News & Press https://www.pshp.org/news/default.asp Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:39:43 GMT Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:44:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists PSHP to Host Inaugural Pharmacy Stakeholder Meeting on Standard of Care https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730448 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730448 A Standard of Care (SoC) regulatory model is the degree of care a prudent and reasonable pharmacist with similar education, training, experience, and clinical resources would exercise under similar circumstances. Overall, SoC reduces the need for cumbersome rules-based detailed regulations. At least seven states have SoC regulatory approach codified into law or are actively advancing legislation. ASHP and APhA advocate for states to adopt this approach to regulating pharmacy.  

PSHP will host an in-person meeting on Thursday September 17th immediately prior to the Fall Summit in downtown Pittsburgh focused on Standard of Care with key pharmacy stakeholders from across the Commonwealth. We look forward to collaborating with academic leaders and other invited statewide pharmacy organizations including PPA to move the dial on advancing this important future regulatory model for pharmacy in Pennsylvania. ]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:44:00 GMT PSHP Oncology Symposium - Steer Committee Call for Volunteers https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730446 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730446 Help shape the future of oncology pharmacy practice in our state! PSHP is seeking dedicated pharmacist volunteers to help design this new symposium, shape the educational agenda, and develop high-quality content. Volunteer to lead, network with peers, and advance cancer care in PA.

Do you practice pharmacy in an oncology setting in PA? Are you interested in helping to create content for an oncology symposium hosted by PSHP? If yes, please complete the form here to be considered for the new Steer Committee. 

Any questions, please email pshp.execdir@pshp.org

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:43:00 GMT PSHP Program Committee Expansion in Progress https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730447 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730447 We are seeking to expand the PSHP Programming Committee and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join! This is a great opportunity to help shape educational content, collaborate with peers across the state, and bring forward timely, impactful topics that matter to pharmacy practice.

Serving on the PSHP Programming Committee is a meaningful way to:

  • Contribute to the development of high-quality programming offerings
  • Network with colleagues across practice settings
  • Support professional growth for pharmacists, learners, and technicians
  • Have a voice in selecting topics that reflect current challenges and innovations in pharmacy

There are multiple, flexible ways to become involved based interests and availability. Opportunities include:

  • Monthly Meetings: Contribute creative ideas, energy, and leadership to elevate PSHP events. Committee meetings occur virtually on the 1st Thursday of each month from 2-3pm.
  • Content Development: Collaborate on agenda and session planning for the Annual Meeting (Spring) and Summit Meeting (Fall) 
  • Webinar Series: Assist with coordination of a new webinar series that will begin this year
  • Professor Walk Rounds Poster Sessions: Participate in Professor Walk Rounds Poster Sessions during future meetings and selecting poster awards
  • Innovative Ideas: Bring forward creative programming concepts. If you're interested in participating in another way, let us know!

Individuals interested in joining should email pshp.execdir@pshp.org. 

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:43:00 GMT Call For Poster Presentations: PSHP Professor Walk Rounds https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730443 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730443 PSHP invites pharmacy professionals, residents, fellows, technicians, students, and faculty to submit abstracts for poster presentation at the 2026 PSHP Fall Summit: Controversies in Care from the Steel City, taking place September 17-18, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Summit brings together pharmacy leaders, practitioners, technicians, students, and educators from across Pennsylvania for 24 hours of education, networking, and professional development.

To enhance learning and scholarly engagement, PSHP will host a Professor Walk Rounds during a dedicated evening poster session on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This interactive session provides presenters with the opportunity to discuss their work with experienced faculty, practitioners, and colleagues from across the state.

The abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026. We encourage submissions from trainees and practicing pharmacists across all areas of pharmacy practice. Encore presentations are welcome. During Walk Rounds, faculty reviewers will recognize the highest-scoring presentations with “Poster of Distinction” acknowledgments. Review the poster submission instructions and submission details here.

