January 21: Virtual CE Event - Free for Members and Non-Members. Program Flyer
February 18 6:00pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
March 25 6:00pm: Joint WMSHP-Pharmacy Times CE Educational Program Announcement: The Washington Metropolitan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (WMSHP) with the Pharmacy Times Continuing Education is pleased to announce a joint virtual ACPE-accredited continuing education (CE) program offering 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) for pharmacists on Thursday March 25th at 6 pm.
April 6 6:00pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
May 4 6:00pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
June 24 6:00pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer Program Content
July 29 6:00pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
Aug 25 3-4pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
Oct 23 9am-2pm: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
January 16 Kickoff Meeting: Rapidly Emerging Treatments in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Amber Draper, PharmD).
February 26: Recent Updates and Guidelines in Atrial Fibrillation (Lana Konigsberg, PharmD).
March 11: The Burden of Hyperkalemia and Clinical Overview of LOKELMA™ (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate); (Emily Guerrieri, PharmD).
March 11: Effects of Dapagliflozin Beyond Glycemia: Implications for Prevention of Hospitalization For Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes (Nicole Kesty Becker, PhD).
June 11: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians.
June 24: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians.
July 8: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians.
Announcement on PsychU Non CE virtual Webinar on July 14th at 12 noon on:
Major Depressive Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease Program Flyer
Presented by: Saba Gidey, PharmD & Gerard Zitnik, PharmD
July 30 : Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
Aug 13: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
Aug 26: Live Virtual Educational and Continuing Education (CE) Program for pharmacists and technicians. Program Flyer
Sept 10: Virtual CE Event - Free for Members and Non-Members. Program Flyer
Sept 24: Virtual CE Event - Free for Members and Non-Members. Program Flyer
Oct 21: Virtual CE Event - Free for Members and Non-Members. Program Flyer
Nov 19: Virtual CE Event - Free for Members and Non-Members. Program Flyer
Dec 2 6pm: Virtual CE Event - Free for Members and Non-Members. Program Flyer
Members Only
We are happy to be hosting a non-CE event October 8th, 6:30-9:30pm at Capital Grille.
To join or renew membership http://wmshp.org/membership-form.php or contact webwmshp@gmail.com
THE FALL 2019 PHARMACY EDUCATIONAL MEETING:
THEME: ENHANCING CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE IN PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS AND PHARMACY PRACTICE
When: Saturday, September 14, 2019; 7 am – 5:00 pm
Where: HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL, AUDITORIUM ABCD,
1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WMSHPFall2019CE
To pay via Paypal: www.wmshp.org (“Events Tab”)
Ongoing Role of FDA in Medication Error Prevention
Medication errors among patients with kidney diseases prevention
DEFEATING RESISTANCE: ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES AND CLINICAL CHALLENGES Prevention
WMSHP will be hosting its annual picnic on August 3rd, 2019, 11am-3pm at Cabin John Regional Park, Shelter J (see flyer below).
The picnic theme this year is Carnival! There will be a prize for the best- dressed costume, so come with your best outfits!
There will be games such as ring toss, limbo, tug of war, painting, and coloring books!
The entry fee is $5 per person, which can either be paid either in the website http://wmshp.org/event-registration.php
OR onsite at the picnic. If you are bringing family or guests,
please note in the survey how many as well as what dish(es) you are planning on bringing.
There are will be prizes offered for the best side dish, dessert, and salad as well!
Feel free to share with friends and coworkers,
and please RSVP on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHB6PJ7. Look forward to seeing everyone there!
DIRECTIONS TO SHELTER J: Drive on Tuckerman Lane towards the Cabin John Park Main Entrance.
A. If coming from Rte 355, after passing Interstate 270,
turn left on Westlake Drive (that is immediately BEFORE the Main Park Entrance);
on Westlake Drive, go a short distance and make the first right to a small Lane
to the Park that takes you to the parking lot directly on your left with the Shelter “J”
on your right up the hill.
OR
B. If driving on Tuckerman Lane coming from Seven Locks Road,
make a right turn on Westlake Drive that is immediately AFTER the Main Park Entrance.
Once on Westlake Drive, follow the remaining directions as above
Topic:
2018 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol
Speaker: Lana Konigsberg, PharmD, Sr. Regional Medical Liaison
Time: Thursday, July 18, 2019
6:30 PM for Registration & Dinner
Location: Positano Ristorante,
4940-4948 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814
WMSHP is pleased to announce a joint collaboration with Pharmacy Times
who will provide a one hour ACPE approved CE program
on "Safe And Efficacious Use Of Immunotherapy Agents:
Pharmacist-Driven Strategies To Improve Patient Outcomes" on June 13, 2019 beginning at 6 pm
with registration to be held at Maggiano's (5333 Wisconsin Ave NW • Washington, DC 20015).
Registration Information- deadline May 30th:
Your RSVP will only be recorded via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QVZRR9F.
Your registration will not be recorded via email. Max capacity: 100 persons.
Program Agenda:
6 - 6:45pm: Registration, Networking & Seating;
6:45 - 7:15 pm: Welcome & Pharmacy Residents Certification Program Recognition;
7:15 - 7:30 pm: Introductions & Dinner;
7:30 - 8:30 pm: CE Presentation on “Immunotherapy” (See attached flyer);
8:30 - 8:45 pm: CE Evaluation information and Announcements;
8:45 - 9 pm: Acknowledgement/Adjournment.
For WMSHP members who have paid through 2019, the dinner event will be free, and for all others,
the cost will be the membership fee including free attendance to this event.
Price as listed: Member Registration Page.
If you wish to only attend this event and not become a member, the fee is $20.
If you have any questions, please contact us at webwmshp@gmail.com
THE SPRING 2019 PHARMACY EDUCATIONAL MEETING:
THEME: NEW HORIZONS IN CONTEMPORARY PHARMACY PRACTICE
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019; 7 am – 5:00 pm
Where: UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE (USG) CONFERENCE CENTER,
BLDG2 II-1402-12, POTOMAC/ROCKVILLE SECTION
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville MD 20850
Program Flyer Parking Info
RSVP: Survey Monkey Link - Click to sign up
To pay via Paypal: www.wmshp.org Events Registration Tab
RSVP No-later than: May 1, 2019
Act fast, space is limited!
Registration Fee
Early Registration Fee: By April 30, 2019:
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $15.00
Pharmacist Non-Member: $95.00 (with WMSHP membership)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student or Technician Non-Member: $20 (includes WMSHP Membership)
After April 30, 2019:
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $30.00
Non-Member Pharmacist: $115 (includes WMSHP membership)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student Non-member: $20 (includes WMSHP membership).
Technician Non-Member: $35 (includes WMSHP membership).
Institutional Memberships:
For groups of 7 or more new members or former members needing renewal,
the membership price will be lowered by $10 for each member.
All names must be submitted via a single email to webwmshp@gmail.com to qualify for the discount.
For questions on attending or RSVP, contact: Mary Li, PharmD at: webwmshp@gmail.com
Presentations:
Emerging Therapies in Cancer
HOW PHARMACISTS CAN IMPACT HIV CARE
LGBTQ
HIV Prevention and Drug Development:Past, Present, Future
WMSHP is pleased to announce a joint collaboration with Pharmacy Times
who will provide a one hour ACPE approved CE program on “Multiple Myeloma”
on March 28, 2019 beginning at 6 pm with registration to be held at
Positano's (4948 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD).
The speaker will be:
Brandon R. Shank, PharmD, MPH, BCOP, CPH.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Registration Information:
Please RSVP to webwmshp@gmail.com.
