D. This survey, which is being finalized, will soon be distributed to PRN members. The results of the survey will be provided to PRN members at the Annual Meeting in October and to ACCP Government Affairs for guidance on policy decisions. In addition, the committee will meet in September to develop a “tool kit” for PRN members to provide guidance on the various institutional processes necessary to host an elected official or staff member for an on-site visit.

The Budget and Finance Committee reports that the PRN remains in good fiscal standing. The committee has plans under way to match last year’s donation to the Frontiers Fund. To increase PRN membership, the committee has implemented an incentive program for residents to join the PRN at no cost. In addition, the committee will support the PRN Pilot Grant Program again this year in the amount of $2000.

The Communication Committee is working on the PRN fall newsletter as well as the PRN poster for the 2009 Annual Meeting, which will feature results from the survey on BPS recognition of an ambulatory care specialty. In addition, the committee is finalizing work on developing policies and procedures for updating and promoting the sale of the survival guide and developing novel ideas for communication within the PRN and among PRNs. Finally, the committee continues to provide routine monitoring of the PRN e-mail list.

The Education Committee recently completed the programming for the spring 2010 focus session for the Spring Practice and Research Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. A collaboration between the Ambulatory Care PRN and the Nephrology PRN, it is titled “What’s New with Vitamin D?” The speakers have not yet been determined.

The Networking Committee is developing opportunities for PRN members to meet and interact at the Annual Meeting after the successful events at the ACCP/ESCP International Congress on Clinical Pharmacy. The committee has recruited a speaker for the networking forum to highlight innovative practice models, recognize PRN achievements, and update members about ACCP issues that affect the PRN at-large.

The Nominations Committee is pleased to report that seven members of the Ambulatory Care PRN have been elected Fellows of ACCP and will be recognized at the College’s 2009 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. They include Miranda Andrus, “Annie” Kai Cheang, Renee DeHart, Dawn Havrda, Sunny Linnebur, Frank Pucino, and Melissa Somma McGivney. At the fall business meeting and networking forum, the recipient of the 2009 PRN Member Achievement Award will be announced.

The Research and Scholarship Committee has completed two projects. First, it finalized and distributed the application for the 2009–2010 Ambulatory Care PRN Pilot Grant Program. The grant will provide up to $1000 for each of two applicants to help fund a research project. Applications will be accepted until the end of September. Second, the committee conducted a Membership Diversity and Needs Survey of the PRN (last done in 2003). The information from this survey will be forwarded to the PRN Executive Committee for review, comment, and suggestions on how to continue to (and/or better) serve the members of the PRN.

The Resident and Student Committee, in collaboration with the Budget and Finance Committee, waived PRN dues this year for residents (communicated to all PGY2 residency directors by Rochelle Rubin). The committee will work with the incoming PRN chair to determine the outcomes of this initiative. In addition, the committee discussed and ranked other potential activities for increased resident and student involvement. Some ideas include creating a survey of colleges to determine their involvement with StuNet and a roundtable discussion for residents and students titled “Am I There Yet? – Getting Where I Want to Go,” planned for the PRN business meeting at the Annual Meeting. Residents and students attending the Annual Meeting will be asked for feedback on the proposed ideas, and committee members will begin working on the implementation of these activities for the 2010 Spring Meeting.

The Cardiology PRN would like to congratulate the two newly elected PRN officers: Sheryl Chow (chair-elect) and Samuel Johnson (secretary/treasurer). Barbara Wiggins is the incoming chair. Special thanks to Robert Page for his service the past 2 years as chair-elect and chair.

The Cardiology PRN is also pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Cardiology PRN awards:

Benjamin Van Tassell, Pharm.D., BCPS, and Mark Munger, Pharm.D., FCCP: 2009 Outstanding Paper of the Year Award titled “Carvedilol Increases Blood Pressure Response to Phenylephrine Infusion in Heart Failure Subjects with Systolic Dysfunction: Evidence of Improved Vascular alpha1-Adrenoreceptor Signal Transduction.” This award is in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the biomedical literature that is relevant to pharmacy practice in the area of cardiovascular disease. Other authors of the paper are Matthew Rondina, M.D., Franklin Huggins, Pharm.D., and Edward Gilbert, M.D.

Amber Beitelshees, M.S., Pharm.D.: Junior Investigator Award in recognition of outstanding early career research in the area of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy

William Dager, Pharm.D., FCCP: Mentoring Award in recognition of outstanding teaching and guidance within the profession of pharmacy

Ann Wittkowsky, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP: Clinical Practice Award in recognition of excellence in cardiovascular pharmacy clinical practice

Congratulations to all! The award recipients will receive their plaques at the 2009 annual PRN business meeting in Anaheim. Please attend and show your support for these exceptional members.

Also, many thanks to the Awards and Recognition Committee (ARC) for their efforts this past year. ARC members are Sheryl Chow (chair) Melanie Claborn, Robert Didomenico, Antoine Jenkins, Samuel Johnson, Sherry Laforest, Joel Marrs, Tien Ng, and Zachery Stacy.

Finally, special thanks to Robert Page for implementing the ARC this year and to the other PRN officers, Barbara Wiggins and Orly Vardeny, for their support. Please contact Sheryl Chow at [email protected] for 2009–2010 award nominations.

Congratulations to the following Cardiology PRN members on their notable recent achievements:

• William Baker was awarded Added Qualifications in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy by BPS.
• Tom Campbell was elected president of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association for 2009/2010.
• Kai “Annie” Cheang was named a Fellow of ACCP and was promoted to associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.
• Michael Crouch was named a Fellow of ASHP.
• Shannon Finks was promoted to associate professor at the University of Tennessee.
• Pat Howard was appointed to the Chest guidelines writing panel for the “Atrial Fibrillation” chapter, 2009–2012.
• Craig Lee was awarded an R01 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2009–2014) for a project titled “Cytochrome P450–Derived Eicosanoids and Inflammation.”
• Tien Ng was promoted to associate professor at the University of Southern California.
• Robert Page was appointed chair of the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Clinical Pharmacology Committee, 2009–2011.
• Kerry Pickworth was promoted to associate professor at The Ohio State University.
• Jo Ellen Rodgers was named a Fellow of ACCP and was promoted to associate professor at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.
• Joe Saseen was promoted to professor of pharmacy and family medicine at the University of Colorado–Denver.
• Andrew Smith became board certified in pharmacotherapy.
• Cynthia Sanoski was elected treasurer of ACCP and was selected to participate in AACP’s Academic Leadership Fellows Program.
• Anne Spencer was named a Fellow of ACCP.
• Sarah Spinler was named a Fellow of the AHA and was appointed to the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Improving Continuous Quality Care National Work Group, 2009–2012.
• Zachary Stacy was awarded the “2009 Joe E. Haberle Educator of the Year” award at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
• Robert Talbert was appointed to the AHA’s Clinical Pharmacology Committee, 2009–2011.
• Barbara Wiggins was named a Fellow of the National Lipid Association and elected to its board, was named a Fellow of ACCP, and was appointed to the AHA’s Clinical Pharmacology Committee, 2009–2011.

