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Midyear's Cool Cousin

By Jaclyn Jeffries posted 04-13-2014 21:28

  

I’m the type of person that LOVES conferences.  I learn a ton from the offered continuing education, I attempt to beef up my CV and share my knowledge either through a poster or presentation, I thrive on the networking opportunities with old and new colleagues, receptions and dinners, and I enjoy exploring the chosen conference location.  Last year, I attended the ASHP Summer Meeting in conjunction with the Medication Safety Collaborative for the first time and didn’t know what to expect.  Part of me thought it would be exactly like Midyear minus the chaos and adrenaline surrounding the Residency Showcase and Personal Placement Services.  I was wrong.  The tone and pace of Summer Meeting was very different; the pace was slower, more relaxed and the networking and conversations seemed much more casual and personable because of the smaller scale Meeting.  Both Meetings are phenomenal, so I would recommend both to anyone that has the time and money to attend!

This year the ASHP Summer Meeting is again expanding because of the great success that came from last year’s Meeting with the Medication Safety Collaborative.  This year they are keeping the Medication Safety Collaborative but also tagging on the Informatics Institute (I2) and the Pharmacy Practice Policy (P3).  I can’t even imagine what things are coming down the pipeline to discuss at the I2, but know that the most current issues surrounding policy will be highlighted at the P3.  The interdisciplinary nature of the Medication Safety Collaborative was probably my favorite feature last year- nurses and physicians heard what we as pharmacists were doing and were thoroughly impressed.

Fortunately, if you sign up as an attendee, you have COMPLETE and TOTAL ACCESS to all sessions and events.  Plus it’s in Las Vegas, Nevada May 31- June 4.  What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, including: CE, peer networking, specialized keynote vendor exhibits, ASHP Connect LIVE, BPS review and recertification opportunities, the Grand opening reception and lunch buffets, poster presentations, the ASHP House of Delegates and so many more activities!

This is one you don’t want to miss.

- Jaclyn Jeffries, PharmD



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