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73rd Annual Pharmacy Practice Seminar • 2025 PPS



73rd Pharmacy Practice Seminar & 10th Health Systems Practice Seminar • 2025 PPS & HSPS
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Center for Continuing Professional Development
Originally held and recorded on September 26-28, 2025 in Austin, Texas

 
Pharmacy Practice Seminar • Health Systems Practice Seminar
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About
The Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS) and Health Systems Practice Seminar will be held combined in a three day program from Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28. The content will equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with practical and relevant tools and knowledge that can immediately improve patient care. Participants may attend either PPS or HSPS, or a combination of both!  Alll cotent will be available in-person, via live webinar broadcast, and recorded for viewing later as on-demand sessions.  All registrants will have access to all three days content!   Additional information about this event can be found at the Pharmacy Practice Seminar webpage
 

Target Audience
This seminar is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in community pharmacies and health systems settings.
 
Attendance Options: In-Person or Online
Registrants can join us live in person in Austin, Texas, via a live Zoom webinar, watch on-demand later, or any combination of live and on-demand viewing. All presentations will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing throughout the next year. In whatever way PPS best fits into your schedule, we have you covered!  For those joining us in person, more information is available on the PPS website's Location, Lodging, and Parking tab.  To book hotel accommodations with the event group rate, click here
 

Registering and Accessing the Content
PPS registrants will access all seminar content on this page. Be sure to bookmark this page for session content, in-person attendance information, live broadcast Zoom feeds and on-demand sessions. You must log into your account to access seminar content, so we recommend keeping your login email and password handy.
 
  Register for 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar
 
  • NOTE: If you have previously registered for the live event, skip down to Log Back In (orange box).
  • First, you must register for the activity using the GREEN button at the bottom of the page.
    • (Note: If you have never claimed CE credit through this UT Austin College of Pharmacy CE site before, you will also be prompted to create a CE profile before you can register for this program). 
  • Once you are registered & logged in, save your email & password for easier access when you return to complete additional sessions.
  • Click one of the sessions listed below and follow the instructions listed in that module.
  • If you wish to return to the program later, do so by following the instructions in the orange box below.
 
   Logging Back In 
 
  • Bookmark this page. When you return, click on the "log in" link at the top right. (Note: This registration page is the same page you will use during the live event and for on-demand sessions later.)
  • Enter your email/password at the prompt.
  • Select 73rd Pharmacy Practice Seminar • PPS 2025 located under the Online CE Tab
  • Click one of the sessions listed below and follow the instructions in that module.
 

Continuing Education Credit
ACPE logo
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredits the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This knowledge-based activity is approved for 31.50 hours of continuing education credit (31.50 Live via in-person or live broadcast). To receive 31.50 CE credit, the participant must complete the activity sessions and then complete the online evaluation (on-demand sessions require post-tests before evaluation) that follows each accredited session.  
 

  • Questions? At any time, please email us at UTpharmacyCE@austin.utexas.edu.
  • Thank you! We know you have options on where you get your CPE. We greatly appreciate you choosing The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy!

 
How to Read the Tabs:
Optional Reflection and Implementation Sessions
 
Health Systems Practice Seminar Sessions in BLUE
 
Community Pharmacy Practice Seminar in GREEN
 
Pharmacy Practice Seminar - All Attend in ORANGE

 

Date: Sep 26, 2025 08:00 AM - Sep 28, 2025 06:00 AM

Fee

$595.00

CE Hours

32.50

CE Units

3.250

Registration closes on Oct 01, 2026 01:00 AM

Activity Type

  • Knowledge

 

 

Day I: Friday Sessions

   

Continuing Professional Development: Setting the Stage and Skills for Your Career Advancement
 
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss the new ACPE Continuing Professional Development credit system providing a path for CE credit directed at career development
  • Discuss key factors in teaching and learning for one’s own CPD as well as for staff and students  
  • Describe skill sets needed for professional and career advancement and where to learn

About the Speakers
 
Glen Baumgart, PhD
Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Baumgart serves as the Center for Continuing Professional Development Director at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He has developed the Center into one of the nation's largest pharmacy continuing education programs. He serves on the ACPE CPD Committee and helped create and launch the new pharmacy CPD program. Dr. Baumgart received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. He joined the college after serving as the Executive Director of The University of Texas at Austin’s Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Elizabeth Oates Hand, PharmD, BCIDP
Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Clinical and Transitional Care
Residency Programs Manager, University Health
 
Elizabeth Hand is a Clinical Pharmacy and Residency Programs Manager at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. She received her PharmD from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and following graduation, completed a PGY1 Residency and a PGY2 Infectious Disease Residency. She has worked as an ID pharmacist in various capacities over the last decade, including as a Clinical Faculty at UT Austin. She has also served as the PGY1 Residency Program Director since 2016.  
Disclosure: Dr. Hand does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-086-H04-P/T

Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Sep 26, 2028

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Blood Pressure Goals for Hospitalized Patients
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Identify treatment goals for markedly elevated hypertensive hospitalized patients
  • Recommend medications for acute management of hypertension based on compelling indications

About the Speaker
 
Merry Daniel, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Trauma Pharmacy Clinical Co-Ordinator
St.David’s South Austin Medical Center
 
Dr. Merry Daniel is a Board Certified Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist specializing in trauma intensive care patients at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX. Her pharmacy school was completed at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN where she received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.  She then completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at CoxHealth in Springfield, MO, where she then stayed on to complete her PGY-2 in critical care with a focus in nutrition. Within her practice she preceptors APPE Pharmacy students, assists with daily educations sessions for surgical medical residents and medical students. She provides comprehensive therapy management for acute and chronic disease states via a collaborative practice agreement with the trauma surgeons and hospitalists, which includes anticoagulation management/reversal, toxicology/drug dependence management, cardiovascular medication management etc. She is engaged in multiple professional organizations, including ACCP, and APhA.
Disclosure: Dr. Daniel does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-087-L05-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Pumping Iron: IV Iron Replacement in Patients with Heart Failure
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe the pathophysiology of iron deficiency in heart failure and its impact on clinical outcomes
  • Differentiate between PO and IV iron formulations in terms of safety and efficacy
  • Evaluate clinical trial data on the benefits of IV iron replacement in patients with iron deficiency and heart failure

About the Speaker
Benjamin Encino, Pharm.D.
Adjoint Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Benjamin Encino earned his Pharm.D. in 2024 through the joint program between The University of Texas at Austin and UT Health San Antonio. He is currently completing a Pharmacotherapy residency and a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences within the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, San Antonio campus. His research focuses on pharmacy education and advancing healthcare for underserved populations.
Disclosure: Dr. Encino does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Julianne Mercer, Pharm.D.
Adjoint Assistant Professor
Pharmacotherapy Education and Research Center
UT Health San Antonio 
Julie Mercer, PharmD is a pharmacist and PhD Candidate at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, where her dissertation focuses on gender minority health and cardiometabolic outcomes. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where she conducted qualitative and quality improvement research focused on underserved populations. She then completed a pharmacotherapy residency and master’s degree through UT Austin and UT Health San Antonio, with clinical training across multiple inpatient settings including the South Texas VA and University Health. Julie is also involved in emerging military health research through the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. Her research interests include public health, cardiometabolic health, and pharmacoepidemiology, with a focus on advancing health equity through interdisciplinary and systems-level approaches.
Disclosure: Dr. Mercer does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-088-L01-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention in a Large Healthcare System
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss the complexity of controlled substance diversion prevention at a large health system
  • Discusses challenges and possible solutions to enforce a meaningful and effective drug diversion prevention program
  • Discuss use of automative systems and impact
  • Discuss leadership roles and impact on workflow