The Clinical Administration PRN grew to more than 220 members this year. Many of its members are in formal or informal leadership roles with medication management in health systems across the country. The PRN thrives on collaborating with other PRNs to develop programming that is of broad interest to other ACCP members. For example, the PRN is conducting a focus session in conjunction with the Education and Training PRN on “Development and Implementation of Preceptor Development Programs” for the 2009 Annual Meeting and is planning a focus session on “Antimicrobial Stewardship: Establishing Best Practices” in collaboration with the Infectious Diseases PRN to be presented at the 2010 Spring Forum. In addition to these programs, the PRN is collaborating with the Education and Training PRN to conduct mock surveys for students and residents to prepare them for the job or residency market. A growing number of the PRN’s members are registering with the ACCP PBRN, and the PRN recently donated $500 to the ACCP Research Institute. A good example of how the PRN members are providing leadership for clinical pharmacy is the recent creation of the District of Columbia College of Clinical Pharmacy by Richard H. Parrish at the Children’s National Medical Center. In addition, many members are participating in the ACCP Leadership Academy, and the secretary/treasurer-elect, Suzanne Wortman, will be among the first to graduate. The PRN will present a poster about its history on Monday, October 19, and hopes you stop by if you are interested in learning more about the Clinical Administration PRN.

The CNS PRN is pleased to announce a joint symposium between the CNS and Palliative Care PRNs at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California:

Central Nervous System and Palliative Care PRN Focus Session – Hot Topics in the Cognitively Impaired Patient

Monday, October 19, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Convention Center Ballroom A

Moderator: Lee A. Kral, Pharm.D., BCPS
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Center for Pain Medicine, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

“Managing Pain in Patients with Dementia: A Case-Based Approach” (1:30 p.m.)
Speaker: Autumn L. Runyon, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

“Assessing and Treating Delirium in Senior Patients: A Case-Based Approach” (2:30 p.m.)
Speaker: Susan Fosnight, B.S., CGP, BCPS
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rootstown, Ohio

CNS PRN Business Meeting and Networking Session

Monday, October 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel in Palos Verdes B

Dr. Sheila Botts will provide a short presentation on “Continuity of Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy Between Health Sectors and Its Effect on Early Relapse.”

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Edward Bednarczyk was selected chair-elect for the clinical sciences section of the APhA-Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science. Sheila Botts, selected as a Fellow of ACCP, will be recognized at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Dr. Botts was also one of the recipients of the New Investigator Award at the 2009 NCDEU Meeting. Joshua Caballero was one of the selected participants in the 2009 Focused Investigator Training (FIT) Program of ACCP. Jack Chen received a $25,000 research grant award from Lundbeck for his project titled “Analysis of Tetrabenazine for the Management of Huntington’s Chorea and Other Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders.” Larry Cohen has been nominated for ACCP president-elect for 2010. Vicki Ellingrod was nominated for Research Institute trustee of ACCP for 2010. Michelle Splinter was nominated for CNS PRN chair-elect. Kimberly Tallian, selected as a Fellow of ACCP, will be recognized at the 2009 Annual Meeting.

Executive Summary from the Recognition Committee
The charge of the Critical Care PRN Recognition Committee involves developing and maintaining a more systematic way to recognize PRN member accomplishments through the ACCP Web site and newsletters. Below is a partial list of member achievements the committee has initially compiled.

Fellowship Designation
More than 50 PRN members, or about 4% of the PRN membership, hold Fellowship awards from one or more organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP), the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP):

• Najawa Al-Ghamdi, Pharm.D., BCNSP, FCCP
• Nada Alqadheeb, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Jeffrey Barletta, Pharm.D., FCCM
• Michael L. Bentley, Pharm.D., FCCM
• Bradley Boucher, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Gretchen Brophy, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Marcia Buck, Pharm.D., FCCP
• Clarence Chant, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCSHP, BCPS
• Henry Cohen, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS
• Brad Cooper, Pharm.D., FCCM
• William Dager, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCSHP, FCCM, BCPS
• Joseph Dasta, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM
• John Devlin, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Roland Dickerson, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCNSP
• Brian Erstad, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, BCPS
• Elizabeth Farrington, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Douglas Fish, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Jane Gervasio, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCNSP
• Curtis Haas, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Krystal Haase, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Jimmi Hatton, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM
• Mary Hess, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCM
• Tudy Hodgman, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS
• Way Y. Huey, Pharm.D., FCCM
• Judith Jacobi, Pharm.D., FCCM, FCCP, BCPS
• Sandra Kane-Gill, Pharm.D., M.Sc., FCCP, FCCM
• Ahmad Khalil, Pharm.D., FCCP
• Robert MacLaren, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM
• Michael Maddux, Pharm.D., FCCP
• Mark Malesker, Pharm.D., FCCP
• Henry Mann, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, FASHP
• Steven Martin, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Scott Micek, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Eric Mueller, Pharm.D., FCCP
• Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM
• Lance Oyen, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS
• John Papadopoulos, Pharm.D., B.S., FCCM, BCPS
• Steven Pass, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS
• Jill Rebuck, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Denise Rhoney, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM
• Christine Rudd, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP
• Maria I. Rudis, Pharm.D., ABAT, FCCM
• Gordon Sacks, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCNSP
• Manny Saltiel, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP
• Maureen Smythe, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Edward Sypniewski Jr., Pharm.D., FCCM
• Tate N. Trujillo, Pharm.D., FCCM
• Geoffrey Wall, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Linda Welage, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM
• Barbara Wiggins, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Eric Wittbrodt, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Ann Wittkowsky, Pharm.D., FCCP
• G. Christopher Wood, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS

Board Certification
More than 700 PRN members, or about 54% of the PRN membership, are board certified in one or more BPS specialties, including Pharmacotherapy (more than 695), Nutrition Support (more than 30), Oncology (5), Nuclear (2), and Psychiatry (2). Almost 20 PRN members are certified in more than one specialty. In addition, 10 PRN members are board certified with Added Qualifications in Infectious Diseases, and 9 members hold Added Qualifications in Cardiology.

