AzPA 2024 Annual Convention Digital Program

A MESSAGE FROM AZPA PRESIDENT

Welcome to the Arizona Pharmacy Association’s 2024 Annual Convention at Hilton Phoenix at the Peak Resort! I hope you will indulge yourself in the resort’s many amenities. The theme of this year’s conference is “Where Pharmacy Excellence Takes the Gold”.

The AzPA Board of Directors and staff are excited to celebrate 101 years of AzPA Annual Conventions with you! We will be using a digital conference app again this year which will enhance your conference experience and provide enhanced networking capabilities.

In addition to the numerous continuing education activities, please take time to visit the Exhibit Hall where you will have the opportunity to network and socialize with your colleagues and learn about the latest pharmaceutical products, technology, and services Come enjoy the food and fun and visit with all our exhibitors for a chance to win great prizes like registration to the 2025 AzPA Annual Convention, AzPA membership, gift cards, and more!

Come join us as we celebrate our colleagues at the Awards Presentation on Saturday night. During this event we mark the transition of our Association leadership and honor our peers and colleagues. This is an exciting time to reconnect with old friends and make new acquaintances. We wrap up the convention on Sunday with more great speakers and sessions.

I want to thank the AzPA CE Committee, Annual Convention Planning Committee, Board of Directors, and staff. This year’s outstanding continuing education activities are a testament to their dedication and passion for our profession and Association. I also want to thank you for supporting the AzPA.

CAPT Kimberly Langley, PharmD, MBA, BCPS AzPA President 2023-2024

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

President Kimberly Langley

President-Elect Pro-Tempore Jacob Schwarz

Immediate Past President Dawn Gerber

Treasurer Ryan Gries

Secretary Brandy DeChellis

Director/CEO Kelly Fine

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Community Brianne Spaeth

Health System Mary Manning

Technician Melinda Browning

Joseph Pellerito

Jimmy Stevens

Reasol Chino

Misty Brannon

Danielle Gilliam

LIASIONS

University of Arizona

Student Chapter David Elias-Campa

Dean's Designated Representative Nancy Alvarez

Midwestern University

Student Chapter Shams Rehman

Dean's Designated Representative Michael Dietrich

Creighton University

Student Chapter Haley DeMartinis

Dean's Designated Representative Jane Stein

Legal Counsel

Roger Morris

HOW TO REDEEM YOUR CE

LecturePanda is the learning platform that AzPA utilizes to submit your CE credits.

Getting Started

Locate your “AzPA 2024 Annual Convention Details” email which provides you with the link to access Lecture Panda. Look for an email from noreply@lecturepanda.com for further instructions.

Inside Lecture Panda

The top left corner of the event you are in should read “AzPA 2024 Annual Convention,” and there are 5 tabs running across the top of the screen. You will progress through each tab until you reach the end where you will submit all of your information:

Materials: Powerpoint slides will be posted here

Information: This tab lists all of your personal registration information. Double check your information to make sure it is correct. If you make any changes be sure to hit the blue [Save Changes] button at the bottom of the screen

Credits: Select the credits you earned. Click the box next to the credit and enter the CE session code in the box and hit submit.

Evaluations: All CE assessments and evaluations are stored here You MUST complete them and hit the green [Submit] button in order to get CE credit for that session

IMPORTANT! You have 2 attempts to take each quiz. If you failed the 2 attempts for a particular assessment, before you can submit all of your other CE Credits, you will need to uncheck the box for the session with the failed assessment attempts then click the GREEN submit button Complete: Now you will see all credits that have been claimed and certicates will appear for you to download Note: This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor® ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The ofcial record of credit may be located in the learner’s e-prole in CPE Monitor®

Accreditation:

The Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing education.

How to Claim Credit:

To claim CE credit for the CPE program, participants must have actively participated in the entire session, submit the corresponding session code, and complete a session evaluation using the AzPA online CPE submission site. You may claim your CE credit until August 31, 2024.

Target Audience

AzPA Annual Convention education sessions are designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from all practice settings Courses appropriate for pharmacist participation are designated by an ACPE universal activity number ending in the letter “P.” Courses appropriate for pharmacy technician participation are designated by an ACPE universal activity number ending in the letter “T”

Learning Objectives

Learning objectives for CPE sessions are provided on the AzPA website, digital program, online CPE submission site and announced in each session.

Disclosures

Any nancial support for individual education sessions will be provided on the AzPA website and announced at each session. Faculty disclosures are provided on the AzPA website, digital program, online CPE submission site, and announced at each session. AzPA Education Committee and AzPA staff disclosures are provided on the AzPA website

Session Handouts

Presentation slides and supplemental materials are available within the online CPE submission site and the online conference platform. These materials will remain online until August 31, 2024

Need Help?

If at any time you need help accessing or registering with Lecture Panda during or following the AzPA 2024 Annual Convention please contact us! Email us at education@azpharmacy.org.

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DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APP

We will be using a conference app (Cvent) this year which will contain the event schedule, speakers, exhibitor information and other important information. Download the Cvent App:

Google Play

You will need to register with your rst name, last name, and email address (this needs to match exactly to what was sent to you by AzPA [azpa@azpharmacy.org] upon initial registration).

EVENT WEBSITE

In addition to the Cvent app, we also have a website! The 2024 Annual Convention website contains all the same information and features as the app but can be accessed via computer or mobile browser Please utilize this site if you are having issues downloading and/or operating the app. You can utilize thisUser Guidefor questions about downloading and accessing the Cvent app and website.

TIME

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

SESSION TITLE

7:00AM - 5:00PM SOUTHWESTERN STATES RESIDENCY CONFERENCE (Separate registration and fees)

8:00AM - 5:00PM

8:00AM - 12:00PM

AzPA ANTICOAGULATION CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM (Separate registration and fee)

Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, FASCP, FAzPA; Lindsay Davis, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, ASH-CHC, TTS, FAzPA, FCCP; Kelly Erdos, PharmD, BCACP, CACP; Elisabeth Palmer, PharmD

APhA’s THE PHARMACIST & PATIENT-CENTERED DIABETES CARE CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM (Separate registration and fee)

CAPT Kimberly Langley, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Anthony Albert, PharmD, BC-ADM, BCACP; Mary Jo Zunic, PharmD, MHA, PhC, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES

12:00PM - 1:00PM SSRC AWARDS RECEPTION & PROGRAM

5:30PM - 7:00PM AZPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

7:30PM - 8:30PM WELCOME RECEPTION

GERONIMO

HOHOKAM

BALLROOM

SAGUARO/ CHOLLA

ZUNI

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

F R I D AY, J U N E 7, 2 0 2 4

TIME

6:00AM - 5:00PM REGISTRATION

7:00AM - 7:45AM COFFEE & NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES

SESSION TITLE ROOM

ANASAZI LOBBY

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

7:45AM - 8:00AM WELCOME, OVERVIEW OF CONVENTION, AND CE CLAIM PROCESS

8:00AM - 9:00AM

8:00AM - 9:00AM

9:10AM - 10:10AM

9:10AM - 10:10AM

10:20AM - 11:20AM

10:20AM - 11:20AM

10:20AM - 11:20AM

11:30AM - 12:30PM

12:40PM - 1:40PM

12:40PM - 1:40PM

12:40PM - 1:40PM

1:50PM - 2:50PM

Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA & Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: ANTIOBESITY MEDICINES (AOMS): PATIENT-CENTRIC BEST PRACTICES

Kelsey Leite, PharmD

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (LM) IN PHARMACY PRACTICE: WHAT IS LM ALL ABOUT AND HOW CAN PHARMACISTS BE PREPARED TO ENGAGE IN A RAPIDLY GROWING AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE

Edward Stein, PharmD, MPH, DipACLM; Jane E Stein, PharmD

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: INK & INSIGHTS: MEDICAL WRITING FOR PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS

Kathleen Fairman, PhD, MA; Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, MPH, BCGP, BCPS, FASCP, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: HIV AND AGING: FOCUS ON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK REDUCTION

Cassandra Anderson, PharmD, MS, BCGP, CSP, AAHIVP, CAPM

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: HEPATITIS C-YA LATER- GUIDANCE ON SCREENING AND CURATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HEPATITIS C

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

Josalynn Rightnour, PharmD; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES COCHISE

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: THE MONOCLONAL MOSAIC: NAVIGATING ALZHEIMER'S TREATMENT FRONTIERS

Andrea Callas, PharmD; Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: A HISTORICAL EXPLORATION OF VETERINARY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY REGULATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Michael Blaire, RPh GERONIMO

NON-ACCREDITED SYMPOSIUM: EXPLORE THE EVIDENCE OF A GLP-1 RA IN PATIENTS WITH T2D AND ASCVD Sponsored by Novo Nordisk

Amir Harari, MD

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: HOW DID MY TUESDAY CHANGE? THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF ACTIVE POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT IN SAFEGUARDING YOUR PHARMACY PROFESSION

Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: HEY SUGAR SUGAR

Samantha Zimmerman, PharmD, MLS, BS; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES; Leah Rios, PharmD Candidate

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: TRANSITION CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROVIDERS, PAYORS, AND PATIENTS IN THE EMERGENCE OF BIOSIMILARS

Alexis Smith, PharmD; Hannah Henderson, PharmD; Lillianne Do, PharmD, BS; Pilar Gaggin, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVE

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES: A COMPOUNDING PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE

Underwritten by a grant from the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 8 , 2 0 2 4

1:50PM - 2:50PM

1:50PM - 2:50PM

3:00PM - 4:00PM

4:10PM - 5:10PM

4:10PM - 5:10PM

4:10PM - 5:10PM

Tenille Davis, PharmD, RPh, BCSCP, FACP

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: DIABETES REGIMEN PERSONALIZATION AND INTRA-CLASS MEDICATION SELECTION

Anthony Albert, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: EMBRACING RESILIENCE: A PERSONAL JOURNEY THROUGH ADDICTION AND LIFELONG SOBRIETY IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING

Ryan Gries, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM

GENERAL SESSION: PURDUE PHARMA SUPREME COURT DECISION: UNRAVELING PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE AND JUSTICE

Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: PRECEPTOR WORKSHOP: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Janet Cooley, PharmD, BCACP; Suzanne Larson, PharmD