About the Speaker
Christopher Schexnayder, Pharm.D.
Executive Director of Support Services
University Health San Antonio
Christopher Schexnayder, Pharm D, MBA is the Executive Director of Support Services for Pharmacy at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, he provides strategic leadership for informatics, quality and compliance, procurement, education, and technician development. He has directed 340B governance efforts by launching the Steering Committee to align stakeholders and set long-term program priorities. He also strengthened enterprise-wide risk and compliance programs through a relaunch of the Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Program, embedding best practices and reinforcing accountability across disciplines. In addition, he oversaw successful accreditation for the Pharmacy Technician Training Program, advancing workforce development and professional growth.  A graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, where he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2010, Chris brings clinical expertise and leadership discipline to his work. His career reflects a commitment to transparency, collaboration, and system-level accountability, positioning Pharmacy Services as a trusted strategic partner across the health system.
Disclosure: Dr. Schexnayder does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-089-H05-P/T

Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Sep 25, 2028

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Rapid Fire: Health Systems Pharmacy Profession Check-in – Starting Out, Wellness, Retirement (20 min sessions)
Health Systems Track
 
This session consists of three 20-minute sessions. All speakers will be available for a Q&A panel at the end of the presentations. 
 
Sessions and Learning Objectives
 
Starting Out – Pearls for the New Professional - Jenny Tran, PharmD, BCOP, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology, University Health
  • Discuss career planning, search for opportunities, and the role of the new employee
  • Discuss wellness for the early-career pharmacist
 
Mid-Career Decisions and Wellness - Justin Hooper, Pharm.D., Senior Pharmacy Leader, Christus Health
  • Discuss mid-career decisions including advancements, education, credentialing, or leaving the profession. 
  • Discuss burnout and wellness recommendations for the mid-career health-system pharmacist
 
Late Career Advice - Jill Williams, RPh, MS,  Pharmacist
  • Discuss late-career planning and retirement advice
  • Discuss wellness for the late-career pharmacist
 

About the Speakers
Jenny Tran, PharmD, BCOP
Lead Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology
University Health
Jenny Tran earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2019. She then completed PGY1 acute care and PGY2 oncology pharmacy residencies at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, CA. In 2021, she began her post-residency career as the 1st inpatient hematology/oncology clinical pharmacy specialist at University Health. Today, she currently serves as a lead clinical pharmacy specialist and the residency program director for UH's new PGY2 oncology pharmacy program. Her clinical interests include acute leukemias, aggressive lymphomas, and leadership/administration. 
Disclosure: Dr. Tran does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Justin Hooper, Pharm.D., BCPS - Moderator
Director, Corporate Clinical Pharmacy
Clinical Excellence Division, CHRISTUS Health
Dr. Justin Hooper graduated from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and later completed a two-year specialty residency in pharmacotherapy with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at the Dallas VA Medical Center. After serving on faculty with Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy, Justin returned to his hometown of Tyler to practice pharmacy at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. While at Trinity Mother Frances, he served in various capacities from staff pharmacist to director of pharmacy. Justin is now Director of Corporate Clinical Pharmacy for CHRISTUS Health, where he provides clinical pharmacy guidance and support for over 300 pharmacists across the CHRISTUS organization from New Mexico to Louisiana. His professional interests include teaching, pharmacy management and quality improvement, and clinical pharmacy informatics. Justin precepts a non-patient care P4 elective rotation and has served as a pharmacy mentor to numerous students and residents for the past ten years. Justin and his wife, Kate, live in Tyler, TX, with their four sons, and are excited to have their oldest son on the UT campus this fall. 
Disclosure: Dr. Hooper does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Jill Williams, RPh, MS
Pharmacist
Jill has utilized her pharmacy education in many ways through the years.   She received her BS in Pharmacy from Butler University, Indianapolis, IN and her MS in Pharmacy Administration (now known as Health Outcomes) from UT College of Pharmacy.  After completing her graduate studies, she worked in Indianapolis as. community pharmacist prior to joining Merck Sharp and Dohme (now Merck and Co) in the Pharmaceutical Sales Division. Jill worked for Merck for over nine years having several different sales assignments before moving to their WestPoint headquarters near Philadelphia where she worked in Sales Training and Marketing.  In this role she developed and tested promotional materials used to educate Military practitioners.  In 1995 she and her husband , Bill moved back to Austin and joined UT CoP.  Jill was hired on as the first full-time Dir of CE for the College - in 1995 Texas began mandating annual CE for all pharmacists where prior to 1995 CE was optional.  In 2004 Jill stepped down from the Director position to pursue other interests including raising their two daughters.  Since retirement Jill has stayed heavily involved in community outreach through her daughters' schools, her church, Junior League of Austin, Dell Children's Hospital, and the UT CoP.   Jill has maintained her pharmacy license and membership in TPA, is certified in CPR and First Aid, and  Vaccine Administration and is a UT CoP preceptor.  She regularly helps the College of Pharmacy precepting 4th year students at community-wide outreach programs. Disclosure: Jill Williams has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-090-L04-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

CE Hours

1.25
   

   

Rethinking Renal Function: Augmented Renal Clearance in Critically Ill Patients
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives
  • Define augmented renal clearance (ARC) and explain its pathophysiology in critically ill patients
  • Discuss the impact of ARC on drug pharmacokinetics and its implications for antimicrobials, anticoagulants, antiepileptics, and other renally eliminated medications
  • Discuss current strategies for assessing renal function in patients with ARC
  • Recognize drug information resources that provide medication dosing recommendations for patients with ARC

About the Speakers
Sarah Berman, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
UIW Feik School of Pharmacy/University Health
Dr. Sarah Berman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy. She maintains a practice site in the surgical/trauma intensive care unit (STICU) at University Health in San Antonio. Dr. Berman attended Cedarville University, where she earned her Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2016, followed by her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. She completed her PGY1 Residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, followed by her PGY2 Critical Care Residency at University Health in San Antonio. She is board-certified in critical care. Dr. Berman's interests include appropriate sedation in the ICU, augmented renal clearance in the critically ill, and nutrition.
Disclosure: Dr. Berman does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
 