Critical Care Residency and Fellowship Programs
More than 30 PRN members direct residency programs titled in Critical Care:

• Theresa Allison, Pharm.D.
• Nitish Bangalore, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Troy Batterton, Pharm.D.
• Sara Brouse, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Todd Canada, Pharm.D., M.D., BCNSP
• Henry Cohen, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPP
• Robert Darracott, Pharm.D.
• Brian Erstad, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, BCPS
• Megan Farraj, Pharm.D.
• Christopher Finch, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Douglas Fish, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Jeffrey Fish, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Karen Frock, Pharm.D.
• Tony Gerlach, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Jane Gervasio, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCNSP
• Lisa Hall, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCNSP
• Tudy Hodgman, Pharm.D., BCPS
• James Hollands, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Judith Jacobi, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS
• Thomas Johnson, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Phil Kuper, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Ty Kiser, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Joseph Kohn, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Michael Liebl, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Kyle Ludwig, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Carol Morreale, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Kari Mount, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Eric Mueller, Pharm.D., FCCP
• Martin Ohlinger, Pharm.D., BCPS
• William Peppard, Pharm.D.
• Marc M. Perreault, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Catherine Pierce, Pharm.D.
• Annette M. Rowden, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Brian Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS
• David Volles, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Sharon Wilson-Oliver, Pharm.D., BCPS
• G. Christopher Wood, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Dinesh Yogaratnam, Pharm.D., BCPS

Critical Care PRN members who direct Fellowships titled in Critical Care are listed below:

• John Devlin, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Henry Mann, Pharm.D., FCCP

National Leadership
Many PRN members hold leadership positions within national pharmacy organizations, including ACCP, SCCM, and ASHP, among others:

• Nicole Acquisto, Pharm.D.; ACCP Emergency Medicine PRN, Secretary/Treasurer
• Farooq Bandali, Pharm.D.; SCCM CPP Research Committee, Chair-Elect
• Jeffrey Barletta, Pharm.D., FCCM; Secretary/Treasurer of SCCM CPP Section
• Michael L. Bentley, Pharm.D.; SCCM Member-at-Large
• Scott Bolesta, Pharm.D., BCPS; SCCM CPP Communications Committee, Chair
• Brad Cooper, Pharm.D., FCCM; Chair of SCCM CPP Section
• Joseph F. Dasta, M.Sc., FCCM; Member, SCCM Council
• Kamila Dell, Pharm.D., BCPS; ACCP Critical Care PRN, Secretary/Treasurer
• David Ehlert; ASHP Council on Public Policy, Vice Chair
• Elizabeth Farrington, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, BCPS; PPAG Board of Directors
• Jeff Fong, Pharm.D.; SCCM CPP Education Committee, Chair-Elect
• Curtis E. Haas, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS; ACCP Critical Care PRN, Board Liaison
• Brian M. Hodges, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCNSP; 2009 Certification Affairs Committee, Chair
• Tudy Hodgman, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS; SCCM CPP Information Technology Committee, Chair
• Judith Jacobi, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS; SCCM President-Elect
• Paul Juang, Pharm.D., BCPS; SCCM CPP Membership Committee, Chair-Elect
• Ishaq Lat, Pharm.D., BCPS; SCCM CPP Research, Chair
• Robert MacLaren, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM; 2009 Nominations Committee, Chair
• Mark Malesker, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS; Membership Committee for ACCP and CHEST
• Stephanie Mallow-Corbett, Pharm.D.; Chair-Elect of SCCM CPP Section
• Steven J. Martin, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS; Member, SCCM Council
• Eric W. Mueller; Pharm.D., FCCP; ASHP Critical Care Traineeship Site Director
• Lance J. Oyen, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS; ACCP Critical Care PRN, Chair
• John Papadopoulos, B.S., Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS; Immediate Past Chair of SCCM CPP Section
• Steven Pass, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCPS; ACCP Critical Care PRN, Chair-Elect
• Marc M. Perreault, Pharm.D., BCPS; Panel of Examiners – Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
• Dustin Spencer, Pharm.D., BCPS; SCCM CPP Program Committee, Chair-Elect
• Alison Stevens, Pharm.D., BCPS; SCCM CPP Membership Committee, Chair
• Stacy Voils, Pharm.D., BCPS; SCCM CPP Communications Committee, Chair-Elect
• Barbara J. Zarowitz, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS; Presidential Task Force, Chair

Awards
Several PRN members have received national awards recently from organizations including ACCP, SCCM, and ASHP:

• Nicole Acquisto, Pharm.D.; ASHP Best Practice Award, 2008
• Tina Denetclaw, Pharm.D., BCPS; ACCP Volunteer Recognition Program, Education and Training PRN
• Anthony Gerlach, Pharm.D., BCPS; Secretary/Treasurer, ACCP Critical Care PRN; 2009 ACCP Volunteer Recognition Program, Critical Care PRN; 2006 SCCM Research Citation Finalist
• Ty Kiser, Pharm.D., BCPS; Chair-Elect, Critical Care PRN; SCCM Presidential Citation; ACCP Investigator Development Award; ACCP Volunteer Recognition Program, Critical Care PRN
• Robert MacLaren, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM; ACCP Volunteer Recognition Program, Critical Care PRN
• Eric W. Mueller, Pharm.D., FCCP; 2007 ASHP Foundation New Preceptor Award
• Asad Patanwala, Pharm.D., BCPS; ACCP FIT Program Participant 2009
• Hanna Phan, Pharm.D.; ACCP FIT Program Participant 2009

Promotions
Several PRN members have recently earned academic or professional promotions:

• Gretchen Brophy, Pharm.D., FCCM, FCCP, was promoted to professor of pharmacy practice, Virginia Commonwealth University, August 2009.
• Sue Kim, Pharm.D., BCPS, was promoted to associate professor, Hines VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois.
• Suzanne Marques, Pharm.D., BCPS, was promoted to residency program director, St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
• Marc M. Perreault, Pharm.D., BCPS, was promoted to director of the M.Sc. residency program, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.
• Gordon Sacks, Pharm.D., FCCP, was promoted to head of Department of Pharmacy Practice, Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, March 2009.

