American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

🎉 Congratulations to the 21 recipients of the 2024 CVS Health/AACP Community Pharmacy Health Equity Award! The goal of the scholarship program, which was funded by the CVS Health Foundation, is to support students who face financial barriers in pursuit of #pharmacy education including, but not limited to, those who identify as an underrepresented minority student, a student with a disability, or a student with previous or current military service. The award recognizes their exceptional leadership, dedication to advancing the profession of pharmacy, and commitment to improving patient care in underserved communities. Each recipient exemplifies the impact that pharmacists can have in promoting #healthequity. “AACP is grateful for the continued support of CVS Health as we work together toward fostering a diverse pharmacy workforce that will advance the profession and improve #patientcare,” said Lee Vermeulen, B.S.Pharm., M.S., FCCP, FFIP, AACP Executive Vice President and CEO.

ICYMI: In this first installment of AACP's new "Engage" video series, Dr. Anandi Law, AACP President, celebrated American Pharmacists Month with a round-up of news from AACP and the Academy at large. Stay tuned for similar updates from members of AACP's Board of Directors and other leadership on a monthly basis. #PharmacyEducation #PharmacistsMonth #Pharmacy

🚀 Ready to INitiate new ideas and bold solutions? Join us at INitiate 2025, AACP’s INterim Meeting, February 15th-17th in Houston, Texas! Connect with leaders tackling pharmacy education’s most pressing issues and explore new approaches for a stronger future. 🌟 Conference highlights include: ✨ Kickoff with Dr. Helen (Heleen) Sairany on trauma-informed care in higher education, exploring strategies to create supportive, inclusive campus environments for student well-being. 🌐 Keynote by Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA on the evolving landscape of digital health, focusing on how healthcare leaders can incorporate emerging technologies to enhance care delivery and build trust with consumers. 📚 Earn up to 8.5 hours of CE credits across sessions on race-conscious admissions, change management, mentorship, and more! 🎓 Secure your spot for #INterim25 and register today! #PharmacyEducation #PharmacySchool #PharmD #Pharmacist #Pharmacy

"He would call me and say, 'Hey, Joe, I’m going to be in New Jersey. Can I visit the school?' and I’m like, 'Ernie, your name is on the building. Of course, you can visit the school.'" Dr. Joseph Barone, dean of the Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, reflects on Dr. Ernest Mario's humility, generosity and impact on the field of #pharmacy, to honor his passing.

"I'm still figuring it out, but I have a strong interest in infectious disease, solid organ transplant and neuro psych." WKYC Studios speaks with student pharmacists from Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy to explore the growing range of opportunities for tomorrow's pharmacists. "You can work in a hospital setting as a staff pharmacist checking orders, or you can be a clinical specialist such as working in cardio, solid organ transplant or infectious disease, anything that a [physician] can specialize in, a #pharmacist can specialize in." #PharmacyEducation | #PharmacySchool | #PharmD

“If you look at people who are driving innovation in pharmacy schools, a lot of people have come from this program," says Dr. Warren Rose of #AACPALFP. “It’s a chance to grow as a professional, an academic, and a pharmacist.”

"Alumni also will be taking part in our events: the White Coat Ceremony, Commencement, our Awards Ceremony and similar activities," says Amanda Padwa, administrative coordinator for student affairs at Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. "We think there is so much our alumni can offer us and vice versa that it just made sense for us to form an official group of representatives to lead those efforts… We want to offer them networking and recreational events with current students, as well as other alumni. Our plans are also to maintain a database of employment and research opportunities for them." #PharmacyEducation | #StudentAffairs | #PharmacySchool

It’s already in my calendar. Will I see you there? #PharmEd

It was awesome to present at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) National Association of Boards of Pharmacy District 6, 7, 8 meeting with Jennifer Adams on Implementing a Standard of Care Regulatory Model. I also loved seeing other state pharmacy association executives. Emily Zadvorny, PharmD, BCPS Jared Holroyd Krystalyn Weaver Susan Bonilla Kenneth Kunke @Lex Garcia

Join your colleagues February 15-17 in Houston for two-and-a-half days of networking, learning and action planning at INitiate 2025, AACP’s Interim Meeting. Attendees will return to their schools with new ideas and fresh perspectives to help them develop solutions to address their most pressing problems. Expert speakers and industry thought leaders will examine critical issues such as: 🤝 Transforming campus culture 📲 The intersection of digital health and patient care 👥 Recruitment and admissions strategies in the wake of the SCOTUS decision on race in college admissions 🙇♀️ The importance of establishing a relationship with a mentor 🌟 Change management and leadership challenges Registration for #INterim25 opens soon!