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:40:00 GMT Pennsylvania Delegates Advance Policy at ASHP Futures Meeting https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730444 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730444 PSHP delegates (Arpit Mehta, Scott Bolesta Joseph Stavish, and Lisa Hanlon) had the opportunity to participate in the ASHP House of Delegates (HOD) during the ASHP Futures Meeting earlier this month in St. Louis. The ASHP HOD acts as the voice and authority over all ASHP professional policies.  ASHP state affiliates are offered the opportunity to provide comment on professional policies written by ASHP Councils including: Council on Public Policy, Council on Pharmacy Management, Council on Pharmacy Practice, Council on Therapeutics, and Council on Education and Workforce. 

Topics of policies discussed (this list is not inclusive) included Body Size Inclusivity, Advancing Technology Innovation and Vendor Accountability, Optimizing Career Fulfillment in Pharmacy, Standard of Care Regulatory Model, Pharmacy Workforce Leadership in Improving Vaccine Access, Safe and Effective Compounding, Combat Public Health Disinformation and Misinformation, Protecting the Pharmacy Workforce Against Unauthorized Synthetic Media and Dosing of Combination Antibiotics. Special thanks to our delegates for their important work representing Pennsylvania.]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:40:00 GMT PSHP Board Spotlight: Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730445 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730445 Michelle Patterson is an ambulatory care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Main Line Health. Her practice site is Lankenau Medical Associates, a primary care internal medicine residency clinic serving West Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys listening to audiobooks (usually at 1.5x speed!), coaching her daughter's tee-ball team, and staying involved in her community as a member of her township's Parks and Recreation Committee. She also volunteers with Project Sweet Peas and enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children.


Michelle was inducted as a Member-At-Large this Spring during the Annual Meeting in Lancaster. She joined the PSHP Board to give back to the profession and help strengthen connections among pharmacists across the Commonwealth. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues from different practice settings and contributing to initiatives that benefit PSHP members. One of the projects she's especially excited to be involved with is the redesign of the PSHP website to create a more modern, user-friendly experience for members. She looks forward to continuing to serve PSHP and helping advance the profession throughout Pennsylvania. 

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:40:00 GMT Fall Summit Expands to Second Day: Controversies in Care from the Steel City https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730442 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730442 The PSHP Fall Summit is bigger than ever: 17 speakers in 24 hours, plus the Professor Walk Rounds poster session and a special networking reception with pharmacy trivia.  Sessions begin Thursday September 17th in the early afternoon and end in time to be home Friday evening September 18th. The Summit will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Pittsburgh, focused on Controversies in Care from the Steel City. Check out the full agenda below and register here.

Click here to view the agenda. 

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:39:00 GMT Presidents Message https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730440 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730440 As we continue advancing PSHP’s mission, I want to thank our committees, steering groups, and volunteers for their dedication and leadership. Your efforts have driven meaningful progress on key initiatives, including continued momentum for SB1133 and the successful Residency Program Ambassador Town Hall, both highlighting our commitment to supporting the future of the pharmacy profession.

I’m also excited to share that registration is now open for the 2026 Fall Summit in Pittsburgh. This year’s updated format is designed to build on past fall summit successes and foster engagement through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, learning labs, and poster presentations, while offering timely education on advocacy, artificial intelligence, technician advancement, clinical controversies, and the future of health-system pharmacy. I encourage you to join us for what promises to be an outstanding meeting.

Lauren Finoli, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PSHP President
]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:36:00 GMT PSHP Announces New Statewide Chapter Coordinator https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730441 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=730441 PSHP is pleased to announce Janice Lee, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, as the PSHP Statewide Chapter Coordinator, a newly established position created to enhance collaboration and alignment across chapters throughout the state.

Janice currently serves as an Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager at Penn Medicine and most recently served as President of the DVSHP Chapter, leading organizational improvements including enhanced member engagement and operational efficiency. In this new role, she will serve as a resource to chapter leaders, supporting best practices and empowering chapters to deliver high-quality programming and networking opportunities for our members.  

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:36:00 GMT PSHP is Hiring! Communication Intern Position https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728044 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728044

PSHP is actively recruiting for our second communications intern. The intern will assist PSHP in creating content, including social media. The ideal candidate is a pharmacy student with excellent written and oral communication skills who has required proficiency across social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram) and possesses creativity to advance PSHP’s mission, advocate for the pharmacy community, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. The paid position offers flexible hours (average of 4 hours per week year-round). Interested candidates should emailpshp.execdir@pshp.org with their CV to apply.


