Networking is essential to a successful career, and there
are few better ways to network than with ACCP’s Practice
and Research Networks during their Business Meetings and
Networking Forums. All meeting attendees are encouraged to
attend these reception-style gatherings. This is a particularly
good opportunity for those early in their clinical pharmacy
careers. Don’t pass up these events!
Monday, October 20, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Adult Medicine – Ballrooms IX and X
During this Adult Medicine Networking Forum and Business
Meeting, current and prospective members will meet and
discuss their practice interests. There will be socialization
(with a networking activity), followed by the PRN Business
Meeting.
Cardiology – Ballrooms III and IV
Join the Cardiology PRN Business Meeting, followed by
an informal reception, which will allow networking among
new and old members, members collaborating on PRNrelated
projects, and trainees looking for job opportunities.
Paul Nolan will be highlighting his experiences regarding
anticoagulation issues and ventricular assist devices, and
Mona Fiuzat from ARCA Discovery will be updating the
PRN regarding the latest research and development behind
bucindolol before the PRN Business Meeting.
Clinical Administration – Ballroom VIII
Anyone interested in issues related to clinical leadership and
practice management is cordially invited to join this PRN
Business Meeting. There will be ample time to network and
discuss issues related to clinical administration. Several
PRN members will make brief, informal presentations on
relevant topics. There will also be a Clinical Administration
Business Meeting to plan future PRN activities, including
programming. Refreshments will be provided.
Drug Information – Rose
Join the Business Meeting for the Drug Information PRN
with 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 the members bring to the meeting. A
30- to 45-minute presentation will follow the meeting.
Education and Training – Ballrooms I and II
Clinical faculty from around the country will provide
practice interviews for students getting ready to apply for jobs
or residencies and for residents and fellows getting ready to
apply for their first career positions. Supported by a grant
from Walgreens.
Emergency Medicine – Skybox
The Business Meeting will include welcoming statements
to current/new/prospective members from the Emergency
Medicine Chair. The offices required by the PRN, 2009
Annual Meeting planning, and goals and direction of the
PRN will be among the items discussed. Hors d’oeuvres and
beverages will be provided.
Endocrine and Metabolism – Thoroughbred and Filly
The Endocrine and Metabolism PRN will be holding
a Networking Forum to elicit both membership and
scholarship. A presentation as well as a discussion of PRN
business will take place.
Geriatrics – Ballroom VII
Join the Geriatrics PRN Business Meeting to enjoy light hors
d’oeuvres and socialize with colleagues. Current activities
within the PRN will be discussed, and an update of the PRN
opinion paper on “Appropriate Methods to Dose Medications
Based upon Renal Function in the Older Adult” will be
presented. All meeting attendees are welcome to join us.
Health Outcomes – Kentucky Ballrooms A and B
Join members of the Health Outcomes PRN for our Business
Meeting and Networking Reception. Nonmembers interested
in the measurement of Health Outcomes are encouraged to
attend. After the Business Meeting, we will discuss upcoming
programming and activities including the development of a
“Resident and Preceptor Research Resource Module.” Hors
d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Infectious Diseases – Ballroom VI
Join members of the Infectious Diseases PRN for an informal
networking/socializing event, with welcoming statements
to current/new/prospective members from the Infectious
Diseases PRN Chair, a brief summary of presentations
of Infectious Diseases PRN initiatives, and a formal
presentation of mini-sabbaticals. Supported by a grant from
Cubist Pharmaceuticals.
Pediatrics – Bluegrass
During the Networking Forum and Business Meeting, current
and prospective members will discuss and share practice
experiences. The Business Meeting will include an update on
activities and initiatives of the PRN as well as opportunities
for involvement with the Pediatrics PRN.
Women’s Health – Kentucky Ballrooms C and D
The Women’s Health PRN will hold its Networking Forum
for both current and prospective members. The Business
Meeting will include an update on activities and initiatives
of the PRN as well as opportunities to be involved with the
PRN. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Ambulatory Care – Kentucky Ballrooms F and G
A 2-hour meeting composed of a business component and a
networking component will be conducted. The purpose of
the Business Meeting is to disseminate information regarding
the past and future activities of each PRN committee,
current activities of ACCP related specifically to the PRN,
and potential future activities of the PRN. The business
component will also have a presentation to highlight an
innovative practice within Ambulatory Care. The networking
component will encourage interaction and networking among
members through entertaining activities.
Central Nervous System – Kentucky Ballroom C
Interested attendees are invited to join the Business Meeting
and Networking Forum. Before the networking session
begins, invited speakers will give a brief overview of their
recently published or presented research. Light hors d’oeuvres
and beverages will be provided.
Critical Care – Bluegrass
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.
GI/Liver/Nutrition – Skybox
Interested attendees are invited to join this PRN for its
Business Meeting and Networking Forum. Highlights include
platform presentations from students, residents, fellows, and
faculty actively engaged in research projects focused on the
areas of gastroenterology, hepatology, and clinical nutrition.
Food and beverages will be provided.
Hematology/Oncology – Kentucky Ballrooms A and B
A Business Meeting will be conducted covering both old and
new PRN business, followed by networking activities.
Immunology and Transplantation – Kentucky Ballroom D
Current and prospective members are welcome to join our
Networking Forum and Business Meeting. The Business
Meeting will consist of installing new officers, discussing
current and future PRN initiatives, and honoring the recipient
of our PRN Resident/Fellow Travel Award. The meeting
will conclude with a debate by transplant specialty residents
regarding a current issue in transplantation.
Nephrology – Rose
The focus of this meeting will be new biomarkers for bone
and mineral metabolism disorders and a focus on fibroblast
growth factors.
Pain and Palliative Care – Grandstand
The Pain and Palliative Care PRN will once again meet
to network with fellow PRN members and to hear several
presentations by current residents in Pain and Palliative Care
training programs from across the country. There will a
presentation titled “Practical Considerations of Equianalgesic
Opioid Dose Conversions,” which will be worth 1 contact
hour of continuing education credit. In addition, there will
be time for current and prospective members to meet and
greet and to share ideas and practice insights. All meeting
attendees including residents and preceptors are welcome.
Pharmaceutical Industry – Filly and Thoroughbred
Members and interested meeting attendees are welcome
to attend our Business Meeting and Networking Forum.
Past and future PRN activities will be discussed, including
2008–2009 Strategic Planning Working Group updates and
focus session highlights. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will
be provided.
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics – Clubhouse
This will be a Networking Forum for PRN members
and guests to discuss issues in pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics. The recipient of the M. Kelli Jordan Travel Award will provide a presentation on his or her
research. In addition, time will be allocated for members
to discuss potential topics for PRN symposia at upcoming
ACCP meetings. The meeting will include presentations
by current pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics residents
and fellows in addition to a discussion of research posters
presented at the meeting.