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73rd Annual Pharmacy Practice Seminar • 2025 PPS


73rd Pharmacy Practice Seminar • 2025 PPS
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Friday, September 26; Saturday, September 27; and Sunday, September 28, 2025
 
 
 
Have two pharmacy technicians join you for free!
When you register as a pharmacist at the listed price (offer not valid with any other discount), you may request to receive a coupon code* allowing two pharmacy technicians to access the live broadcast or on-demand program (starting in December) for free. 
To take advantage of this offer, select "yes" for the registration question that asks if you would like to receive a free pharmacy tech coupon code.*
*Coupons will start being sent to registrants on July 1.
 
 
About
The Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS) will be held 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.  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.
 
  New for 2025: Two Conferences in One!  PPS and HSPS
 
This event was previously separated into two programs: the Health Systems Practice Seminar and the Pharmacy Practice Seminar. This year, we have combined the events into three full days of content and two tracks: health systems and community. Your single registration allows you access to any session for any day, in person, live broadcast, or on-demand later! 
 
  • Courses on the health systems track will occur on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27.
  • Courses on the community pharmacy track will occur on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28.
  • Sessions shared between the two groups will be held together on Saturday afternoon.
 
*Attendees will receive CPE credit for the sessions they complete, regardless of their pharmacy specialty. 
 
 
 
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.
 
  Log 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 and 0.00 via additional on-demand content). 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!
 

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

Fee

$575.00

CE Hours

31.50

CE Units

3.150

Registration closes on Oct 01, 2025 01:00 AM

Activity Type

  • Knowledge

 

 

Friday, Sept. 26 - Health Systems Learning Track

   

Welcome to Day 1 of the 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar
Friday, September 26, 2025
 
The 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar is designed to be enjoyed in person, but all sessions are broadcast via Zoom Webinar for those who need to watch online.
 
This event is for health systems and community pharmacy specialties and hosts sessions for both learning tracks. As an attendee, you are free to attend any sessions you'd like throughout the day, regardless of your pharmacy practice. All sessions are recorded and will be available to view on-demand a few weeks after the event so you can watch anything from the three conference days. 
 
Please note the icons in the session tabs below. 
 
The hospital icon lets you know the session is on the Health Systems learning track
 
 
 
The group of people icon indicates that the session is on the Community Pharmacy learning track
 
 
 
The mortar and pestle icon indicates the session is for both Health Systems and Community Pharmacy learning tracks
 
 
 
The "in-person" icon lets you know the session is for in-person attendance at the DoubleTree
 
 
 
The "live broadcast" icon indicates that the session is available on the Zoom webinar
 
 
 
The "on-demand" icon indicates the session contains a video for viewing the content anytime
 
 
 
Please access presentation slides, evaluations and available on-demand videos in the tabs below.
Please note that the evaluations will become live at the scheduled time the session is to end. If a session ends early, please wait for the scheduled time for it to become open.
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
   

   

In-person check-in and breakfast
 
 
In-person attendees: Check-in and join us for breakfast.
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
   

   

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Live Broadcast Begins
 
 
 
 

 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
   

   

Health Systems: Precepting in the Hospital Setting
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
About the Speaker
 
Gerard Gawrys, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Infections Diseases Dept of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Services
University Health  
 
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
 
Disclosure: Dr. Gawrys does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Blood Pressure Goals for Hospitalized Patients
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
About the Speaker
Divya Merry Daniel, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Trauma Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: Dr. Daniel does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Break
 
 
In-person attendees: Please join us in the pre-function area for a light snack and refreshments.  
 
Online attendees: Enjoy a break; the broadcast will return shortly.
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
   

   

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
Please check back later for this speaker's bio.
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 
Please check back later for this speaker's bio.
Disclosure: Dr. Mercer does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
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 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
About the Speaker
Christopher Schexnayder, Pharm.D.
Executive Director of Support Services
University Health San Antonio
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: Dr. Schexnayder does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Lunch Break + Optional CE Reflection
 
 
 
In-person attendees: Join us for lunch.
Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a lunch break. 
 