For the March 28th CE event, your registration will only be documented with the following information:
Name, email address, NABP #, and date of birth. Please include this in your RSVP email,
as it will facilitate checking in for this program with the company.
WMSHP KICK-OFF EVENT AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
SPEAKER: KIMBERLEE BERRY, ASHP SENIOR
MANAGER, AFFILIATE RELATIONS DIVISION
WHEN: January 31, 2019
WHERE:
Registration/Membership Renewal: 6 pm
Program and CE Event: 6:45–10 pm
PRESENTS:
MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY
5333 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20015
THE FALL 2018 PHARMACY MEETING: EMERGING FRONTIERS II:
When: Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 2018; 7 am – 5:00 pm
Where:
USG CONFERENCE CENTER
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville MD 20850
On-line Registration (Paypal): Event Registration
Email Registration: webwmshp@gmail.com (Cash/Credit/Check)
Registration Fee
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $15.00
Pharmacist Non-Member: $95.00 (with WMSHP membership)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student or Technician Non-Member: $20 (includes WMSHP Membership)
Hello everyone, Thank you all for attending today's WMSHP program. Make sure that you have turned in your CE sheet today, complete with NABP, signature, and codes of attended programs.
Please register with Learning Express at https://hurxce.learningexpressce.com/index.cfm within the next 48 hours,
and check in a few days to complete your survey questions to get your credits. You have until the end of October to finish these questions.
Please email webwmshp@gmail.com ASAP if you have any questions.
HIV_Update_2018_09_22.ppt
Informatics_Presentation.pptx
Medication_Error_Prevention_LolitaWhite.pptx
Medication_Errors_09-20-2018_YRK.pptx
Pollin_PGx_Diabetes20180922.pptx
Transgender_Health_A_Look_Into_HIV.pdf
Parking Information:
The place for guests to park would be the Traville gateway garage floors 2-6 highlighted in red (the rate above would apply here). There is limited free parking on the streets. In the highlighted yellow region is where free parking is (be wary of no parking signs blocking some of the areas). Parking cars adjacent to the Traville gateway garage near the glass fields have been known to being towed. Also, parking in lot 4, cars can be ticketed along with the lot 5 (it is only 30-minute parking).
The Rooms:
Building II-1422 Germantown Section: main room for the event;
Building II-1442 Bethesda Section:for Vendors part of the event
-The rooms are right next to each other. The Traville Gateway Garage is right next to Building II.
-The number of buildings are on the doors for easier navigation.

Date: Thursday, August 30, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm
Program Flyer
Place: Capital Grille - 5310 Western Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Speaker: James Groce, PharmD
Three ways to register for this program:
1. Please visit www.kcentraprograms.com and complete the online registration form.
2. Call 1-877-732-7033.
3. Send an email to kprogramsupport@mei-nyc.com. Please be sure to include your full name and contact information so that we can call you back to complete your registration.
Date: Saturday August 11th
Location: Cabin John Regional Park - Shelter "J"
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
Time: 11:00am -3:00pm Program Flyer
RSVP to:
Hye-Young Oh - hypureheart@gmail.com
Mary Li - webwmshp@gmail.com
Sam Khosraviani - sam.khosraviani@umaryland.edu
Please RSVP before August 7th via Google Spreadsheet or by emailing one of the Picnic Coordinators.
Members, Friends & Family Are Invited ($5 per person and free for children under 12)
You are invited by your Merck representative,
Byron A Wickham, to a medical education program for
health care professionals and health care business professionals only that will focus on:
Antimicrobial Stewardship:
Emerging Concepts and Highlights of Current Guidelines
When: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018; 6:30pm
Where: Bistro Provence
4933 Fairmont Avenue
Berhesda, MD 20814 (301) 656-7373
Program Flyer
Space is limited. Please contact the Representative listed below
before Wednesday, June 20, 2018 to confirm your reservation.
Byron A Wickham
byron.wickham@merck.com
(301) 529-5033
THE SPRING 2018 PHARMACY MEETING: BREAKING GROUND I:
When: Saturday, May. 19th, 2018; 7 am – 5:00 pm
Where: HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
2300 4th street NW, Washington, DC
Program Flyer
On-line Registration (Paypal): www.wmshp.org (Event Registration)
Email Registration: webwmshp@gmail.com (Cash/Credit/Check)
RSVP No-later than: May 10th, 2018
Act fast, space is limited!
Registration Fee
Early Registration Fee: By May 7th, 2018:
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $15.00
Pharmacist Non-Member: $95.00 (with WMSHP membership)
Pharmacy Residents: $45.00 (with WMSHP membership)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student or Technician Non-Member: $20 (includes WMSHP Membership)
After May 7th, 2018:
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $30.00
Non-Member Pharmacist: $115 (includes WMSHP membership)
Pharmacy Residents: $65.00 (with WMSHP membership)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student Non-member: $20 (includes WMSHP membership).
Technician Non-Member: $35 (includes WMSHP membership).
Presentations:
LGBT & Cultural Competency
Multi-factorials for Improving Patient Safety
Opioid Overdose Naloxone
Pgx in Clinincal Practice
Telepharmacy Lecture
Topic:
MAVYRET for Chronic HCV:
The only 8-week Pangenotypic Regimen for Treatment-Naive, Non-Cirrhotic Patients
Speaker: Daniel Tassone, Pharm D
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM Registration & Dinner
Location:
Morton's The Steakhouse -
7400 Wisconsin Ave,
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Hyatt Regency)
Please RSVP to webwmshp@gmail.com.
Title: Hyponatremia for the Pharmacist
Presenter: Kelly Reed, PhD from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018
Time: 6:30pm Registration & Dinner
Location:
Ruth Chris Steak House
7315 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Max Capacity: 45
Please RSVP by 3/19 to webwmshp@gmail.com with your Name and License Information.
Mechanisms of AF
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM Registration & Dinner
Location: Seasons 52
11414 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301.984.5252
Capacity: 50
RSVP: WMSHP
email to webwmshp@gmail.com
Please respond by 2/4/2018.
WMSHP Kick-Off & CE Event
Date: 6:30pm, Thursday January 11th, 2018
Location:
Positano Ristorante Italiano
4948-4940 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2017
Location:
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
1500 FOREST GLEN RD,
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 CONFERENCE ROOM A
Time: 7:00am -5:00pm
Presentations:
Date: Thursday, Oct. 12th, 2017
Kcentra educational program
Faculty Presennter: Victor Dizon, DO
6:00 PM ET - Dinner & Presentation
Location: Bistro Provence
4933 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD
Program Flyer
1. Please visit http://kcentraprograms.com/458/ and complete the online registration form.
2. Call 1-877-732-7033.
3. Send an email to kprogramsupport@mei-nyc.com. Please be sure to include your full name and contact information so
that we may call you back to complete your registration.
Note: Please complete your registration by October 9, 2017
Date: Saturday August 12th
Location: Cabin John Regional Park - Shelter "J"
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
Time: 11:00am -4:00pm
Program Flyer
NON-CE Event
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2017
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Capital Grille - 5310 Western Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Topic: Hyponatremia in Heart Failure and Hyponatremia in SIADH
Speaker: Dr. Paul Modlinger, Virginia Nephrology Group
Seating: 30 Maximum
RSVP:
email to: webwmshp@gmail.com
Topic: Program Flyer
Treatment Options for Your Patients Requiring Urgent Warfarin Reversal:
A Case-Based Presentation
Location:
Season 52
11414 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Date and Time: May 4, 2017 6:30 PM Dinner & Presentation
RSVP: Yildiz.Voyles@cslbehring.com
Topic: Statin Intolerance
Location:
Season 52
11414 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Accommodation:
30 attendees (maximum)
Date and Time:
Wednesday Feb. 22nd, 2017
Time:6:30 PM Registration & Dinner
Important: Must RSVP WMSHP by Monday Feb. 20th, 2017
Registration is closed.