Publications
PRN members have published numerous papers and book chapters. The next PRN Report will highlight the publications of its active members, categorized in sections modeled after the most recent update of “Key Articles and Guidelines Relative to Intensive Care Unit Pharmacology” by Erstad BL, et al, which is expected to be published in Pharmacotherapy soon.

If any of your information has been overlooked, please feel free to e-mail updates or edits; any oversights were completely unintentional.

Please contact Kathryn A. Connor at [email protected] with questions and other correspondence concerning the Critical Care PRN Recognition Committee.

Description of the Upcoming Networking Forum:
The EDTR PRN will conduct the Third Annual Interviewing Skills Workshop for students, residents, and fellows at its networking meeting on Monday, October 19, at 6:00 p.m. in California Pavilion A. This workshop provides colleagues-in-training the opportunity to participate in a mock interview with an ACCP member. The mock interviewer simulates an actual interview for a residency, clinical, or faculty position. Students are given immediate feedback on ways to improve their interviewing skills. The event continues to grow in popularity, and this year, the EDTR PRN expects an even larger number of participants (both interviewers and interviewees). In addition, this year’s event will include an introduction to and overview of interviewing skills. The EDTR PRN thanks all past and future volunteers for making the event a success.

Congratulations to the following PRN members, who have completed the ACCP Teaching and Learning Academy: Marty Eng, Joel Marrs, Julie Murphy, Michael Peeters, Amy Seybert, Tyan (Frazier) Thomas, and Nancy Yunker.

Beth H. Resman-Targoff, Pharm.D., FCCP, a clinical professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, cowrote an article for a book that chronicles the development of clinical pharmacy (Rowley AK, Resman-Targoff BH, Marra CA, Pucino F. Evolution of clinical pharmacy in the practice of rheumatology. In: Evolution of Clinical Pharmacy: 40 Years of Progress. Cincinnati, OH: Harvey Whitney Books, 2009:343–52). She also participated in a program now available for online CE (“New Recommendations for Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs and Emerging Options for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis”) and was a reviewer for the chapter on “Rheumatoid Arthritis” in the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, 6th ed.

Michael J. Peeters, Pharm.D., MEd, BCPS, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy, completed a master’s degree in education (in Educational Research and Measurement) in August 2009. In addition, he had four publications: Peeters MJ, Stone GE. An instrument to objectively measure pharmacist professionalism as an outcome: a pilot study. Can J Hosp Pharm 2009;62:209–16. Peeters MJ, Beltyukova S. Measuring professionalism in resident physicians [letter]. JAMA 2009;301:723. Peeters MJ, Pinto SL. Assessing the impact of an educational program on decreasing prescribing errors at a university hospital. J Hosp Med 2009;4:97–101. Peeters MJ, Pettry BJ. Evidence-based emergency medicine [book review]. Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1378–9. He also had seven meeting abstracts accepted this year.

The Emergency Medicine PRN, which continues to grow, now has more than 170 members in less than 1 year. A poster, which will be presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting, recounts the history of the PRN and some of the history of the pharmacist practicing in the emergency department. Elections were held for chair, chair-elect, and secretary/treasurer. The PRN is honored to announce the elections of Drs. Cohen, Walker, and Acquisto to their respective positions.

Chair: Victor Cohen
Chair-Elect: Pamela (Lada) Walker
Secretary/Treasurer: Nicole M. Acquisto

Media Committee – The PRN’s first newsletter, published in May 2009, contained a therapeutic presentation of DKA, membership publication citations, and a listing of the resident class for emergency medicine.

Focus Session Planning Committee – The planning committee worked hard to put together a quality focus session, which will be presented in Anaheim.

Recent Publications and Awards for Members of the PRN Include:

Acquisto NA. ASHP Best Practices Award in Health-System Pharmacy for "Pharmacists Enhancing the Time to Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Patient Safety During Acute Myocardial Infarction Presentation to the Emergency Department."

Cohen V. Safe and Effective Medication Use in the Emergency Department. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2009.

Cohen V. Effect of clinical pharmacists on care in the emergency department: a systematic review. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2009;66:1353–61.

Hughes DW, Roth JM, Laurel Y. Establishing emergency department clinical pharmacy services: experience from two large urban teaching hospitals. Am J Health Syst Pharm Accepted July 15, 2009. In press.

Promotions:

• Krystal L. Edwards, Pharm.D., BCPS, was recently promoted to associate professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy. Dr. Edwards practices in the Division of Primary Care at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Dallas, Texas campus.
• Erika L. Kleppinger, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDE, was recently promoted to associate clinical professor at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy.

Grantsmanship:

• Christina Aquilante, Pharm.D., was recently awarded a 2-year R03 grant from the NIH/NIDDK to study “The Role of P-Glycoprotein in Sitagliptin Clinical Pharmacology.” Dr. Aquilante is an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.

Fellowships, Certifications, and Awards:

• Qusai Y. Al-share, RPh, Ph.D., received the 2009 ACCP Annual Meeting Resident/Fellow Travel Award. Dr. Al-share is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Buffalo and the Novartis Pharmaceutical Company Institute of Biomedical Research in East Hanover, New Jersey.
• Dawn Havrda, Pharm.D., has been elected a Fellow of ACCP. Dr. Havrda is an associate professor and chair of Department of Pharmacy Practice, Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia.
• Erika A. Webster, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDE, recently passed her CDE examination. Dr. Webster is a clinical pharmacy specialist in ambulatory care at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

Publications:

• Cole Kildow, Pharm.D., PGY2 ambulatory care resident at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, had the following publications:
  • Kildow DC, Sisson EM, Mayer S. “Diabetes Care and Self-Management Education: Implementing Clinical Pharmacy Services in an Inner City Free Clinic,” 2009 AADE Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Mayer S, Kildow DC, Sisson EM. “Establishing Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Free Clinic Through Community Engagement,” 2009 ACCP Spring Meeting in Orlando, Florida
• Rosalyn S. Padiyara, Pharm.D., CDE, who practices in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove campus, has the following forthcoming publication:
  • Schemmel K, Padiyara RS, D'Souza J. Aldose reductase inhibitors in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a review. J Diabetes Complications 2009.
• The Endocrine and Metabolism PRN (Endo-PRN) will present the following poster at the 2009 ACCP Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California:
  • Quinones ME, Wigle P, Padiyara RS, Havrda D, Graham M, Harrigan N. The history and growth of the Endocrine and Metabolism PRN [poster]. October 2009.