]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:07:00 GMT Preceptor of the Year & Resident Research Award Recipients Announced https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728042 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728042 PSHP hosted an incredibly successful inaugural Residency Conference earlier this month in Philadelphia thanks to an engaged Steer Committee. Based on the 20% of attendees who responded to the post-meeting survey through May 26th, the overall conference was rated a 4.76 out of 5 stars experience and included standing room only clinical and preceptor CE pearls, Phamily Feud, a panel discussion on practice success, and an opportunity for PGY1 and PGY2 residents to present their residency research projects to a broader audience.

A panel of external judges selected Elizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS, Pharmacy Residency Program Director from Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, as the 2026 Residency Preceptor of the Year among thirteen nominations.  Congratulations Dr. Faville and all preceptors nominated.

Pharmacy Residency Preceptor of the Year Nominees included:

  • Christina Ruggia-Check, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, BCTXP, AACC, FAST (Temple University Hospital)
  • Sarah Hughes, PharmD, BCIDP (Jefferson Abington Hospital)
  • Melissa Ilano, PharmD, BCPS (Chester County Hospital)
  • Patrick Gut, PharmD (Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center)
  • Hunter Busansky, PharmD, BCPS (Lancaster General Hospital)
  • Elizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS (Pennsylvania Hospital)
  • Nima Patel-Shori, PharmD, BCACP (Temple School of Pharmacy)
  • Karissa Chow, PharmD, BCPS (Penn Presbyterian Medical Center)
  • Gabrielle Rosolia, PharmD, BCCCP (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
  • Ethan Englert, PharmD, BCPS (Lankenau Medical Center)
  • Matthew Fair, BS, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP (Lehigh Valley Medical Center-Cedar Crest)
  • Adrienne Terico, PharmD, BCIDP (Pennsylvania Hospital)
  • Marissa Cavaretta, PharmD, BCACP (Temple University School of Pharmacy)


Pharmacy PGY1 resident abstracts were selected for a Top 20% recognition pre-conference. From the Top 20%, a group of residency program directors and preceptor judges scored the “Final 3” resident presentations.  Then, the overall “Final 3” PGY1 resident platform presentations were decided by the audience during an encore platform competition.  All PGY2 abstracts were judged by clinical pharmacists/specialists for a Research of Distinction Award, with the Top 20% eligible for recognition. 

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident Top 20% Abstract Recognition:

  • Ana Dacey, PharmD (Lehigh Valley Health Network)
  • Amanda Rawa, PharmD (Tower Health)
  • Mary Kopchick, PharmD (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania)
  • Anna Nahirnyak, PharmD (Jefferson Abington)
  • Michael Roney, PharmD (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania)
  • Jordan Louis, PharmD (VA Medical Center)
  • Daniel Antonelli, PharmD (Jefferson Abington)
  • Morgan Cherry, PharmD (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
  • Lauryn Stark, PharmD (Jefferson Abington)
  • Nadara Bacon, PharmD (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
  • Jessica Wilcox, PharmD (Penn State Health)
  • Zachary Balodis, PharmD (Lehigh Valley Health Network)
  • Brigid Hurst, PharmD (Doylestown Hospital)


Morgan Cherry, PharmD (1st Place), Anna Nahirnyak, PharmD (2nd Place), and Brigid Hurst, PharmD (3rd Place) were formally recognized after their encore presentations. Congratulations to every resident who contributed to the success of the conference by sharing their residency project!

PGY2 Awards of Distinction Pharmacy Resident projects included:

  • Intracranial Hemorrhage After Tenecteplase Administration for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Sophia Ellis, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Critical Care), Jefferson Abington Hospital
  • Integration of a Clinical Pharmacist into Solid Tumor Oncology Care: A Pilot Study, Madison Trapeni, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Oncology), Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  • Evaluation of Carbapenem Therapy for ESBL-Enterobacterales Bloodstream Infections in patients with and without Hypoalbuminemia, Thomas Hyson, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Infectious Diseases), Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Characterization of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Prescribing After Therapy Lapse, Ling Chen, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Ambulatory Care), Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 GMT PSHP Launches Interactive Medication Safety Hot Topics Roundtable Series https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728043 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728043 Serious Medication Error Events in PA

In response to member feedback requesting more opportunities to discuss timely medication safety “hot topics” and real-world patient safety issues, the PSHP Medication Safety Committee is launching an interactive Medication Safety Hot Topics Roundtable series focused on current and emerging medication safety concerns.

Our first discussion will center on the recently published Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PSA) analysis of serious medication error events reported across Pennsylvania in 2025 published earlier this month available here. Participants will review key findings and trends, including high-alert medications, insulin-related events, wrong-drug errors, wrong-route events, workflow vulnerabilities, and system-based safety strategies. The new PSHP roundtable series are designed to encourage open discussion, shared learning, and practical exchange of medication safety strategies across healthcare setting. Each roundtable in the series is intended to be an informal professional discussion forum and no continuing education (CE) credit will be offered. Join us for the first event on June 24th at noon as we explore how statewide safety data and shared experiences can help strengthen medication-use safety and improve patient outcomes. Register here. ]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 GMT Fall Summit Expands to Second Day: Controversies in Care from the Steel City https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728041 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728041

Based on previous momentum, the PSHP Fall Summit is expanding! Sessions will begin Thursday afternoon in addition to the typical Friday event. Controversies in Care from the Steel City will include emerging updates in pharmacy practice from downtown Pittsburgh. Check out the agenda framework here.


]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:04:00 GMT Presidents Message https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728040 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728040

As we reflect on a productive and impactful spring season for PSHP, I am incredibly proud of the dedication and leadership demonstrated across our organization. This spring, PSHP members came together for a highly engaging Ambulatory Care Committee Round Table, fostering meaningful discussion and collaboration around advancing patient care and pharmacy practice. We also celebrated an important advocacy achievement as legislative efforts successfully moved HB 980 forward, reinforcing PSHP’s commitment to advancing the profession through strong advocacy and member engagement. In addition, PSHP hosted its first Annual Residency Conference, providing an outstanding opportunity for residents, preceptors, and pharmacy leaders to connect, learn, and showcase excellence in training and innovation. Special thanks are extended to all our committees, task forces, and planning committees for their unwavering dedication to moving PSHP forward while thoughtfully considering the needs of our membership and professional colleagues. Your commitment continues to strengthen our organization and profession. I look forward with great excitement to the collaboration and advocacy efforts that the upcoming months will bring and the excellent programming for the Fall Summit in Pittsburgh.

Lauren Finoli, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PSHP President


]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:03:00 GMT Inaugural PSHP Residency Conference Final Details https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728029 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728029 Over 150 residents and preceptors are registered to attend the inaugural PA Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors Conference May 18th & 19th in Philadelphia. Resident abstract submissions are due by April 27th in SCHED. Activities are in full-swing, including external judging of the Preceptor of the Year Award submissions, Steer Committee members reviewing all submitted PGY1 abstracts to select the top 20% of abstracts. From the top 20% chosen, the overall Top 3 PGY1 resident platform presentations will be chosen onsite during platform presentations to present an encore of their presentation during the final session of the conference – with the audience participating in final voting! All PGY2 abstracts are being judged by clinical pharmacists/specialists for a Research of Distinction Award.  All preceptors may be requested to either moderate or evaluate a session. View the resident evaluation form here.  Final platform schedules will be available 1 week prior to the conference. For more information about the conference, click here. ]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:23:00 GMT Presidents Message https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728023 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728023 I’m honored and excited to introduce myself, Lauren Finoli, as the new President of PSHP. I extend my sincere congratulations to all our newly elected Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Co-Chairs. You’re commitment and dedication to PSHP are truly valued, and I’m eager to collaborate with each of you as we work to advance health system pharmacy across the Commonwealth. 

This past year has been nothing short of a banner year for PSHP, demonstrating our collective strength and dedication. We successfully tackled year one of our strategic plan, culminating in a board retreat where we effectively collaborated to honestly assess our progress and make meaningful adjustments for the future. Additionally, we planned the first annual 2026 Residency Conference, implemented two vital Ambassador programs for technicians and residency preceptors, and created new revenue streams- all focused on ensuring PSHP’s long term growth and sustainability.
 