Kyllie Ryan-Hummel, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
University Health
Dr. Kyllie Ryan-Hummel is a current Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her PharmD degree in 2016 at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy then went on to complete her PGY1 and PGY2 in Critical Care at University Health. After completing her Critical Care PGY2 she obtained board certification in critical care. In 2019 she initiated and established evening surgical trauma & neuroscience intensive care unit clinical services at University Health and transitioned to Surgical Trauma intensive care in 2022
Disclosure: Dr. Ryan-Hummel does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-091-L05-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Time to Make the Switch? eGFR-based Drug Dosing
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss the evolution of kidney function assessment and its use in guiding medication dosing
  • Explain the rationale and methods for converting standardized eGFR (mL/min/1.73m2) to eGFR adjusted for a person’s body surface area (mL/min)
  • Describe a pragmatic approach to using eGFR for medication selection and dosing with CLcr based recommendations

About the Speaker
 
Thomas D. Nolin, Pharm.D., Ph.D., FCCP, FCP, FASN
Associate Dean for Research & Sponsored
Programs Associate Professor, Dept Pharmacy & Therapeutics
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Dr. Tom Nolin is Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Associate Dean for Research and Sponsored Programs, and he is Director of the Small Molecule Biomarker Core mass spectrometry facility at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Dr. Nolin has a strong record of interdisciplinary collaborations with regulatory, pharmaceutical industry, and academic scientists in the conduct of a broad range of clinical-translational studies and policy initiatives related to drug use in patients with kidney disease. His primary research addresses the impact of kidney disease and kidney replacement therapy on nonrenal clearance pathways and corresponding drug exposure and response, and assesses the implications of using various kidney function estimating equations on drug eligibility, selection, and dosing.  Dr. Nolin serves as Editor of DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach textbook. He is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology, a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology.
 
Disclosure: Dr. Nolin has the following relevant financial relationships, potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose:
Consulting Fees: Mineralys, MediBeacon

Mitigation: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy event planning committees reviewed the relationships and determined there was no connection between presentations and disclosed relationships.

Review of Conflicts Policy: The UT Austin College of Pharmacy has a very strict policy to ensure against commercial conflicts of interest in CE programming. For this conference, the planning committee picks two committee members who have appropriate backgrounds to review content and report any potential conflict of interest to the CPE Director. If conflict issues are discovered, they are addressed with the speakers to make appropriate changes. Evaluations are collected from all participants with specific questions around the listed conflicts of commercial interest.


 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-092-L05-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Optional CE Reflection
 
 
 

Optional Continuing Professional Development:
Topic Discussion and Implementation Planning
 
 
This optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion involves guided reflections about topics and treatment changes based on morning topics. Participants may choose any topic from the conference presentations that are most likely to impact or improve their practice. 

Worksheet: For in-person attendees, you can pick up a worksheet at the check-in table, others may use the downloadable document. Use this document for the discussion and reflection of the chosen topic. The worksheet displays areas that have been demonstrated as the major barriers or areas that impact the implementation of new content into practice. 

Take notes as you reflect. When you go to complete the evaluations for CE credit, the evaluation will ask you to share what you wrote in the worksheet. (NOTE: simple answers will not result in credit - one must truly reflect on the topic. 


Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
  • Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics

About this Program:
Literature on continuing education in healthcare has demonstrated a lack of results from learning new knowledge to the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The process of implementation includes several steps or barriers to the implementation of new knowledge. These include:
  • Identifying what changes in practice
  • Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
  • Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
  • Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
  • Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change
Contemplating and understanding the steps and barriers to implementation has been shown to significantly affect the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. This exercise on key concepts will help ensure the use of new knowledge in practice. 

Facilitator: Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., serves as Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He holds a doctorate in educational psychology and has extensive experience in managing education discussion sessions. Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no financial relationship(s) to disclose.


 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-115-H04-P/T

Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Sep 26, 2028

CE Hours

0.50
   

Day 1: Friday Evening Sessions

   

 
 Sterile Compounding Update: Insights from Teaching Sterile Compounding
 
 
 
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe the role of proper aseptic technique in sterile compounding
  • Differentiate between commonly used references (e.g., package insert vs. ASHP’s Injectable Drug Information) and identify when each is most appropriate to use
  • Demonstrate basic aseptic technique during the hands-on practice session
 
This activity may be counted as two hours of CPE for sterile compounding maintenance 
 

About the Speaker
 
Holli Temple, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
 
Holli Temple earned a B.S. in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, a B.S. in Pharmacy and a Pharm.D. from UT Austin College of Pharmacy. Holli practiced hospital pharmacy for 16 years, served on the faculty at UT Austin College of Pharmacy for 12 years, and taught the sterile compounding course and lab for 8 years. Teaching an IV lab is like running a pharmacy for a semester! In a span of 9-10 labs, students develop the technical skills to aseptically compound preparations, apply knowledge of state and federal sterile compounding regulations to specific scenarios, and use drug information resources to determine how to accurately make a preparation. Holli also teaches in the Foundations of Patient-Centered Care course and coordinates the Care and Respect for Elders Program. Additionally, Dr. Temple facilitates an interprofessional team in Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and serves as Project Faculty for third-year pharmacy students working with community mentors to create and deliver a Population Health Project. In her free time, Holli enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, hiking, and snow-skiing. 
Disclosure: Dr. Temple does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-093-L07-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

CE Hours

2.00
   

   

Immunization Update
 
 
 

 
Learning Objectives 
  • Identify changes or updates to the January 2025 Immunization Schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years and adults.
  • Evaluate the most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and CDC best practice guidelines.
  • Discuss vaccines under investigation or in the pipeline.
  • Determine appropriate answers for the questions that commonly arise and discuss related counseling points and key considerations.
This activity may be counted as three hours of CPE for immunization maintenance
 

About the Speaker
 
Sharon Rush, R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
 
Sharon Rush received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986.  She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator, and PGY-1 residency preceptor during her years with a large community pharmacy chain.  She joined the faculty of the Division of Pharmacy Practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in July 2010.  She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the college and co-coordinator of the P1 Pharmacy Practice Lab sequence.  She currently chairs the Region Assignment Appeals working group.  Professor Rush has been involved with direct patient care programs for many years.  She is a certified instructor for the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate program for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the APhA Medication Therapy Management certificate program, and the NACDS Point of Care certificate program.  She serves on the Texas Pharmacy Association’s Public Policy Council and Association Affairs Council, The American Pharmacists Association APPM Immunizing Pharmacists SIG Education committee, and is currently the chair of the American Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy Preceptor Development Committee.
Disclosure: Dr. Rush does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-079-L06-P/T
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

CE Hours

3.00
   

Day 2: Saturday Sessions

   

DKA Management Update
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Summarize updated clinical guidelines for diabetic ketoacidosis diagnosis and management
  • Identify key differences in emerging recommendations
  • Discuss novel alternative and adjunctive treatment strategies

