American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP

05/01/2026

⏪🌆 This , we’re sending it back 18 years to the 2008 AACP Annual Meeting in Chicago!

Titled "A Bold New World," the 2008 meeting focused on international health and economic issues, with distinguished economist and scientist Angus Deaton, Ph.D., leading discussion on global economics and how to apply research on public health and drug development to the needs of the world’s population.

🤠💫 This year, we’re looking forward to , July 18–21, in Grapevine, Tex., where colleagues from across will gather to connect, collaborate and learn how to navigate an even bolder new world.

Highlights will include:

🧠 Neurodivergence at the Crossroads: Explore a compelling new framework for supporting today’s students with Dr. Alexander Morris-Wood during a powerful Opening General Session.

🔄️ Reimagining Therapeutic Innovation: At the Science Plenary, panelists Dr. James Fraser, Dr. Sam Lai and Dr. Shilpa Sant will unveil how breakthroughs like AI-driven , organoids, and advanced tissue models are revolutionizing how treatments are developed: faster, smarter, and with unprecedented precision.

⏰ Timely sessions on AI in pharmacy curricula, , navigating complex conversations, and more; and dedicated pre-sessions designed to restore joy in teaching, navigate modern approaches in self-care education, and more.

✌️ Up to 2 CE hours during the poster sessions, exploring innovative research and deepening your learning through meaningful discussion

🍁 Plus: New members may be eligible for a complimentary registration to 2027's meeting in Toronto with their 2026 registration!

Join us in July for an energizing experience filled with bold ideas, meaningful connections, and real-world impact.

🔗 Save your spot today at the link in our comments below this post.

04/28/2026

📢🥼🤳 Announcing: AACP has selected 43 students to participate in its inaugural Pharmacy is Right for Me Student Ambassador Program!

The program seeks to promote the profession to prospective students by building a network of student ambassadors from schools of pharmacy across the country, and charging that network to undertake activities from creating social media content to completing local presentations aimed at inspiring interest in and careers in the field.

Congratulations to the 43 selected students, representing 41 universities! We look forward to working with you over the coming year to strengthen the profession!

For more, and to hear from the students in their own words, visit the link in the comments below this post.

04/27/2026

🚀📢🏛️ Now Launching: The AACP Advocacy Center!

This comprehensive new member-focused online hub is designed to advance awareness, strengthen alliances, and drive action in support of pharmacy education and research.

See the link in our comments to explore:

📰 Current Advocacy News, Alerts, and Calls to Action: For the latest advocacy developments affecting academic pharmacy while highlighting timely opportunities to engage.

🛠️ Advocacy Starter Guides & Toolkits: Designed to support both new and experienced advocates, providing foundational guides, practical tools, and shared examples to help members plan, strengthen, and expand their advocacy efforts.

📚 Legislative & Policy Resource Library: Materials identified by AACP leaders provide context and insight into key issues shaping pharmacy education and research.

🤝 Partnerships & Coalitions: Highlighting the organizations, alliances, and coalitions AACP engages with to advance shared advocacy priorities.

And more! Visit the link in our comments to explore these new pages, resources and tools to take your advocacy efforts further in support of pharmacy education.

By centralizing resources, tracking engagement, and elevating opportunities to connect and act, this new Advocacy Center helps hold the Academy accountable to its advocacy priorities while empowering members to engage with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

04/24/2026

🛬 This Week at AACP: Staff gathered together in-person for our Spring “3D Days,” stepping away from screens to strengthen connection across the Association.

Working within and across teams, we explored new work processes, aligned on upcoming programs and events, and welcomed new staff, while making space for meaningful social connection along the way.

We look forward to creating that same sense of connection for our members this July at !

04/23/2026

"We want the public and decision-makers to better understand how contribute to the quality of care and overall wellbeing of patients," says Dr. Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner.

"Capturing and communicating that value is essential to the future of the profession."

ICYMI: Dr. Rodriguez de Bittner—professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research; associate dean for clinical services and practice transformation; and executive director of the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy—was installed as president of the American Pharmacists Association at this past month.

"We must be bold, think differently, and see ourselves as catalysts for change and problem solvers committed to improving care," she says, citing the "pharmapreneurial mindset" championed at .

For more:

Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research, associate dean for clinical services and practice transformation and executive director of the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions at the University of Maryland School of P...

04/21/2026

🤰 A new program at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is bringing pharmacy-led maternal health care to underserved communities in Mississippi, one of the nation’s largest care deserts.

The MOMS program (Medications Optimizing Maternal Safety) provides vitamins, iron supplements, low-dose aspirin, and home delivery, along with monthly check-ins for mental health, blood pressure, and trimester-specific care to expecting mothers.