Elected Appointments:

• Krystal Edwards, Pharm.D., BCPS, will be chair of the Endo-PRN for 2009–2010.
• Dawn Havrda, Pharm.D., BCPS, will be chair-elect of the Endo-PRN for 2009–2010.
• Marissa Quinones, Pharm.D., will be secretary/treasurer of the Endo-PRN for 2009–2010.

The Geriatrics PRN would like to congratulate its newly elected PRN officers: Joe Vande Griend (chair-elect) and Olga Hilas (secretary/treasurer). Mark Ruscin will now be the chair. New members are welcomed, including Nicole Balchin, Christopher Brennick (student member), Charlotte Campbell, Kyle Fox, Diane Fromelt, Janet Phelan, Kristina Rogers, and Nada Saraeb (student member).

Additional Congratulations for Notable Member Achievements:

• Albert Barber will be installed president-elect of ASCP in November.
• Paula A. Thompson finished the AACP Academic Leadership Fellows Program (2008–2009 cohort).
• Mary Beth O'Connell received one of AACP's Innovations in Teaching Awards for her elective class titled "Patients' Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Culture."
• Jeannie K. Lee attended ACCP's Focused Investigator Training (FIT) Program in July 2009.
• Olga Hlias became a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and received a master’s of public health (MPH) degree in urban health in December 2008 (SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York).
• Jeannie K. Lee became a member of the NIH's National Institute on Aging Health Disparities Resource Persons Network.

Publications:

• Alaniz CA, Regal RE. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a review of treatment options. Pharm Ther 2009;34:204–10.
• Ezzo DC, Hilas O. Polymyalgia rheumatica. US Pharm 2009;38:HS7–HS11.
• Hilas O, Ezzo DC. Nebivolol (Bystolic®), a novel beta blocker for hypertension. Pharm Ther J 2009;34:1–6.
• Khanderia U, Regal RE. Cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction. The evolving role of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors. In: Heart Disease in Men. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2009.
• Lee JK, Grace KA, Taylor AJ. Ten lessons learned from conducting an adherence intervention trial. Patient Preference Adherence 2009;3:93–8. Textbook chapters submitted.
• Lee JK. GI disorders and nutrition. In: Hutchison L, Sleeper-Irons R, eds. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy. Washington, DC: ASHP Press. To be published in 2010.
• Lee JK, Mendoza DM, Mohler J, Morris SJ. Geriatrics. In: Chisholm-Burns MA, Wells BG, Schwinghammer TL, et al, eds. Pharmacotherapy: Principles and Practice, 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. To be published in 2010.
• Rojas-Fernandez C, Moorhouse P. Current concepts in vascular cognitive impairment and pharmacotherapeutic implications. Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1310–23.
• Walker PC, Bernstein SJ, Tucker-Jones J, Piersma J, Kim HW, Regal RE, et al. Impact of a pharmacist-facilitated hospital discharge program: a quasi-experimental study. Arch Intern Med. Accepted for publication.
• Walsh CM, Hilas O. Recognizing Charles Bonnet syndrome in the elderly. Consult Pharm 2009;24:291–3.
• Walsh CM, Hilas O, Ezzo DC. Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors. US Pharm 2009;34:HS12–HS15.

Presentations:

• “A Corpus of Concepts Concerning Copacetic Care of Anemias: So, Blood Else Is New?” February 2009. Michigan Pharmacists Annual Meeting/Convention, Detroit, Michigan. Randolph E. Regal, presenter.
• "Enhancing Medication Adherence to Improve Blood Pressure and LDL Cholesterol: The FAME Trial (Federal Study of Adherence to Medications in the Elderly).” Will be presented at the Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy, Seoul, South Korea. September 2009. Jeannie K. Lee, presenter.
• "Highlighting Cutting-Edge Practice: Enhancing Medication Adherence to Improve Patient Outcomes.” Presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando, Florida. December 2008. Jeannie K. Lee, presenter.
• "Life Down Cardiovascular Lane: Balancing Evidence with Quality of Life in Older Adults." Will be presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada. December 2009. Jeannie K. Lee, presenter.
• “Student Involvement in Scholarly Activities During Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.” 2009 AACP Annual Meetings and Seminars. Boston, Massachusetts. Olga Hilas, presenter.
• Poster Presentation: "A Pilot Study Investigating the Relationship of Admission Blood Glucose with HbA1c, with a View to Screening Hospitalized Patients for Diabetes." August 2009. Australian Diabetes Society/ADEA Annual Conference. Tariq M. Alhawassi, presenter. The paper for publication is in progress.
• Poster Presentation: “Prazosin vs. Quetiapine for Nighttime PTSD Symptoms in Veterans: An Assessment of Long-term Efficacy and Safety.” Arizona Pharmacy Alliance Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona. July 2009. Jeannie K. Lee, presenter.

Research:

Jack Chen received a $25,000 research grant award from Lundbeck: "Analysis of Tetrabenazine for the Management of Huntington's Chorea and Other Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders."

Jeannie K. Lee received an ASHP foundation grant for "Demonstrating Pharmacists' Impact on Therapeutic, Safety, Humanistic and Economic Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 2008 Demonstrating Pharmacists' Value: A Systematic Evidence Review."

Announcements:

Judith L. Beizer, president of ASCP, gave the following update:

Our Policy and Advocacy Department has been very busy this year, making sure that senior care pharmacists are represented in various aspects of health care reform. We’ve been most active with the Boxer Bill (loan forgiveness for health professionals entering geriatrics), the Kohl Bill (funding for GECs, etc. – essentially answering the IOM report), and the Independence at Home Act. For more details, see www.ascp.com.