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.

 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM

CE Hours

0.50
   

   

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. 
 
Learning Objectives
Starting Out – Pearls for the New Professional – Speaker TBA
•   Identify effective processes to simplify a patient’s medication schedule 
 
Mid-Career Decisions and Wellness  – Speaker TBA
•  Discuss various types and uses of the most common eye drops 
 
Experiences Staff and Retirement Transitions – Speaker TBA
•  Discuss various types and uses of the most common eye drops 
 
About the Speakers
Speaker TBA
Title
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Speaker TBA
Title
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Speaker TBA
Title
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

CE Hours

1.25
   

   

Break
 
 
In-person attendees: Please join us in the pre-function area for a light snack and refreshments.  
 
Online attendees: Enjoy a break; the broadcast will return shortly.
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
   

   

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
Please check back later for this speaker's bio.
Disclosure: Dr. Ryan-Hummel does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
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 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
About the Speaker
Speaker TBA
Title
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

PPS Welcome Reception
All Tracks
 
In-person attendees: We are planning a welcome reception and a pharmacy happy hour! We invite you to join us in the hotel lobby to celebrate Pharmacy and let us welcome you to Austin!  
 
More information will be available closer to the conference date.
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
   

   

Sterile Compounding:
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
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).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

CE Hours

2.00
   

   

Community: Immunization Update
Community Pharmacy Track
 
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.
About the Speaker
 
Sharon Rush, R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
 
Sharon Rush, R.Ph., received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986. She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator and PGY1 residency preceptor during her 23 years with a large community pharmacy chain and continues to practice with the company on a reduced scale. She has been involved with different patient care programs such as pharmacy-based immunizations, health screenings, Medication Therapy Management and Disease State Management. She is a certified instructor for the APhA “Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery” certification program, the APhA “Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community” certificate program, the NACDS Point of Care certificate program and the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course. She provides the annual 3-hour continuing education Immunization Update for the Texas Pharmacy Association and the University of Texas College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Seminar.  Professor Rush joined the faculty of the Division of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice in July 2010. She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience coordinator for the Clinical Skills: Community Care course for the third year professional students and the Austin/Temple/Waco Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience regional coordinator for the fourth year professional students. She teaches the undergraduate course “Drugs in Our Society” and the signature course “The Savvy Healthcare Consumer” that helps the University’s undergraduate students learn how to navigate our complex health care system. She is a faculty facilitator for Pharmacotherapy II / III labs and the new Interprofessional Education program that includes students from the College of Pharmacy, Dell Medical School, School of Nursing and School of Social Work. One of her biggest passions is serving as an advisor for two student community outreach initiatives: Project Collaborate and Know Your Medicine. These initiatives offer free health screenings and comprehensive medication reviews to the underserved populations in our four core campus areas throughout the state. Along with dedicated student leaders and pharmacist preceptors, these initiatives work with community organizations to provide services that directly impact a patient’s health outcome. She is a member of several national, state and local organizations such as the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American Pharmacists’ Association, the Texas Pharmacy Association and the Capital Area Pharmacy Association. She was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Texas Pharmacy Association from 2012-15 and now serves on their Workforce Taskforce, Public Policy Council, Vaccination Registry Project Management team, Education Advisory group and others. She serves as a Director on the local Capital Area Pharmacy Association board. Professor Rush is a member of the Community-Wide Health Information Exchange Consensus Development Summit and the Travis/Williamson County Service Committee and Community-Based Organizations workgroup. These groups are comprised of healthcare providers from different areas of practice and non-profit community organizations that work together to identify and promote best practices in the areas of health information exchange and public health for the Travis and Williamson County area. Her areas of interest include the clinical and direct patient care aspects of community practice and their impact on improving the health outcomes of her patients. These aspects include Medication Therapy Management, immunizations and health screenings.
Disclosure: Dr. Rush does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/26/25
Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

CE Hours

2.00
   

Saturday, Sept. 27 - Both Health Systems and Community Pharmacy Learning Tracks

   

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar
Saturday, September 27, 2025
 
The 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar is designed to be enjoyed in person, but all sessions are broadcast via Zoom Webinar for those who need to watch online.
 