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: HELLO INSULIN, MY OLD FRIEND, CATCHING UP ON NEW FORMULATIONS WITH REAL-WORD APPLICATION

Lisa Beckett, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP; Sara Shahdoost Moghadam, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: THE NEW PRESCRIPTION DRUG LAW, INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

Eman Kirolos, PharmD, MS, DASPL

5:15PM - 7:00PM EXHIBIT HALL: RECEPTION

7:00PM - 8:00PM FRIENDS & ALUMNI MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY RECEPTION

8:00PM - 10:00PM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

COCHISE

GERONIMO

BALLROOM

COCHISE

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 8 , 2 0 2 4

TIME

6:00AM - 5:00PM REGISTRATION

7:00AM - 7:45AM COFFEE & NETWORKING

8:00AM - 5:00PM STUDENT LEADERSHIP & LEGACY TRACK*

7:00AM - 5:00PM TECHNICIAN TRACK*

SESSION TITLE

ROOM

ANASAZI LOBBY

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

YUCCA/PALO VERDE

SEDONA 1-2

7:45AM - 8:00AM WELCOME, OVERVIEW OF CONVENTION, AND CE CLAIM PROCESS

Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA & Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA HOHOKAM BALLROOM

8:00AM - 9:00AM GENERAL SESSION: PHARMACY BOWL

Moderator: Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA HOHOKAM BALLROOM

9:15AM - 10:15AM

9:15AM - 10:15AM

9:15AM - 10:15AM

9:15AM - 10:15AM

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: UNMASKING IMPOSTER SYNDROME: HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR INNER FRAUD YOU'RE THE REAL DEAL!

Bianca Glab, PharmD, MC, RPh, MC; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: GOLDEN INSIGHTS: NAVIGATING CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE GUIDELINES

Courtney Coombe, PharmD, CDCES; Adrienne Waibel, PharmD, CDCES COCHISE

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP UPDATES ACROSS THE ARIZONA HEALTHCARE SPECTRUM

Tho Pham, PharmD, BCIDP; Vanthida Huang, BSPHM, PharmD, FCCP

BREAKOUT SESSION 4: DIVERSION WITHIN THE PHARMACY: WHAT CAN I DO?

Kristin Snair, CPhT, MSJ; Sabrina Hernandez, CPhT

10:30AM - 12:00PM BIOSTATS 101: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND EVALUATION OF STUDIES

10:30AM - 12:00PM

10:30AM - 11:30AM

Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA GERONIMO

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: TRENDS IN HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION

Erin Raney, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, FCCP; Shareen El-Ibiary, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: CANDIDA AURIS: THE PATHWAY OF YEAST RESISTANCE

Scott Volker, PharmD; Vanthida Huang, BSPHM, PharmD, FCCP

12:15PM - 2:00PM EXHIBIT HALL | RECEPTION

2:15PM - 3:15PM KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION: CONNECTING TO YOUR PASSION FOR PHARMACY AFTER BURNOUT

3:30PM - 5:00PM

3:30PM - 4:30PM

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Jerrica Dodd, PharmD

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: IMMUNIZATION UPDATE

CAPT Holly Van Lew, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Sophia Galloway, PharmD, BCACP, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INCLUSIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS

Ashkan Rastegar, PharmD Candidate 2024; Erin Raney, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, FCCP; Diane Wasley, BS (Public Health)

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: TO EXTEND OR NOT TO EXTEND: PROLONGED INFUSION BETA-LACTAMS

Kaylee Whitenack, PharmD; Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA

COCHISE

ANASAZI BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

COCHISE

GERONIMO

5:00PM - 5:45PM PAST PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION (invitation only) ZUNI

7:00PM - 9:00PM 2024 ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

SEDONA 1-2

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

SAGUARO/ CHOLLA

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Technician Track

7:00AM - 7:50AM COFFEE & NETWORKING ROUNDTABLE (Technicians)

Melinda Browning, MSc, CPhT; Kristen Snair, CPhT, MSJ HOHOKAM BALLROOM

8:00AM - 9:00AM PHARMACY BOWL

Moderator: Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA

9:15AM - 10:15AM DIVERSION WITHIN THE PHARMACY: WHAT CAN I DO?

Kristin Snair, CPhT, MSJ; Sabrina Hernandez, CPhT

10:30AM - 11:30AM ARTICULATING LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCY IN THE 'TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF' MOMENT

1-2

Jeremy Gerber, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, CNSC SEDONA 1-2

12:15PM - 2:00PM EXHIBIT HALL | RECEPTION

2:15PM - 3:15PM KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION: CONNECTING TO YOUR PASSION FOR PHARMACY AFTER BURNOUT

Jerrica Dodd, PharmD

3:30PM - 4:30PM CREATING A CULTURE OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND RECOGNITION FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

Matthew Alvarado, CPhT, CSPT

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

SEDONA 1-2

Student Track

TIME

8:00AM - 9:00AM ELEVATE YOUR RESIDENCY CANDIDACY: STRATEGIES TO SHINE IN THE PHARMACY RESIDENCY SELECTION

Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP

9:15AM - 10:15AM UNMASKING IMPOSTER SYNDROME: HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR INNER FRAUD YOU'RE THE REAL DEAL!

Bianca Glab, PharmD, MC, RPh; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES

10:30AM - 11:15AM INTERVIEW TIPS AND TRICKS FOR STUDENTS

YUCCA/PALO VERDE

Dawn Gerber PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA; Andrea Callas, PharmD YUCCA/PALO VERDE

11:20AM - 12:20PM TAKING CARE OF YOU: LIFE AFTER SCHOOL

Liliane Mofor, PharmD, MBA

YUCCA/PALO VERDE

12:15PM - 2:00PM EXHIBIT HALL | RECEPTION ANASAZI

2:15PM - 3:15PM KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION: CONNECTING TO YOUR PASSION FOR PHARMACY AFTER BURNOUT

Jerrica Dodd, PharmD

3:30PM - 5:00PM MOCK INTERVIEWS

Valerie Richards, PharmD

YUCCA/PALO VERDE

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

S U N D AY, J U N E 9 , 2 0 2 4

TIME

6:00AM - 1:00PM REGISTRATION

7:00AM - 8:00AM BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

7:00AM - 7:50AM

8:00AM - 9:00AM

8:00AM - 9:00AM

9:10AM - 10:10AM

9:10AM - 10:10AM

10:20AM - 11:20AM

10:20AM - 11:20AM

10:20AM - 11:20AM

SESSION TITLE

HEADING TOWARDS OUR FUTURE: AZPA TOWN HALL

Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA; CAPT Kimberly Langley, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA; Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: THE PHARMACIST'S ROLE IN MANAGING ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS

ROOM

ANASAZI LOBBY

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

Martha Fankhauser, BS (Pharmacy), MS (Pharmacy), BCPP, FASHP, FAzPA HOHOKAM BALLROOM

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: VALUE BASED CARE: WHAT PROVIDERS WISH PHARMACISTS KNEW

Cassandra Richardson, PharmD, BCACP, TTS; Adam S Chesler, PharmD, MBA

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: NAVIGATING GENERATIVE AI: RISKS, BENEFITS, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Ryan Gries, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM; Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: MENTORSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP- A PANEL PERSPECTIVE

Brought to you by the AzPA MCP Committee

Casey Orton, PharmD, MBA; Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP; Scott Barlow, CPhT; Reem Al Qazzaz, PharmD, CSP ; Jacinta Hines, PharmD

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: CARING BEYOND THE COUNTER: EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES IN THE OPIOID CRISIS

Jimmy Stevens, PharmD

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: TAKING THE LEAP: NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS IN PHARMACY

Ariane Guthrie, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS; Jane E Stein, PharmD; Logan Moore, PharmD, BCPS; Liliane Mofor, PharmD, MBA; Jacinta Hines, PharmD COCHISE

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: BREAKING BARRIERS: ENHANCING PREP ACCESS AND ADHERENCE IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS

Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP

11:30AM - 12:30PM GENERAL SESSION: 2024 PHARMACY LAW UPDATE

Kaitlyn Fydenkevez, JD; Alex Snyder, JD, PharmD

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

HOHOKAM BALLROOM

CONFERENCE & EVENT ROOMS

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, June 6

7:00AM - 5:00PM | SOUTHWESTERN STATES RESIDENCY CONFERENCE

(Separate registration and fee)

8:00AM - 5:00PM | AzPA ANTICOAGULATION CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM

(Separate registration and fee)

Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, FASCP, FAzPA; Lindsay Davis, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, ASH-CHC, TTS, FAzPA, FCCP; Kelly Erdos, PharmD, BCACP, CACP; Elisabeth Palmer, PharmD

8:00AM - 12:00PM | APhA’s THE PHARMACIST & PATIENTCENTERED DIABETES CARE CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM (Separate registration and fee)

CAPT Kimberly Langley, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Anthony Albert, PharmD, BCADM, BCACP; Mary Jo Zunic, PharmD, MHA, PhC, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES

12:00PM - 1:00PM | SSRC RECEPTION & AWARDS PROGRAM

5:30PM - 7:00PM | AZPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Open to all attendees

7:30PM - 8:30PM | WELCOME RECEPTION

Open to All Attendees

Friday, June 7

6:00AM - 5:00PM | REGISTRATION

7:00AM - 7:45AM | COFFEE & NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES:

Health-System SIG (ASHP Afliate): Mary Manning

Technician SIG (Special Group) Interest: Melinda Browning Mentor Connection Program (MCP): Casey Orton

Education Committee: Ariane Guthrie

Legislative Affairs Committee: Danielle Gilliam

Membership Committee: Jamie Von Glahn

Marketing Committee: Valerie Richards

AzPA Fellows: Kimberly Langley

Federal Pharmacy Professionals: Reasol Chino

Student Networking: Brianne Spaeth

Community Pharmacy: Joseph Pellerito

Residency Preceptor, RPD, RC: Jacob Schwarz

Compounding: Jimmy Stevens

7:45AM - 8:00AM | WELCOME, OVERVIEW OF CONVENTION, AND CE CLAIM PROCESS

Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA & Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

8:00AM - 9:00AM |BREAKOUT SESSION 1: ANTIOBESITY MEDICINES (AOMS): PATIENT-CENTRIC BEST PRACTICES

Kelsey Leite, PharmD

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Identify patient populations for whom AOMs may be suitable

2 Develop strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with AOMs

3 Describe potential barriers to adherence and compliance with AOMs

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-016-L01-P

8:00AM - 9:00AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (LM) IN PHARMACY PRACTICE: WHAT IS LM ALL ABOUT AND HOW CAN PHARMACISTS BE PREPARED TO ENGAGE IN A RAPIDLY GROWING AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE

Edward Stein, PharmD, MPH, DipACLM; Jane E Stein, PharmD Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 Describe Lifestyle Medicine (LM) and the Six Pillars for lifestyle

2 Discuss differences between Lifestyle Medicine and Integrative and Functional Medicine and appropriate applications as a foundation for conventional health care practice

3 Identify three major challenges or barriers to integrating Lifestyle Medicine interventions in an interprofessional practice setting

4 Identify areas within the continuum of pharmacy education curricula (from undergraduate, to pharmacy school, to postgraduate residency training and beyond) in which to integrate Lifestyle Medicine learning to prepare pharmacists to engage in these evidence-proven health interventions.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-017-L99-P/T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

9:10AM - 10:10AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: INK & INSIGHTS: MEDICAL WRITING FOR PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS

Kathleen Fairman, PhD, MA; Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, MPH, BCGP, BCPS, FASCP, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1. Identify topics that may be appropriate for publication.

