OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

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THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING

Thank you for registering for the 44th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition. We are just seven short weeks away and delighted to announce that registration numbers are very strong!

Check out this month's news below and if you missed it, read last month's newsletter!

For the latest information about this years meeting please refer to our meeting website www.ashp.org/midyear2009.

 

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED:
SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE

Wednesday, December 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Venetian Ballroom F, Level 2

Healthcare is a Team Sport: Moving to a Performance Driven World
Featured Speaker: Laurence D. Wellikson, MD, FHM, Chief Executive Officer, Society of Hospital Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

A featured speaker on the topics of hospital medicine, the hospital of the future, and physician empowerment, Dr. Wellikson has helped hospitals and national organizations understand the current medical environment and fashion strategies for success. Read more.



 

THURSDAY NETWORKING LUNCHEON:
Thursday, December 10, 12:05 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Palazzo Ballroom, Venetian Hotel

Craig Karges is truly extraordinary!

The "extraordinist" is an award winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author. He has made over four thousand appearances on four continents and in all fifty states. Read more.

 

EXHIBIT HALL
Monday & Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Halls A & B, Sands Expo Center

If it's important to patient care, your practice, and your career, it's represented in the Exhibit Hall's wealth of displays and informative demonstrations conveniently gathered together. This is your opportunity meet face-to-face with the purveyors of the products and services that are helping all of us to make a difference. Please refer to the online floorplan for a list of exhibiting companies and check the Midyear Meeting News & Views daily for updates.

NEW! RESIDENCY SHOWCASE LISTING
The Residency Showcase listing is not published in the AJHP meeting issue nor will it be published in the onsite Program Book this year. The listing is available online along with the interactive floor plan. In addition, a brochure will be provided onsite.

FEATURED SYMPOSIA
Take advantage of the featured symposia being conducted by participating Exhibitors. Click on any featured symposia session title and find out additional information about the registration, course description, program goals, and learning objectives. Register soon, as sessions will fill quickly!

"MEET THE EXPERTS"
Tuesday, December 8, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Hall B, Sands Expo Center

During informal one-on-one or small group consultations, you will have the opportunity to ask "celebrities of the pharmacy world" any questions you have been wondering about. The tables will be labeled by topic so you can choose an expert in an area important to you. Check the ASHP website for a list of experts and topics.

STUDENT SOCIETIES
Sunday, December 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Palazzo E, Venetian Hotel

Don't miss out on your opportunity to showcase the outstanding work of your SSHP! Participate in the Student Society Showcase. Applications are available now and due October 24th.

PHARMACY STUDENT WEBINARS:
Students, maximize your experience at the Midyear by taking advantage of three pre-meeting webinars designed just for you:

  • A Pharmacy Student's Guide to Navigating the 2009 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
  • Interview Preparation - An Overview
  • CV and Resume Writing - Tips and Traps*
Visit www.ashp.org/midyear2009/students for more information.

*Bonus: If you plan to view the "CV and Resume Writing" webinar and attend the onsite workshop on Sunday at the Midyear, you can pre-submit your CV or Resume to be reviewed by an expert and returned to you at the workshop! Just email it to students@ashp.org before the November 1st deadline.


BE A RESIDENT OR STUDENT POSTER MENTOR!
Here is your chance to get involved in the meeting. We are asking for volunteers to provide oral feedback to students and residents presenting posters. Support future pharmacy practitioners and volunteer, visit www.ashp.org/Get_Involved for more information and to volunteer.

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS
Enhance your meeting experience by participating in a variety of workshops scheduled on Saturday and Sunday! These programs are designed to provide attendees with hands-on learning experience. Find out more

ASHP FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL DONOR MATCH RECEPTION
Sunday, December 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Room 3601 (Toscana, Level 3), Venetian Hotel

You are invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres with fellow donors, spend quality time with leaders in our profession (including ASHP Foundation-funded grantees and award winners), and make a gift donation to the ASHP Foundation that will be matched by a sponsor! Every dollar given by individual donors from November 1 through December 31, 2009, will be matched. This is a great way to make the most of your tax-deductible contribution!

E NEWS WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Share with us the topics and interviews you would like us to include in our E News broadcasts from the 44th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition. Visit www.ASHPTV.com to submit your ideas and check out E News the week of the meeting, for daily information, video interviews, and late-breaking news. We look forward to hearing from you.
*E News is sponsored by Genentech.
 

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
The Midyear Clinical Meeting program announcement is now available online to view and print.

NEW! REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
This year watch for your registration confirmation with barcode via email. You will no longer receive a confirmation by mail.

FAQ's
Check out the list of frequently asked questions on our website to get answers to your meeting-related questions.

ASK THE MEETING PLANNER
Your feedback is extremely important. Please send your thoughts or questions to ASHP's Conference and Convention Operations team at ccd@ashp.org.

THANK YOU SPONSORS, CORPORATE SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS

  • Eli Lilly - Electronic Business Cards
  • Sagent Pharmaceuticals - Meeting Lanyards
  • Anaheim - Partner & Co-Sponsor. Closing Luncheon
  • Hospira - Corporate Supporter
  • New Orleans - Partner
  • Orlando - Partner
  • Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - Partner

2010 ASHP SUMMER MEETING & EXHIBITION
The website for the 2010 ASHP Summer Meeting & Exhibition (Tampa, Florida, June 6-9) will open in mid-February. Learn more

THANK YOU ATTENDEES
Stay tuned to http://www.ashp.org/midyear2009 for up-to-date meeting information.