About the Speaker
 
Kristi Hargrove, Pharm.D., BCEMP
Clinical Specialist III, Emergency Medicine
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Program Director
Department of Pharmacotherapy & Pharmacy Services
University Health, San Antonio, TX
Kristi Hargrove is a clinical pharmacy specialist in Emergency Medicine at University Health (UH) in San Antonio, Texas. She received her PharmD from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy then completed PGY1 Pharmacy residency and PGY2 Emergency Medicine residency at University Health. She currently works a rotating day/evening shift in the Emergency Department and serves as the PGY1 Residency Program Director.
Disclosure: Dr. Hargrove does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-094-L05-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Antihyperglycemics in Transitions of Care
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Compare and contrast pharmacokinetic and clinical properties of commercially available insulin products
  • Discuss considerations for interchanging insulin products at transitions of care
  • Evaluate safe and effective use of non-insulin antihyperglycemics in the inpatient setting

About the Speaker
 
Kristin Janzen, Pharm.D., BCPS
Division Head and Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Internal Medicine - Dell Seton Medical Center
Director of Pharmacology Content and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medical Education - Dell Medical School
Kristin M. Janzen graduated from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and completed a combined PGY1 & 2 Pharmacotherapy residency at Butler University and Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN. Currently, she is a Clinical Associate Professor within the Division of Pharmacy Practice. Her teaching focuses on pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and the application of knowledge to pharmacy practice. She maintains an active practice at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Internal Medicine, where she precepts fourth-year Pharm.D. students and residents on academic internal medicine rotations. She has been recognized for excellence in both didactic and experiential teaching and was awarded the College of Pharmacy Educator of the Year, the Austin-Temple-Waco Region Preceptor of the Year, and Wm. Arlyn Koesel Preceptor of the Year Awards. Her research focuses on residency preparation, interprofessional education, and core internal medicine disease states.
Disclosure: Dr. Janzen does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-095-L01-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Building the Pill-ars: Closing the Gap on GDMT Attainment in Heart Failure
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Distinguish medications recommended as guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure and evidence for use
  • Compare successful approaches to improve attainment of GDMT for heart failure across practice settings 

About the Speaker
Denise Kelley, Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP
Clinical Assistant Professor Pharmacy Practice 
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Denise Kelley graduated from the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 residency at UF Health Jacksonville, followed by a PGY2 Internal Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. From 2014 to 2018, she worked as an Internal Medicine Pharmacy Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville before transitioning to Ascension Seton as a Market Internal Medicine Pharmacy Specialist from 2018-2023. In each position, she served as an affiliate faculty with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, respectively, precepting pharmacy students on an Adult Medicine rotation. Currently, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Division of Pharmacy Practice. She maintains an active practice at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Internal Medicine, where she precepts Pharm.D. students and residents on academic internal medicine rotations. She is the Residency Program Director for the Ascension Seton PGY-2 Internal Medicine pharmacy residency. Dr. Kelley has a passion for patient care, advancing the pharmacy profession and facilitating pharmacy students with connecting concepts from the classroom into real-world clinical practice. She has been recognized for her experiential teaching and contributions to pharmacy through various awards, including UF New Inpatient Preceptor of the Year, FSHP New Practitioner of the Year and was recently named a Fellow of ASHP. Her professional presentations and clinical research focus on her primary interests within Internal Medicine - anticoagulation, HIV, renal and pulmonary disorders.
Disclosure: Dr. Kelly does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-096-L01-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

TEACH OUD: Texans Expanding Access to Compassionate Healthcare for Opioid Use Disorder
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Recognize the individual and societal impacts of opioid use and opioid use disorder (OUD) with an emphasis on Travis County.
  • Discuss evidence-based practices and effective treatment planning for OUD. 
  • Demonstrate person-centered, ethical approaches to patient care and patient communication. 
  • Identify opportunities to implement evidence-based practices

About the Speaker
Daniel Sledge, B.A., L.P.
Academic Detailer
PhARM Program
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Daniel is a licensed paramedic and the Academic Detailer for the TEACH OUD initiative. He earned his paramedic certification from Temple College and has more than 15 years of experience in the field, including serving as the Lead Paramedic for the Williamson County Mobile Outreach Unit and the Paramedic and Medical Provider Supervisor for the newly formed Round Rock Fire Department Crisis Response Unit. Daniel responded to behavioral health crisis calls in the field in his previous roles, aiding in pre-arrest jail and emergency department diversions where possible. He also conducted follow-up visits for people who received EMS treatment for drug overdoses. During these visits, Daniel provided naloxone kits, trained patients and their loved ones on its administration, and - if wanted - helped connect them to community support and evidence-based care to reduce harm and promote positive change. Daniel is appointed to two federal committees: the SAMHSA Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee (ISUDCC) and the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic. Daniel is also the 2023 recipient of the Ulysses “Mac” McLester Champion of Recovery Award by Communities for Recovery. He provides professional presentations and training on local, regional, and national levels but prefers and enjoys teaching. Before venturing into the medical field, Daniel worked as a musician and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Texas. He lives with his wife, son, and two cats in Austin, TX, and his favorite food is spaghetti. 
Disclosure: Daniel Sledge does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-097-L08-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Clinical Applications of AI in Community Health
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
 
  • Describe the current AI landscape in pharmacy and community health
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of AI in pharmacy practice
  • Name strategies to mitigate risks and optimize AI use
  • Anticipate future trends and their impact on pharmacy practice
 

About the Speaker
Karen Welch, M.D.
Director of Clinical Informatics
Communitycare Health Centers
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: Dr. Welch does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-098-L04-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Cardiovascular Treatment Update
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe the latest therapeutic updates in the ambulatory care setting for patients with hypertension.
  • Describe the latest therapeutic updates in the ambulatory care setting for patients with heart failure.
  • Describe the latest therapeutic updates in the ambulatory care setting for patients with hyperlipidemia.

About the Speaker
James A Karboski, Pharm.D.
Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Neill B. Walsdorf Fellow
UT Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Karboski earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Washington State University in 1985. Subsequently, Dr. Karboski earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio in 1987. He continued his training in Texas, where he completed a Clinical Sciences Fellowship in Pharmacokinetics at the University of Texas at Austin. Later, while a faculty member at the University of Iowa, Dr. Karboski was a Geriatrics Fellow of the Iowa Geriatrics Education Center. Dr. Karboski directed the Adult Internal Medicine Residency program in collaboration with Brackenridge Hospital for 15 years, supervised 14 residents and created a program that is nationally recognized as a superior training program for future academicians. Dr. Karboski has authored numerous scientific and professional articles in the areas of clinical therapeutics and pharmacokinetics. He has presented over 200 times before various professional, scientific and student groups. Dr. Karboski is recognized for his contributions to teaching excellence and the use of technology in teaching.  Dr. Karboski teaches extensively in the undergraduate, Pharm.D., and graduate programs at the University of Texas. He has been nominated for the prestigious Texas Exes Teaching Award for seven of the last eight years and won the award in 2000. He has been nominated for the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award for the past two cycles and has been cited by the P4 class as a faculty member who had the highest impact on their professional development for each of the past six years. He has served as the Section Editor – Cardiovascular Diseases for the APhA Drug Treatment Protocols, Section Editor – Cardiovascular Diseases for ASHP’s PharmPrep 3rd Edition, Chair of the Biomedical Research Group Investigational Review Board and item writer and board member for the NABP Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Exam. Currently, Dr. Karboski’s interests focus on curriculum development and innovation.
Disclosure: Dr. Karboski does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-099-L01-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Pour Some Data on Me: CGM Updates for Pharmacists
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Evaluate recent advancements in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology and implications for pharmacy practice
  • Compare the features and clinical applications of currently available CGM devices to optimize patient-centered diabetes care.