2. Describe how to implement clinical research into the pharmacy professional's practice.

3. Summarize existing research information efciently to maximize the value of the pharmacy professional's work.

4. Work effectively with peer reviewer comments to produce a publishable article.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-018-L99-P/T

9:10AM - 10:10AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: HIV AND AGING: FOCUS ON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK REDUCTION

Cassandra Anderson, PharmD, MS, BCGP, CSP, AAHIVP, CAPM Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Identify current numbers and trends for HIV infection in the geriatric population in the United States.

2. Describe how HIV contributes to cardiovascular disease risk.

3 Discuss current treatment regimens for CVD risk reduction and their safety and effectiveness proles in people living with HIV

4 List population-specic factors to target for CVD risk reduction in people living with HIV

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-019-L01-P

10:20AM - 11:20AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: HEPATITIS C-YA LATER- GUIDANCE ON SCREENING AND CURATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HEPATITIS C

Josalynn Rightnour, PharmD; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Identify eligible patients for HCV Screening

2 List appropriate lab work for initial HCV screening

3 Summarize pangenotypic treatment options’ counseling points

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-020-L01-P

11:30AM - 12:30PM | NON-ACCREDITED SYMPOSIUM

10:20AM - 11:20AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2:THE MONOCLONAL MOSAIC: NAVIGATING ALZHEIMER'S TREATMENT FRONTIERS

Andrea Callas, PharmD; Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Discuss anti-amyloid-β monoclonal antibodies' FDA approval process history.

2. Compare anti-amyloid-β monoclonal antibodies' and cholinesterase inhibitors' mechanism of actions.

3. Contrast anti-amyloid-β monoclonal antibodies' and cholinesterase inhibitors' adverse effect proles.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-021-L01-P

10:20AM - 11:20AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: A HISTORICAL EXPLORATION OF VETERINARY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY REGULATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Michael Blaire, RPh

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1. List key legislation for veterinary compounding pharmacy in the United States.

2 Identify key legislation's implications for veterinary compounding pharmacy in the United States

3 Apply ethical considerations in political advocacy efforts within the pharmacy profession Friday continued...

3 Describe the evolution of compounding standards and guidelines specic to veterinary pharmacy practice, recognizing their impact on ensuring the safety and efcacy of compounded medications

4 Describe case studies illustrating notable events that have inuenced regulatory decisions and shaped the landscape of veterinary compounding pharmacy

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-022-L03-P/T

12:40PM - 1:40PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: HOW DID MY TUESDAY CHANGE? THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF ACTIVE POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT IN SAFEGUARDING YOUR PHARMACY PROFESSION

Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Develop effective strategies for engaging in political advocacy

2 Dene the key principles and concepts of political advocacy

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-023-L03-P/T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Friday continued...

12:40PM - 1:40PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: HEY SUGAR SUGAR

Samantha Zimmerman, PharmD, MLS, BS; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BCADM, CDCES, Leah Rios, PharmD Candidate Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Identify updates to the 2024 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care in Diabetes guidelines.

2. Choose an appropriate Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device based on patient preferences

3 Compare CGM device characteristics for various patient populations

Learning Objectives for Technicians:

1 Summarize Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device and insulin pump options for patients with diabetes

2 Identify necessary components of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device and insulin pump dispensing

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-024-L01-P/T

12:40PM - 1:40PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: TRANSITION CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROVIDERS, PAYORS, AND PATIENTS IN THE EMERGENCE OF BIOSIMILARS

Alexis Smith, PharmD; Hannah Henderson, PharmD; Lillianne Do, PharmD, BS; Pilar Gaggin, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVE Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Dene biologics and biosimilars

2 Identify interchangeable adalimumab biosimilars

3 Discuss the differences between each adalimumab biosimilar including indications/dosing, side effects, efcacy, and cost

4 Describe the advantages of using an adalimumab biosimilar over the reference product

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-025-L04-P/T

1:50PM - 2:50PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES: A COMPOUNDING PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE

Tenille Davis, PharmD, RPh, BCSCP, FACP Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 Evaluate how proposed regulation that affects the practice of compounding should be assessed

2 Describe Pharmacy Compounding's Regulatory Framework

3 Identify some regulatory challenges that compounding pharmacists face from the state and federal level

This session is underwritten by a grant from the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-033-L03-P/T

1:50PM - 2:50PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: DIABETES REGIMEN PERSONALIZATION AND INTRA-CLASS MEDICATION SELECTION

Anthony Albert, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Apply pharmacotherapy guidelines for diabetes (ADA,AACE) to a patient case.

2. Contrast agents within the same class with respect to safety, effectiveness, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics

3 Design a diabetes medication regimen with respect to patient characteristics

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-026-L01-P

1:50PM - 2:50PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: EMBRACING

RESILIENCE: A PERSONAL JOURNEY THROUGH ADDICTION AND LIFELONG SOBRIETY IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING

Ryan Gries, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with addiction by actively listening to the personal story of addiction and recovery shared by the pharmacy professional

2 Identify key factors and triggers that contribute to addiction

3 Recognize signs of potential addiction in patients in a pharmacy setting

4 Explore strategies for providing empathetic and non-judgmental support to individuals on their journey to recovery

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-027-L99-P/T

3:00PM - 4:00PM | GENERAL SESSION: PURDUE PHARMA SUPREME COURT DECISION: UNRAVELING PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE AND JUSTICE

Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, FAzPA Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 Describe the December 2023 Purdue Pharma Supreme Court decision

2 Describe the historical timeline leading to the December 2023 Purdue Pharma Supreme Court decision

3 Examine the implications of the December 2023 Purdue Pharma Supreme Court decision

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-028-L03-P/T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Friday continued...

4:10PM - 5:10PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: PRECEPTOR WORKSHOP: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Janet Cooley, PharmD, BCACP; Suzanne Larson, PharmD Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Compare and contract different approaches to precepting situations (e.g. student orientation, feedback, wellness).

2. Modify approach to precepting and student concerns based on evidence regarding precepting.

3. Recommend a plan to incorporate precepting practices back into their practice sites.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-029-L99-P

4:10PM - 5:10PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: HELLO INSULIN, MY OLD FRIEND, CATCHING UP ON NEW FORMULATIONS WITH REALWORD APPLICATION

Lisa Beckett, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP; Sara Shahdoost Moghadam, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Review the implications of new insulin products on patient care

2 Review legal landscape around biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilars with specic applications to insulin products

3 Describe when a new insulin product may be preferred

4 Describe how to perform insulin dose conversions

5 Summarize anticipated next developments in the insulin therapy landscape with a focus on once weekly insulin(s)

Learning Objectives for Technicians:

1 Identify brand and generic names of new insulin products

2 Explain Arizona state rules for substitution with interchangeable biosimilar insulin(s)

3 Discuss upcoming advances in insulin therapy such as once weekly insulin

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-030-L01-P/T

4:10PM - 5:10PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: THE NEW PRESCRIPTION DRUG LAW, INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

Eman Kirolos, PharmD, MS, DASPL

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 Identify the major milestones of the Ination Reduction Act implementation

2 Differentiate Part-B and Part-D insulin and vaccine coverage

3 Describe how the new prescription drug law helps millions of Medicare beneciaries

4 List valuable resources to be shared with Medicare beneciaries

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-031-L03-P/T

5:15PM - 7:00PM | EXHIBIT HALL: RECEPTION

Support our Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors while you mingle and enjoy appetizers!

7:00PM - 8:00PM | FRIENDS & ALUMNI MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY RECEPTION

Invitation Only

8:00PM - 10:00PM | ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT: NAME THAT TUNE

Saturday, June 8

6:00AM - 5:00PM | REGISTRATION

7:00AM - 7:45AM | COFFEE & NETWORKING

8:00AM - 5:00PM | STUDENT LEADERSHIP & LEGACY TRACK*

7:00AM - 5:00PM | TECHNICIAN TRACK*

7:45AM - 8:00AM | WELCOME, OVERVIEW OF CONVENTION, AND CE CLAIM PROCESS

Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA & Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

8:00AM - 9:00AM | GENERAL SESSION: PHARMACY BOWL

Moderator: Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Recall the brand or generic name of medications

2 Perform pharmacy calculations needed in different practice settings

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-032-L01-P/T

9:15AM - 10:15AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: UNMASKING IMPOSTER SYNDROME: HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR INNER FRAUD

YOU'RE THE REAL DEAL!

Bianca Glab, PharmD, MC, RPh; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES

Learning objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Dene imposter syndrome (IS)

2 List the subtypes of imposters

3 Discuss effective strategies to recognize imposter syndrome

4 Discuss effective strategies to manage imposter syndrome

UAN #: 0100-0000-24-035-L99-P/T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Saturday continued...

9:15AM - 10:15AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: GOLDEN INSIGHTS: NAVIGATING CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE GUIDELINES

Courtney Coombe, PharmD, CDCES; Adrienne Waibel, PharmD, CDCES Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. List the most up to date recommendations for management of COPD per GOLD 2024 Guidelines.