Finished Projects:

The Geriatrics PRN has finished the history paper and the poster version, which has been a labor of love. Thank you to all who contributed to these projects. Please stop by during the poster session on Monday, October 19, at the Annual Meeting and see this work of art.

The members of the GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN would like to invite ACCP members to its PRN business meeting and networking forum at the upcoming 2009 ACCP Annual Meeting in Anaheim, scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Hilton “Monterey Room,” where appetizers and drinks will be provided. This will be a great opportunity to network with ACCP members interested in gastroenterology and nutrition. Members of the PRN are also excited to offer the GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN focus session titled “Therapeutic Controversy in Nutrition Support: Use of Premixed Parenteral Nutrition Formulations,” scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. This focus session will feature a pro/con discussion of nutrition formulations.

The GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN would like to congratulate Dr. Emma Tillman for winning the 2009 GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN Travel Award. Dr. Tillman is completing a Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolic Support Fellowship at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee. The title of her abstract is "Eicosapentaenoic Acid Attenuates Bile Acid–Induced Hepatocellular Injury by Reducing Apoptosis and Inflammation." She will receive $500 to help support her trip to the 2009 Annual Meeting. Dr. Tillman will receive recognition for this award at the PRN networking forum, where she will present her research as a platform presentation.

The Health Outcomes (HOt) PRN would like to congratulate Fred Doloresco, Pharm.D., as the PRN’s new secretary/treasurer. Dr. Doloresco is an assistant professor at the University of Buffalo. The succession of chair goes to Marie Parker, Pharm.D., and the vice chair goes to Ron Wade, M.S.

The PRN hopes to see many of its members in Anaheim for the business meeting, where new collaborations with the Academy’s Research and Scholarship Program will be discussed.

Hematology/Oncology PRN Elections
Congratulations to the recently elected officers! Deborah Hass, Pharm.D., BCOP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Midwestern University, will serve as chair-elect, and LeAnn Norris, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP, Clinical Assistant Professor, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, will serve as secretary/treasurer for the upcoming year.

ACCP Fellows
Congratulations to Stacy Shord, Pharm.D., BCOP, and Barry Goldspiel, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP, who were elected Fellows of ACCP and will be recognized at the upcoming 2009 Annual Meeting!

BCOP Recertification
Several members of ACCP and the Hematology/Oncology PRN have worked to offer a BCOP recertification program at the ACCP, ASHP, and Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) meetings this year. Topics include “Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia,” “Current Statistical Considerations in Oncology Practice,” “Update on Sarcomas,” “Pharmacogenomics,” “Hepatocellular Carcinoma,” and “Central Nervous System Malignancies.” One of the speakers this year is PRN member John G. Kuhn, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCOP. Dr. Kuhn’s continuing education program titled “Pharmacogenomics: Application in Cancer Patients” includes a description of the difference between pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, provides a list of the validated polymorphic enzymes recommended for genotyping before chemotherapy, and discusses the emerging genetic polymorphisms that influence the pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacodynamics of cancer therapeutics. Look for this program at the ACCP Annual Meeting.

To receive recertification credit, you must attend all six sessions and complete the Web-based post-test.

Raising Money for Cancer Prevention

Lisa M. Holle, Pharm.D., BCOP, Lauren Decloe, Pharm.D., BCOP, Christy Harris, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP

, and Jennifer Thompson, Pharm.D., BCOP, worked with other HOPA-dedicated professionals to raise $5000 for the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation of West Palm Beach, Florida. This “Run from the Sun 5K Run/Walk” charity event was held during the HOPA 5th Annual Conference. The Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, works to educate the public about sun safety, prevention, and early detection of skin cancer, especially melanoma.

Make Your Voice Heard
Hematology/Oncology PRN member Scott Soefje, Pharm.D., BCOP, has been collaborating with ACCP leadership and other pharmacy professionals to inform hematology/oncology practitioners about health care reform. In his role as HOPA Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, Dr. Soefje called on members to communicate with their congressional representatives to recognize pharmacists as nonphysician providers, restore funding for specialty residency training for pharmacists, provide grants for pharmacists to provide MTM (medication therapy management) services for chronically ill patients, and expand the loan forgiveness programs to include pharmacists. Visit the ACCP Government and Professional Affairs section on the ACCP Web site to find the name of your elected officials. Make your voice heard by advocating for pharmacist-provided patient care services to help optimize therapeutic outcomes and reduce the risk of adverse events in patients.

Publications

• Bain KT. The changing landscape of hospice care in the United States. Assisted Living Consult 2009;5:12–7.
• Bain KT, Maxwell TL, Strassels SA, Whellan DJ. Hospice use among patients with heart failure. Am Heart J 2009;158:118–25.
• Fudin J. Why avoid administering preservative-containing drugs into the central nervous system? Medscape Pharmacists Expert Column. Posted January 19, 2009.
• Marcucci C, Fudin J, Thomas P, et al. A new pattern of buprenorphine misuse may complicate perioperative pain control [case reports, letter]. Anesth Analg 2009;108:1996–7.
• McCarberg B, Bainbridge JL, Fudin J. Optimizing chronic pain management: integrating pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Clin Courier 2009;27:1–8.

Presentations

• Kevin Bain, Pharm.D., BCPS, CGP, FASCP, presented “Methadone Boot Camp” at VITAS Innovative Hospice Medical Directors Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2, 2009.
• Lee Kral, Pharm.D., BCPS, presented lectures at PAINWEEK 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada, on “NSAIDs and Steroids” and “Adjuvants” on September 11, 2009.

Projects and Research

• Jeffrey Fudin, Pharm.D., B.S., DAAPM, participated in a collaborative project between the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ARHQ) and the Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC) at the University of Alberta for a commissioned project to review a comparative effectiveness review of pain management in patients with hip fractures.
• Chris Herndon, Pharm.D., BCPS, and Southern Illinois University hosted the Strategic Planning Summit for the Advancement of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy in Edwardsville, Illinois, on October 1 and 2, 2009. Other PRN members serving on the summit advisory board were David Craig, Pharm.D., BCPS, Suzanne A. Nesbit, Pharm.D., CPE, Rebecca Finley, Pharm.D., Phyllis Grauer, Pharm.D., Lee Kral, Pharm.D., BCPS, and Lee Ann Bradley, BCPS.