As we embark on this new term, I’m particularly enthusiastic about continuing to lead year two of PSHP’s strategic plan, building upon the excellent progress we’ve already made. While we have a clear roadmap, I am also deeply committed to working closely with our membership to innovate, adapt, and advocate for the evolving needs of health-system pharmacy in Pennsylvania. I look forward to an impactful year of collaboration and growth. 

Lauren Finoli, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PSHP President

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT Congratulations to PSHP Professor Walk Rounds Posters of Distinction Recipients https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728026 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728026

Congratulations to the Professor Walk Round presenters who were recipients of a PSHP Poster of Distinction Award during the recent PSHP Annual Meeting in Lancaster:

  • Proposal to Reduce Observation Time With Select HER-2 Targeted Breast Cancer Therapies, Christine Cambareri, PharmD, BCOP, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • A Mixed Methods Investigation into the Effects of an Ambient Documentation Tool on the Care Experience of Medication Therapy Disease Management Pharmacists, Sarah Krahe Dombrowski, PharmD, BCACP, Geisinger
  • Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led AIMS Service to Improve Tardive Dyskinesia Screening in Psychiatric Inpatients, Conor Ryan, B.S., University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy,
  • Interprofessional Approach to Improving Drug Diversion Awareness and Education in an Acute Rehabilitation Setting, Caroline O’Brien BS, CPhT, Jefferson Health 

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT Call for Speakers: Controversies in Care from the Steel City https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728027 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=728027 The PSHP Program Committee recently announced the Fall 2026 Summit theme: Controversies in Care from the Steel City. PSHP is looking for proposals that fit the conference theme. Please submit your proposal by Tuesday, May 5th here. Controversial, Pro/Con, and other debate formats are especially welcomed.  ]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT Insight & Impact: Annual Meeting Presentations https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721752 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721752

Highlighted below are all of the presentation titles from the upcoming Annual Meeting in Lancaster!

  • The Bug Stops Here: Infectious Diseases Updates for the Hospital-Based Pharmacist
  • Innovative Pharmacy Practice Models to Expand Access in Primary Care (Panel)
  • Critical Care Pharmacotherapy: Year in Review
  • Expanding the Pharmacy Technician Role: Innovative Models Supporting Clinical Care (Panel)
  • PSHP Annual Report & Town Hall
  • Offsite Event - Decades Lancaster
  • Keynote Session - Helping Patients Access Tomorrow’s Therapies Today: The ASHP Center for Next-Generation Therapeutics Kim W. Benner, PharmD, BCPS, F
  • 2026 Critical Updates in Pharmacy: Panel Discussion
  • And the Beat Goes On: Improving Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes with SGLT2 Inhibitors
  • Hit Me with Your Best Shot: 2026 Vaccine Updates for Pharmacists
  • Wait, Wait, Don't Poke Me! Strategies for Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Awards Luncheon & Board Induction (All Pharmacy Attendees Invited)
  • Shaping the Future of Pharmacy in the Commonwealth – Legislative/State Board Updates and Professional Advocacy
  • Bridging the Gaps: Pharmacist-Led Interventions Tailored to Vulnerable and Diverse Patient Populations
  • Designing for Compliance and Resilience: Modern Cleanroom Strategies in Pharmacy Compounding
  • Demystifying Buprenorphine Microinductions (Low Dose Inductions)
  • Education in Action: A Training Blueprint for EMS Buprenorphine Induction
  • Escape Room/Networking Session
  • Sister Gonzales Duffy Award Lecture: The Forty Year Work Week
  • Professor Walk Rounds Poster Session
  • Now What? A Guide for Sharing Pharmacy Innovations
  • Evolving Therapies in Cancer Care
  • Past President's Luncheon: The Legacy of Sister Gonzales
  • Excelling in Excel: Practical Applications for Pharmacists
  • Mind the Gap: Compiling and Maintaining a Comprehensive Hazardous Drug List
  • Precepting with Purpose: Strategies That Build Confidence and Competence
  • Trainee Jeopardy

The meeting is going to be incredible! Have you registered yet? 
https://www.pshp.org/page/2026PSHPAM


]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:31:00 GMT Resident Registration Deadline Approaching for PA Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors Conference https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721753 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721753