2. List the most up to date recommendations for management of COPD exacerbations per GOLD 2024 Guidelines.

3. Describe the recommended vaccine schedule in COPD patients.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-036-L01-P

9:15AM - 10:15AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP UPDATES ACROSS THE ARIZONA HEALTHCARE SPECTRUM

Tho Pham, PharmD, BCIDP; Vanthida Huang, BSPHM, PharmD, FCCP Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Discuss important updates on the CDC Priority Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs

2 List stewardship updates from the Arizona Department of Health Services

3 Review the CDC Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes

4 Review stewardship updates from Arizona Department of Health Services

5 Describe CDC Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship, including outpatient and dental healthcare settings

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-037-L01-P

9:15AM-10:15AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 4: DIVERSION WITHIN THE PHARMACY: WHAT CAN I DO?

Kristen Snair, CPhT, MSJ; Sabrina Hernandez, CPhT Pharmacist and Technician Learning Objectives:

1 Identify red ags that are cause for a level of awareness for potential diversion patterns

2 Discuss strategies that can be deployed to mitigate diversion from pharmacy staff

3 List and create an awareness of what can and should be done if pharmacy staff diversion is suspected along with potential consequences of non-compliance

UAN: 0100-0000-24-048-L08-P/T

10:30AM - 12:00PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: BIOSTATS 101: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND EVALUATION OF STUDIES

Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Differentiate between types of data (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio), measures of central tendency, and appropriate statistical tests.

2. Interpret hypothesis testing, p values, condence intervals, odds and risk ratios, and both statistical and clinical signicance.

3. Dene the absolute risk, relative risk, number needed to treat given data from a study.

UAN: 0100-0000-24-034-L99-P

10:30AM - 12:00PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: TRENDS IN HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION

Erin Raney, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, FCCP; Shareen El-Ibiary, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Compare and contrast recently approved hormonal contraceptives

2 Choose individualized hormonal contraceptive regimens based upon a statewide standing order for pharmacists

3 Summarize the recommendations for the new nonprescription progestin-only contraceptive

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-038-L01-P

10:30AM - 11:30AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: CANDIDA AURIS: THE PATHWAY OF YEAST RESISTANCE

Scott Volker, PharmD; Vanthida Huang, BSPHM, PharmD, FCCP Learning Objectives:

1 Discuss the key principles in the management of C auris infection

2 Identify infection prevention and control measures for C auris transmission and outbreaks

3 Describe the epidemiology and transmission of C auris as an emerging pathogen

4 Describe the transmission of C auris as an emerging pathogen

UAN: 0100-0000-24-039-L01-P

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS!

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR

Mohanad Znbaqa

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

Tincy Maroor

EXEMPLARY PATIENT CARE

Linda Williams

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE YEAR

Lindsay Davis, Angela Feldman

STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Mikayla Gerdes

TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Nick Ruiz

PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR

Sophia Galloway

HALL OF FAME

Matthew Bertsch, Mark Boesen, Melinda Browning, Vanthida Huang, Stephanie Spark

ELIAS SCHLOSSBERG

Denise Erickson

BOWL OF HYGEIA

Jacqueline Campbell

PHARMACY APPRECIATION

Nancy Alvarez, Melinda Burnworth, Jacqueline Campbell, Brenna Darling, Chandima Deegala, Chris Edwards, Ivan Gong, Raman Kaur, Kimberly Langley, Tincy Maroor, Erin Raney, Valerie Richards, Jacob Schwarz, Thalia Vega, Katherine Vodovoz

CORPORATE APPRECIATION

Boesen & Snow Law

Outgoing President

Kimberly Langley

Incoming President Award

Pharmacy Leadership

Presentation of the Gavel

Jacob Schwarz

CONTINUING EDUCATION

SESSION DETAILS

Saturday

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12:15PM - 2:00PM | EXHIBIT HALL | RECEPTION

Support our Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors while you mingle and enjoy lunch

2:15PM - 3:15PM | KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION: CONNECTING TO YOUR PASSION FOR PHARMACY AFTER BURNOUT

Jerrica Dodd, PharmD Pharmacist & Technician Learning Objectives:

1. List the factors contributing to burnout in the pharmacy profession.

2. Describe the impact of burnout on personal well-being and professional performance.

3. Recognize the importance of reconnecting with one's passion for pharmacy in overcoming burnout.

4. List techniques for rediscovering and reigniting passion for the pharmacy profession.

5. Create a personalized action plan for reconnecting with passion, overcoming burnout, and enhancing job satisfaction in pharmacy practice.

UAN: 0100-0000-24-054-L04-PT

3:30PM - 5:00PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: IMMUNIZATION UPDATE

CAPT Holly Van Lew, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Sophia Galloway, PharmD, BCACP, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Discuss recent updated indications and expanded age ranges for routine vaccinations, including pneumococcal, RSV, and meningococcal.

2. Apply the current recommendations for routine vaccinations.

3. Assess current immunization practices for their practice site.

4. Determine implementation strategies for expanding vaccination efforts

5 Discuss vaccine administration best practices, including injection technique and updated injection routes for certain live vaccines

Learning Objectives for Technicians:

1 Describe tools and resources available for immunization schedules and recommendations

2 Utilize the 2024 Adult & Pediatric Immunization Schedules to select the correct dose and route of administration

3 Determine ways to support increased vaccine administration

4 Describe ways to improve workow support vaccinations

5 Discuss vaccine administration best practices, including injection technique and updated injection routes for certain live vaccines

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-040-L06-P/T

3:30PM - 4:30PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: SPECIAL OLYMPICS

ARIZONA INCLUSIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS

Ashkan Rastegar, PharmD Candidate 2024; Erin Raney, PharmD, BCPS, BCADM, FCCP; Diane Wasley, BS (Public Health)

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Describe the structure of the SOAZ, including its mission, goals, and key functions.

2. Identify opportunities for pharmacy professionals within the SOAZ.

3. Discuss the practical applications of pharmacy professionals' experiences and perspectives within the context of the SOAZ.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-041-L99-P/T

3:30PM - 4:30PM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: TO EXTEND OR NOT TO EXTEND: PROLONGED INFUSION BETA-LACTAMS

Kaylee Whitenack, PharmD; Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1. Summarize the current state of practice regarding extendedinfusion beta.

2. Evaluate the evidence supporting the use of extended-infusion beta.

3. Identify the appropriate clinical scenarios to employ an extended infusion.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-042-L01-P

5:00PM - 5:45PM | PAST PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION -Invitation Only-

7:00PM - 9:00PM | 2024 ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION Join us for a celebration of AzPA’s prestigious 2024 awardees. This evening is a not-to-be-missed event!

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Sunday, June 9

6:00AM - 1:00PM | REGISTRATION

7:00AM - 8:00AM | BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

7:00AM - 7:50AM | HEADING TOWARDS OUR FUTURE: AZPA TOWN HALL

Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA; CAPT Kimberly Langley, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA; Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Describe the key components of the new strategic plan for AzPA

2 Discuss the implications of the new strategic plan for AzPA and its stakeholders

3 Discuss the practical implementation of the new strategic plan

UAN: 0100-0000-24-044-L04-P/T

8:00AM - 9:00AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: THE PHARMACIST'S ROLE IN MANAGING ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, AND DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS

Martha Fankhauser, BS (Pharmacy), MS (Pharmacy), BCPP, FASHP, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Identify risk factors for mental health conditions in later life

2 Describe treatment options for anxiety, insomnia, and depression in older adults

3 List prevention strategies for older adults that focus on healthy aging

4 Recommend how clinicians can recognize, assess, treat, and monitor mental health disorders in older adults

UAN: 0100-0000-24-045-L01-P

8:00AM - 9:00AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: VALUE BASED CARE: WHAT PROVIDERS WISH PHARMACISTS KNEW

Cassandra Richardson, PharmD, BCACP, TTS; Adam S Chesler, PharmD, MBA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 Describe a brief history of Medicare and value-based care (VBC)

2 Dene of VBC terminology

3 List real-life examples of VBC

4 Explain the measures and metrics used to evaluate physicians/advanced practice practitioners (APPs)

5 Explain the areas of overlap between pharmacists and physicians/Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) concerning Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), Star Ratings (STAR), Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), and various other Value-Based Care (VBC) measurement metrics

UAN: 0100-0000-24-047-L04-P/T

9:10AM - 10:10AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: NAVIGATING GENERATIVE AI: RISKS, BENEFITS, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Ryan Gries, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM; Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 List the types of generative articial intelligence

2 Articulate the potential uses of generative articial intelligence

3. Discuss the limitations of generative articial intelligence.

4. Describe strategies for optimizing the use of generative.

UAN: 0100-0000-24-046-L04-P/T

9:10AM - 10:10AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: MENTORSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP- A PANEL PERSPECTIVE

Brought to you by the AzPA MCP Committee

Casey Orton, PharmD, MBA; Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP; Scott Barlow, CPhT; Reem Al Qazzaz, PharmD, CSP ; Jacinta Hines, PharmD

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1. Describe the difference between mentorship and sponsorship.

2. List the benets of mentorship.

3. Summarize the outcomes of sponsorship.

4. Discuss methods to sponsor talent in workplace and professional network settings.

UAN: 0100-0000-24-049-L04-P/T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Sunday continued...

10:20AM - 11:20AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 1: CARING BEYOND THE COUNTER: EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES IN THE OPIOID CRISIS

Jimmy Stevens, PharmD

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Analyze the ethical dilemmas faced by the protagonist in "The Pharmacist"

2 Explore the impact of opioid crisis portrayed in "The Pharmacist" on communities and healthcare systems

3 Discuss the emotional toll on healthcare providers dealing with societal challenges

UAN: 0100-0000-24-050-L08-P/T

10:20AM - 11:20AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 2: TAKING THE LEAP:

NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS IN PHARMACY

Brought to you by the AzPA Education Committee

Ariane Guthrie, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS; Jane E Stein, PharmD; Logan Moore, PharmD, BCPS; Liliane Mofor, PharmD, MBA; Jacinta Hines, PharmD

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1 Discuss the landscape of pharmacy and workforce projections

2. Identify sources of job dissatisfaction and burnout among pharmacy professionals.

3. Identify resources to assist with career transitions within pharmacy.

UAN: 0100-0000-24-051-L99-P/T

10:20AM - 11:20AM | BREAKOUT SESSION 3: BREAKING BARRIERS: ENHANCING PREP ACCESS AND ADHERENCE IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS

Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP Learning Objectives for Pharmacists:

1 Identify communities at increased risk of HIV transmission who also experience disparities in accessing PrEP

2 Describe the inuence of social determinants of health and healthcare barriers on the uptake of PrEP

3 Identify trends in PrEP use and persistence among different populations

4 Identify effective strategies for healthcare professionals to enhance PrEP within vulnerable populations

UAN: 0100-0000-24-050-L08-P

11:30AM - 12:30PM | GENERAL SESSION: 2024 PHARMACY LAW UPDATE

Kaitlyn Fydenkevez, JD; Alex Snyder, JD, PharmD Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1. Describe ramications of recent pharmacy-related court cases.