This event is for health systems and community pharmacy specialties and hosts sessions for both learning tracks. As an attendee, you are free to attend any sessions you'd like throughout the day, regardless of your pharmacy practice. All sessions are recorded and will be available to view on-demand a few weeks after the event so you can watch anything from the three conference days. 
 
Please note the icons in the session tabs below. 
 
The hospital icon lets you know the session is on the Health Systems learning track
 
 
 
The group of people icon indicates that the session is on the Community Pharmacy learning track
 
 
 
The mortar and pestle icon indicates the session is for both Health Systems and Community Pharmacy learning tracks
 
 
 
The "in-person" icon lets you know the session is for in-person attendance at the DoubleTree
 
 
 
The "live broadcast" icon indicates that the session is available on the Zoom webinar
 
 
 
The "on-demand" icon indicates the session contains a video for viewing the content anytime
 
 
 
Please access presentation slides, evaluations and available on-demand videos in the tabs below.
Please note that the evaluations will become live at the scheduled time the session is to end. If a session ends early, please wait for the scheduled time for it to become open.
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
   

   

In-person check-in and Breakfast
 
 
In-person attendees: Check in and join us for breakfast.
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
   

   

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Live Broadcast Begins
 
 
 
 

 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
   

   

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).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Clinical Applications of AI in Community Health
Community Pharmacy 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
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).
 
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).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 09:15 AM - 10:15 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Cardiovascular Treatment Update
Community Pharmacy Track
 
Learning Objectives 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
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).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Break
 
 
In-person attendees: Please join us in the pre-function area for a light snack and refreshments.  
 
Online attendees: Enjoy a break; the broadcast will return shortly.
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
   

   

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).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 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 does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Continuing Professional Development, Starting the Process for BPS Re-certification
Health Systems Track
 
Learning Objectives 
  • Describe the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) continuing education credit process for the pharmacy profession
  • Discuss application of CPD for BPS recertification
About the Speaker
Glen Baumgart, Ph.D.
Director of Center for Continuing Professional Development
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy 
Glen E. Baumgart, PhD is Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. The Center office is a large comprehensive CPE operation including live in-person and broadcasted conferences, groundbreaking continuing professional development programming, joint providership services, and a large online /on-demand CE catalogue. Dr. Baumgart’s research interests include pharmacy and medical leadership development, adult education, and assessment of continuing education learning outcomes, and he has served in leadership and committee roles with AACP and ACPE, most notably as a member of the ACPE CPD Advisory Board. Dr. Baumgart obtained his M.S. in Counseling from Minnesota State University at Mankato and completed his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at UT Austin.
Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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 Litten, 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 Litten 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, she 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. She is the President of the Austin-Area SHP chapter and APhA’s faculty advisor for the UTCOP chapter.
Disclosure: Dr. Litten does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Lunch Break + Optional CE Reflection
 
 
 
In-person attendees: Join us for lunch.
Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a lunch break. 
 
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.

 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
   

   

Joint PPS Program Welcome – Health Systems & Community Pharmacy
Health Systems & Community Pharmacy Tracks
 
 
 

 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
   

   

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).
 
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).
 
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Break
 
 
In-person attendees: Please join us in the pre-function area for a light snack and refreshments.  
 