Email to:webwmshp@gmail.com or
visit Event Registration Page
THE PHARMACY STUDENT CAREER TRACKING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - Nov 19, 2016:
Come Join US as we bring pharmacy students and professionals around the Metropolitan area together for a networking and educational opportunity where you can earn up to 2 CE credits! Lunch will be provided!
FEATURING: See Program Flyer
- Two 1 hour CE presentations
- Roundtable Mentor/ Networking Session
WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH, 2016 9:30AM-3:00PM
WHERE: THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE, BUILDING II, ROOM 1432
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND. RSVP REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 14, 2016.
Click here to RSVP by November 14
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION FORM (ADF) 1
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION FORM (ADF) 2
Parking Map (The maximum cost for Saturday is $5.00 or a $1 per hour.)
Topic: Management of hypothyroidism
Speaker: Howard Lando, MD, FACP, FACE;
Clinical Professor, George Washington University.
Date & time:
November 10, 2016; 6 pm.
Accommodation: 50 attendees (maximum).
Location:
Timpano Italian Chophouse
12021 Rockville Pike
Rockville MD 20852
301 881.6939
Important: Must RSVP by 11/8/16 to Angela Heisig at: angela.heisig@abbvie.com
WMSHP ANNOUNCEMENT : Non-CE Disease Presentation and DInner:
Program title: "Treatment Options for Your Patients Requiring Urgent Warfarin Reversal:
A Case-based Presentation" (Sponsored by CSL Behring).
Speaker: Dr. Karen Berger, Clinical Pharmacy Manager,
Critical Care New York Presbyterian Weill
Cornell Medical Center, New York.
Date and Time: 6:30 pm October 6, 2016.
Location: Capital Grille, 5310 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
NON-CE DISEASE STATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: ANNOUNCEMENT WITH CORRECTED INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER AND RSVP FOR OCTOBER 6TH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 3, 2016:
Please note: All WMSHP attendees who previously registered by email must re-register as follows to RSVP
To Register and RSVP BY OCTOBER 3, 2016: Please follow any of the following methods to register (1, 2, or 3):
1. Visit www.kcentraprograms.com and complete the online registration
2. 1-877-732-7033
3. kprogramsupport@mei-nyc.com, please include your first/last name, contact information, and event K333 to ensure registration
Note: Seating limited to the first 25 attendees only. RSVPs and admission are on a first-come basis only. If a member is unable to attend after being confirmed to attend, the member must email Yildiz Voyles so that an alternate attendee can attend this event in the waiting list. See Program Flyer
WMSHP SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 EDUCATIONAL MEETNG:
ADVANCING CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE IN PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS
Six-one hour ACPE-approved Sessions & Pharmaceutical Exhibit Showcase Displays
PRESENTATION - DeAngelo Price PRESENTATION - Heena Patel PRESENTATION - Shauna K. White
WHEN:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
7 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE:
THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY
GROVE, BUILDING II, ROOM 1422
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 9630 GUDELSKY
DRIVE, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
RSVP No-later than: September 10, 2016 by:
Email: webwmshp@gmail.com AND pay on-site (cash, credit card or check).
OR: Pay-on-line at www.wmshp.org (select JOIN TAB and Event Registration and pay by Credit
Card or Pay Pal by Registration due dates).
Registration Fee:
By September 10, 2016:
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $20.00
Pharmacist Non-Member: $95.00 (& WMSHP membership to Dec 2017)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student or Technician Non-Member: $20 (& WMSHP Membership to December 2017)
After September 10, 2016:
WMSHP Pharmacist Member: $40.00
Non-Member Pharmacist: $115 (& WMSHP membership to Dec 2017)
Student or Technician Member: Free
Student Non-member: $20 (& WMSHP membership to December 2017)
Technician Non-Member: $35 (& WMSHP membership to December 2017)
See Program Flyer
Re-arranged speaker order and corresponding ACPE codes
ANNOUNCEMENT: NON-CE DISEASE PRESENTATION:
Title: US Lipid Management Recommendations
Venue: Timpano's
12021 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland 20852
(301) 881-6939
Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM Registration& Dinner
See Program Flyer
There are no restrictions from the Company for federal pharmacist members of WMSHP to attend this presentation.
Maximum Accommodation of Attendees: 50
PLEASE NOTE: RSVP Lana Konigsberg, PharmD at : Lana.Konigsberg@sanofi.com by no later than June 27, 2016.
Presented by:
Lana Konigsberg, PharmD
Sr. Regional Medical Liaison
U.S. Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular
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Join us for a live event in North Bethesda, MD
Evolving Psychopharmacology Of Major Depressive Disorder
June 16, 2016 | 7:00 PM
Scott T. Aaronson, MD
Featured Speaker
This speaker is a paid consultant to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. and will be compensated for participation in this event.
Deidra Couch, MD
Featured Speaker, Moderator
Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Learn More & Register
Presentations and material provided through PsychU are intended for your educational benefit only and do not represent medical advice.
Register for Upcoming Virtual Forums & Other Live Events in your area
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THE SPRING 2016 PHARMACY MEETING:
ENHANCING CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
IN PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS
Date:
Sunday, May 15, 2016; 7:00 am - 4:45 pm.
See Program Flyer
Location:
THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE,
BUILDING II, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM,
9630 GUDELSKY DRIVE,
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Phone: 301-738-60592
How do I sign-up for the program for the May 15th Meeting?
RSVP BY May 9, 2016 by:
Emailing: webwmshp@gmail.com and pay on-site
(cash, credit card or check).
OR: Pay-on-line to www.wmshp.org
(select JOIN TAB and Event Registration
and pay by Credit Card or Pay Pal by Registration due dates).
ACPE-approved Pharmocotherapy Frontiers
2016 pharmacy educational session
organized in collaboration and partnership
between the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH CC)
& Washington Metropolitan Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (WMSHP) See program flyer
Date:
Saturday April 16, 2016 7:30 am
Location: Campus Access Instructions & Map
NIH CC Mazur Auditorium, Building 10, Bethesda, MD.
PARKING:
Visitors and employees may park in any general NIH
permit holder parking space. There is no charge for metered or
garage parking on Saturday. The outdoor parking lot at the South
entrance of the Clinical Center (lot 10H) is the most convenient
parking lot for the seminar. It appears as a grey rectangle on the
campus map available at www.nih.gov. Underground parking (P1 garage)
is available on the west side of Building 10, but subject to another
security checkpoint and could cause a major delay for you. Handicapped
parking is available in the parking garage. Please review the campus map,
or visit www.nih.gov and select “Visitor Information”.
The program will provide four ACPE-approved contact hours
WMSHP will be represented by the President
and President-elect in the program agenda.
To Register ASAP. Registration is OPEN and located at
http://pharm.nihcc.recsolutions.com
Note: registration closes April 9, 2016
Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3 Handout 4
The WMSHP Membership Committee team
will hold a membership drive to invite
new members to join WMSHP at special membership rates
and for current members to renew their membership.
Volunteers from WMSHP members and Membership are requested
to contact at the WMSHP website if they can volunteer as
membership recruiters on April 16th.
WMSHP MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DRIVE (APRIL 16TH):
Special Member Discounted Rates to take effect in 2016:
Pharmacist: $95 reduced to $71.25
Pharmacist (2-year Renewal): $160 reduced to $140.