2. List recent changes in Federal Pharmacy Law.

3. List recent changes in State Pharmacy Law.

UAN: 0100-0000-24-053-L03-P/T

EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Technician Track - Saturday

Note: Technicians have an opportunity to attend any other CE session accredited for technicians (UAN ends in T)

7:00AM - 7:50AM | COFFEE & NETWORKING ROUNDTABLE

Melinda Browning, MSc, CPhT; Kristen Snair, CPhT, MSJ

8:00AM - 9:00AM | PHARMACY BOWL

Moderator: Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 Recall the brand or generic name of medications

2 Perform pharmacy calculations needed in different practice settings

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-032-L01-P/T

9:15AM-10:15AM | DIVERSION WITHIN THE PHARMACY: WHAT CAN I DO?

Kristen Snair, CPhT, MSJ; Sabrina Hernandez, CPhT Pharmacist and Technician Learning Objectives:

1 Identify red ags that are cause for a level of awareness for potential diversion patterns

2 Discuss strategies that can be deployed to mitigate diversion from pharmacy staff

3. List and create an awareness of what can and should be done if pharmacy staff diversion is suspected along with potential consequences of non-compliance.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-048-L08-P/T

10:30AM - 11:30AM | ARTICULATING LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCY IN THE 'TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF' MOMENT

Jeremy Gerber, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, CNSC Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1. List common pitfalls and challenges related to incorporating leadership skills into introductory responses.

2. Describe strategies for overcoming common pitfalls and challenges related to incorporating leadership skills into introductory responses.

3. Apply strategies for overcoming common pitfalls and challenges related to incorporating leadership skills into introductory responses.

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-043-L01-P/T

12:15PM - 2:00PM | EXHIBIT HALL | RECEPTION

Support our Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors while you mingle and enjoy lunch

2:15PM - 3:15PM | KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION: CONNECTING TO YOUR PASSION FOR PHARMACY AFTER BURNOUT

Jerrica Dodd,

PharmD

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:

1 List the factors contributing to burnout in the pharmacy profession

2 Describe the impact of burnout on personal well-being and professional performance

3 Recognize the importance of reconnecting with one's passion for pharmacy in overcoming burnout

4 List techniques for rediscovering and reigniting passion for the pharmacy profession

5 Create a personalized action plan for reconnecting with passion, overcoming burnout, and enhancing job satisfaction in pharmacy practice

UAN#: 0100-0000-24-054-L04-P/T

3:30PM - 4:30PM | CREATING A CULTURE OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND RECOGNITION FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

Matthew Alvarado, CPhT, CSPT

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Technicians:

1. List various feedback models.

2. Describe how to effectively give feedback.

3. Explain how feedback directly impacts engagement.

UAN #: 0100-0000-23-187-L04-P/T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS

Student Track - Saturday

8:00AM - 9:00AM | ELEVATE YOUR RESIDENCY CANDIDACY: STRATEGIES TO SHINE IN THE PHARMACY RESIDENCY SELECTION

Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP

9:15AM - 10:15AM | UNMASKING IMPOSTER SYNDROME: HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR INNER FRAUD YOU'RE THE REAL DEAL!

Bianca Glab, PharmD, MC, RPh; Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES

Learning Objectives:

1 Dene imposter syndrome (IS)

2 List the subtypes of imposters

3 Discuss effective strategies to recognize imposter syndrome

4 Discuss effective strategies to manage imposter syndrome

10:30AM - 11:15AM | INTERVIEW TIPS AND TRICKS FOR STUDENTS

Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

11:20AM-12:20PM | TAKING CARE OF YOU: LIFE AFTER SCHOOL

Liliane Mofor, PharmD, MBA

Learning Objectives:

1. Dene nancial literacy.

2. Identify challenges to providing care caused by nancial stress.

3. List the components of a budget.

4. Assess your situation and be able to write 2-3 personal nancial goals with action steps.

12:15PM - 2:00PM | EXHIBIT HALL | RECEPTION

Support our Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors while you mingle and enjoy lunch

2:15PM - 3:15PM | KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION: CONNECTING TO YOUR PASSION FOR PHARMACY AFTER BURNOUT

Jerrica Dodd, PharmD

Learning Objectives:

1 List the factors contributing to burnout in the pharmacy profession

2 Describe the impact of burnout on personal well-being and professional performance

3 Recognize the importance of reconnecting with one's passion for pharmacy in overcoming burnout

4 List techniques for rediscovering and reigniting passion for the pharmacy profession

5 Create a personalized action plan for reconnecting with passion, overcoming burnout, and enhancing job satisfaction in pharmacy practice

3:30PM - 5:00PM | MOCK INTERVIEWS

Valerie Richards, PharmD

SPEAKER BIOS

Reem Al Qazzaz, PharmD, CSP

Reem, specialty clinical pharmacist at Banner Specialty Pharmacy, Chandler, Arizona Dr Al Qazzaz has been in the eld of specialty pharmacy for 7 years and became a certied specialty pharmacist in 2022. She has been a preceptor for 4 years and has been involved with AzPA's mentorship connection program since 2022 as both a mentor and a mentee

Anthony Albert, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM

Dr. Anthony Albert is a Clinical Pharmacist at Evernorth Care Group in Phoenix, Arizona and specializes in diabetes management He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania He is a board-certied ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) and board-certied in advanced diabetes management (BCADM). Dr. Albert serves as a mentor through AzPA’s Mentor Connection Program, is faculty on AzPA’s offering of APhA’s “The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certicate Training Program”, precepts pharmacy students from Midwestern University and the University of Arizona, and is adjunct faculty at Midwestern University for the Clinical Skills Development course

Matthew Alvarado, CPhT, CSPT

Matthew is an Associate Manager of Pharmacy Technicians at Banner Gateway Medical Center with 10 years of experience as a pharmacy technician both in the retail and acute care setting Matthew’s current role is to develop, implement, and oversee daily operations of the pharmacy as well as lead technicians while supporting their growth and development within their careers Prior to this role, Matthew held the position of Pharmacy Analyst for the Banner Health system with an emphasis on controlled substance diversion and best practice. Matthew continuously seeks opportunities to learn and grow He currently holds the following PTCB specialty certications: Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Certicate, Compounded Sterile Preparation Certication, and Medication History Certication. His passion Is working together with others and contributing to the expansion of the pharmacy eld. Matthew is a proven mentor as shown in his collaboration with many students aiding in their development withing the eld of pharmacy Matthew is dedicated to the advancement of pharmacy services and delivering exceptional patient care.

SPEAKER BIOS

Cassandra Anderson, PharmD, MS, BCGP, CSP, AAHIV, CAPM

Cassandra, a Formulary Manager for Centene Pharmacy Services in Tempe, Arizona and adjunct faculty for Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona Dr Anderson is a Board Certied Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP), Certied Specialty Pharmacist (CSP), and recognized as an HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP) by the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM). She has worked in a variety of pharmacy settings in the past 10 years, including long term care and specialty pharmacy, which cumulatively piqued an interest in geriatric HIV care

Scott Barlow, CPhT

Scott is a certied pharmacy technician at Creighton University, Phoenix, Arizona. Scott has been in Pharmacy for 18 years. He has worked in various areas of pharmacy, including retail, hospital, compounding, and academia Scott supports pharmacy students in their skills lab courses in his current role He was awarded the 2024 Staff Award from Creighton University, which recognized his dedication to educational enhancement. Scott has been involved with AzPA’s mentorship connection program for a year now. He is passionate about advocating for the pharmacy technician role

Lisa Beckett, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP

Lisa is an Advanced Practice Pharmacist at El Rio Health in Tucson, Arizona She graduated from pharmacy school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed a general PGY1 residency at Augusta University Health in Augusta, Georgia and an ambulatory care PGY2 residency at Providence Medical Group in Portland, Oregon She is passionate about her role in a patient-centered medical home providing comprehensive medication management for a variety of disease states including diabetes and hypertension She recently oversaw a professional continuous glucose monitoring pilot at El Rio Health.

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Michael Blaire, RPh

A graduate of St John’s University College of Pharmacy in New York, Mr Blaire founded and served as supervising pharmacist for three pharmacies in New York City Upon moving to Arizona in 1993, he served as Pharmacy Manager at several Walgreens pharmacy locations in the Phoenix area. In 2001, Michael moved on to co-found Diamondback Drugs, a veterinary compounding pharmacy that served zoos, aquariums, and veterinarians nationwide Throughout his tenure at Diamondback Drugs, Michael was recognized nationally as an innovator in the eld of prescription compounding for veterinary patients and was featured on the cover of the February 2012 issue of America's Pharmacist magazine. Diamondback Drugs was sold to Wedgewood Pharmacy in July 2018, where Michael now holds the position of VP Government and Regulatory Affairs

For over 25 years Michael has been an active advocate for the pharmacy profession. He has been Chairman of the Arizona Pharmacy Association Political Action Committee, and Chairman of COMP-PAC, the political action committee for the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) He has been a member of the Political Action Committees for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and has served as Chairman of the Compounding Special Interest Group at APhA. In 2015 Mr. Blaire was appointed to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and was Board President in 2018 As a member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), he was appointed to the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws and served as Chairman of District 8. Most recently, Michael served as President and Board Chair of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. Outside of the pharmacy, Michael is active in several animal related organizations In 2013 he received the “Unleashed” Award from Power Paws in recognition of his contributions to advancing canine health Most recently, he was invited to join the Board of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/The Phoenix Zoo.

