MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2009

The Western States Conference (WSC) attracted an audience of over 770 pharmacy opinion leaders, preceptors, residents, and fellows from more than 125 institutions, including the 13 Western States’ major teaching hospitals, managed care organizations and federal facilities.

Approximately 495 pharmacy residents and fellows presented their clinical, administrative and technology related research during the four day annual conference. Speakers present topics in a formal lecture format. Additionally, each presentation includes time for question and answer sessions. Emphasis is placed on outcomes and recommendations for improving patient care programs. Additional detailed conference information, including our 2009 conference program with detailed research abstracts, can be located on our website www.wsc-rx.org.

Through a formalized collaborative arrangement with an ACPE accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education, attendees are able to request up to 7 hours of CE credit and may select from any of our 15 simultaneous presentations running at any particular time. Nearly 2000 total hours of credit were awarded in 2009. This continuing education is designed to increase pharmacists’ knowledge and skills in the drug decision-making process and assist them in the comprehensive pharmacologic management of patients with chronic and life threatening conditions.

Most participants ranked opportunities for informal networking and the exchange of ideas among peers as the most important reason for attending the meeting. The Board of Directors encourages company representatives to participate in all of the conference activities and discussions.

Presentation topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Infectious Diseases
• Oncology
• Diabetes
• Immunizations
• Respiratory Diseases
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Patient Adherence
• Managed Care

If you are interested in sponsoring an item or event please contact the conference office via email a wsc-rx@cshp.org or by phone at (916) 447-0843.

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