About the Speaker
Morgan P. Stewart, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Morgan Stewart is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Stewart received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency at Ohio State University, followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. Stewart is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) and practices as a clinical pharmacist at CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers in Austin, Texas. Her clinical pharmacy services include chronic disease state management via collaborative drug therapy management protocols, comprehensive medication reviews, medication and disease state education for patients, as well as pharmacotherapy education for health care providers and clinical staff. Dr. Stewart coordinates and teaches in the Pharmacotherapy of the Endocrine System module as well as co-coordinates the Patient-Centered Diabetes Care elective. Additionally, she teaches various pharmacotherapy modules on ambulatory care topics and precepts pharmacy students for both introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at her clinic. She is involved in many professional organizations, including APhA and AACP.
Disclosure: Dr. Stewart has the following relevant financial relationships, potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose:
Research Grants: Abbott Diabetes, Dexconm, Inc

Mitigation: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy event planning committees reviewed the relationships and determined there was no connection between presentations and disclosed relationships.

Review of Conflicts Policy: The UT Austin College of Pharmacy has a very strict policy to ensure against commercial conflicts of interest in CE programming. For this conference, the planning committee picks two committee members who have appropriate backgrounds to review content and report any potential conflict of interest to the CPE Director. If conflict issues are discovered, they are addressed with the speakers to make appropriate changes. Evaluations are collected from all participants with specific questions around the listed conflicts of commercial interest.


 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-100-L01-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Keeping up with the GLP1s: Expanding Indications
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Review the current and emerging indications for GLP-1 receptor agonists beyond type 2 diabetes.
  • Interpret key clinical trial data supporting long-term cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal outcomes with GLP-1 therapy.
  • Summarize the latest evidence on GLP-1 use in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Apply patient-specific factors to determine when and how to initiate or continue GLP-1 therapy in clinical practice.

About the Speaker
 
Kathryn Lin, Pharm.D., BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Division
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist at CommUnityCare Health Center
 
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Dr. Kathryn Lin is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (UT-COP) and a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with a practice site at CommUnityCare Health Center’s Southeast Health and Wellness Center in Austin, TX.  She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Belmont University College of Pharmacy.  She then completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at CommUnityCare Health Centers. As a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Dr. Lin serves as an Ambulatory Care IPPE/APPE preceptor and coordinates the Ambulatory IPPEs.  She teaches in the Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Practice courses and several clinical electives, including Patient-Centered Diabetes Care, Herbals and Botanical Supplements, and Ambulatory Care. Within her clinical practice she provides comprehensive therapy management for chronic disease states via a collaborative practice agreement, with interests including diabetes and cardiology. She is engaged in multiple professional organizations, including AACP, ACCP, and APhA. Dr. Lin is the President of the Austin-Area SHP chapter and APhA’s faculty advisor for the UTCOP chapter.
Disclosure: Dr. Lin does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-101-L01-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Keynote: Finding Joy in the Workplace
Health Systems & Community Pharmacy Tracks
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Outline why finding joy in the workplace is important
  • Reflect what matters to you in the workplace
  • Reflect on times when you have felt joy in the workplace and how that felt
  • Reflect on times when joy did not exist in the workplace and how that felt
  • Discuss potential interventions that you can make to improve joy in the workplace

About the Speaker
M. Lynn Crismon, Pharm.D., FCCP, DABCP, BCPP
Dean Emeritus
Behrens Centennial Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
 
M. Lynn Crismon is Dean Emeritus and Behrens Centennial Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy and Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. He is board-certified in psychiatric pharmacy, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Pharmacology. His research has focused on strategies to improve the pharmacotherapy and health outcomes of adults and children with severe mental disorders. He is vice chair and founding steering committee member, faculty member, and coach in the REACH Institute’s Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care Mini-fellowship. He served as a member of the National Academy of Medicine Committee that developed Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being, which received the 2021 James A. Hamilton Book Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives. In 2021, he was awarded the ACCP Paul F. Parker Medal for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Pharmacy, and he is the 2024 recipient of the AACP Paul R. Dawson Award for Excellence in Patient Care Research Award.
Disclosure: Dr. Crismon does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-102-L04-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

New Drug Update 2025
Health Systems & Community Pharmacy Tracks
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe the basic pharmacology of selected new drug entities approved during calendar year 2024
  • Explain how the pharmacologic actions of these drugs relate to therapeutic and adverse effects
  • List clinically significant adverse effects, drug interactions and dosing/monitoring of these drugs as appropriate

About the Speaker
Laurajo Ryan, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, CDE
Clinical Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Laurajo Ryan practices in the area of Adult Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas, primarily in the acute treatment of hospitalized patients. Her principal interests include diabetes, nutrition and cirrhosis. Dr. Ryan has extensive teaching experience at The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. 
Disclosure: Dr. Ryan does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-103-L01-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Human Trafficking Prevention: Pharmacy Perspective
Health Systems and Community Pharmacy Tracks
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe different types of human trafficking and their local, statewide and international prevalence.
  • Identify potential signs of human trafficking in victims who present for care in a medical setting.
  • Discuss the immediate healthcare needs of identified victims and develop an ability for trauma-informed response. 