"Community bring knowledge, accessibility, and trusted patient relationships that uniquely position them to support pregnant women, which can change outcomes for mothers and babies across Mississippi,” said Dr. Donna West-Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy.

To learn more about the program 👇

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OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi is experiencing a maternal and infant health crisis, and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and its alumni are stepping in to help resolve it one patient at a time.

04/17/2026

📢📝 AACP joined national pharmacy organizations in a shared statement expressing concern over recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter.

The revised charter places a disproportionate emphasis on risks and harms without adequately considering the scientifically proven benefits and disease prevention outcomes of safe and effective vaccination.

“A primary provider of vaccine-related services and information, we share the goal of making all Americans healthier. A safe, effective, and reliable vaccination program is critical to that goal and depends on maintaining a credible, independent, and scientifically grounded advisory committee framework that balances both risks and benefits based on evidence-based data.”

The profession remains united in its commitment to providing safe, effective, and evidence-based vaccines and urges reconsideration of these changes to ensure public trust.

🔗 Read the full joint statement from AACP and national pharmacy partners at the link in our comments.

04/16/2026

✨ Develop the Skills to Lead in 2026 with : Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Academic Leadership Fellows Program!

For over two decades, this year-long program has sought to support and develop the next generation of leaders in academic pharmacy, graduating over 500 program alumni with the knowledge, skills, and network to thrive in leadership roles.

📝 Applications are due May 17. For details, visit: https://ow.ly/VaMT50YKrXz

04/15/2026

🧠 "Access to care shouldn't depend on whether you live in New York City or rural Montana," said Dr. Phillip Hughes, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Awareness of ’s importance continues to rise, as more people each year experience mental health conditions and seek support for overall well-being.

Using pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics, Dr. Hughes studies how to remove barriers, support better clinical decision-making and give policymakers the real-world data they need to expand access to care.

"It doesn't just get published and sit on a shelf. It can actually inform clinical decision-making."

📚 Learn more about Dr. Hughes' research below 👇

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From data to decision-making, Philip Hughes wants to improve quality of care.

04/15/2026

🤝🎻 A musician worried treatment would impact his ability to perform.

“We adjusted treatment…to support his well-being without compromising care," says Dr. Shawna Kraft. "We listen.”

Patient-centered care means meeting patients where they are, says Dr. Kraft, clinical associate professor of at University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, and clinical pharmacist at Michigan Medicine.

"You have an individual in front of you…you need to consider how they are doing."

Patients with metastatic melanoma now survive for a decade or more, but that means they may remain in treatment for the disease or to manage the side effects for years. Clinical pharmacist Shawna Kraft, PharmD, is with her patients every step of the way, educating, encouraging, monitoring, and coordinating their complex care.

Read more: https://bit.ly/41XXdwC

04/14/2026

🤔 How do pharmacists fight deadly infections? What does it take to build a strong application? Did you know can work in hospitals, research labs, ambulatory care clinics, and more?

If you've ever been interested in a career in , there's still time to attend the latest Virtual Pharmacy School Fair, this Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15!

🥼 Drop in this week to attend workshops, talk with practitioners and representatives from schools around the country, and get answers to your pharmacy questions, big and small, all for free.

For details, see Pharmacy is Right for Me 👇

🚨 Happening TOMORROW! 🚨
The Virtual Pharmacy School Fair kicks off April 14 — and you don’t want to miss it 🎉
✨ What’s waiting for you:
🧠 Interactive workshops
🎓 A virtual expo with pharmacy schools
💼 Employers & major resource providers all in one place
🎁 Plus, attend for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
🗓 Day 1 (Tomorrow, April 14): Schools and Colleges of Pharmacy
🗓 Day 2 (April 15): Employers & Student Resources
📅 April 14–15, 2026
💻 Free & virtual
🔗 Register now: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ArrUkvFNBAz3cV0jbF0ZDtxBU4yDis9gnugvDvZu8QXfXN5bKQn3~AtnRTMoiLP4W3gsBDR7qiEN4GWSuzQ5HzAIL6w3vOya7bKoAsexC36Q32g
Your pharmacy future starts tomorrow 👀💊

04/10/2026

🤝🥼 Today is Friday of 2026’s , a time to celebrate the impact of on our daily lives. The 2026 theme, “Ready. Set. Action!,” sits at the heart of our schools and colleges across the country, whose work strengthens and protects the health of the communities around them.

During this month’s GatoRx Community Care Fair, University of Florida College of Pharmacy students and faculty provided pharmacy services to community members, from health screenings and medication reviews, to veterans’ resources, CPR classes and face painting for kids.

“The event reflects our commitment to improving community health,” UF wrote in promotional material, “expanding access to essential services, and supporting residents who are uninsured or under-resourced.”

For more on the day’s activities, visit: https://ow.ly/gxlY50YGWw4