This fall’s ACCP Global Conference in San Francisco, California, offers an abundance of programming geared specifically toward students. See below for a schedule of activities, and start making your plans today. To obtain additional information or register for the meeting, visit www.accp.com/gc.
Student Meeting Highlights
ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge
| Quarterfinal round: | Saturday, October 17; 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
| Semifinal round: | Sunday, October 18; 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. |
| Final round: | Monday, October 19; 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Join fellow attendees for the 2015 ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge as national student teams compete in the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final round competitions. Teams will face off in a quiz bowl–type format, answering questions in three distinct categories: Trivia/Lightning, Clinical Case, and Jeopardy-style. An expert panel of clinical pharmacy practitioners and educators has developed and reviewed the item content used in each segment.
Emerge from the Crowd: How to Become a Standout Residency Candidate
Saturday, October 17; 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Learn from experts in the field of clinical pharmacy about the steps you can take now to rise above the competition when applying for a residency. Topics include navigating the P4 year, managing the residency application process, and writing the curriculum vitae. Attendees will also be able to participate in a special roundtable session facilitated by current pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacy professionals. Sit down with these clinicians to ask questions and acquire their perspectives on everything from applying and interviewing for residencies to excelling within the daily demands of residency.
Student and Resident Reception
Saturday, October 17; 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy food and beverages while you network with other students and residents.
Clinical Pharmacy Career Path Roundtables
Sunday, October 18; 2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join fellow attendees for this dynamic session with insights on career pathways and opportunities within the clinical pharmacy profession. Students and postgraduate trainees will interact directly with clinical pharmacists in more than 15 specialty practice areas and discover a variety of unique career opportunities.
ACCP Residency and Fellowship Forum
Sunday, October 18; 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Held exclusively at the Global Conference, the Residency and Fellowship Forum offers students and residents a chance to jump-start their search for a residency or fellowship position. Similarly, preceptors can get a head start on finding the right candidates for their institution. Opportunities for PGY1, PGY2, and fellowship positions will be on display at this event. You must be registered for no less than a 1-day registration for Sunday, October 18, of the Global Conference to be eligible to attend the forum. For complete information on the residency and fellowship, visit www.accp.com/meetings/gc15/resfelforum.aspx.
ACCP Student Chapter Forum
Monday, October 19; 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
This is an open forum for student chapter officers, faculty and student liaisons, and anyone else interested in learning more about ACCP student chapters. This session is intended to facilitate an open discussion and to review student chapter formation, achievements, successes, and challenges with the aim of spreading and sharing ideas and strategies between student chapters.
Scientific Poster Presentations
Sunday, October 18, to Wednesday, October 21
Scientific poster presentations will be on display from Sunday, October 18, through Wednesday, October 21. Original research that describes the delivery, development, justification, or documentation of innovative clinical pharmacy services will be on display each day.
Engaging in Scholarly Activity
Monday, October 19; 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the skills and experiences that residency program directors seek in the successful residency candidate. Discover how to get started in scholarly activity and how to market your experiences. Students in their last year of pharmacy school will want to pay close attention to how they can still acquire experience in research and publication.
Education and Training PRN Mock-Interview Session
Monday, October 19; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join fellow attendees for a brief discussion on interviewing skills immediately after the Education and Training PRN business meeting. Clinical faculty and practitioners from around the nation will then conduct 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. All educators, students, and postgraduate trainees are invited to attend.