About the Speaker
 
Kerri Taylor, M.S., ccc-slp
Anti-human trafficking Consultant and Educator
Kerri Taylor Richard is currently Working on a project with the Texas Governor’s Office’s Child Sex Trafficking Team(CSTT) to increase screening for human trafficking of children and adults. In this role, she serves as the Screening Engagement Manager for Allies Against Slavery, a national organization harnessing data to illuminate and eradicate human trafficking. For eleven years, Kerri served as the Executive Director of Unbound Now’s Houston office, writing curriculum for prevention education for students and the professionals who intersect with these vulnerable populations. In addition to being a member of the CSTT’s Advisory Council for Harris County, Kerri served on the board of the Brazoria County United Front Coalition to Fight Human Trafficking. Under her leadership, Unbound Houston launched their advocacy Center in 2020, their Early Intervention Program in 2022, and in 2024, Care Coordination among Galveston County agencies serving human trafficking victims.  Kerri earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University where she majored in Education with a specialization in speech pathology and audiology. She subsequently earned her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. She retired from her speech/language pathology practice in 2017 where she specialized in treating neurogenic speech/language and swallowing disorders in adults and children ages 0-5.  In 2019, she was named Galveston County’s woman of the year by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. Texas Nurse Practitioners recognized her as one of the nominees for the 2020 Texas Nurse Practitioner’s Visionary Award, stating she was a leader and a valuable partner to the healthcare system. In 2023, she was given the Service Above Self award by the Downtown Rotary Club of Houston and named an impact award recipient by the No Trafficking Zone board. In her spare time, Kerri enjoys boating, the beach and island time.
Disclosure: Kerri Taylor does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Claire Latiolais, PharmD, MS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Drug Information, Medication Management & Informatics
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Regional APPE Director - Galveston/Houston, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dr. Claire Latiolais graduated from Purdue University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2015. She went on to complete an ASHP-accredited Health-System Pharmacy Administration residency in The Houston Program at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Along with this program, she completed her Master’s in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She joined the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (UTCOP) in 2018 and served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Her role included serving as the Course Coordinator for the Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (I-IPPE).  Additionally, her responsibilities included teaching Drug Information, Applied Pharmacy Management, Clinical Skills and Hospital Pharmacy, as well as serving as the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) faculty advisor and Chair of the Admissions Committee. In the fall of 2022, Dr. Latiolais transitioned into a new role at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist of Drug Information and Formulary Management. In addition, Dr. Latiolais continued an appointment with UTCOP as the Experiential Regional Director for Houston. Dr. Latiolais is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) where she served on the 2019-2020 New Practitioners Forum Executive Committee, the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) where she serves on the Education Affairs Council, the Central Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CTSHP) where she served as a Board Member, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Delta Chi, and Rho Chi. Her interests include drug information, formulary management, experiential education, professional development of students, servant leadership, hospital operations, and pharmacy management.
Disclosure: Dr. Latiolais does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-104-L04-P/T
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Texas Pharmacy Law Update
Health Systems & Community Tracks
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Cite recent changes in pharmacy law and rule and their impact on daily pharmacy practice. 

About the Speaker
Daniel "Danny" Carroll, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Daniel R. Carroll, Pharm.D., R.Ph., serves as the Texas State Board of Pharmacy TSBP’s Executive Director/Secretary. Dr. Carroll’s tenure as Executive Director began on October 23, 2023. Dr. Carroll comes to TSBP with decades of pharmacy and leadership experience. Before becoming a pharmacist, Dr. Carroll practiced as a pharmacy technician. Over the course of his career as a pharmacist, Dr. Carroll has practiced extensively in hospital settings. He also assumed several leadership roles in these settings, serving as Director of Pharmacy at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas; Cedar Park Regional; and Seton Family of Hospitals at both Brackenridge and Shoal Creek in Austin, Texas. Most recently, Dr. Carroll served as the CEO of Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital. Dr. Carroll has also been active in his community as a volunteer pharmacist, a mentor to students interested in careers in healthcare, a healthcare topics presenter, and has been involved with several pharmacy-focused committees. Dr. Carroll obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently working toward his Master of Science in Healthcare Administration through Texas Tech.
Disclosure: Dr. Carroll does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-105-H03-P/T

Release Date: Sep 27, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Sep 26, 2028

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Optional CE Reflection
 
 
 

Optional Continuing Professional Development:
Topic Discussion and Implementation Planning
 
 
This optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion involves guided reflections about topics and treatment changes based on morning topics. Participants may choose any topic from the conference presentations that are most likely to impact or improve their practice. 

Worksheet: For in-person attendees, you can pick up a worksheet at the check-in table, others may use the downloadable document. Use this document for the discussion and reflection of the chosen topic. The worksheet displays areas that have been demonstrated as the major barriers or areas that impact the implementation of new content into practice. 

Take notes as you reflect. When you go to complete the evaluations for CE credit, the evaluation will ask you to share what you wrote in the worksheet. (NOTE: simple answers will not result in credit - one must truly reflect on the topic. 


Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
  • Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics

About this Program:
Literature on continuing education in healthcare has demonstrated a lack of results from learning new knowledge to the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The process of implementation includes several steps or barriers to the implementation of new knowledge. These include:
  • Identifying what changes in practice
  • Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
  • Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
  • Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
  • Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change
Contemplating and understanding the steps and barriers to implementation has been shown to significantly affect the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. This exercise on key concepts will help ensure the use of new knowledge in practice. 

Facilitator: Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., serves as Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He holds a doctorate in educational psychology and has extensive experience in managing education discussion sessions. Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no financial relationship(s) to disclose.


 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-114-H04-P/T

Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Sep 26, 2028

   

Day 3: Sunday Sessions

   

Pharmacy Benefit Management Reform
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss national reforms and updates for Pharmacy Benefit Management.
  • Discuss state reforms and updates for Pharmacy Benefit Management.

About the Speaker
 
RoxAnn Dominguez, Pharm.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Texas Pharmacy Association
RoxAnn Dominguez, Pharm.D., Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Pharmacy Association. With more than 20 years of experience spanning payer organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and specialty pharmacy, RoxAnn brings both strategic vision and a deep commitment to advancing pharmacy and patient care.
Disclosure: Dr. Doinguez does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Jason Davis, R.Ph
Senior Manager, Rx Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, H-E-B
President, Texas Pharmacy Association
Jason Davis, R.Ph., serves as Senior Manager of Pharmacy Compliance and Regulatory Affairs for H-E-B, LP, where he oversees compliance operations for 308 pharmacies across Texas. In this role, he leads diversion prevention initiatives, ensures adherence to controlled substance regulations, and works closely with regulatory and enforcement partners, including the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Jason is also the current President of the Texas Pharmacy Association, where he advocates for the profession and advances initiatives to support pharmacists and patients statewide.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from The University of Texas at Austin. Jason resides in Boerne with his wife, Lauren—also a pharmacist—and his two stepchildren. In his free time, he enjoys golf, music, youth sports, and supporting Texas Longhorn athletics.
Disclosure: Dr. Davis does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
 

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-106-L04-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Liver Disease Update
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Review liver diseases such as non-alcoholic liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, and cirrhosis of the liver.
  • Describe pathology, infarctions, and pharmacological approaches to liver disease

About the Speaker
Laurajo Ryan, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, CDE
Clinical Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Laurajo Ryan practices in the area of Adult Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas, primarily in the acute treatment of hospitalized patients. Her principal interests include diabetes, nutrition and cirrhosis. Dr. Ryan has extensive teaching experience in The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. 
Disclosure: Dr. Ryan does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-107-L01-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

OTC Topic: Culture Club: Probiotics in Practice
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Identify and differentiate probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics.
  • Describe common types and formulations of probiotics available in the US market.
  • Evaluate the clinical applications and potential health benefits of probiotics in various patient populations.
  • Analyze safety considerations and quality issues related to probiotic use in clinical practice.  

About the Speakers
Sharon Rush, R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 

Sharon Rush received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986.  She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator, and PGY-1 residency preceptor during her years with a large community pharmacy chain.  She joined the faculty of the Division of Pharmacy Practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in July 2010.  She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the college and co-coordinator of the P1 Pharmacy Practice Lab sequence.  She currently chairs the Region Assignment Appeals working group.  Professor Rush has been involved with direct patient care programs for many years.  She is a certified instructor for the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate program for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the APhA Medication Therapy Management certificate program, and the NACDS Point of Care certificate program.  She serves on the Texas Pharmacy Association’s Public Policy Council and Association Affairs Council, The American Pharmacists Association APPM Immunizing Pharmacists SIG Education committee, and is currently the chair of the American Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy Preceptor Development Committee.

