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Leaders Advancing Pharmacy Practice

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

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Developing Leaders

Raising awareness. Enhancing knowledge. Mastering skills and competencies.

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May 12, 2025 Deadline
Pharmacist Nutrition Support Patient-Care Impact Program
Visiting Leaders Program
Visiting Leaders Program
Pharmacy Leadership Academy
Pharmacy Leadership Academy®
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Medication Safety Scholars

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
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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