Retired Pharmacist: $65 reduced to $48.75
Resident/Fellow: $45 reduced to $33.75
Student: $20 reduced to $18.75
1st Year Pharmacist: $60 reduced to $45.
Technician: $45 reduced to $33.75
PLEASE NOTE: IF NEW MEMBERS JOIN AT THESE DISCOUNTED RATES OFFERED TODAY, THEY CAN BE USED TO REGISTER AS MEMBERS AT THE SPECIAL RATE FOR THE WMSHP MAY 15, 2016, PHARMACY EDUCATIONAL MEETING WHICH WILL PROVIDE UP TO 6 HOURS OF ACPE CREDITS.
Pharmacy Educational Announcement:
Non-CE Disease State Program Presentation
Title: Monoclonal antibodies (mabs): Three Decades of Innovation and Progress
Presented by: Lana Konigsberg, PharmD;
Regional Medical Liaison, US Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular, Sanofi Aventis
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Time: 6:30 pm; Registration; Dinner
RSVP by no later than April 11th to: Lana.Konigsberg@sanofi.com
Venue: La Ferme Restaurant, 7101 Brookville Road,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Tel: 301-986-5255).
See program flyer
Information from the Sponsor: This program is designed to improve
knowledge of the disease state and provide a forum for in-depth discussion.
We are seeking local health care professionals like you who are willing
to participate by sharing patient care experiences and a working knowledge
of implementing programs within their institutions which ultimately improve
patient care. This is not a CME Program. Pursuant to industry guidelines
and company policy, Sanofi-Aventis is unable to pay for any guests meals.
Guests will not be permitted to attend any meal functions or any part of
the meeting. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and compliance.
There are no restrictions from the company for federal pharmacists to
attend this meeting.
Non-CE Seminar on Disease-state Presentation
Title: Recognizing and Responding to Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder
Speaker: Deidra Couch, PhD; Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Date:
Thursday, March 31, 2016; 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Location:
The Paladar Latin Kitchen And Rum Bar
11333 Woodglen Dr. Ste 101,
Rockville, MD 20852
Registration Information:
Attendance is limited to 60 people and open to WMSHP Members (at no cost).
Members must RSVP by 3/28/16 to: deidra.couch@otsuka-us.com
Refer to WMSHP website on this announcement at: www.wmshp.org
Note: There is no restriction from the company for federal pharmacists to attend.
Seminar is being kindly supported by the Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience Division, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Announcement:
Installation of WMSHP Officers and Upcoming CE Program Event on January 12, 2016
The WMSHP is pleased to announce the newly installed, elected and incoming officers in the Executive Board for 2016:
President: Vaiyapuri Subramaniam
President-elect: Frank Nice
Immediate Past President: Wafaa Abou-Zeineddine
Treasurer: Minhee Kang
Secretary: Roberta Taylor
Board Member: Dipti Kalra
Board Member: Leon Vandenberg
ASHP Delegate: John Quinn
ASHP Delegate: Ashok Ramalingam
Alternate ASHP Delegate: Laura Zendal
The new officers will be officially installed with the 2016 WMSHP President Vaiyapuri Subramaniam, PharmD, on January 12, 2016, at the WMSHP Kickoff Educational ACPE-approved Program. Details forthcoming.
WMSHP thanks all members who voted in the recent election.
The ASHP-WMSHP delegate will be announced in January 2016.
SAVE THE DATE!
The WMSHP 2016 year begins with a Kickoff/Installation/Educational ACPE-approved Program to be held on January 12, 2016, at Positano Ristorante, Bethesda, MD at 6 pm. See program flyer
Registration: Sarah Kelly, WMSHP Secretary at sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
December 16, 2015
CSL Behring
Cordially Invites You To A Discussion On:
“New Advancements for Urgent Warfarin Reversal”
see program Flyer
Speaker: Christopher Hood, PharmD
Medical Science Liaison
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 6:30pm
Seasons 52
11414 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Please RSVP by Friday, December 4th, 2015
at christopher.hood@cslbehring.com
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Pharmacy Learning Network
1-DAY REGIONAL MEETINGS
see program Flyer
LOCATION: Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel
Use Discount Code "WMSHP" and Attend for Only $29!
REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE!
CE Event
Saturday, September 19, 2015
SHARPENING UP YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS:
UPDATE ON CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE see program Flyer
LOCATION: NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE CENTER
7100 CONNECTICUT AVENUE
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
301-961-2801
FEE:
By September 12
WMSHP Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $95.00
Student: $10
After September 12
WMSHP Member: $40.00
Non-Member: $110.00
Student: $20
RSVP To: sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com.
Credit card billing available via Event Registration Page
Presentations:
Hypertension Treatment Update
Medications and Breastfeeding
Desensitization Protocols
Hakkinen Pharmacists
Major Depressive Disorder
Antiretroviral Therapy
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Understanding the Ongoing Risk of Atherothrombosis
Beyond the Culprit Lesion
Speaker: Mun Hong, MD
Chair, Cardiology Department
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
Sponsor: Marija Tesic-Schnell
Senior Medical Liaison
AstraZeneca
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Seasons 52
11414 Rockville Pike
N. Bethesda, MD 20852
Registration: Sara Kelly, WMSHP Secretary
Maximum Capacity = 40
SATURDAY, August 1, 2015 Program Flyer
Members, Families and Friends Are Invited.
Location: Cabin John Regional Park
Shelter “J”, 7400 Tuckerman Lane,
Rockville, MD 20852 Map
Time: 11AM to 4PM (you are welcome to stay later, the park is open to the public until sunset)
Fee: $5 EACH: Members/Adults/Young Adults (Pre-Payment is required by on-line/pay-pal to www.wmshp.org by July 24, 2015) Tickets Can Also Be Purchased by Cash Directly from Your Membership Committee Representative. Children Under 12 Years of Age: FREE
Park Amenities include: train ride, playground, hiking/bike trails
WMSHP will provide burgers, hotdogs, toppings, and drinks
MEMBERS PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH, SALAD, OR A DESSERT TO SHARE!
Members: Please Contact WMSHP in Website or Any Board Member To: Volunteer for Set Up, Grilling, and Clean-Up AND Inform Which Dish You Will Bring
Non-CE Event
Thursday, July 23, 2015
NON-CE Presentation by Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Program Flyer
PLEASE NOTE PER REQUEST FROM JANSSEN
PHARMACEUTICALS:
Per company policy, the company prohibits the offering of gifts, gratuities or meals to federal government employees/officials. This
is not to say federal government employees are not welcome. The company just can’t pay for their meals. They will have to identify themselves on the sign in sheet (by their work address) and receive their own bill from the restaurant waiter/waitress.
Members must RSVP by July 20, 2015, directly to the Janssen Representative by calling Robert De Santis at 410-952-6641 or visit
the company website in the attached flyer.
Non-CE Event
The Pharmacist as Immunoglobulin (IG) Stewardship
Speaker: Eric M. Tichy, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Yale-New Haven Hospital
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE: http://tinyurl.com/GRIGPH
PHONE: 877-870-9060
Location:
Maggiano’s Little Italy
5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20015
PROGRAM
Registration: 6:30 pm
Program: 6:45 -7:45 pm
Hosted by Sean Reilly
Grifols representative
CE Event
SHARPENING UP YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS:
UPDATE ON CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015
see program Flyer
LOCATION: NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE CENTER
7100 CONNECTICUT AVENUE
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
301-961-2801
Presentations:
PROGRAM
| 7:00-7:45 AM | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45-8:00 AM | Welcome Addresses President, WMSHP Wafaa Abou-Zeineddine, PharmD Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Medstar Washington Hospital Center President, DC-CCP Lisa Peters, PharmD, BPCS Clinical Pharmacist II Medstar Washington Hospital Center President-elect, WMSHP Vaiyapuri Subramaniam, PharmD Associate Chief Consultant Pharmacy Benefits Management, VHA/VA Morning Session Moderators Wafaa Abou-Zeineddine, PharmD Vaiyapuri Subramaniam, PharmD Afternoon Session Moderator Lisa Peters, PharmD, BCPS |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Recent Successes in Heart Failure Samer Najjar, MD Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure Medical Director, Heart Transplantation Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program Director, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Medstar Washington Hospital Center |
| 9:00-10:00 AM | Sudden Cardiac Death— defeating an epidemic with implantable devices Zayd ElDadah, MD, PhD Director, Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology Medstar Washington Hospital Medstar Georgetown University Hospital |
| 10:00-10:15 AM | BREAK |
| 10:15-11:15 AM | An Update in the Management of HIV Patricia Fulco, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, AAHIVP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Internal Medicine/HIV VCU Health System Clinical Professor, VCU Department of Pharmacy |
| 11:15-12:45 PM | BREAK/ EXHIBIT SESSION |
| 12:45-1:30 PM | Lunch/ Raffle Prizes |
| 1:30-2:30 PM | Update on DC Pharmacy Law and Regulations Patricia D’Antonio, RPh, MS, MBA, CGP Executive Director DC Board of Pharmacy Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Control Division DC Department of Health |
| 2:30-3:30 PM | Update on the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia Wafaa Abou-Zeineddine, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Medstar Washington Hospital Center |
| 3:30-3:45 PM | BREAK/ RAFFLE PRIZES |
| 3:45-4:45 PM | Introduction to Post-marketing Drug Safety Surveillance: Pharmacovigilance in FDA/CDER Sara Camilli, PharmD, BCPS, Safety Evaluator Team Leader FDA Selena Ready, PharmD CGP, Safety Evaluator, FDA |
| 4:45-5:00 PM | CE Certificates Sarah Kelly, PharmD, Capt, USAF, BSC ---WMSHP Secretary Programming Committee Members |
CE Event
Pharmacotherapy Frontiers education program on April 25, 2015,
jointly supported by the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Pharmacy Service and the Washington Metropolitan Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (WMSHP)
The link for registration is
https://www2.cc.nih.gov/PharmacyRegistration/ApplicationForRegistration.aspx
Program Brochure
The closing date for registration for WMSHP members as soon as possible by no later than April 22, 2015.
Handouts:
Presentation
Click link below to register and claim CEs within 30 days from the seminar date.
Register and claim CEs
Non-CE Event
UPDATES IN SCHIZOPHRENIA: RESEARCH, REMISSION AND RECOVERY
Timpano Italian Chophouse
12021 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
PROGRAM
6:30 - 7:00 PM REGISTRATION
7:30 - 8:30 PM: PRESENTATION:
UPDATES IN SCHIZOPHRENIA:
RESEARCH, REMISSION AND RECOVERY
DEIDRA COUCH, PHD
SR MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON
OTSUKA AMERICA PHARMACEUTICAL
CE Events
ACPE Presentation:
Appropriate Initial Treatment of Multi-Drug-Resistant
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015
PRESENTERS:
Andrew Shorr, MD, MPH
Keith A. Rodvold, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA
6 PM TO 8 PM
Maximum seating: 40
LOCATION: RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
7315 WISCONSIN AVE.
BETHESDA, MD 20814
301-652-7877
REGISTER AT:
www.perfectstormregister.com
NON-CE Events
February 5, 2015
HYPONATREMIA FOR THE PHARMACIST
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
PRESENTER: KELLY REED, PHD
6 PM TO 8 PM
NON-CE DISEASE STATE PRESENTATION
LOCATION: RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
7315 WISCONSIN AVE.
BETHESDA, MD 20814
301-652-7877
PROGRAM
6:00 - 6:30 PM REGISTRATION
6:30 - 7:30 PM: PRESENTATION
HYPONATREMIA FOR THE PHARMACIST
KELLY REED, PHD
MEDICAL LIAISON
OTSUKA AMERICA PHARMACEUTICAL
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CE Events
2015 WMSHP JANUARY (Kick Off) MEETING
(see program Flyer)
TRANSFORMING PATIENT CARE: PARAMOUNT ISSUES
AND OPPORTUNITIES IN PHARMACY PRACTICE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015
PRESENTER: PAUL W. ABRAMOWITZ, PHARMD, SC.D.
(HON) FASHP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ASHP
6 PM TO 8 PM
ACPE ACCREDITED: 0.1 CEU
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT
5333 WISCONSIN AVE
NW WASHINGTON DC, 20015
202-966-5500
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Non-CE Events
Thursday, December 4, 2014 Non-CE Event
Topic: Antibiotic Stewardship
Presenter: Dr. Pamela White
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant
5333 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington DC, 20015
202-966-5500
Time: 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm registration, program begins 6:45 pm
RSVP by: December 1, 2014 to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
First come first serve to 40 members maximum. So please RSVP early!
Fee: free to WMSHP members only
Hosted by: Dr. Pamela White
Sponsored by: Cubist
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Non-CE Events
Thursday, October 23, 2014 Non-CE Event
Title: Reducing the Risk of Stroke in Patients with/Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Presenter: Dr. Walter Hunter
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant
5333 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Time: 6:00 pm to 6:30pm Registration
6:30 pm program begins
When: Thursday, October 23, 2014
RSVP: By October 20, 2014 to Registration Line: 1-866-491-1780 with meeting ID: 1163382
Hosted by: Ms. Leigh Rizzo
Sponsored by: Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 Non-CE Event
Topic: Chronic Stable Angina: A Continuing Challenge
Presenter: Lucy Akukwe, PharmD, MS, MRPharmS
Where: Positano Ristorante
4948 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-1717
Time: 6pm - 6:30pm Registration
6:30pm Program begins
RSVP: to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com before 8/25/14
If you have RSVP and cannot attend, please contact Sarah before 8/25/14.
Sponsor by: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Hosted by: Dr. Lucy Akukwe
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WMSHP SUMMER PICNIC!
MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED
Place: BLACK HILL REGIONAL PARK 20930 Lake Ridge Dr. Boyds, MD 20841
Date: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 2014
Time: 11AM to 4PM (you are welcome to stay later, the park is open to the public until sunset)
Fee: $5 MEMBERS/ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS; CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE ARE FREE
Park Amenities include
: water fountain, playground, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, pontoon boat rides, fishing, canoeing/boating, hiker/bike trails
WMSHP will provide burgers, hotdogs, toppings and drinks
MEMBERS PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH OR A DESSERT TO SHARE***PRIZES FOR THE BEST SIDE DISH AND DESSERT!!
Volunteers for set up, grilling, and cleanup are welcomed.
Please contact Wafaa, Sharon or Vicki. Reserve your ticket today!
Wafaa, wafaawmshp@gmail.com or Sharon, clintonsclintons@msn.com
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Non CE Event
Topic: Atrial Fibrillation: Prevalence, Consequences and Costs.