Accomplishments

• Kevin Bain, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS, CGP, FASCP, received his master’s of public health (MPH) degree from Drexel University, School of Public Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (June 2009). Dr. Bain was also inducted into the Hygeia Honor Society, Drexel University, School of Public Health, in June 2009.
• The PRN would like to congratulate all members who have earned the Certified Pain Educator credential: Thomas Gregory, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPE, Kathryn Hahn, Pharm.D., DAAPM, CPE, Chris Herndon, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPE, Cynthia Johnston, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP, CPE, Ronald Knights, Pharm.D., CPE, and Suzanne A. Nesbit, Pharm.D., CPE.

Mark Your Calendars

• October 18–21, 2009 – ACCP Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California
  • Focus Session: “Hot Topics in the Cognitively Impaired Patient.” This case-based approach will feature the following:
    • “Managing Pain in Patients with Dementia: A Case-Based Approach” by Autumn Runyan, Pharm.D.
    • “Assessing and Treating Delirium in Senior Patients: A Case-Based Approach” by Susan Fosnight, RPh, CGP, BCPS
  • The Pain and Palliative Care PRN business meeting and networking session will be held on Tuesday evening. The PRN is pleased to announce presentations by Julie Waldfogel, Pharm.D., on “Ketamine as an Adjuvant Analgesic” and Tanya Tellagadis, Pharm.D., on “News You Can Use in Pain Management.” The PRN welcomes these two young practitioners to share their projects and talents.

The first International Pediatrics Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacology Symposium, held in April 2009, was a success. ACCP Pediatric PRN, PPAG, ESCP, NPPG, and ASCPT members were involved in planning the programming, which focused on medication safety for children worldwide. More than 200 pediatric pharmacists and pharmacologists attended. Attendees learned about pediatric medication issues in other countries, and networking was a highlight of the meeting. A lot of cooperation between the major pharmacy groups has led to opportunities for research collaboration on an international level. The Pediatric PRN is excited about the possibilities for further communication and collaboration.

Member Accomplishments:

• Marcia Buck, Jim Dice, Helen Fiechtner, and Kay Kyllonen, the first recognized Fellows of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), underwent induction at the PPAG Annual Meeting in September 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Jason Blauwet (UCDHSC) has been promoted to a clinical coordinator position, and he has achieved clinical assistant professor status at a second university (the University of Wyoming).
• Kim Tallian (San Diego) and Mark Haase (Texas Tech) were recognized as ACCP Fellows.
• Heather VandenBussche was promoted to professor of pharmacy practice at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy. She was also elected to the PPAG Board of Directors.
• Jim Thigpen (East Tennessee State University) was recognized as Teacher of the Year and Preceptor of the Year for the 2008–2009 school year.
• Pete Johnson (University of Oklahoma) received Teacher of the Year from the College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, for 2008–2009. He was also elected the Western District chair for the Oklahoma Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
• Tracy Hagemann (University of Oklahoma) received Teacher of the Year from the OU College of Pharmacy for 2008–2009. She is also an AACP Academic Leadership Fellow for 2009–2010.
• Michelle Condren (University of Oklahoma) received Preceptor of the Year from the OU College of Pharmacy for 2008–2009.
• Jeremy So (Moses Cone Hospital) received Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support certification from the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Introducing the 2009–2010 Officers

The Pharmaceutical Industry PRN’s incoming officers are chair-elect, Shane Scott; secretary/treasurer, Ruth Ann Subach; and chair, Julie Oki Maurey.

Incoming chair: Julie Oki Maurey, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, is currently director, Regional Medical, and research specialist at Pfizer in pulmonary vascular disease. Julie has been an active member of ACCP since 1986, serving on, and/or as chair of, numerous committees and task forces as well as a 3-year term on the Board of Regents. Before joining the pharmaceutical industry, she was associate professor of medicine and pharmacy at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. In her 15 years as faculty, she mentored many students, residents, and fellows and developed a collaborative clinical practice in diabetes mellitus. For the past 8 years, she has worked in the pharmaceutical industry at Novartis and Pfizer in field-based medical affairs. Her most recent assignment in pulmonary vascular disease has brought new challenges and opportunities to work with clinicians and researchers both internal to Pfizer and around the country to address unmet medical needs of patients with pulmonary hypertension.

Julie’s vision for the Pharmaceutical Industry PRN is that it will be the “go-to” resource for ACCP members, staff, and leadership regarding issues, challenges, and appropriate collaborations between the Pharmaceutical Industry PRN and ACCP, both as members and from an organizational perspective. To achieve this, she is looking to rally Pharmaceutical Industry PRN members to increase their involvement, participation, and commitment to the organization.

Chair-Elect: It is with sadness that we announce that Shane Scott, Pharm.D., M.Pharm., BCPS, BCOP, recently passed away. The PRN has put out a Call for Nominations for a new Chair Elect.

Dr Scott hailed from Adelaide, Australia, where he completed his initial pharmacy training. He went on to obtain a master’s degree in pharmaceutics and then completed a doctor of pharmacy degree at the University of Iowa.

Over the past 28 years, he worked for two pharmaceutical companies, five academic institutions, and 18 hospitals over three continents, as well as consulted for 14 pharmaceutical companies. His clinical practice and research covered many therapeutic areas, but for the past 18 years, he focused in oncology-hematology.

Shane co-directed the clinical trials core at the University of Iowa NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and co-chaired the Clinical Trials Unit steering committee of the Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia. He was the foundation chair of pharmacy at the University of Newcastle earlier this decade and developed the first graduate entry-level professional pharmacy degree program in Australia.

Dr. Scott saw The Industry PRN within ACCP as a key to strengthening the relationships between clinical pharmacy practitioners, ACCP, and the pharmaceutical industry. He will be sorely missed.

Anyone wishing to share memorial statements about Dr Shane can have them posted to the Industry PRN web page bysending their statements to Andrea Anderson by October 30th.

