Residency Accreditation Sessions

Join the ASHP Accreditation Services Office leadership and lead surveyors for presentations and discussions on topics ranging from pharmacy residency program accreditation, key takeaways on the newly revised accreditation Standard, program accreditation survey visits, PharmAcademic, PhORCAS and more! All sessions are Eastern Time. Note: No CE is offered for residency accreditation sessions.

Wednesday, October 4

12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Ask the Pharmacy Residency Accreditation Surveyors Roundtable Discussion  
ASHP Accreditation Services Office staff lead surveyors will be available to answer your questions about starting a residency training program, getting ready for an accreditation survey visit, and more. Join us for a great session where you can speak one-on-one with lead surveyors to get the information that you need.
Speakers: Accreditation Services Leader Surveyors

2 – 3:15 p.m.
Those Pesky Policies: Developing Effective Residency Policies  
This session will help ensure your residency program’s policies are up-to-date and compliant with the new 2023 Accreditation Standard.  Characteristics of sound human resources policies that protect both the resident and the residency program will be discussed in detail along with residency policies that are frequently cited as areas of partial compliance during site surveys.
Speaker: Andrea Roberson

3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Ask the Pharmacy Residency Accreditation Surveyors Roundtable Discussion 
ASHP Accreditation Services Office staff lead surveyors will be available to answer your questions about starting a residency training program, getting ready for an accreditation survey visit, and more. Join us for a great session where you can speak one-on-one with lead surveyors to get the information that you need.
Speakers: Accreditation Services Leader Surveyors

5 – 6 p.m.
Update from the ASHP Commission on Credentialing
This session will provide information on the most recent proceedings and decisions of the Commission on Credentialing, as well as updates on the accreditation Standards and advanced practice area goals and objectives.
Speakers: Sam Calabrese and Kerry Pickworth

On-Demand

PharmAcademic 101: A General Overview 
Learn the fundamentals of PharmAcademic. New users will see how to quickly and easily access in PharmAcademic the tasks and information they need.
Speaker: Jennifer Drabing

Getting Started and Applying for Accreditation — Finding the Right Path and Taking the Right Steps
This session is a must for those who are thinking about starting a new residency program. Topics for discussion will include the application process, core program requirements including residency program director and preceptor qualifications, timeline from application to accreditation, information about the accreditation site visit, and more. Come and learn the essentials for getting your program off to a good start.
Speakers: Katrin Fulginiti and Julie Dagam

New PharmAcademic Features
Learn about new features available in PharmAcademic. Residency Program Directors will discover new PharmAcademic tools to manage their programs and monitor resident progress.
Speaker: Jennifer Drabing

PhORCAS/WebAdMIT New Enhancements Coming!
PhORCAS/WebAdMIT has a new platform to be implemented for this year’s residency Match! PhORCAS/WebAdMIT are amazing tools that have been used for more than 11 years and will be better than ever! The team from Liaison International will present the new platform and can be available anytime to answer any of your questions. The ASHP website will be updated to provide tools for the new platform.
Speakers: Deborah Erdner and Nicole Iarossi