Descriptions: Student Educational Programming – 2022 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

SUNDAY, December 4

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. - SSHP Leaders Workshop

Are you a current officer or emerging leader in your Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP)? If so, then please plan to join other student leaders from across the nation to network, share, and reapply best practices from fundraising to programming.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Student Advocacy Workshop

The session will provide an overview of the components of political advocacy as well as why it is important to advocate for the pharmacy profession. You will learn what you, and your SSHP, can do in your role as advocates for your patients and the profession.

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. - Pharmacy Student Forum Opening Session

Join your fellow ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum members to kick off the Midyear meeting. This session will feature a discussion on how to stay resilient in challenging times, and grow as a future pharmacy leader.

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – PhORCAS: The Centralized Application System for Pharmacy Residencies

Learn about the Pharmacy Online Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) and how it will save you time in the residency application process. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions about this service.

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. - Becoming a Relational Leader: A Transformative Approach to Collaboration, Learning, and Development

This session aims to address a significant need in pharmacy education--how to promote more collaborative, interprofessional learning and leadership to improve healthcare. The purpose of the session is to introduce and engage participants in the Relational Leadership (RL) framework, including new and innovative strategies to transform leadership and healthcare learning environments. The RL framework helps participants explore their identities through the power of story as a method to connect with others on a deeper level that enhances teamwork and collaborative decision-making while cognizant and attentive to productive conflict. The primary aim of the RL framework is to prepare leaders to advocate and accelerate change in healthcare environments.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Congrats!! You Matched!!

Are you interested in a residency but afraid of “The Match”? Don’t be! Come learn how the pharmacy residency matching service works, learn strategies to successfully navigate through the Match, and get tips on what to do if you don’t match. Dispel the rumor suggesting the Match is a scary process.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Adulting 101: Finance Fundamentals and Tips Post-Graduation

This educational session will discuss several aspects of financial management and planning including : net worth versus income, developing a budget, credit scores and reports, managing debt (credit card and student loans), and saving and investing (building an emergency fund, retirement investing). There will be a review of finance basics with general tips and strategies such as increasing salary (through career advancement or job hopping every three to five years) and living at home or with roommates after graduation to save money.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Impostors Among Us: Students, Impostors, or Both?

While many of us feel the imposter syndrome in our lives - up to 70% of individuals and maybe more in those who are high achieving - many of us do not have the knowledge and terminology to put a name to what we are feeling. The aim of this session is to help trainees increase awareness of imposter syndrome, its incidence, and methods to identify and address it. Exercises to identify the subpopulation of imposters that we align with most closely and activities to help us overcome the imposter mindset will also be included.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Student Society Showcase

Join us as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our ASHP student leaders. Student Societies of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHPs) will spotlight their achievements in the annual Student Society Showcase. Take this opportunity to learn about best practices from SSHPs across the nation, and find out how you can reapply their successful events on your campus.

 

MONDAY, December 5

2:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m. – Let’s Take a Look at the Playbook: Effectively Preparing for Interview Questions

Do you feel lost when it comes to preparing for interview questions? Have you learned what to expect but don’t know what to say? This session will go beyond basic concepts of a good interview and look deep into the interview playbook to identify the true meaning of the interview questions. Attendees will discuss why questions are asked during an interview and given specific tips on how to prepare for those questions. Students will work together in an interactive format to discuss potential interview pitfalls. After attending this session, you will feel more confident formulating answers that will effectively showcase your skills to the interviewer.

3:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m. – Pick Me! Writing a Letter of Intent that Stands Out

Are you struggling to write a letter of intent that says "Pick me!"? This session will be an active, hands on learning experience where we will review actual letters of intent that have been submitted: one excellent, one well written but vague, and one with a different focus than what the program offers. This session will provided practical tips on where to start with writing a letter and how to make it stand out among the crowd.

 

TUESDAY, December 6

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Now You See Me: Essentials to Creating an Affirming Environment

Learn the essential terminology and communication skills needed to create an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ colleagues, trainees, and patients.

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Exploring Career Opportunities in Industry

Interested in learning more about industry career opportunities after graduation? Come learn from a panel of current fellows who have experience in several cross-functional areas. They will share an overview of their roles and responsibilities, provide advice on the process of applying and interviewing, as well as provide time for an audience Q&A.

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Road to Residency: Planning for Success

Whether you are a first-year student exploring post-graduate opportunities or a fourth-year student preparing for residency applications, learn more pharmacy residencies, why you should consider residency training, the process of applying for a residency, and what opportunities you can pursue during each stage of your pharmacy school training to prepare for residency.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Networking 101: Building professional Connections

Interested in learning how to build your professional network? This session will cover the benefits of a professional network, how to build your professional network, and how to maintain your network.

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. - Students’ Night Out 

Party with a purpose! Join pharmacy students from across the country for a fun night out. Located in the heart of Mandalay Bay’s Casino floor, Eyecandy Bar & Lounge offers the best ambiance for a casual social scene surrounded by the energy of the casino action and sounds of a live DJ.
You must be 21 years or older with proper ID. Show your ASHP badge and received 50% off well drinks and domestic beer/wine. Shuttle service will not be provided. 
For more details, check the ASHP LIVE! App.