Disclosure: Dr. Rush does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 
Terry Weaver, R.Ph.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 
Terry Weaver is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice. Professor Weaver is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and has an extensive background in community pharmacy practice and management. He provides didactic instruction in a number of required and elective courses throughout the curriculum, including the Experiential Patient Counseling course, Pharmacy Practice Lab, Community Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Business Plan Development, and Introductory Spanish for the Pharmacy Professional. Additionally, he provides structured mentorship to students and serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association. 
Disclosure: Dr. Weaver does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-108-L01-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Compounding Options vs Prescription Therapies
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Review the biological and hormonal changes that occur to men and women during the aging process
  • Discuss various options of commercially available and bio-identical hormone medications
  • Understand the different mechanisms and advantages of non-sterile formulations to control hormonal symptoms
 

About the Speaker
 
Bailey Bolinske, Pharm.D.
Co-Owner / Pharmacist
Martin's Wellness and Compounding Pharmacies
Bailey Bolinske hails from North Dakota where she obtained her degree in pharmacy in 2016. As a fourth-generation independent pharmacy owner, Bailey is passionate about serving her community and providing education to her patients and customers. Her practice has included multiple roles in independent pharmacy which exposed her to the world of pharmaceutical grade supplementation and holistic approaches to health conditions. Bailey earned the title of Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner in 2022 to help her patients in additional ways including nutrition, compounded prescriptions, and lifestyle modification. Consultations with Bailey are available by appointment at Dripping Springs Pharmacy and Lamar Plaza Drug Store to discuss and improve current therapies as well as health coaching.
 
Disclosure: Dr. Bolinske has the following relevant financial relationships, potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose:
Other: Co-owner of Martin and Martin's Wellness and Compounding

Mitigation: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy event planning committees reviewed the relationships and determined there was no connection between presentations and disclosed relationships.

Review of Conflicts Policy: The UT Austin College of Pharmacy has a very strict policy to ensure against commercial conflicts of interest in CE programming. For this conference, the planning committee picks two committee members who have appropriate backgrounds to review content and report any potential conflict of interest to the CPE Director. If conflict issues are discovered, they are addressed with the speakers to make appropriate changes. Evaluations are collected from all participants with specific questions around the listed conflicts of commercial interest.

 

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-109-L01-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Rapid Fire Fast Sessions: Review of Common Questions at the Community Pharmacy Counter (20 min Sessions)
Community Pharmacy Track
 
This session consists of four 15-minute sessions. All speakers will be available for a Q&A panel at the end of the presentations. 
 
Learning Objectives
 
Update on OTC Cough and Cold Products – Amanda Stallings, Pharm.D., Clinical Assistant Prof, UT Austin College of Pharmacy
•   Evaluate the clinical efficacy of oral phenylephrine in OTC cough and cold products and discuss the implications from the FDA’s proposed order to remove this product on clinical practice
 
Cosmetics in the Community Pharmacy – Haley Groff, Pharm.D, and Brayden George, PharmD. 
•  Identify emerging trends and innovations in wearable technology, and discuss how pharmacists can leverage these tools to enhance patient education, adherence, and outcomes in various practice settings.
 
Update on Rashes and OTC Treatments – Tyler Marie Kiles, Pharm.D., MPH, BC-ADMClinical Assistant Prof, UT Austin College of Pharmacy
•  Describe common rashes seen in the community pharmacy setting and review self-care treatment options for common dermatologic presentations
 

About the Speakers
 
Amanda Stallings, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 

Dr. Amanda Stallings comes to the College of Pharmacy from H-E-B where she was a Residency Site Preceptor and Interim Co-assistant Residency Program Director. She has also served as the Pharmacist in Charge at a local H-E-B Pharmacy for the last four years. Amanda received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in 2015. She completed her PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency through The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and H-E-B Pharmacy under Lauren Clark and Nathan Pope.  As a community pharmacist and former residency graduate, she has worked to advance patient care each day by providing excellent patient-centered education and clinical services such as medication therapy management and immunizations. During her leadership with H-E-B Pharmacy, she oversaw the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine program at her site and integration of several technician immunizers into the workflow. She strives to give back to the underserved in our community by volunteering as a pharmacist at the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic. Additionally, she has pursued leadership roles in professional organizations by serving on the board of directors and as past-President of the Capital Area Pharmacy Association.  In her new role, Amanda will teach and mentor Pharm.D. students while serving as the Residency Program Director for our PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency in partnership with H-E-B.

Disclosure: Dr. Stallings does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 
 
Haley Groff, Pharm.D,
Instructor In Clinical Pharmacy
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 
 
Brayden George, PharmD. 
Instructor In Clinical Pharmacy
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 
 
Please check back later for this speaker's bios. 
Disclosure: Dr. Groff does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
Disclosure: Dr. George does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
 
Tyler Marie Kiles, Pharm.D., MPH, BC-ADM
Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 

Dr. Tyler Marie Kiles received her Pharm.D. from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY-1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency with Mercer College of Pharmacy and Rite Aid in Atlanta, GA. After residency, Dr. Kiles worked as an Assistant Manager with Kroger Pharmacy in Houston, TX, and later completed a post-doctoral Academic Pharmacy Fellowship with the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Upon completion of her fellowship, she became an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Pharmacy in Memphis, TN, and also served as Clinical Coordinator for the Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program. Dr. Kiles is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), and her areas of interest and expertise include: community pharmacy, social determinants of health, scholarship of teaching and learning, and diversity equity and inclusion. Dr. Kiles is passionate about serving underserved and minority communities, and has received the Young Pharmacist of the Year award from the National Pharmaceutical Foundation (NPhA). Dr. Kiles also served as the advisor of the UTHSC chapter of the nationally recognized Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA). As a community pharmacist and passionate educator, Dr. Kiles has worked to advance patient care and pharmacy education each day. She has clinical experience in community pharmacy and ambulatory care, and she has taught in variety of settings, including classroom, interprofessional, and experiential learning environments. In her current role, Dr. Kiles teaches and mentors Pharm.D. students primarily in the skills-based and interprofessional curriculum.  She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Kiles is also fluent in Spanish with special training in Spanish for Health Professionals. When not working, she enjoys kickboxing, musical theater, and outdoor activities.

Disclosure: Dr. Kiles does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).


