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Leadership Development

Leaders Advancing Pharmacy Practice

Committed to promoting the development of effective pharmacy leaders at every stage of their careers.

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Impact of Leadership Programs

Foundation programs promote the development of effective pharmacy leaders whose impact can be felt across the world.

1,300+
emerging leaders have graduated from the Pharmacy Leadership Academy since 2008
14
countries represented in the PLA alumni network
7
graduate programs allow PLA participants to waive credit hours toward a master's degree

Developing Leaders

Raising awareness. Enhancing knowledge. Mastering skills and competencies.

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Pharmacist Nutrition Support Patient-Care Impact Program
Visiting Leaders Program
Jan. 31, 2025 Deadline
Visiting Leaders Program
Pharmacy Leadership Academy
Feb. 14, 2025 Early Bird Deadline
Pharmacy Leadership Academy®
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Medication Safety Scholars
Pharmacy Leadership Academy Participant

"Leaders need to continue to study, especially if they’re looking to grow. You need to invest in that calling."

Dr. Cedric Terrell

Pharm.D., M.H.A., 2016 participant

The ASHP Foundation Supports ASHP Student Leadership Programs

Competition
ASHP Clinical Skills Competition

Donations to the ASHP Foundation support the ASHP Clinical Skills Competition (CSC), an interactive, team-based analysis of clinical scenarios for hospital and health-system pharmacists.

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Awards
ASHP Student Leadership Awards

The ASHP Foundation provides funding for the ASHP Student Leadership Awards program, which recognizes pharmacy students interested in health-system pharmacy practice and whose contributions represent the best attributes and accomplishments of ASHP student members.

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Resources For You

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video series
Conversations with Pharmacy Leaders Video Series

Watch in-depth interviews by Sara J. White with inspirational health-system pharmacy leaders.

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Lecture Series
Harvey A.K. Whitney Lectures Collection

Access the more than 60 lectures given by past award recipients designed to encourage leadership development. CTA Access lectures.
Pharmacy Leadership Academy
Program
ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Academy

The Pharmacy Leadership Academy® (PLA) is an online integrated program taught by a stellar faculty. All seven courses include challenging readings and activities that can be used to affect change in the participant's organization.

Pharmacy Leadership Academy

Support the ASHP Foundation

With your meaningful contributions, we can continue to support programs that advance pharmacy practice, enhance medication safety, and improve patient outcomes. Help us move pharmacy forward by donating today.

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Support the ashp foundation

Long-time supporter Fresenius Kabi Commits to Supporting the ASHP Foundation During the 2021 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

EVERYONE (Midyear Clinical Meeting attendees and non-attendees) will have the opportunity to play Plinko and support the ASHP Foundation! Each play gives you 3 chances to raise money to support the ASHP Foundation through a donation made in your name by Fresenius Kabi. When you play the game, whichever slot the piece lands in will add funds toward the total donation to the ASHP Foundation (up to $25,000).