Pharmacy Leadership Academy participants are selected from among applicants who submit a completed application during the application cycle. Please read the information below for more details about the application process.

Cost and Application
The Academy is only offered as a comprehensive nine-module program. A registration fee is charged and calculated on a year-by-year basis. The fees for 2010 are as follows:

U.S. and Canada Residents
• ASHP Members: $2,300 
• Non-members: $2,800

International Applicants
• ASHP Members: $2,600
• Non-members: $3,000

Click on the links below to view or download the 2010 application and instructions:

• Download an Application
• Application Instructions

Selection Criteria
A selection process is used to ensure that the applicant’s leadership goals are supported by the course content as well as to prioritize applicants should the number of applications exceed available class space. The following criteria are used in making the selection:

• Evidence of an applicant’s career progression and statement of leadership goals as reflective of the Academy’s objectives.
• Strength of the supporting statement by applicant’s supervisor or pharmacy director or direct report, as applicable. Addessing how the applicant would be mentored during the Academy year would be beneficial to the supporting statement.

Eligibility
Applicants should meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a licensed practicing pharmacist.
• Have at least 5-7 years of post-degree pharmacy practice experience. 
• Be in a clinical or management pharmacy position within a health system or be a pharmacist who is seeking to enhance their leadership skills to be a more effective pharmacist leader.

Selection Process
Application materials must be completed and received in full by the deadline date in order to be evaluated. Each nomination will be reviewed by an independent panel to ensure that the applicant has satisfied the eligibility criteria. Only required application materials will be forwarded to the review panel.

Selection Panel
Members of the Academy Faculty, Center Advisory Panel, Pharmacy Management Practice Section and ASHP staff may serve on the review panel. The selection panel will adhere to the established and published selection criteria. Selection panel members are not eligible to apply for the Academy.

Participants' Responsibilities
Academy participants agree to fulfill the requirements of the entire Academy course material within the scheduled timeframe.