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The Interprofessional Professionalism Collaborative (IPC) is pleased to announce the publication of its landmark article: The Intersection of Professionalism and Interprofessional Care: Development and Initial Testing of the Interprofessional Professionalism Assessment (IPA). The final published article is now on Taylor and Francis Online. The article will be assigned to a future issue of the Journal of Interprofessional Care.
The Remington Honor Medal, named for eminent community pharmacist, manufacturer, and educator Joseph P. Remington, was established in 1918 to recognize distinguished service on behalf of American pharmacy during the preceding years, culminating in the past year or during a long period of outstanding activity or fruitful achievement.
Effort to Highlight Contributions America’s Pharmacists Make in Improving Patient Lives. “Pharmacists are an integral part of a patient’s healthcare team and are often our most accessible healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Lucinda L. Maine, executive vice president and CEO of AACP.

Dear Colleagues:

How is it possible that each AACP Annual Meeting surpasses those that preceded it—both in numbers of attendees ...

A student hotspotting program gives future pharmacists and healthcare providers insight into how to care for patients with complex needs ...

A record-setting Pharmacy Education 2018 showcased an Academy focused on building future leaders in healthcare who are dedicated to helping ...

The popularity of cosmetic science is growing amongst current and prospective student pharmacists, and the reasons for its attractiveness are ...

The university is recognized for its collaborative efforts and work with the community to curb opioid use. Even as health experts and community leaders across the country launch various initiatives to address the ongoing opioid crisis, the situation remains dire. In Tennessee, more than 1,186 state residents died from opioid overdoses in 2016, a rate of more than three deaths every day, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.

A University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences professor received an NIH grant to figure out how ...

New tools connect physicians and pharmacists to build stronger collaborative relationships. The American Medical Association wants to help physicians improve patient care. Through its STEPS Forward initiative, the AMA has broken down practice transformation into 50 strides, or modules in this Web-based, how-to, toolkit for physicians, each addressing a common practice challenge, offering solutions and implementation strategies.

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Contact Maureen Thielemans; 703-739-2330 ext. 1022

ARLINGTON, VA.—ASAE has announced that Cecilia M. Plaza, Pharm.D., Ph.D ...

Join AACP and your academic pharmacy colleagues on a special delegation to Cuba. Take advantage of this outstanding professional development ...