Over the course of his career Michael has acted as a preceptor to over 50 pharmacy students With each, he has tried to instill a love for the pharmacy profession and a realization of the need to advocate for its survival. Michael is the 2017 recipient of the APhA Good Government Pharmacist of the Year Award and a 2019 recipient of the Arizona Pharmacy Association Hall of Fame Award In 2018 he became a Fellow of APC and in 2021 he received the Bowl of Hygeia Award from AzPA

Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, FAzPA

Mark Boesen is a founding partner at Boesen & Snow Law He is both a practicing pharmacist with three decades of service to his patients and a licensed attorney He founded Boesen & Snow with Allyson Snow to combine his expertise and passion in healthcare operations and management, healthcare public policy and government affairs. Mark is driven in his practice of pharmacy and law to support health care businesses and professionals when they need it most to solve problems by offering creative solutions Clients are offered the value proposition of having an advisor who is an attorney with large law rm experience and a pharmacist with contemporary practice experience Prior to founding the rm, he served as an attorney on Quarles & Brady’s Health Law Group, and the Vice President of Operations, Regulatory, and Government Affairs for the Apothecary Shops Specialty Pharmacies (later known as Avella Specialty Pharmacy) Additionally, Mark served as Chairman and CEO of a large national mail-order pharmacy with brick-and-mortar locations across the US, including Puerto Rico.

Among the professional accomplishments Mark is most proud of serving as past President of the Arizona Pharmacy Association receiving the Bowl of Hygeia award and Pharmacist of the Year from the Arizona Pharmacy Association Mark recently presented the rst “secondary appeal” in this history of the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) regarding proposed changes to the General Chapters on pharmacy compounding. He, along with his co-presenters, was successful in the postponement of the implementation of these chapters that would have resulted in negative impacts on compounding pharmacies and the patients they serve

Mark was born and raised in the Midwest and is a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Mark knows a ridiculous amount of information about the rules of baseball and served as a rules consultant for several private baseball organizations Mark is happily married to his wife, Lisa, and they have twin teenage boys who make them proud

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Andrea Callas, PharmD

Andrea graduated from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale. She completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency with a focus in ambulatory care at Marsheld Medical Center in Marsheld, Wisconsin She is currently completing a PGY2 residency in geriatrics and academia at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale Her areas of interest include geriatrics, ambulatory care, and academia. She is currently a member of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, Arizona Pharmacy Association, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Adam Chesler, PharmD, MBA

Adam Chesler is currently the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with VillageMD, and has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare including positions as Vice President of Operations for TelePharm, Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for Cardinal Health, Director of Strategic Alliances for PTCB, and Manager roles with Walgreens and Target. He is a graduate of the University of Miami with a bachelor's degree in Health Science, and also earned a doctorate degree in Pharmacy and a masters in business administration from the University of Texas.

Janet Cooley, PharmD, BCACP

Janet Cooley, PharmD, BCACP is the Director of Experiential Education, an Associate Professor, and the Associate Director of Interprofessional Education at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. Dr. Cooley has presented over 50 times national and state level, has over 25 peer-reviewed publications on topics including precepting, experiential learning, and interprofessional education She is the course coordinator for all Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences and two didactic courses Her scholarly interests include preceptor education, interprofessional education, professional identity formation, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Courtney Coombe, PharmD, CDCES

Courtney earned her DoctorofPharmacy degree from theUniversity ofArizona in Tucson, Arizona in 2020.Shecompleted a PGY1 residency at Sun LifeHealthCenter in Casa Grande, Arizona.Dr.Coombe is a Certied Diabetes CareandEducation Specialist (CDCES) Shecurrently practices as anambulatorycare clinical pharmacist atVillageMedical in Mesa, Arizona

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Tenille Davis, PharmD, RPh, BCSCP, FACP

Tenille is a seasoned advocate and leader in the eld of pharmacy compounding, currently serving as the Chief Advocacy Ofcer for the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Prior to her current position, Tenille spent 16 years at Civic Center Pharmacy, where she honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of pharmacy operations Dr Davis is also a Board Certied Sterile Compounding Pharmacist, a Fellow of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, and a member of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy

Outside of her professional endeavors, Tenille nds fulllment in her family life. She resides in Phoenix with her wife and twin daughters

Lillianne Do, PharmD, BS

Lillianne is a PGY-1 resident at Optum Specialty Pharmacy. She completed her PharmD degree at the Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, California.

Jerrica Dodd, PharmD

Dr. Dodd is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, coach and leader. She has been a pharmacist for 25 years and is the Founder/CEO of Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC, with a mission of providing pharmacist advocate care for patients seeking better health results Dr Dodd has spoken on many stages across the country, coaches women in pharmacy to build their brand and business, and is the proud Chief Executive Editor of PharmaSis Magazine: Celebrating Women in Pharmacy. Dr. Dodd gets joy from traveling, reading, cooking, and attending cultural events. Dr. Dodd loves encouraging people to be their best and to get the most out of every opportunity that life presents Her favorite scripture is Luke 12:48 ”to whom much is given, much is required” and Dr Dodd endeavors to live life giving back from the abundant ways in which she has been blessed.

Shareen El-Ibiary, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP

Shareen is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona She has been in pharmacy academia for over 23 years She received her Pharm D from the University of South Carolina, completed her general pharmacy practice residency at UCSF and served as a faculty member at UCSF for 7 years prior to working at Midwestern University. Her areas of interest and publication include women’s health with a focus in contraception, preconception care and postpartum depression. Other interests include faculty and preceptor development, work-life integration, and burnout prevention Dr El-Ibiary has spoken nationally and internationally on various topics, written book chapters and papers, and developed continuing education programs related to women’s health issues, burnout prevention, and faculty development topics. She is a graduate of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership Fellows Program, is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and a Bowl of Hygeia Pharmacy Award recipient for the state of Arizona.

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Kathleen Fairman, MA, PhD

Kathleen Fairman, MA, PhD, is a health psychologist and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University in Glendale, teaching research methods and epidemiology, statistics, and evidence-based health care. A former journal editor who has worked as a researcher in the health care industry for more than 30 years, she has authored or co-authored more than 90 scientic publications Her textbook on quantitative research methods, Health Care Research Done Right, was named the best book of 2012 for nonphysician health care professionals by the American Medical Writers Association. Put a pair of hiking boots in her hand, and she’ll see you in an hour.

Martha Fankhauser, BS (Pharmacy), MS (Pharmacy), BCPP, FASHP, FAzPA

From 1982 to 2010, Ms Fankhauser, was a clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. She served as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist for Arizona Smokers’ Helpline at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health from 2011-14 From 2014-22, she was a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Psychiatry at SinfoníaRx and at Tabula Rasa Healthcare

Since 2010, Ms. Fankhauser has a private consulting practice and provides guidance and recommendations for individuals who want an assessment of their medications, over-thecounter products, substance use, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hormones www.martiefankhauser.com

Kelly Fine, RPh, FAzPA

Kellyis a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy, she came to Arizona in 2001 Prior to her position with AzPA, Kelly was a Clinical Pharmacy Manager and Residency Program Director for a major grocery chain where she was responsible for managing the pharmacist provided clinical services and education which included immunizations, travel health, medication therapy management, community health fairs, summer internships, and instore health screening services Kelly served on the Board of Directors in various capacities from 2006 and as President from 2010-2011 In 2013 she was named an AzPA Fellow Kelly joined AzPA as CEO in October 2011 and has since earned her Non-Prot Management

Certicate from ASU. Kelly is also a preceptor and adjunct faculty at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy

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Kaitlyn Fydenkevez, JD

Kaitlyn Fydenkevez uses her prior government experience to provide forward-thinking counsel to health care entities and providers of all kinds. She focuses on corporate privacy and security programs,assisting clients in protecting various categories of data, including employee, patient and consumer She advises her clients on compliance with state and federal health care privacy laws, as well asstate, federal, and international non-health specic data privacy and security issues

Kaitlyn also specializes in contract drafting and negotiation and has signicant experience reviewing HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Agreements, privacy and security agreements, and general condentiality and data privacy and security-focused language Prior to joining the rm, Kaitlyn spent time in both the Ofce of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG) and the Ofce for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) With her broad range of government health care experience, she helps her clients manage today's challenges while also balancing a focus on future growth.

Pilar Gaggin, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVE

Dr Gaggin graduated from Wayne State's pharmacy school in Michigan in 2017 After working as a staff pharmacist at Walgreens for a year she moved to Arizona to complete a community residency with Walgreens/Midwestern University. She is a board certied specialty pharmacist (CSP) and recognized as an HIV Expert from the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) She currently works at Optum Specialty Pharmacy as a clinical pharmacist involved in nding cost savings for patients specialty medications, including biosimilars, and precepting for the residency program.

Sophia Galloway, PharmD, BCACP, FAzPA

Sophia is an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist at Banner University MedicalCenter in Phoenix, Arizona, where she also serves as Residency ProgramDirector and primary care preceptor for theBanner Health PGY2 AmbulatoryCare Residency Program. Sophia has been involved with AzPA since 2011 when she joined as a student pharmacist She has remained involved for over a decade in various capacities Sophia ispassionate about vaccinationsand hasserved as an instructor forthe AzPA Pharmacist-Based ImmunizationDelivery course since 2014, teaching pharmacy students and pharmacists in the state of Arizona to immunize. She served on the AzPA Board of Directors in the past as Student Pharmacy Academy Chair, as well as Community Pharmacy Academy Chair Sophia has also participated in many AzPA conferences as a CE session speaker on a variety of topics, including immunization updates and diabetic device workshops.

Sophia lives in Phoenix with her husband, Spencer and daughters Bianca (age 5) and Phoebe (age 16 months)

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Dawn Gerber, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, FAzPA

Dawn, an associate professor of pharmacy practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Arizona, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa She completed a residency in Pharmacy Practice at the Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska Dr Gerber is a Board Certied Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) and recognized as Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA). For 17 years she practiced geriatric pharmacy as Banner Health Center, Peoria, Az, providing polypharmacy and anticoagulation services She collaborates with the Banner Geriatric Medical Fellowship Multidisciplinary Rounds She teaches geriatric pharmacotherapy topics and the required Complementary and Alternative Medicine course. She has held geriatric leadership positions with ASCP, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and AzPA She is a Pharmacy Residency Accreditation Practitioner Surveyor with ASHP

Jeremy Gerber, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA

Dr. Gerber is the Director of Pharmacy at City of Hope Phoenix, a comprehensive cancer treatment hospital located in Goodyear, Arizona He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wilkes University, PA He is a board certied oncology pharmacist (BCOP) He precepts PharmD students from multiple colleges and has been an invited speaker for Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)'s annual convention.