Online attendees: Enjoy a break; the broadcast will return shortly.
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
   

   

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 is the Executive Director of Unbound Now Houston, the local chapter of Unbound Now, an international anti-human trafficking organization that focuses on domestic minor sex trafficking with specific emphasis on prevention efforts with at-risk youth. Unbound works to activate the community to fight human trafficking and is dedicated to public awareness, prevention education, professional training, and survivor advocacy.
Kerri serves on the board of the Brazoria County United Front Coalition to Fight Human Trafficking. In addition to being a member of the Child Sex Trafficking Advisory Council of Harris County, she works closely with the No Trafficking Zone, which was established in 2020, and with NRG stadium. Unbound Now Houston’s advocates are onsite at every Texans home football game, providing services for identified victims. In addition, she serves alongside other advocates in Galveston and Brazoria County as a coordinated response protocol for identified victims of human trafficking is developed.
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
 
Disclosure: Dr. Latiolais does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
 
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).
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

PPS Happy Hour
 
In-person attendees: Join us for a reception and celebration of pharmacy practice!  
 
Date: 09/27/25
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
   

Sunday, Sept. 28 - Community Pharmacy Learning Track

   

Welcome to Day 3 of the 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar
Sunday, September 28, 2025
 
The 2025 Pharmacy Practice Seminar is designed to be enjoyed in person, but all sessions are broadcast via Zoom Webinar for those who need to watch online.
 
This event is for health systems and community pharmacy specialties and hosts sessions for both learning tracks. As an attendee, you are free to attend any sessions you'd like throughout the day, regardless of your pharmacy practice. All sessions are recorded and will be available to view on-demand a few weeks after the event so you can watch anything from the three conference days. 
 
Please note the icons in the session tabs below. 
 
The hospital icon lets you know the session is on the Health Systems learning track
 
 
 
The group of people icon indicates that the session is on the Community Pharmacy learning track
 
 
 
The mortar and pestle icon indicates the session is for both Health Systems and Community Pharmacy learning tracks
 
 
 
The "in-person" icon lets you know the session is for in-person attendance at the DoubleTree
 
 
 
The "live broadcast" icon indicates that the session is available on the Zoom webinar
 
 
 
The "on-demand" icon indicates the session contains a video for viewing the content anytime
 
 
 
Please access presentation slides, evaluations and available on-demand videos in the tabs below.
Please note that the evaluations will become live at the scheduled time the session is to end. If a session ends early, please wait for the scheduled time for it to become open.
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 08:00 AM - 08:00 AM
   

   

In-person check-in and breakfast
 
 
In-person attendees: Check in and join us for breakfast.
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
   

   

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Live Broadcast Begins
 
 
 
 

 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
   

   

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
TBA
 
 
 
Bio
Disclosure: 
 
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).
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Break
 
 
In-person attendees: Please join us in the pre-function area for a light snack and refreshments.  
 
Online attendees: Enjoy a break; the broadcast will return shortly.
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
   

   

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, R.Ph., received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986. She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator and PGY1 residency preceptor during her 23 years with a large community pharmacy chain and continues to practice with the company on a reduced scale. She has been involved with different patient care programs such as pharmacy-based immunizations, health screenings, Medication Therapy Management and Disease State Management. She is a certified instructor for the APhA “Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery” certification program, the APhA “Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community” certificate program, the NACDS Point of Care certificate program and the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course. She provides the annual 3-hour continuing education Immunization Update for the Texas Pharmacy Association and the University of Texas College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Seminar.  Professor Rush joined the faculty of the Division of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice in July 2010. She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience coordinator for the Clinical Skills: Community Care course for the third year professional students and the Austin/Temple/Waco Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience regional coordinator for the fourth year professional students. She teaches the undergraduate course “Drugs in Our Society” and the signature course “The Savvy Healthcare Consumer” that helps the University’s undergraduate students learn how to navigate our complex health care system. She is a faculty facilitator for Pharmacotherapy II / III labs and the new Interprofessional Education program that includes students from the College of Pharmacy, Dell Medical School, School of Nursing and School of Social Work. One of her biggest passions is serving as an advisor for two student community outreach initiatives: Project Collaborate and Know Your Medicine. These initiatives offer free health screenings and comprehensive medication reviews to the underserved populations in our four core campus areas throughout the state. Along with dedicated student leaders and pharmacist preceptors, these initiatives work with community organizations to provide services that directly impact a patient’s health outcome. She is a member of several national, state and local organizations such as the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American Pharmacists’ Association, the Texas Pharmacy Association and the Capital Area Pharmacy Association. She was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Texas Pharmacy Association from 2012-15 and now serves on their Workforce Taskforce, Public Policy Council, Vaccination Registry Project Management team, Education Advisory group and others. She serves as a Director on the local Capital Area Pharmacy Association board. Professor Rush is a member of the Community-Wide Health Information Exchange Consensus Development Summit and the Travis/Williamson County Service Committee and Community-Based Organizations workgroup. These groups are comprised of healthcare providers from different areas of practice and non-profit community organizations that work together to identify and promote best practices in the areas of health information exchange and public health for the Travis and Williamson County area. Her areas of interest include the clinical and direct patient care aspects of community practice and their impact on improving the health outcomes of her patients. These aspects include Medication Therapy Management, immunizations and health screenings.

