- Register Now for the PPRA Consensus Development Conference-Enhancing the Rigor and Utility of Medication Use Research [11/18/08]
Registration is now open for the PPRA Conference, which will critically examine methodological issues associated with the conduct of practice relevant medication use research and the translation of such work into more effective and safer patient care. There is no registration fee for attending the meeting. It is recommended that any medication use researchers from pharmacy, medicine, public health, and other disciplines; association and foundation staff members interested in medication use research; corporate research and policy staff; or graduate students and fellows should consider attending this meeting to strengthen this important body of research on practice. Click here to register for this event.
- New AACP Award for Excellence in Assessment [11/18/08]
AACP invites applications for the 2009 Award for Excellence in Pharm.D. Program-Level Assessment. This award recognizes outstanding Doctor of Pharmacy assessment programs for their progress in developing and applying evidence of outcomes as part of the ongoing evaluation and improvement of pharmacy professional education. Application priority areas will be established each year, however, submissions in other areas of programmatic assessment are welcome. For the 2009 Award, priority will be given to submissions in milestone/progress exams, faculty development and admission plans. in milestone/progress exams, faculty development and admission plans. Winners of this competition will present at the 2009 AACP Meeting and Conference in Boston, Mass. For Award eligibility and criteria visit the AACP Web site.
- International Symposium to Discuss Drug-Induced Liver Injury [11/18/08]
Drug-induced liver injury is the primary cause of acute liver failure in the U.S., exceeding all other causes combined, and is the most common reason for failure of new drugs in clinical trials. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is sponsoring an international symposium to discuss drug-induced liver injury, scheduled for December 1-2, 2008 at NLM. The meeting features presenters from eight countries, and coincides with a limited release of the new database LiverTox to outside experts. If you would like to attend the meeting, please note that registration closes on Friday, November 21. Click here to visit the agenda and registration via the conference main page.
- 2009 Innovations in Teaching Competition [11/17/08]
AACP invites applications from active and affiliate individual AACP members in the form of course portfolios describing innovative approaches to the teaching/learning or assessment processes in a course, a component of a course, or continuing professional education. The program description and criteria for the Competition is now posted on the AACP Web site.
- Collaborating Across Borders II–Call for Abstracts [11/13/08]
Collaborating Across Borders II (CAB II) is the second Canada-United States joint conference focusing on an exploration of common issues around interprofessional education and practice. CAB II will facilitate a discussion of interprofessional education, practice and policy in an international context. It will feature best practices, provide evidence that supports efforts, showcase outcomes, describe lessons learned, and provide a venue for scholarly dialogue and productive networking. The meeting will be held in Halifax, Canada, May 20-22, 2009 and will involve numerous concurrent sessions and poster presentations over the three days. Click here to view the Call for Abstracts; the deadline for submission is Dec. 8, 2008.
- AACP Online Elections are Now Open! [11/4/08]
You can visit our virtual polling place by visiting www.intelliscaninc.com/aacp2008.htm. You should have received your Member id and Ballot Control Number via e-mail. If you have not received this information, please contact Melinda Colon at mcolon@aacp.org . Be sure to check out the Academic Pharmacy Now Special Edition for information about the candidates, your membership renewal and a call for award nominations. Voting closes on December 1, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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