Residents must register by March 4th for the PA Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors Conference to present a platform of their residency research project. Over 150 attendees from both PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs are anticipated to attend the inaugural conference in Philadelphia 5/18/26 to 5/19/26.  Check out the agenda here. Register from the meeting tab at www.pshp.org. All resident research project presentations will be conducted as platform presentations for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Read here for the action-packed 2-day agenda, abstract requirement and submission, PA Residency Conference Preceptor of the Year Award criteria, Top 20% of submitted abstracts eligibility for Award consideration, hotel information (discounted rate at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square just a few short steps away from the conference venue) and much more. The Steering Committee has created a dynamic event to maximize learning and networking with leaders of pharmacy residency programs across Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Penn State Health, St. Mary Medical Center, Temple, Wellspan, Main Line Health, and Tower Health.  Maximize your residents’ potential by joining us this Spring!


]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:31:00 GMT Register Now for the PSHP Annual Meeting: Join the Momentum https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721751 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721751 The Program Committee eagerly invites you to join us in Lancaster for the Annual Meeting, less than 5 weeks away!  Join us for a day or for the entire meeting. Over 30 pharmacy speakers convening in one central PA location, at a very affordable rate. So many opportunities to network and learn with topics ranging from critical care to infectious diseases, innovation to compounding, advocacy to ambulatory care. Register now and check out the full agenda. ]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT Hotel Deadline of March 2nd for PSHP Annual Meeting at Lancaster Marriott https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721749 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721749 Still need to book your hotel for the Annual Meeting? To ensure you are able to receive the discounted rate, book before Monday March 2nd here. The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, directly across the street from the oldest year-round indoor farmer’s market in the country. There are dozens of restaurants and specialty shops within walking distance.  ]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:29:00 GMT Poster Deadline of March 2nd Approaching for PSHP Professor Walk Rounds https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721750 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721750

Experienced faculty will host an expanded Professor Walk Rounds during a dedicated mid-morning 1-hour poster session on Wednesday April 1st during the PSHP Annual Meeting. 

We encourage poster submissions by trainees and practicing pharmacists (encore poster presentations welcomed). Abstract submission is March 2nd. Professors will place acknowledgement of “Posters of Distinction” for poster displays that are scored the highest during walk-rounds.  Click here to view poster instructions.


]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:29:00 GMT Incoming PSHP 2026 Board of Directors Announced https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721748 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721748

PSHP is proud to share the results of elections for the 2026-2027 PSHP Board of Directors. The new leaders will be inducted during the Awards luncheon and Board induction at the PSHP Annual Meeting on Tuesday March 31st in Lancaster.

  • Trisha Miller, PharmD, MPH, BCACP (UPMC), President-Elect
  • Rhonda Thomas, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP (Jefferson), Treasurer
  • Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES (Main Line Health), Board Member-At-Large
  • Evan A. Williams, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Penn Medicine), Board Member-At-Large

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:25:00 GMT Presidents Message https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721746 https://www.pshp.org/news/news.asp?id=721746

While the colder days may be lingering a bit longer, spring is just around the corner, bringing with it a season of growth, renewal, and new opportunities.

One of the most anticipated events of the season is our PSHP Annual Meeting in Lancaster next month. This event remains a cornerstone for our Society—offering outstanding educational programming, meaningful networking opportunities, and the chance to reconnect with colleagues and friends from across Pennsylvania. Whether you are attending for professional development, collaboration, or inspiration, the Annual Meeting is an investment in both yourself and our profession.

Looking ahead to May, we are also excited to host our inaugural Residency Conference in Philadelphia. This new event represents an important milestone for PSHP and underscores our commitment to supporting the next generation of pharmacy leaders. The conference will provide a dedicated forum for residents to share their work, learn from peers and mentors, and build lasting professional connections.

As winter gives way to spring, I encourage you to stay engaged with PSHP, take advantage of these upcoming opportunities, and continue to contribute to the strength of our professional community. Together, we are cultivating growth, innovation, and excellence in pharmacy practice across Pennsylvania.

Thank you for all that you do, and I look forward to seeing you in Lancaster and Philadelphia.

Cassandra Redmond, PharmD, MBA, FACHE
PSHP President

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