Bianca Glab, PharmD, MC, RPh

Bianca is a rst-generation American and was raised here in the East Valley, with a few years in South Jersey thrown in She received her Master of Counseling Degree from Arizona State University in 2012 and spent some time working with the dual-diagnosis/SMI population before nding her passion for pharmacy She made the decision to switch careers and worked in community pharmacy throughout prerequisites and pharmacy school She graduated from The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in 2020 as the pandemic was getting into full swing. A year later, she became the pharmacy manager at Sun Life Health in Florence, AZ and is now the Community Pharmacy Operations Manager there. Her position entails overseeing eight pharmacies across Pinal and Maricopa Counties, as well as wearing many other hats within the company When not at work, she enjoys anime and table-top RPGS Just don’t ask her to GM.

Ryan Gries, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM

Ryan is a graduate of Midwestern University’s College of Pharmacy Glendale He completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Maricopa Integrated Health System and spent 4 years as an ambulatory care pharmacist before transitioning into a leadership role at Banner Health where he is currently the Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy. Dr. Gries is proud to be a graduate of the Professionals Assisting Professionals in Arizona recovery monitoring program and a Fellow of Arizona Pharmacy Association

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Ariane Guthrie, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS

Ariane, Geri-PACT Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care Center in Prescott, AZ, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in Tucson, AZ She completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, followed by a PGY2 geriatrics residency at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale. Dr. Guthrie is board certied in pharmacotherapy and geriatrics. Her interests include geriatrics, deprescribing, polypharmacy, and precepting

Hannah Henderson, PharmD

Hannah is a PGY-1 resident at Optum Specialty Pharmacy She completed her PharmD degree at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy in Chicago, Illinois.

Sabrina Hernandez, CPhT

Sabrina is a rst-year student at the University of Arizona Coit College of Pharmacy with nine years of experience in the pharmacy eld Currently a Pharmacist Intern at Walgreens, she previously held a leadership position as Operations Manager and is passionate about training others in pharmacy operations Driven by her enthusiasm for quality care, Sabrina holds patient safety as a top priority as she continues her pharmacy career.

Jacinta Hines, PharmD

Jacinta Hines, a Clinical Research Pharmacist at Arensia Exploratory Medicine the Investigational Product Manager, Phoenix, Arizona, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University - Glendale, Glendale, AZ She completed her community practice residency at the Apothecary Shops of Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ. Dr Hines has practiced pharmacy for 24 years in diverse roles including retail store management, Independent compounding ownership, Regional Manager-Pharmacy Integration at Village Medical, and Senior Manager of Virtual Pharmacy at DoorDash, Inc

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Vanthida Huang, PharmD, BSPHM, FCCP

Vanthida, Professor (tenured) and Director of the Infectious Diseases Translational Research Fellowship in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Glendale, AZ Dr Huang is a Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistInfectious Disease at She earned both BSPHM/PharmD degrees from Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Huang completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy Fellowship at Anti-Infective Research Laboratory/Detroit Receiving Hospital, Wayne State University Dr Huang recognized as Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy She has been practiced in the hospital for 30 years and as infectious diseases pharmacist for 20 years.

Eman Kirolos, PharmD, MS, DASPL

Eman Kirolos is a pharmacist who serves as an Ination Reduction Act subject matter expert at the Ofce of Program Operations and Local Engagement, Division of Drug and Health Plan Operations, in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Prior to her current role, she worked in different pharmacy practice settings, mostly community pharmacies; Walgreens and CVS Dr Kirolos earned her Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Assiut University (Egypt), Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Howard University, and Master of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy from University of Florida. Dr Kirolos obtained several certications in disease state management, pharmaceutical regulations, patient safety and quality systems She is a Diplomat of the American Society of Pharmacy Law where she serves on the credentialing committee. Dr. Kirolos is a proud member of Arizona Pharmacy Association and served on Legislative Affairs and Continuing Education committees in the past She is a recipient of the 2022 Pharmacy Appreciation award

Kimberly Langley, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CPBPM

CAPT Langley, United States Public Health Service, currently serves as the Chief Financial Ofcer of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Ofce.

On active duty since 2009, CAPT Langley has held several diverse leadership positions throughout her career including Pharmacy Manager, PGY-1 Residency Program Director, and Cardiovascular Clinic Director.

CAPT Langley holds several degrees and certications including Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Georgia Southern University), Master of Business Administration (The Citadel), Doctor of Pharmacy (Medical University of South Carolina), and Certicate in Business Process Management (Villanova University).

CAPT Langley also currently serves as the President of AzPA

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Suzanne Larson, PharmD

Suzanne is the Director of Experiential Education at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona (2011 – present) Larson currently serves as the course director for all Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences as well two didactic courses. She has provided over 50 presentations on a national and local level on various topics related to precepting and experiential learning and has over 20 peer-reviewed publications She is a nationally recognized leader in pharmacy experiential education and preceptor development. She is regularly involved in organizing, facilitating, and teaching various state and local preceptor development workshops. Her interests include preceptor development and quality in experiential education

Kelsey Leite, PharmD, BCACP

Kelsey is an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist at banner Health Center in Chandler, Arizona She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western New England University College of Pharmacy in Springeld, Massachusetts She did her PGY1 community residency training with Baystate Medical Center in Springeld, Massachusetts and her PGY2 in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy at Banner Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona She is a board certied ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP)

Liliane Mofor, PharmD, MBA

Liliane Mofor, a medical science liaison with CSL Seqirus, Summitt, New Jersey, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and master’s in business administration from Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Mofor with over 20 years in the healthcare space, has practiced pharmacy in diverse roles including pharmacy Manager at CVS in Minneapolis, Minnesota; managed care pharmacist in Edina, Minnesota and Director of Pharmacy at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation in Peridot, Arizona providing and implementing clinical, leadership and public health services.

Logan Moore, PharmD, BCPS

Logan is a PACT clinical pharmacy supervisor at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) He earned his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Arizona. He completed a PGY-1 residency in Pharmacy Practice at the PVAHCS and a PGY-2 residency in Medication-Use Safety and Policy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City Dr Moore is a Board Certied Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and has practiced in the setting of pharmacy administration for the past 2 years.

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Jacob Northrup, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES

Jacob is a rural Pennsylvania native and a 2015 graduate of D'Youville University School of Pharmacy in Buffalo, NY. He has been a Clinical Pharmacist with Sun Life Health in Pinal County, AZ since 2019 and has a passion for providing chronic disease state management and education for patients in underserved rural areas He has also been a contract insulin pump trainer since 2021. Outside of work, you can nd him doing various outdoor activities (cycling, mountain biking, hiking, traveling, or volunteering for the Arizona Trail Association as a trail steward) He looks forward to continuing to provide education to his pharmacy peers and patients in clinic throughout his career

Casey Orton, PharmD, MBA

Casey serves as Director of Pharmacy Regulatory & Infusion Operations at HonorHealth, a nonprot health system in the Phoenix metropolitan area. In her current role, Casey has pharmacy regulatory responsibilities for an acute care hospital, operational responsibilities for the medication use process in twelve oncology and two non-oncology HOPD infusion clinics, while also leading investigational drug services for the HonorHealth Research Institute

Throughout her career journey, Casey has initiated and led regional clinical programs, facilitated comprehensive staff development and training initiatives, and spearheaded impactful Just Culture and patient safety pilots within complex, matrixed organizations Her commitment to excellence extends beyond her primary role, as she is also the Founder and President of Precision Healthcare Consulting, LLC. Casey is recognized for driving positive change, enhancing quality, and ensuring regulatory adherence Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives is reected in the topics, which include microaggressions, women in healthcare leadership, and implicit bias, of her speaking engagements. Casey is passionate about mentoring and sponsoring aspiring pharmacists and healthcare leaders. Outside the healthcare realm, Casey calls Scottsdale, Arizona, home, where she is an avid equestrian and nds solace in exploring the scenic trails through hiking

Tho Pham, PharmD, BCIDP

Dr Pham is an Antimicrobial Resistant/Antimicrobial Stewardship Expert with the Arizona Department of Health Services and Assistant Professor of Practice with the University of Arizona, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. Dr. Pham completed a two-year Infectious Disease Translational Research fellowship at Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy-Glendale Campus, Glendale, AZ and an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency at HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Pham has delivered > 25 didactic and workshop hours to rst and second-year pharmacy student at Midwestern University on various Infectious Disease-related topics consisting of HIV/AIDS, parasitic infections, polymicrobial skin and soft tissue infections, etc Dr Pham has also delivered multiple continuing education presentations for the HonorHealth Network and AzPA. Dr. Pham is an active member of the Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacist (SIDP), American Society of Microbiology (ASM), and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

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Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, MPH, BCGP, BCPS, FASCP, FAzPA

Dr Elizabeth Pogge is an ambulatory care pharmacist that specializes in cardiology She currently is a Professor at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale (CPG) and a clinical pharmacist at Cardiac Solutions in Peoria, Arizona. Her interests include preceptor development, geriatrics, education, and cardiology Her research interests include the scholarship of teaching and learning, cardiology, and lifestyle modication She has provided over 50 national and regional presentations at a variety of meetings including ASHP summer meeting, ASHP NPPC, APhA Annual, AACP Annual, ASCP Annual, and AzPA Annual. She has spoken on precepting topics at multiple of these meetings and has performed research on preceptor development

Erin Raney, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, FCCP

Dr. Raney received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona and then completed postgraduate residency training in primary care at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia She is currently a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona. She practiced as a clinical pharmacist in the Midwestern University Family Medicine Clinic, providing collaborative disease management services for patients with chronic cardiometabolic conditions for 15 years Her primary teaching responsibilities and clinical interests are in the areas of endocrinology, with an emphasis on diabetes and women’s health. Her scholarship efforts focus on the development and evaluation of continuous professional development strategies for students and practicing clinician educators.

Ashkan Rastegar

Ashkan earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University, Glendale Campus, Arizona this year He is a member-at-large for the National Student Network Advisory Committee (SNAC) of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) 20232024. Dr. Rastegar is enthusiastic about embarking on a long career providing quality pharmacy services to the Arizona community and beyond.

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Cassandra Richardson, PharmD, BCACP, TTS

Cassandra is a senior manager of clinical initiatives at VillageMD She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH and completed a PGY-1 residency with Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN. She is a Board Certied Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) and a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) with 8 years of practice experience as an ambulatory care pharmacist Currently, she helps to build programs for pharmacists and technicians to participate in value-based care initiatives.

Josalynn Rightnour, PharmD

Josalynn is a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy resident at Sun Life Health in Pinal County, AZ. She is a Cleveland, Ohio native and broke her fathers heart when she went to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Browns, though) She has a passion for serving the underserved in the rural setting and loves to work with her patient population When she isn’t busy being a resident, you can nd her in Downtown Phoenix at the farmers market, a Diamondbacks game, or at any number of the coffee shops (Press-EVB is her fave!).

Leah is a 2025 PharmD candidate at the University of Arizona R Ken Coit College of Pharmacy She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Arizona in 2021 Leah worked as undergraduate intern at the University of Arizona Medication Management Center for three years and is currently an inpatient pharmacy intern at Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix With a background and commitment to patient care, she is dedicated to making a positive impact in the eld of pharmacy and improving healthcare outcomes for patients.

Leah Rios

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Jacob Schwarz, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP, BCCCP, BCPS, FAzPA

Jake graduated from the University of Arizona-College of Pharmacy in 2010 and then went on to complete a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Lakeland, FL. Jake returned back to Phoenix and practiced at Phoenix Children’s Hospital prior to taking a clinical pharmacist position at Yuma Regional Medical Center, where he worked for over 9 years in various positions including serving as the PGY-1 Residency Program Director and Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for over 7 at Yuma Regional Medical Center for over 7 years before recently accepting a position as an ICU Pharmacist at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ Along the way Jake has attained board certications in Pharmacotherapy, Critical Care, and Infectious Diseases Jake also graduated with a Master of Business Administration with healthcare administration focus from the University of Massachusetts in Spring of 2021. Along with constantly learning for himself, Jake has also been active in the education of healthcare professionals throughout his career He has been an IPPE and APPE preceptor multiple Colleges of Pharmacy, including UofA, Midwestern, Purdue, and Drake University Jake has also taught his pharmacy residents on clinical rotations, as well as provided didactic lectures to the medical and nursing staff at Yuma Regional to help improve patient care at the institution In Spring 2022, the University of Arizona named Jake their Preceptor of the Year for his dedication to teaching and excellence Jake has also been an active member of the Arizona Pharmacy Association having served on the AzPA Board of Directors since 2016 and is currently serving as the President-Elect Pro Tempore. Jake has also been active in AzPA in the education of pharmacy professionals by presenting at several different AzPA Conferences, and in 2021 was named a Fellow of the Arizona Pharmacy Association

Sara Shahdoost Moghadam, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP

Sara, an Advanced Practice Pharmacist at El Rio Health in Tucson, Arizona, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Manchester University College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences, in Fort Wayne, Indiana She completed a PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency at El Rio Health, in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Shahdoost Moghadam is a Board Certied Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), a Certied Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and an HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP) For the past 5 years she has been serving the Tucson area population by providing ambulatory care services at El Rio Health Dr Shahdoost Moghadam has a strong interest in underserved populations, chronic disease state management, and drug information.

Alexis Smith, PharmD

Alexis is a PGY-1 resident at Optum Specialty Pharmacy She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee in 2023.

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Kristen Snair, MSJ, CPhT

Kristen is a board member of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. She works at EverNorth in Pharmacy Legal Compliance. She has a Master of Science Jurisprudence in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law from Seton Hall Law School She is passionate about making the practice of pharmacy safe and better

Alex Snyder, PharmD, JD

Alex earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2022 and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 2019 Alexander Snyder represents a variety of health care clients, with a focus on pharmacy, on a wide range of health and life sciences matters. As a registered pharmacist himself, Alexander aims to support the profession of pharmacy, helping health care clients on a wide range of legal issues to ultimately improve patient care

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Edward Stein, PharmD, MPH, DipACLM

Dr. Stein is a Consulting Pharmacist focused on pharmacy practice and public health, Lifestyle Medicine, access to care, rural health, and needs of underserved populations.

He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University, completed an ASHP Specialty Residency in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, and holds a Masters of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts. He is a board-certied Lifestyle Medicine Professional as a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) as well as a Pharmacist Immunizer

Dr Stein retired from US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as a Captain having been on active duty as a pharmacy ofcer for twenty-eight years. During his PHS career he was assigned to the Indian Health Service as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy resident, senior clinical pharmacist and regional pharmacy consultant and clinical pharmacy educator Then-Captain Stein provided leadership on several pharmacy practice initiatives including the IHS Pharmacy Standards of Practice, “A Report to the Surgeon General: Improving Patient and Health System Outcomes through Advanced Pharmacy Practice,” and the PHS National Clinical Pharmacy Specialist certication and credentials In March 2020, CAPT Stein was tapped to take part in the IHS’s COVID-19 response as the regional Incident Command’s Logistics Section Chief, which he did for 15 months.

Dr Stein has been recognized for his leadership contributions to pharmacy including receiving a PHS Meritorious Service Medal, a Commendation Medal, two Achievement Medals, and two Presidential Unit Citations in addition to the 2022 Arizona Pharmacist Association Elias Schlossberg Award for signicant contributions to health system pharmacy in the form of sustained exemplary lifetime service and the 2022 American Public Health Association Pharmacy Section Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of long-standing highly meritorious contributions to public health pharmacy

Dr Stein is a member of the Arizona Pharmacy Association, the American Pharmacists Association, the American Public Health Association and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine where he currently serves as Chair of the Pharmacists Member Interest Group

Jane Stein, PharmD

Jane is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice for the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for Creighton University in Phoenix Arizona (July 2021 –present). Stein is the instructor of record for The Dispensing and Patient Care I and for the immunizations course. She is an advisor to pharmacy students and is also the Co-Director for the Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC) Pharmacy Program She volunteers in the medical clinic pharmacy at St Vincent de Paul Prior to teaching at Creighton, she was a Quality Assurance Site Visitor for Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She has presented on topics relating to preceptor development at local and national pharmacy meetings She is also a prn Staff Pharmacist at a local independent retail store Stein enjoys giving educational talks in the community She is certied in Plant-based Nutrition and enjoys teaching about the topic

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Jimmy Stevens, PharmD

Jimmy is the co-owner and managing pharmacist at Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, AZ Jimmy was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 2005. He then attended the University of Hawaii for pharmacy and graduated with his doctorate and bachelors degrees in 2014. After graduation, Jimmy became a member of AzPA to help improve the pharmacy practice From 2018-2023 he served as Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee He was voted by his peers as Arizona Pharmacist of the Year in 2021. Currently, he sits on AzPA’s board of directors. He is a preceptor for the University of Arizona, University of Hawaii, and Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ Jimmy’s passion is to learn, teach, and share his knowledge so that others can develop into valuable leaders In his off time he enjoys traveling, reading, and being a devoted friend, husband, and dad to his daughter Tegan

Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP

Yousef, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Phoenix, AZ, earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences, Henderson, NV He completed a PGY-1 residency in Specialty Pharmacy Practice at Optum Specialty Pharmacy, Phoenix, AZ Dr Toma is a Board-Certied Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), a Certied Specialty Pharmacist (CSP), and a Certied HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP) He was recognized as a Distinguished Young Pharmacist by the Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA), awarded the 2022-2023 Educator of the Year at Creighton University, and named the 2023 Alumni Roadrunner from Roseman University.

Captain Holly Van Lew is an advanced practice pharmacist working in the Indian Health Service (IHS) She is a national trainer for multiple pharmacist and pharmacy technician immunization certicate programs, training more than 2,000 pharmacists, students, and technicians to administer vaccines. CAPT Van Lew works at the local, regional, and national level to educate pharmacists, providers, and nurses about immunizations with a focus on meeting patient vaccine needs at every encounter She is currently working at IHS Headquarters as an HIV/STI/HCV and Communicable Disease Pharmacy Consultant.

Holly Van Lew, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP

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Scott Volker, PharmD

Scott is an Infectious Disease Research Fellow and Visiting Instructor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy – Glendale Campus. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Arizona State University and Doctor of Pharmacy from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale Campus

Adrienne Waibel, PharmD, CDCES

Adrienne earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona in 2021. She completed a community-based PGY1 residency at Sun Life Health Center in Casa Grande, Arizona. Dr. Waibel is a Certied Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) She currently practices as an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at Village Medical in Mesa, Arizona

Diane Wasley, BS (Public Health)

Diane is the Athlete Leadership Assistant for Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) She got her bachelor’s degree in public health from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff AZ She has been an athlete for about 15 years. She has competed in bowling, track and eld, swimming, golf, and cheer and dance. She is an athlete leader and health messenger and was an intern in health programs and community outreach prior to becoming an employee She also continues to compete as an athlete Diane assists the Athlete Leadership Senior Coordinator to expand the athlete leadership program and educates community members on the importance of inclusion.

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Kaylee Whitenack, PharmD

Kaylee is a current PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona. She will be completing a PGY2 in critical care next year. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at The University of Kentucky in her home state Her interests within critical care include pharmacokinetics, antimicrobial stewardship, and hemodynamics She hopes to be involved with research and teaching throughout her career

Samantha Zimmerman, PharmD, MLS, BS

Samantha is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident with Sun Life Health in Casa Grande, AZ She completed her undergraduate degree in Child Development and Nutrition at Arizona State University where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta. Samantha began pharmacy school at University of Arizona in 2019, where she rst became interested in law She opted to complete her Masters of Legal Studies while earning her PharmD, and graduated from both programs in 2023 Later this summer Samantha will begin her PGY-2 residency in ambulatory care at Whiteriver Indian Hospital in Northern Arizona.

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