Presenter: Narendra Singh, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FAHA
Time: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm registration
6:30 pm dinner and presentation begins
Where: Grapeseed American Bistro & Wine Barl
4865 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-9592
Fee: Free to WMSHP members only
RSVP: to Roberta at rmt2rx@gmail.com by September 29, 2014
Sponsor by: Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
Hosted by: Dr. Mahesh Tawney
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Thursday, October 16, 2014
Non-CE Event (Part one of our early Pharmacy Week Celebratory Events)
Time: 6:00 pm registration
6:30 pm lecture and dinner
Topic: Kcentra Speaker Program
Presenter: James B. Groce III, PharmD
Where: Grapeseed American Bistro and Wine Bar
4865 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-9592
RSVP by: October 14, 2014 to www.kcentraprogram.com or complete the attached registration form and fax to 973-984-8705
Fee: free to WMSHP members
Hosted by: Ms. Yildiz Voyles
Sponsored by: CSL Behring
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June 2014 Non-CE Event
Topic: Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Clinical Dialogue on a Chronic Complication of Cirrhosis
Presenter: Anurag Maheshwari, MD
When: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Where: Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, MD, 20814
(you will be directed to event location inside hotel by a staff member in lobby)
Time: 6 pm (Registration 5:30 pm to 6pm)
Fee: free to WMSHP members only
RSVP: by June 2, 2014 to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com Sponsor by: Salix Pharmaceuticals Hosted by: Ms. Lauren Sos
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Non-CE Program for Thursday, July 10, 2014
Topic: Dyslipidemia: Contemporary Management/New 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Choloesterol
Presenter: Lana Konigsberg, PharmD
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy Chevy Chase
5333 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20015
202-966-3108
When: Thursday, July 10, 2014
Time: 6:00pm to 6:30pm Registration
6:30pm Presentation and Dinner
Fee: free to WMSHP members
RSVP: by July 7 2014 to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
Sponsor by: Sanofi Aventis
Hosted by: Dr. Konigsberg
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April 2014 Non-CE Event/Networking Event.
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm (5:45 pm to 6 pm registration)
Where: Holy Cross Hospital
Educational Rooms EDU 1, 2 and 3
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-754-7000
Topic: Thrombotic occlusions and the clinical profile of Cathflo Activase (alteplase)
Presenter: Darcy Doellman, RN
RSVP by: April 22, 2014 to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
Fee: free for WMSHP members
Dinner: Yes
Parking: $1/hr
Sponsor by: Genentech Pharmaceuticals
Hosted by: Ms. Zeena Huang
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WMSHP Non-CE Event March 27, 2014
Topic: Impact of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) on Hypertension Control and Adherence.
Presenter: David L. Joffe, BSPharm, CDE, FACA
Where: Positano Ristorante
4948 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-1717
Time: 6pm - 6:30pm Registration
6:30pm Program begins
Fee: Free to WMSHP members
RSVP: to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com before 3/20/14
If you have RSVP and cannot attend, please contact Sarah before 3/20/14.
Sponsor by: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Hosted by: Patrick Maney
WMSHP Non-CE Program for February 2014
When: Thursday, February 20, 2014
Time: 6:30pm (Registration starts at 6:00pm)
Topic: "Hyponatremia for the Pharmacist"
Presenter: Kelly Reed, PhD
Medical Science Liaison
Where: Ruth's Chris
7315 Wisconsin Ave.,
Bethersda, MD 20814
Fee: Free to WMSHP members
RSVP: By 2/16/2014 to sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
(If you have RSVP and cannot attend please notify Sarah.)
Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking
Sponsor by: Otsuka America pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Topic: Recognition and Treatment of Hyponatremia in the Hospital Setting.
Presenter: Addis Allemayehu, PharmD
When: Thursday, December 12, 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Positano Ristorante Italiano
4948 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Fee: Free to WMSHP members
RSVP by: 12/11/13
Registration info will be sent to WMSHP members by Monique.
Sponsored by: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Hosted by DeWayne Reed.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Topic: Discover What's in the Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Presenter: Robert Marshall, MD, FACC
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Ruth's Chris Steak House
8521 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA
WMSHP Pharmacy Week Events
Thursday, October 24, 2013 WMSHP Pharmacy Dance Event (see program flyer)
(Sponsored by Dushor Ballroom Dance Studios)
When: Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 7800 Wisconsin Ave. (2nd floor)
Bethesda MD 20814
Fee: $10 (includes one dance class and light refreshments)
RSVP to Victoria.Ly@medstar.net by 10/18/13
Program: Salsa, Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango group classes. Also featuring special demonstrations and
performances by professional ballroom dance teachers!
Special prices for WMSHP members and family: $20 for 5 group classes!
$50 for 12 group classes!
(regular price is $15 per group class)
(All guests will be enter in a raffle prize drawing for a private lesson)
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 WMSHP Networking Dinner for students, members and residents!
Time: 6:30pm
Program: "New Advancement for warfarin reversal"
Where: Morton's Steakhouse
7400 Wisconcin Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814
RSVP by 10/18/13 to Monique
Fee: free
Sponsor by: CSL Behring
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time: 6-6:30 pm registration, 6:30 pm dinner presentation
Title: Medication Adherence with focus on Oral Oncology Medications
Presenter: Josh Cirulli, PharmD (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals)
Where: Positano Ristorante Italiano
4948 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-1717
Fee: free to WMSHP members
RSVP by: June 7, 2013 to monique.wmshp@gmail.com
If you register and cannot make it please email Monique before June 7.
CE-Events
2014 WMSHP NOVEMBER MEETING (see program flyer)
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and HEPATITIS C, THEN AND NOW (see PowerPoint Presentation)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014
PRESENTERS: DR. PHILLIP LAM
DR. SAMUEL KALLUS
5:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
ACPE ACCREDITED: 0.2 CEU
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
TRUE AUDITORIUM
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC, 20010
202-877-7000
PROGRAM
5:30 - 6:15 PM REGISTRATION / DINNER /EXHIBITS
6:15- 6:30 PM Welcome Address and Guest Speaker Introductions
President, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
6:30 – 7:30 PM Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Phillip Lam, MD
Chief Medical Resident
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington DC
7:30 -8:30 PM Hepatitis C, Then and Now (see PowerPoint Presentation)
Samuel Kallus, MD
Chief Medical Resident
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington DC
8:30 PM CE Certificates and Parking Info
Secretary, WMSHP
Sarah Kelly, PharmD, Capt, USAF, BSC
Pharmacist
Joint Base Anacostia Boiling
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ACPE Accredited: 0.2 CEU
FEE: By 11/03/14- Member: Free
Non-Member: $95.00
Non- Member (this CE program only): $30
Students: $10
If you have RSVP and cannot attend please contact Sarah by November 3, 2014
RSVP To: SarahKellywmshp@gmail.com
CREDIT CARD BILLING AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE
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2014 WMSHP ANNUAL MEETING (see program flyer)
ENHANCING PHARMACY KNOWLEDGE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE CENTER
7100 CONNECTICUT AVENUE CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
301-961-2801
PROGRAM
7:00 – 7:45 AM REGISTRATION / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:00 – 7:45 AM Registration / Breakfast
7:45 – 8:00 AM Welcome Address
President, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Morning and Afternoon Session Moderators
President, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
President-Elect, WMSHP
Wafaa Abou-Zeineddine, PharmD
Programming Committee Members
8:00 - 9:00 AM HIV Update and State of the Art (see PowerPoint Presentation)
Chris Woods, MD
Attending Infectious Disease Physician
Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine Residency
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
9:00 - 10:00 AM Research Pharmacy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (see PowerPoint Presentation)
Claude Nogay, RPh
Director Research Pharmacy Services
Medstar Health Research Institute
10:00 - 11:30 AM BREAK / EXHIBIT SESSION / Raffle Prizes
11:30 - 12:15 PM Lunch
12:15 - 12:30 PM Awards Ceremony
12:30 - 1:30 PM The Role of the Pharmacist in Reducing Readmissions (see PDF)
Bruce Gordon, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Principal Consultant, Premier
University of MD School of Pharmacy
1:30 – 2:30 PM Anemia, an Enigma in Chronic Kidney Disease (see PowerPoint Presentation)
Mohammad Khan, MD
Consultative Nephrologist
Washington Nephrology Associates L.L.P.
