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2018 VPhA Midyear Conference
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The deadline to submit CE was April 25, 2018. Please contact info@virginiapharmacists.org for late CE submision. Note: CE submitted after April 25, 2018 may be subject to a $200 late fee.
CE credit will be issued to CPE Monitor within 30 days.
Midyear Meeting Schedule
Saturday, March 24, 2018 | ||
7:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast Conference Level Foyer |
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7:00am — 4:00pm | Exhibit Tables Conference Level Foyer |
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7:45am – 8:00am | Welcome and Announcements Washington Lecture Hall |
Dennis Smith, RPh
President of VPhA |
8:00am – 2:30pm | VPhA Research & Education Foundation Silent Auction Conference Level Foyer |
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8:00am – 10:00am | Pain, Opioids, and the Quest for the Holy Grail Washington Lecture Hall |
Anthony Dragovich, M.D. Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist Blue Ridge Pain Management Sponsored by the Virginia Pharmacists Aiding Pharmacists Program (VaPAPP) Fund |
8:00am – 10:00am | Documenting Your Professional Accomplishments with a Resume, CV, Portfolio and Planning for a Successful Interview Location TBD |
Tom Reinders, Pharm.D. Professor EmeritusVCU School of Pharmacy |
10:00am–10:30am | Break Conference Level Foyer |
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10:00am–12:00pm | Preparing to be Financially Fit (For Students and New Practitioners) Monroe |
Tim Ulbrich, Pharm.D. Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy Sponsored by the VPhA Academy of New and Future Practitioners |
10:30am–12:00pm | Diabetes in Virginia: Incorporating Diabetes Prevention and DSME into Your Pharmacy Practice Location TBD |
Anna Peoples, PharmD
Anne Wolf, RD
Sponsored by the VPhA Research & Education Hutchinson Fund |
12:15pm — 1:00pm | Lunch Roanoke Ballroom |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm | 37th Annual Rooke Lecture Social Determinants of Health – A Focus on Pharmacists’ Impact Roanoke Ballroom |
William A. Hazel Jr. M.D. Former Secretary of Health and Human Resources Commonwealth of VirginiaSponsored by the VPhA Research & Education Foundation Rooke Lecture Fund |
2:15pm – 3:15pm | Simplifying Stopping: Strategies & Resources for Successful Deprescribing Washington Lecture Hall |
Kristin Zimmerman, PharmD, BCACP, CGP Associate Professor, VCU School of PharmacySponsored by the VPhA Research & Education Unrestricted Fund |
3:15pm – 3:45pm | Break Conference Level Foyer |
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3:45pm – 5:15pm | Bugs and Drugs at the Point of Transition Washington Lecture Hall |
Katerina Petrov, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Professor Bernard J. Dunn School of PharmacySponsored by the VPhA Research & Education Unrestricted Fund |
5:30pm | VCU Alumni and Friends Reception – All Attendees Welcome! | |
8:00pm | Billiards at the Pine Room – All Attendees Welcome! Pine Room Pub |
Hosted by the VPhA Academy of New & Future Practitioners |
Sunday, March 25, 2018 | ||
7:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast Conference Level Foyer |
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7:30am – 8:30am | VPhA General Membership Meeting Washington Lecture Hall |
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8:45am – 10:15am | Cannabis Rx: Medical Marijuana and the Role of the Pharmacist Washington Lecture Hall |
Al Domeika, BSPharm Dispensary Manger Prime Wellness of ConnecticutSponsored by VPhA Research & Education Morgan Institute Fund |
10:15am- 10:30am | Break Conference Level Foyer |
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10:30am- 12:00pm | Back to the Future of Hypertension Management Washington Lecture Hall |
John Bucheit, PharmD, BCACP Assistant Professor VCU School of PharmacyEvan Sisson PharmD, BCACP Associate Professor VCU School of PharmacySponsored by VPhA Research & Education Unrestricted Fund |
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Academy of Independent Pharmacists (AIP) Business Meeting Lunch provided for members and future members |
Sponsored by VPhA Academy of Independent Pharmacists |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | CPESN Virginia Overview Implementing Chronic Care Management in Your Practice |
Sponsored by Kelestan Packaging and VCU Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation |
Why You Should Attend?
The Midyear Conference and Exhibit Show is a premier event for Virginia pharmacy professionals from across the state to:
- Connect, network and build relationships
- Conduct business
- Earn continuing education
- Receive special recognition
- Learn about new products and services that are available
- Have fun with friends and colleagues in the pharmacy profession
Registration Options (prices will increase by $25 after March 20)
Full | Saturday | Sunday | |
Pharmacist – VPhA Member | $210 | $160 | $60 |
Pharmacist – Non Member | $290 | $215 | $90 |
Pharmacy Technician – VPhA Member | $110 | $95 | $35 |
Pharmacy Technician – Non Member | $150 | $105 | $50 |
Resident / First Year Practitioner – VPhA Member | $150 | $105 | $50 |
Student Pharmacist – VPhA Member | $50 | $40 | $25 |
Spouse/Guest (Non Pharmacist/Non Technician) | $145 | $100 | $50 |
Lunch & Rooke Lecture Only (Saturday) | $50 |
Hotel
Hotel Roanoke
110 Shenandoah Ave NE
Roanoke, VA 24016
www.hotelroanoke.com
Rate:$139 (single/double occupancy)
Book Online or by calling (540) 985-5900 and referencing the Virginia Pharmacists Association (VPhA).
Note: If you do not mention “VPhA” when calling, they will tell you all rooms are booked.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsors