APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM)
The APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) is
dedicated to assisting members in enhancing the profession of pharmacy,
improving medication use, and advancing patient care.
APhA serves pharmacists in all practice settings, including
independent and chain community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care
facilities, clinics, health maintenance organizations, federal
facilities, nuclear pharmacies, and other specialized settings. Members
may choose to belong to sections within the APhA Academy of Pharmacy
Practice and Management (APhA-APPM) based on their area of interest
and/or primary practice setting. Members receive access to continuing
education, an online community of practitioners, networking and
leadership opportunities, tools and resources for developing patient
care services, cutting edge information on Medication Therapy
Management, and regulatory issues facing the profession.
Academy News: Transition to a New Structure Underway
Starting with the 2010 APhA Elections, APhA-APPM will begin to
transition to a new structure focused on engaging members through both
elected and non-elected leadership opportunities. The new
structure is designed to provide a variety of opportunities for members
of varying time commitments.
For more information on the APhA-APPM Structure Transition, please
see the Frequently
Asked Questions.
2010 Academy Elections - Shape the Future of Pharmacy
Are you interested in making a difference in the profession and
ensuring the role of the pharmacist as the medication expert? Get
involved with APhA at the Academy level by submitting an application to
run for an elected position. Be sure to check out the new positions
available on the APhA-APPM Executive Committee under the new Academy
structure. Members are encouraged to review the enhanced APhA-APPM
Candidate Information and Officer Application and apply for one
of the available positions on the APhA-APPM Executive Committee.
Applications are due December 15, 2009 so don’t delay!
Meet the Academy Leaders
A listing of the 2009-2010
APhA-APPM Officers is available online.
Network with Colleagues
APhA has created Internet-based forums, Medication Therapy Management
and Nuclear (e-Communities) for members to network across the country,
share ideas and opinions, and problem-solve on pharmacy's hottest
topics. Accessing the online communities is easy! Just log into www.pharmacist.com.
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