Secretary/Treasurer: Ruth Ann Subach, Pharm.D., has been a full member of ACCP for about 10 years. Although she has been most active in the Nephrology PRN, serving on committees and editing the newsletter, she has taken on increasing responsibilities within the group and is currently the Nephrology PRN chair (2008–2009). In addition, she is leading the PRN history documentation project for that group. After her fellowship and 3 years in academia, she joined the pharmaceutical industry in 2002 as a manager of clinical pharmacology within GlaxoSmithKline. In 2005, she accepted a position at a specialty pharmaceutical company as director of clinical development, designing and/or directly managing clinical pharmacology and phase 3 studies at Cardiokine.

In 2008, Dr. Subach accepted a position at another specialty pharmaceutical company (Zelos Therapeutics) as senior director of clinical development. In small companies, she has "worn many hats"; she values the contribution of each person contributing to an organization, from the office manager to the CEO. As secretary/treasurer of the Pharmaceutical Industry PRN, she will serve the group by enhancing communication and assisting others in their leadership roles. She hopes for the opportunity to play a more active role within this PRN and to bring her small/specialty industry experience to the table.

Industry PRN Members Nominated for the 2010 ACCP Ballot

Congratulations to Julie Oki Maurey and John Flaherty of the Pharmaceutical Industry PRN membership, who have been selected as candidates for the College’s 2010 Ballot for ACCP President-Elect and Research Institute Trustee, respectively. This is indeed a great accomplishment for both individuals and a testament to the contributions that those working in the pharmaceutical industry can make to the organization. Whatever your choice, be sure to get out and vote next spring.

The Women’s Health PRN has been busy for the past few months, completing its PRN history paper and poster, which will be presented on Monday, October 19, 2009. Come by and learn about the Women’s Health PRN. Thanks to all who helped in this effort! In addition, the PRN has been working hard, writing an opinion paper regarding over-the-counter (OTC) use of oral contraceptives. Several of its members are working with Jennifer McIntosh, Pharm.D., MHS, who is spearheading the effort. Dr. McIntosh, who is also part of the working group for OTC oral contraceptives, will present a preliminary draft of the paper to the group at a September meeting in New York. Two of the PRN’s members, Kathy Besinque, Pharm.D., MSEd, FASHP, FCSHP, and Teresa Dunsworth, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, represented the Women’s Health PRN and attended the Adult Women’s Health Alliance, Leadership Council Meeting, in Washington, DC, last July. The conference provided opportunities for interdisciplinary professional groups such as the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Cardiovascular Nurses Association, and others to work together and present options for preventive care and promoting health in women.

The PRN has been working diligently to provide quality programming for the Fall Annual Meeting and Spring Research Forum. You are invited to join the PRN on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. for the focus session titled “Updates in Women’s Health Across the Lifespan.” There will be excellent speakers for some exciting topics, including the following:

• 1:15 p.m. – Childhood Obesity: Treatment Considerations for the Female Adolescent
  Speaker: Nancy Nkansah, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of California–San Francisco, San Francisco, California
• 1:45 p.m. – Is 27 Too Old? HPV Vaccination in Older Women
  Speaker: Karen M. Gunning, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacotherapy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
• 2:15 p.m. – Nutrition and Bone Health: A Focus on Vitamin D
  Speaker: Laura B. Borgelt, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, University of Colorado–Denver, Departments of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
• 2:45 p.m. – FDA Black Box Warnings: Current Issues and Focus on Women’s Health
  Speaker: Joyce A. Generali, M.S., FASHP, Director, Kansas University Hospital Drug Information Center, Kansas City, Kansas

You are invited to join the PRN at its networking and business meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton: Laguna.

The business meeting will include an update of PRN activities and initiatives, as well as an opportunity to become involved in the PRN and meet others with interests and practices in Women’s Health. In addition, there will be a special presentation, “New and Emerging Opportunities for Pharmacists in Women’s Health,” facilitated by Sharon Landau, Director of Pharmacy Access Partnership, a center of the nonprofit Pacific Institute for Women’s Health. The program will feature new and emerging programs, policy and training opportunities for pharmacists to increase access to women’s health, and reproductive health clinical services. Also discussed will be efforts and strategies to expand educational opportunities and curricula at schools of pharmacy nationally, to cultivate pharmacy leaders around reproductive health, and to increase low-income women’s access to family planning services. Fruit, pastries, and nonalcoholic beverages will be available.

Member Achievements:

There is some great news about the Women’s Health PRN members to share!

Promotions:

• Alicia Forinash, Pharm.D., BCPS, was promoted to associate professor, St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
• "Annie" Kai I. Cheang, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, was promoted to associate professor with tenure, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.

Elections:

• Kim Thrasher, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, CPP, was elected to the ACCP Board of Regents.

Fellows of ACCP:

• "Annie" Kai I. Cheang, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, will be inducted as a Fellow of ACCP this year.

Publications:

• Briggs GG, Polifka J; OTIS Research Committee. Better data needed from pregnancy registries. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 2009;85:109–11.
• Briggs GG, Ambrose PJ, Ilett KF, Hackett LP, Nageotte MP, Padilla G. Use of duloxetine in pregnancy and lactation: a case report. Ann Pharmacother. In press 2009.

Books by Women’s Health PRN members:

• Briggs GG, Nageotte MP, eds. Diseases, Complications and Drug Therapy in Obstetrics: A Guide for Clinicians. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2009.
• Briggs GG, Freeman RF, Yaffe S. UPDATE – Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, vol. 22. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Many of the PRN’s members are contributing to the book titled Women's Health Across the Lifespan: A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach. Borgelt LB, O’Connell MB, Smith JA, Calis KA, eds. In press.

Congratulations to you all!

The PRN would like to thank the outgoing PRN officers for all of their time and help this year: Shareen El-Ibiary, Pharm.D., BCPS, Chair; "Annie" Kai I. Cheang, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, Chair-Elect; Alicia Forinash, Pharm.D., BCPS, Secretary/Treasurer; and Jennifer McIntosh, Pharm.D., MHS, Public Policy Liaison. The PRN would also like to welcome the new incoming officers: "Annie" Kai I. Cheang, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, Chair; Alicia Forinash, Pharm.D., BCPS, Chair-Elect; Katie McClendon, Pharm.D., BCPS, Secretary/Treasurer; and Sally Rafie, Pharm.D., Public Policy Liaison. The Women’s Health PRN looks forward to seeing all of its members at the 2009 ACCP Annual Meeting in Anaheim!