2:30 – 3:30 PM An Introduction to the History of Federal
Pharmaceutical Regulation (see PDF)
John Swann, Ph.D
FDA Historian
FDA History Office
3:30 – 3:45 PM BREAK / RAFFLE PRIZES
3:45 – 4:45 PM Toxicites of Radiation Therapy in Cancer (see PowerPoint Presentation)
Bradley Burton, PharmD, BCOP, CACP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Oncology and
Anticoagulation Management
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Clinical Assistant Professor University of MD School of Pharmacy
4:45 PM CE Certificates
Sarah Kelly, PharmD, Capt, USAF, BSC------WMSHP Secretary
and Programming Committee Members
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ACPE Accredited: 0.6 CEU
FEE: By September 7, 2014 – WMSHP Member: Free
Non-Member: $95.00
DC-CCP Member: $30
Student: $20
After September 8, 2014 – WMSHP Member: $25.00
Non-Member: $110.00
DC-CCP Member: $45
Student: $35
RSVP To: Sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
CREDIT CARD BILLING AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE
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2014 WMSHP and DC-CCP SPRING MEETING (See program flyer)
SHARPENING UP YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS: UPDATE ON CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014
(WMSHP AND DC-CCP JOINT MEETING!)
NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE CENTER
7100 CONNECTICUT AVENUE CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
301-961-2801
PROGRAM
7:00 – 7:45 AM REGISTRATION / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:00 – 7:45 AM Registration / Breakfast
7:45 – 8:00 AM Welcome Addresses
President, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
President, DC-CCP
Chai Wang, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Nephrology
Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States
Morning and Afternoon Session Moderators
President, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
2013 Past President, WMSHP
Leon Vandenberg, RPh
President-Elect, WMSHP
Wafaa Abou-Zeineddine, PharmD
Programming Committee Members
8:00 - 9:00 AM Pulmonary Hypertension (See PowerPoint Presentation)
George Ruiz, MD
Attending Physician-Cardiology
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
9:00 - 10:00 AM Management of Depression (See PowerPoint Presentation)
Jerry Overman, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
National Institute of Health
10:00 – 12:00 PM BREAK / EXHIBIT SESSION / Raffle Prizes
12:00 pm to 12:45 PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM Medication Errors (See PDF Presentation)
Bruce Gordon, PharmD
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
2:00 – 3:00 PM Consensus or Controversy: Updated Guidelines for (See Powerpoint Presentation)
the Management of Cardiovascular Risk (See PDF Presentation)
Brent Reed, PharmD
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
3:00 – 4:00 PM The Teach-Back Method: Communicating Effectively With Your Patients
Patricia Ross, PharmD (See PDF Presentation)
Alona Williams, PharmD
Johns Hopkins Hospital
4:00 – 4:15 PM BREAK / RAFFLE PRIZES
4:15 – 5:15 PM Transitional Care Management Billing Codes: What (See Powerpoint Presentation)
Are they? And what do they mean for pharmacists?
Katy Pincus, PharmD
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
5:15 PM CE Certificates
Sarah Kelly, PharmD, Capt, USAF, BSC------WMSHP Secretary
and Programming Commitee Members
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ACPE Accredited: 0.6 CEU
FEE: By May 2 – WMSHP Member: Free
Non-Member: $95.00
DC-CCP Member: $30
Student: $20
After May 5 – WMSHP Member: $25.00
Non-Member: $110.00
DC-CCP Member: $45
Student: $35
RSVP To: Sarahkellywmshp@gmail.com
CREDIT CARD BILLING AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE
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WMSHP Thursday, March 6, 2014 (0.2 CEU!) program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Topic: Management of Seizures Disorders and Management of Wound Care
Presenter: Dr. Mark Kotlarewsky -->(See PowerPoint Presentation)
Jennifer Lancaster, RN -->(See PowerPoint Presentation)
Where: True Auditorium at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Time: 5:30 to 8:30pm (see program schedule for full details)
Dinner: Yes
Time: Garage Parking for Flat rate of $4.00.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
Presenter: David Chen, RPH, MBA
Time: 6 PM TO 8 PM
ACPE ACCREDITED: 0.1 CEU
Where: MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT
5333 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20015
202-877-7000
PROGRAM
6:00 - 6:30 PM REGISTRATION
6:30 - 7:00 PM Welcome Addresses and Installation of New Officers
2013 President, WMSHP
Leon Vandenberg, RPh
Lead Pharmacist
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Ellicott City, MD
Guest Speaker Introduction
2014 President, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
7:00 – 8:00 PM ASHP National Update (see powerpoint presentation)
David F. Chen, RPh, MBA
Director, Pharmacy Practice Sections
Director, Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
8:00 – 8:15 PM CE Certificates
2013 Secretary, WMSHP
Monique Bonhomme, PharmD, MS
Clinical Pharmacist
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington DC
2014 WMSHP JANUARY (Kick Off) MEETING
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ACPE Accredited: 0.1 CEU
FEE: By 01/13/14- Member: Free
Membership Renewal for 1 year: $95.00
Membership Renewal for 2 years: $160
Student Membership Renewal: $25
Technician Membership Renewal: $45
Resident or Fellow Membership Renewal: $45
Retired Pharmacist Renewal: $65
This CE program only if you want to attend
and not renew membership: $30
Non-Member Student: $15
If you have RSVP and cannot attend please
contact Monique by January 13, 2014
RSVP To: Monique.wmshp@gmail.com.
CREDIT CARD BILLING AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE
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2013 WMSHP OCTOBER MEETING
AT9 2012 CHEST GUIDELINES: A NEW ERA IN ANTICOAGULATION(Powerpoint presentation)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013
PRESENTER: DR. ALLYSON SARIGIANIS
6 PM TO 8 PM
ACPE ACCREDITED: 1 CEU
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
TRUE AUDITORIUM
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC, 20010
202-877-7000
PROGRAM
6:00 - 6:30 PM REGISTRATION / REFRESHMENTS
6:30- 6:45 PM Welcome Address
President, WMSHP
Leon Vandenberg, RPh
Lead Pharmacist
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Ellicott City, MD
Guest Speaker Introduction
President-Elect, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
6:45 – 7:45 PM AT9 2012 Chest Guidelines: A New Era in Anticoagulation
Allyson Sarigianis, PharmD
Clinic Anticoagulation Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States
7:45 – 8:00 PM CE Certificates and Parking Info Secretary, WMSHP
Monique Bonhomme, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington Dc
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WMSHP 2013 Annual Meeting-September 28, 2013 (See program flyer)
Featuring 6 CE credits total and raffle prizes at the Hilton Rockville Hotel! See program agenda below and RSVP before Sept. 20, 2013.
Reserve your seat today!