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).
 
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 
Learning Objectives for this session will be available closer to the conference date. 
About the Speaker
Bailey Bolinske, Pharm.D.
Owner / Pharmacist-in-charge,
Dripping Springs Pharmacy
Please check back later for this speaker's bio.
Disclosure: Dr. Bolinski does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Lunch Break + Optional CE Reflection
 
 
 
In-person attendees: Join us for lunch.
Virtual attendees: Please enjoy a lunch break. 
 
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.

 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM

CE Hours

0.50
   

   

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 – Speaker TBA
•   Identify effective processes to simplify a patient’s medication schedule 
 
Cosmetics in the Community Pharmacy – Speaker TBA
•  Discuss various types and uses of the most common eye drops 
 
Update on Rashes and Questions at the Community Pharmacy – Speaker TBA
•  Discuss various types and uses of the most common eye drops 
 
About the Speakers
Speaker TBA
Title
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Speaker TBA
Title 
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Speaker TBA
Title
Please check back later for this speaker's bio. 
Disclosure: This speaker does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

CE Hours

1.25
   

   

Break
 
 
In-person attendees: Please join us in the pre-function area for a light snack and refreshments.  
 
Online attendees: Enjoy a break; the broadcast will return shortly.
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
   

   

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 does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
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 Assistant Professor
The University of Texas Austin College of Pharmacy
Nina Vadiei was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her Pharm.D. then completed her PGY1 and PGY2 psychiatric pharmacy residency with UT Austin and Ascension Seton Healthcare. After graduating from her PGY2, she moved to Tucson, AZ to start her first post-residency position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona (UA) College of Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Psychiatry. She practiced as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Psychiatry at Banner University Medical Center South which houses the largest inpatient behavioral health pavilion in Southern Arizona. She worked predominantly with patients with serious mental illness and on the geriatric psychiatry unit. Though her practice was in inpatient psychiatry, her research spanned into community pharmacy practices, including being a co-investigator on a grant to improve Access to Syringes at Community Pharmacies (ASAP) for the Prevention of Bloodborne Infections Among People Who Inject Drugs. She is passionate about improving access to and delivery of mental health care and expanding psychiatric pharmacy services. After six years with UA, Dr. Vadiei is excited to return to UT Austin College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Pharmacotherapy. She will be practicing at San Antonio State Hospital and looks forward to working with pharmacy students and residents who are interested in psychiatry. She strives to make learning experiences with her fun and thought-provoking, regardless of the learner’s interest in pursuing psychiatry as a career.
Disclosure: Dr. Vadiei does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).
 
Date: 09/28/25
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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Overall Evaluation • The 73rd Pharmacy Practice Update Adjourns
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Date: 09/28/25
Time: 02:00 PM - 02:00 PM
   

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