 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-110-L01-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

CE Hours

1.25
   

   

Common Infectious Diseases Encountered in the Community Setting
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • List three pathogens known to cause infections in patients seen in the community setting and the evidence-based first-line treatment for each
  • Describe how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can protect their patients from common infectious diseases through prevention efforts
  • Recognize the benefits of and barriers to implementing pharmacy-based test and treat programs for common infections encountered in the community setting

About the Speaker
 
Travis J. Carlson, Pharm.D., BCIDP
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Travis J. Carlson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pharmacotherapy Division of the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his teaching, research, and service responsibilities within the College, he also cares for patients as an infectious diseases pharmacist at University Hospital in San Antonio. Dr. Carlson received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University and completed his PGY-1 Residency at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, followed by a two-year Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas, in conjunction with the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He is also a Board-Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP). Dr. Carlson has a passion for teaching pharmacy students important and relevant information about infectious diseases pharmacotherapy that they will use on a daily basis throughout their careers. He also has a passion for conducting innovative research and serving the profession of pharmacy. Dr. Carlson has published over 20 peer-reviewed original research and review articles. His areas of interest and expertise include antimicrobial stewardship, Clostridioides difficile infection, antimicrobial resistance, and medication disposal. He also serves as the Chair of the Public Outreach Committee for the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP), and he regularly contributes continuing education materials to both the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). In his free time, he enjoys traveling, attending live music/sporting events, and playing the drums.
Disclosure: Dr. Carlson has the following relevant financial relationships, potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose:
Speaker: CInnoviva Speciality Therapieutics 

Mitigation: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy event planning committees reviewed the relationships and determined there was no connection between presentations and disclosed relationships.

Review of Conflicts Policy: The UT Austin College of Pharmacy has a very strict policy to ensure against commercial conflicts of interest in CE programming. For this conference, the planning committee picks two committee members who have appropriate backgrounds to review content and report any potential conflict of interest to the CPE Director. If conflict issues are discovered, they are addressed with the speakers to make appropriate changes. Evaluations are collected from all participants with specific questions around the listed conflicts of commercial interest.

 

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-111-L01-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

The Smoke Shop Boom: What Do Pharmacists Need to Know about Smoke Shops, Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, and Kratom?
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe common reasons for use and potential risks of kratom, hemp-derived cannabinoids, and nicotine vapes.
  • Explain the legal status and regulatory status of kratom, hemp-derived cannabinoids, and nicotine vapes.
  • Discuss the potential for, and concerns regarding, the use of kratom and nicotine vapes as harm reduction tools
  • Formulate an appropriate counseling plan on the use, risks, and benefits of kratom.

About the Speakers
 
Kirk Evoy, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM, CTTS, FCCP, FTSHP
Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Texas Austin College of Pharmacy
Adjoint Associate Professor, UT Health SA School of Medicine
Kirk E. Evoy is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Pharmacotherapy Division of the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as an Adjoint Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health San Antonio. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities within the college, Dr. Evoy also cares for patients as an ambulatory pharmacist within University Health in San Antonio.  Dr. Evoy completed his Pre-pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy coursework at Purdue University. Upon completion of pharmacy school, he went on to complete a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. In addition to his residency training, Dr. Evoy completed two teaching certificate programs and a Certificate of Added Training in Global Health, and has earned Board Certification as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Advanced Diabetes Manager (BC-ADM), and Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS). Dr. Evoy’s primary areas of research include substance use disorders and smoking cessation.  His clinical focus is primary care, particularly diabetes management and smoking cessation, with additional interests in transitions of care and global health.
Disclosure: Dr. Evoy does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Nina Vadiei, Pharm.D., BCPP
Clinical Associate Professor
The University of Texas Austin College of Pharmacy
Nina Vadiei, is a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) in the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Sciences in San Antonio, Texas. She practices as a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry at San Antonio State Hospital (SASH), caring for patients with serious mental illness(es).  Dr. Vadiei received her PharmD degree from The UT Austin College of Pharmacy before completing a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Ascension Seton in Austin, Texas, followed by a PGY2 psychiatric pharmacy residency with Ascension Seton and UT Austin. She is an active member of the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP), serving as a member of the organization’s Programming Committee and Vice Chair of the Outcomes Research Committee. Her research interests are in psychiatric pharmacotherapy, psychotropic use patterns, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Disclosure: Dr. Vadiei does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-112-L01-P/T
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Optional CE Reflection
 
 

Optional Continuing Professional Development:
Topic Discussion and Implementation Planning
 
 
This optional Continuing Professional Development Discussion involves guided reflections about topics and treatment changes based on morning topics. Participants may choose any topic from the conference presentations that are most likely to impact or improve their practice. 

Worksheet: For in-person attendees, you can pick up a worksheet at the check-in table, others may use the downloadable document. Use this document for the discussion and reflection of the chosen topic. The worksheet displays areas that have been demonstrated as the major barriers or areas that impact the implementation of new content into practice. 

Take notes as you reflect. When you go to complete the evaluations for CE credit, the evaluation will ask you to share what you wrote in the worksheet. (NOTE: simple answers will not result in credit - one must truly reflect on the topic. 


Learning Objectives 
  • Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
  • Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics

About this Program:
Literature on continuing education in healthcare has demonstrated a lack of results from learning new knowledge to the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The process of implementation includes several steps or barriers to the implementation of new knowledge. These include:
  • Identifying what changes in practice
  • Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
  • Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
  • Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
  • Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change
Contemplating and understanding the steps and barriers to implementation has been shown to significantly affect the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. This exercise on key concepts will help ensure the use of new knowledge in practice. 

Facilitator: Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., serves as Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He holds a doctorate in educational psychology and has extensive experience in managing education discussion sessions. Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no financial relationship(s) to disclose.


 

Activity Number

0067-0000-25-113-H04-P/T

Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Sep 26, 2028

CE Hours

0.50
   

Overall Evaluation - after completed your part of this program, please complete our overall evaluation for program feedback

   

Overall Evaluation • The 73rd Pharmacy Practice Update Adjourns
All Tracks
 
Thank you for joining us for the 73rd Pharmacy Practice Seminar! 
Please complete one more evaluation - the overall evaluation! Please take the time to provide feedback on PPS. This is where we pick content for next year's event. 
 
Thank you for attending PPS!
 
 

Release Date: Sep 26, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2025

   

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Exhibitor: Merck & Co
 
Special thank you for Merck for exhibiting PPS!  
 
Please be sure to visit Raymond Juarez at the table during breaks and meals!
Or contact Raymond at Raymond.juarez@merck.com
 

 
 

   

   

Exhibitor: Abbott
 
Special thank you for Abbot for exhibiting PPS!  
 
Please be sure to visit Wendy Martin at the table during breaks and meals!
Or contact Wendy at wendy.martin2@abbott.com
 

 

   

   

Exhibitor: Dexcom
 
Special thank you for Dexcom for exhibiting PPS!  
 
Please be sure to visit Healther Mapes at the table during breaks and meals!
Or contact Heather at Heather.Mapes@Dexcom.com
 

 
Additional Resources:
 
 
 

   

   

Exhibitor: Walgreens
 
Special thank you for Walgreens for exhibiting PPS!  
 
Please be sure to visit Greg Guidry at the table during breaks and meals!
Or contact Greg at greg.guidry@walgreens.com
 

 
 

   

   

Exhibitor: Amneal Pharmaceuticals
 
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Please be sure to visit Joan Ferguson at the table during breaks and meals!
Or contact Joan at joan.ferguson@amneal.com
 

   

   

Exhibitor: Accord BioPharma
 
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