July 2023
Greetings New Practitioners!
As I conclude my term as chair of the New Practitioners Forum Executive Committee, I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for the accomplishments of the Forum over the past year. The NPF Executive Committee held its last meeting of the year at the ASHP Summer Meetings & Exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland. It was a productive meeting as we planned for the upcoming year and reflected on the many accomplishments of our NPF volunteers.
Our Forum Advisory Group members have been instrumental in creating valuable tools and resources to support practitioners in their professional journey. They have facilitated networking opportunities and fostered collaboration among new practitioners, students, pharmacy technicians, and seasoned practitioners.
A few notable new online resources include:
- Advice for Finding Your Niche in Pharmacy
- Letter of Recommendation Writing Toolkit
- Moving Budget Spreadsheet
- New Advocacy Elevator Speech Outlines: Reimbursement for Pharmacist Services and Collaborative Practice Agreements
- New Practitioner Tips for Serving as a Peer Reviewer
- Sample Resident Research Project Timeline
- Tips for Hybrid Platform Presentations
- Medication Use Evaluation Template
- Drug Utilization Review Template
- Series of Clinical and Board Certification Prep Pearls posted on the New Practitioners Forum Connect Community
The Forum also hosted numerous virtual networking and educational events, produced a variety of podcasts, submitted manuscripts to AJHP, and more! Thank you NPF volunteers for your time and energy to the Forum’s initiatives!
I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to my fellow Executive Committee members, Justin Moore, Jessica Conn, Cassidy Dixon, and Gillian Leung. It has been a privilege to serve alongside each of you. Thank you for your invaluable leadership and dedication to the Forum. I also want to congratulate the incoming Executive Committee for 2023-2024. I am excited to witness the positive impact you will undoubtedly make during your service.
- Justin Moore, Chair
- Alfred Awuah, Vice Chair
- Joseph Marchiano, Member
- Chelsea Roberts, Member
- Kay Yamamoto, Member
Finally, as we welcome the 2023 graduates to the Forum, I offer my sincere congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your professional journey! As you transition from student to new practitioner, remember you are not alone. I encourage you to utilize the tools and resources found on the ASHP New Practitioner Resources page to enhance your practice and navigate the transition. And don't forget to follow @ASHP_NPF on Twitter to stay up to date on the exciting events and opportunities from the Forum.
Thank you again to everyone who has made NPF a thriving community for new practitioners to connect, learn, and grow. It has been an honor to serve as Chair and I am thankful for the incredible experiences and connections I have made along the way.
Sincerely,
Charnae Ross, PharmD, MSHA
Chair, New Practitioners Forum (2022-2023)
