PRNs to Host Business Meetings and Networking Forums at 2013 Annual Meeting

ACCP’s PRNs provide a focal point for clinical pharmacists with common interests and needs in practice, research, and education. Each PRN hosts a business meeting and networking forum at the Annual Meeting. All meeting registrants are invited to attend these events. A complete listing of PRN business meetings and networking forums follows.

Monday, October 14, 2013

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (MDT)

Ambulatory Care PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Participants will join colleagues for an interactive, informative, yet fun-filled hour and a half of activities, including several activities designed to update them on the PRN’s state of affairs while networking and sharing with fellow PRN colleagues. Members will not want to miss this forum. Grab a friend and come on out to connect with the Ambulatory Care PRN!

Central Nervous System PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Please join the Central Nervous System PRN business meeting and networking forum. Discussion will include activities, educational needs, and ACCP updates. All who are interested in neurology and psychiatry are also welcome. Appetizers and beverages will be available for your nourishment and enjoyment!

Clinical Administration PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

We invite those transitioning to a new position or considering a larger leadership role within their current position—as well as seasoned clinical leaders—to join our PRN business meeting and networking forum. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Drug Information PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

The Drug Information PRN will hold a business meeting and networking forum for current and prospective members. The meeting will include an update of PRN activities as well as an opportunity to meet the officers and other PRN members and become involved with the PRN.

Education and Training PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

The Education and Training PRN business meeting and networking forum will include an update of PRN activities and an opportunity to meet the officers and other PRN members and become involved.

Education and Training PRN Mock-Interviewing Session – After our business meeting, there will be a brief discussion on interviewing skills. Clinical faculty and practitioners from around the nation will then conduct practice interviews for students preparing to apply for jobs or residencies and for residents and fellows preparing to apply for their first career positions. All educators, students, and postgraduate trainees are invited to attend.

GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

The meeting will consist of business pertaining to the GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN and will include networking opportunities in addition to a presentation of the Travel Award recipients. Another presentation will be given on the topic of glycemic control.

Hematology/Oncology PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

The Hematology/Oncology PRN business meeting will consist of discussions about committee accomplishments, PRN Student/Resident Travel Awards, PRN paper status, and additional PRN general business. The Resident/Fellow of the Year will present his or her project. In addition, the new officers will be introduced, and volunteers for committees will be solicited.

Immunology/Transplantation PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Current and prospective members of the Immunology/Transplantation PRN are welcome to join our business meeting and networking forum. 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 presentations by the recipients of the PRN Resident/Fellow Travel Awards. The presentations will consist of a brief review of each recipient’s research.

Pharmaceutical Industry PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Please join us for the PRN Travel Award presentations. After the recipients present their research, a brief business meeting will take place, with networking opportunities to follow. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics/Pharmacogenomics PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Please join us for the PRN Travel Award presentations. After the recipients present their research, a brief business meeting will take place, with networking opportunities to follow. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Women’s Health PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Please join us for the Women’s Health PRN business meeting and networking forum.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (MDT)

Adult Medicine PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Join us for the Adult Medicine PRN business meeting and networking session while you enjoy appetizers and beverages. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and the PRN officers, as well as to sign up for committees within the PRN.

Cardiology PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

The Cardiology PRN annual business meeting serves as a networking opportunity for meeting attendees who share a practice focus or specific interest in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy and practice. After a brief business component, an informal reception will follow to facilitate networking among new and existing members and collaboration on PRN-related projects.

Critical Care PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Join us for the Critical Care PRN business meeting and networking forum and interact with colleagues while you enjoy appetizers and beverages. Presentations will include a summary of PRN activities, reports from PRN officers, and presentation of the PRN Resident/Fellow Research Travel Award.

Emergency Medicine PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Join the Emergency Medicine PRN at our annual business meeting. We will present our activities from the previous year and begin planning for upcoming events in 2013 and 2014. If you would like to become more involved with the PRN (perhaps join a committee) or just learn more about our activities, please plan to attend and bring a colleague.

Endocrine and Metabolism PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

How much do you know about hot topics in endocrinology and metabolism? Come put your knowledge and creativity to the test and meet our members! New and current members who bring a friend will score more points for their team. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join the Endocrine and Metabolism PRN for our networking forum and annual business meeting. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Geriatrics PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Please join the Geriatrics PRN for an informal reception of networking, planning, and socializing. Those with an interest in the care of older adults, including students and residents, are welcome to attend. Light snacks and beverages will be served.

Health Outcomes PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Please join the Health Outcomes PRN for a business meeting and networking session. Light appetizers will be served. The meeting is open to current members as well as to others interested in the field of health outcomes.

Infectious Diseases PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

This will be a business and networking event for Infectious Diseases PRN members. Students and residents who were supported by the PRN will briefly present their research.

Nephrology PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

All ACCP members interested in nephrology are invited to attend and participate in this networking forum. A brief business report, which includes a discussion of current and future initiatives, will be followed by research presentations from the Nephrology PRN Travel Award recipients. The meeting closes with an open forum and networking opportunities. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Pain and Palliative Care PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

Participants attending the Pain and Palliative Care PRN business meeting will hear up to three invited speakers (one student and two residents) present on current topics related to pain and/or palliative care. Current topics in pain and palliative care will be further discussed at the business meeting.

Pediatrics PRN Business Meeting and Networking Forum

The Pediatrics PRN business meeting and networking forum will include discussions of the PRN financial report, ACCP Board report, ACCP PBRN, ACCP Frontiers Fund, committee reports, travel award, education collaboration, nominations, and board certification. In addition, the recipient of the Pediatrics PRN Travel Award will give a presentation.