Enhancing Pharmacy Knowledge and Practice
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
HILTON ROCKVILLE HOTEL
1750 ROCKVILLE PIKE
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
301-468-1100
PROGRAM
7:00 – 7:45 AM REGISTRATION / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:45 – 8:00 AM Welcome Addresses
President, WMSHP
Leon Vandenberg, RPh
Lead Pharmacist at Ellicot City
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Director, Affiliate Relations Division
Beverly L. Black, MHSA, CAE
American Society of Health System Pharmacy
Session Moderators
President-Elect, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
MedstarWashingtonHospital Center
2011 WMSHP Past President
Kampanart Panasethaned, MS, RpH
Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Washington Adventist Hospital
Member, WMSHP and Programming Committee member
Doris Voigt, PharmD
Regional Pharmacy Academic Affairs Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
8:00 - 9:00 AM Leadership: Three Key Employee Centered Elements, With Case Studies (Powerpoint presentation)
Marc Summerfield, RpH, MS
Adjunct Professor for UMAB School of Pharmacy
Adjunct Clinical Professor for Notre Dame of MD University
9:00 - 10:00 AM Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes (Powerpoint presentation)
Julio Panza, MD, FACC, FAHA
Director of Cardiovascular Division
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University
10:00 - 1200 PM BREAK / EXHIBIT SESSION / Raffle Prizes
1200 – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 – 1 PM Awards Ceremony
1:00 - 2:00 PM Update on DC Pharmacy Law and Regulations (Powerpoint presentation)
Patricia M. D'Antonio, RPh, MS, MBA, CGP
Executive Director, DC Board of Pharmacy
Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Control Division
2:00 – 3:00 PM Pharmacologic Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (Powerpoint presentation)
David Roffman, PharmD, BCPS
Professor, Dept of Pharmacy Practice and Science, SOP-UMB
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine, School of
Medicine, University of MD, Baltimore
3:00 - 3:15 PM Break/Raffle Prizes
3:15 - 4:15 PM Medication Error Prevention in 2014 (Powerpoint presentation)
Wendy Perry, PharmD
Medication Safety and Quality Pharmacist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
4:15 – 5:15 PM Side Effect Burden in the Elderly Population (Powerpoint presentation), (Powerpoint presentation)
Joshana Goga, PharmD, BCPP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Sheppard Pratt Health System
5:15 PM CE Certificates
Monique Bonhomme, PharmD, MS---WMSHP Secretary
Beatrix Lam, PharmD, BCOP------------WMSHP Board Member
Bunmi Momoh, PharmD------------------WMSHP Board Member
John Pelosi, RPh----------------------------WMSHP Treasurer
Albert Ly, PharmD, BCPS-----------------ASHP Delegate
Mary Binghay, PharmD--------------------ASHP Delegate
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Date Thursday, June 27, 2013
Time: 6-6:30 dinner, 6:30 presentation
Title: Poor Health Literacy + Medication Non-Adherence=A Potentially Deadly Combination!
Presenter: Lyndsy Pinchevsky, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CPPS
Where: Holy Cross Hospital
Auditorium A and C
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-754-7000
Fee: free to WMSHP members
students: $10
non-member (this CE program only): $20
RSVP: by June 20 to monique.wmshp@gmail.com
If you have RSVP and cannot attend please contact Monique by June 20.
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE PARK
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
7 PM JULY 26, 2013
Promotional Event
Bring your whole family! First 20,000 fans get a FREE t-shirt, so COME EARLY!
Seating Price: $28
SOLD OUT; Registration is Closed.
POOR HEALTH LITERACY +MEDICATION NON-ADHERENCE = A
POTENTIALLY DEADLY COMBINATION!
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013
PRESENTER: DR. LYNDSY PINCHEVSKY
6PM TO 8 PM
ACPE ACCREDITED: 1 CEU
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
AUDITORIUM
1500 FOREST GLEN ROAD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
301-754-7000
PROGRAM
6:00 - 6:30 PM REGISTRATION / REFRESHMENTS/ Dinner
6:30 - 6:45 PM Welcome Address
President, WMSHP
Leon Vandenberg, RPh
Lead Pharmacist
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Ellicott City, MD
Guest Speaker Introduction
President-Elect, WMSHP
Victoria Ly, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
6:45 - 7:45 PM Poor Health Literacy + Medication Non-Adherence = a Potentially Deadly combination!
Lyndsy Pinchevsky, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CPPS
Pharmacy Quality and Patient Safety Chief
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States
7:45 - 8:00 PM CE Certificates and Parking Info
Secretary, WMSHP
Monique Bonhomme, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington DC
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ACPE Accredited: 1.0 CEU
FEE: By June 20 - Member: Free
Non-Member: $85.00
Non- Member (this CE program only): $20
Students: $10
If you have RSVP and cannot attend please
contact Monique by June 20, 2013.
RSVP To: Monique.wmshp@gmail.com
2012
January 26th, 2012, Thursday - WMSHP General Meeting
Topic: "New drug XARELTO"
Speaker(s): James B. Groce III, PharmD, CACP
Professor, Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Anticoagulation, Cone Health
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: free
Location: Tragara Restaurante, 4935 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD-2509
Other Info: Tragara Restaurante 4935 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Sponsor: Sherwood Turnbull of Janssen Supply Group, LLC
January 12th, 2012, Thursday - WMSHP General Meeting
Topic:"Take these two tablets and call me in the morning."
Speaker(s): Dr. S.Chatterjee
Credits:1CEU
Time:6:30 pm (6 pm registration)
Cost:free to our members, $30 for non-members, $40 for walk ins
Location:National 4H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD-20815
March 8th, 2012, Thursday - WMSHP General Meeting
Topic:"Acute Coronary Syndromes"
Speaker(s): Victoria Ly, PharmD Clinical, Specialist, Washington, Hospital Center
Credits:1 CEU
Time:6:30 pm (6:00 pm registration)
Cost:Free to our members, $30 for non-members, $40 for walk-ins
Location: National 4H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD-20815
April 25th, 2012, Wednesday - WMSHP General Meeting
Topic:"Anemia Management & Parenteral Iron"
Speaker(s): Indu Lew, PharmD Saint Barnabas Health Care System Corporate Vice-President Pharmacy Education & Research
South Plainfield, NJ
Time: 6:00 pm - Registration 6:30 pm - Dinner & Presentation
Cost:Free
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy Chevy Chase, 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC-20015
May 19th, 2012, Saturday - WMSHP Spring Seminar
Topic:"Residency Showcase: New beggining. Beyond the basics.
Speaker(s): Leon Vandenberg, RPh, Monique Bonhomme, MS, PharmD, Kampanart Panasethaned, RPh, MS, James Knoben, PharmD, MPH, Krishna Dass, MD, Lisa Peters, PharmD
Time: 7:15 am - 5:15 pm
Cost: Prior to May 16 After May 16
Member - No Charge $25.00
Non Member $85.00 $110.00
Location: National 4-H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD-20815
June 21st, 2012, Thursday - WMSHP General Meeting
Topic: “IVIG Review”
Speaker(s): Eric Tichy, PharmD,Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven,CT
Credit: 1 CEU
Time: 6:30 pm (6:00 pm registration)
Cost: Free to our members, $30 for non-members, $40 for walk-ins
Location: Hollywood East Cafe, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD-20902
Sponsor: TG Med Ed and WMSHP
September 22nd, 2012, Saturday - WMSHP ANNUAL MEETING
Topic:"Now and the Future"
Speaker(s): Leon Vandenberg, President, WMSHP, Kampanart Panasethaned RPh, MS., Barry Goldspiel Pharm D, Sunil D.Kushalani MD, Herbert Patterson, Professor of Pharmacy and Research Professor of Medicine, Mitchell Rosner MD FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine, Michael Edwards Pharm D, Mark S. Epstein Pharm D.
Time:7:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Cost: Until Sept 19 - Member: $0.00 , Non Member: $85.00
After Sept 19 - Member: $25.00, Non Member: $110.00
Location: National 4H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD-20815
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