American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition 2024 is organized by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and will be held from Mar 22 - 25, 2024 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
This year’s theme, Unleashing the Power of Pharmacy, was designed to empower pharmacists to embrace their role as change agents and help revolutionize the profession. Amplify your voice and impact, not only on patient health but also on the mental well-being of fellow pharmacists. Champion fair compensation for your critical services and advocate for diversity in pharmacy. Together, let's harness our collective strength to shape a brighter future for the profession.

Education Highlights:
The theme of this year’s meeting—Unleashing the Power of Pharmacy—acknowledges the pivotal role pharmacists play in healthcare and seeks to amplify their voice and impact. It calls on pharmacists to think beyond traditional boundaries, embrace new opportunities, and champion initiatives that enhance patient care, optimize medication management, and improve overall health outcomes.

The APhA2024 program allows you to choose from a diverse range of dynamic educational sessions that cover topics crucial to your work—from social determinants of health to medication management and leadership and growth—and provide actionable takeaways for immediate practice improvement.

Advanced Clinical

Be PrEPared
A review of current HIV drug therapies
Get your Head in the Game
A review of OTC and prescription options for people with migraines.
M-I-C-K-E-Your Annual HIV Update
A general refresher on all things HIV
Now Leaving Statin Island
Learn about PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and other non-statin options
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) in Psychiatry
Learn which drug classes have the most evidence related to the impact of PGx and practical considerations for using PGx in psychiatric practice.
Psychotropic Long-Acting Injectables: An Overview for Pharmacists
Learn about long-acting injectables (LAI) as a non-DIR revenue stream for pharmacists
Trauma-Informed Care and PTSD
Learn about the impact of trauma, factors that contribute to the progression to PTSD, and drug therapy options
You're My, My, My, My, Liver: Hepatitis C Update
Learn how to care for your patients living with hepatitis C

Diabetes Management

Addressing Health Disparities: Diabetes Management
Learn what methods to apply when addressing those disproportionately affected by diabetes.
The Carousel of Progress: Diabetes Tech
Discover the new technology in diabetes
Into the Unknown: Advanced Concepts in Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Discuss CGM metrics and guidelines, CGM reporting analysis, user error troubleshooting and more.
M-I-C-K-E-Your Annual Diabetes Update
Stay up to date on the latest developments in the world of diabetes.
Not Drugs for Diabetes
Discuss lifestyle management and modification in people with diabetes.

Geriatric Pharmacy Specialty Certification (BGCP)

I Know You Are But What Am I? Asthma vs. COPD
Hear two experts debate it out – Is it asthma? Is it COPD?
Implementing Deprescribing: How To Let It Go
Discuss effective approaches for addressing polypharmacy’s challenges and how to eliminate unneeded medications and enhance patient-centred care.
Less is More: Opioid De-escalation
Learn about the best approaches to applying opioid de-escalation and non-opioid management to enhance the quality of life for older adults.
Pilsner (Beers) Update
Hear about the most relevant Beers Criteria updates and consider how they impact the recommendations you make to keep older adults safe.
Thank You for Being a Friend: The Pharmacist's Role in Increasing Access to Healthy Living for Older Adults
Discuss how to serve older adults in overcoming barriers, from medication coverage to transportation access.
To Infinity and Beyond of Hearing Health Care: OTC Hearing Aids to the Rescue
Prepare to assist your patients with a solution that is right for them, whether it be to select a hearing device or to be referred to a hearing healthcare professional.

Leadership and Growth

The Black Flame Candle is Burning Out
Learn about how to be an advocate for yourself and overcome burnout.
Eye of the Tiger: Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy Education
Hear about current trends in the pharmacy workforce and education, as well as opportunities to enhance pharmacist education and training related to management, business, and entrepreneurship.
For the First Time in Forever: Changing Fields in Pharmacy
Discuss the challenges of transitioning out of your current role.
From Author to Peer Reviewer: Practical Considerations
Gain practical guidance on key aspects of the peer review process
Guardians of Pharmacy
Discuss how to impact patient outcomes as leaders and advocates in the profession and the community.
The Human Side of Pharmacy
Discuss how unhealthy work environments trigger patient anger and aggression, and learn how to respond to it.
International Pharmacy Innovation
Learn about the role of the pharmacist in countries outside of the US and the clinical pharmacy innovation occurring around the world.
Luke, I Am Your Mentor
Learn how to make an impact on a future pharmacist's career or life as a mentor
Pharmacy Technician Recruitment, Retention and Career Planning
Discuss strategies for recruitment, retention, and building career plans to promote job satisfaction among pharmacy technicians.
Pharmapreneurism: The Spirit of Adventure
Hear about lessons learned and best practices from a startup to a successful, thriving business.
PharmTANK: Innovations for all of Pharmacy
Hear entrepreneurial pharmacists share their revolutionary ideas
Retirement on your Terms
Learn what you need to know and do when preparing for retirement.
Salute to Your Federal Pharmacy Innovators
Explore innovative developments within the federal pharmacy community, from bolstering operational readiness through enhanced medication management, to improving public health.
Stay, Grow, or Go? Considerations for Practical Career Planning
Learn tips and resources to consider (e.g., personal values, creating a viable resume) when planning for your next position.
Stop Kissing Frogs: Change Done Right
Learn practical approaches to leading through change.
Taking Care of Business
Learn the basics of budgeting, and what to do to sustainably advance your pharmacy.
Taming the Stress Monster
Learn about evidence-based ways to combat stress on an ongoing basis, to help avoid burnout.