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PRNs to Host Business Meetings and Networking Forums at 2015 Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy

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 Global Conference. All meeting registrants are invited to attend these events. A complete listing of PRN business meetings and networking forums follows.

Monday, October 19, 2015
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (PDT)

Ambulatory Care PRN – Participants will join colleagues for an interactive, informative, yet fun-filled time, including several activities designed to provide updates on the state of affairs of the PRN while you network and share 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 – The CNS PRN will hold its annual business meeting and networking event, and a select therapeutic topic will be presented.

Clinical Administration PRN – The Clinical Administration PRN business meeting and networking forum is an opportunity for pharmacy clinical administrators and pharmacy informaticists to network with other professionals. Please join us for an interactive evening, full of options to become engaged in planning for next year’s activities. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Education and Training PRN – In addition to the business meeting, the main focus of the forum will be providing mock interviews to student and postgraduate trainee attendees. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided.

GI/Liver/Nutrition PRN – Current and prospective members are encouraged to attend. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please come prepared to share ideas for next year’s annual meeting focus session topics. We hope to honor our travel awardees, and they will give a brief presentation of their project. New officers will be introduced, and we will hold an open forum for any other issues the membership would like to discuss.

Global Health PRN – Please join us for an evening of networking and planning during our second annual business meeting. We will welcome the first group of elected officers, review PRN and member accomplishments from the past year, prepare activities and committee assignments for 2016, and discuss ways to engage and educate our colleagues in matters of global health.

Health Outcomes PRN – This meeting will cover health outcomes issues as identified by participants. Membership survey results will be discussed, including how the PRN can support membership. Roles identified in the survey will be discussed and assigned as appropriate. A PRN member project will be presented to demonstrate the value of the PRN, and potential workshops and collaborations will be discussed.

Hematology/Oncology PRN – The business meeting will consist of discussions about committee accomplishments, PRN student/resident travel awards, PRN paper status, and additional general PRN business. The new officers will be introduced, and volunteers for committees will be solicited. In addition, the latter part of the meeting will be dedicated to networking opportunities between students, residents, fellows, and graduate students.

HIV PRN – Join the HIV PRN for its annual business meeting and networking forum. Current and prospective members will have an opportunity to meet, sign up for committees, and exchange ideas. In addition, we will discuss current and future PRN initiatives. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Immunology/Transplantation PRN – During this event, the PRN will review the business of the PRN from the 2014–2015 year and provide opportunities for those interested in immunology/transplantation to network.

Infectious Diseases PRN – Current and prospective members of the ID PRN are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual business meeting and networking forum. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Perioperative Care PRN – Please join us for our first-ever business meeting and networking forum. You will have the opportunity to meet both current and prospective members who share your practice focus and interest. During the meeting, you will learn more about the new PRN, upcoming activities, and ways to get involved.

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (PDT)

Drug Information PRN – The business of the PRN will be addressed, and new officers will be installed. The recipient of the Resident Travel Award will deliver a presentation, and the recipient of the Distinguished Drug Information Practitioner Award will be announced.

Adult Medicine PRN – Please join the Adult Medicine PRN officers and current and prospective members during our business meeting and networking reception. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to interact with meeting attendees, learn about the PRN, and sign up for committees. We look forward to meeting you!

Cardiology PRN – 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 practice and/or research. After a brief business meeting, an informal reception will follow to facilitate networking among new and seasoned members, collaboration on PRN-related projects, and poster presentations from select PRN members.

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

Emergency Medicine PRN – Please join us for our annual business meeting and networking forum. All members and interested meeting attendees are welcome. The meeting will include an update of PRN activities and initiatives, presentations by our Student and Resident Travel Award recipients, and presentations of ways to become involved in the PRN. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others with shared interests and those who practice in the field of emergency medicine. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Endocrine and Metabolism PRN – Interested and current members of the PRN are invited to attend our networking forum and annual business meeting. A planned networking event with appetizers and beverages will follow.

Geriatrics PRN – Please join us for our annual business meeting and informal reception of networking, planning, and socializing. All meeting attendees who are interested in the care of older adults are welcome to attend. Students and residents are encouraged to attend as well. Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Nephrology PRN – Meeting attendees interested in nephrology are invited to participate in this networking forum. A brief business report of current and future initiatives will be followed by research presentations from the Nephrology PRN Travel Award recipient. The meeting closes with an open forum and networking opportunities. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Pain and Palliative Care PRN – This event will introduce the new officers, discuss the PRN’s activities during the past year, and make plans for the upcoming year. Student and resident recipients of travel awards will each make a brief presentation, followed by round-table discussions and networking opportunities.

Pediatrics PRN – This is your opportunity to meet with other pediatric pharmacists! We will discuss the activities of the PRN during the past year as well as discuss what the future holds. The winners of the student and resident research scholarships will give brief presentations on their research. The best part of the meeting is kicking back and having some snacks and drinks with others in pediatrics. Students and residents interested in pediatrics are extremely welcome.

Pharmaceutical Industry PRN – Meeting attendees interested in the pharmaceutical industry, including students and residents who may be considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry, are invited to participate in this networking forum. We will present a brief business report of current and future initiatives within our PRN, including the vision for the 2015–2016 year, followed by a question-and-answer forum and networking opportunities. Appetizers and beverages will be provided to all attendees.

Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics/Pharmacogenomics PRN – All current and prospective PK/PD/PG PRN members are welcome to attend. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.