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  • General Meeting: "Finding Comfort in Crisis: Management of Acute Pain with Sickle Cell Disease"

    • September 28, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Gravity Taphouse, 3210 Deposit Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, September 28, 2023

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speakers:

    Andrew Watson, PharmD

    Clinical Pharmacist

    Corewell Health Blodgett Medical Center
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Benjamin Pontefract, PharmD, BCPS

    RSVP Deadline:

    		 September 21, 2023
    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Describe the pathophysiology of acute pain related to sickle cell disease
    2. Identify the barriers to pain management of a patient with sickle cell disease
    3. Differentiate between medications used to treat sickle cell acute pain
    4. Develop a medication care plan for a patient with sickle cell disease in acute pain

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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  • WMSHP/FSU Residency Showcase 2023

    • October 03, 2023
    • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • FSU College of Pharmacy Grand Rapids Campus, 25 Michigan St NE Ste 7000, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Register
    Presented by:
     

    Time:

    4:00 - 4:30pm - Panel Discussion hosted by Dean Van Loo

    4:30 - 6:30pm - Residency Showcase
       

    Registration Opens:

    August 21, 2023
       

    RSVP Deadline:

    Prospective Residents - October 3, 2023

    Residency Programs - September 19, 2023
    If you would like additional information regarding this program, please contact Shelby Kelsh at ShelbyKelsh@ferris.edu.
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  • General Meeting: "UnStaphable: Discussing the utility of agents with activity against MSSA but limited clinical evidence"

    • October 12, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Hospital Location - Kalamazoo, MI

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, October 12, 2023

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speaker:

    Dean Van Loo, PharmD

    Professor, Pharmacy Practice

    Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Jessica Prociv, PharmD, BCACP



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.
    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
    1.  Identify the preferred agents used to treat serious MSSA infections.
    2. Detail the clinical evidence of some commonly used agents not considered first line for MSSA infections.
    3. Given a patient with polymicrobial infection, including MSSA, recommend whether a first line MSSA agent should be added or not.

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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  • General Meeting

    • November 09, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Hospital/University Location - Grand Rapids, MI

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, November 9, 2023

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speakers: TBA
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Kristina Stoncius, PharmD



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.
    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

    (Objectives TBA)

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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  • General Meeting

    • January 11, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom Virtual Meeting

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, January 11, 2024

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speakers: TBA
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Tara McAlpine, PharmD



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.
    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

    (Objectives TBA)

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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  • General Meeting

    • February 08, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom Virtual Meeting

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, February 8, 2024

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speakers: TBA
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Abby Poort, PharmD



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.
    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

    (Objectives TBA)

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    Show details

  • General Meeting

    • March 14, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Martell's, 3501 Greenleaf Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, March 14, 2024

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speaker: TBA
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Nathan Kanous, Pharm.D.



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.
    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

    (Learning objectives TBA)

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    Show details

  • General Meeting: Resident Research Projects

    • April 11, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Restaurant Location - Grand Rapids, MI

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, April 11, 2024

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speaker: TBA
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation
    Organizer: Ashley Blanchette, Pharm.D.



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.
    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

    (Learning objectives TBA)

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    Show details

Past Events

August 17, 2023 WMSHP Summer Outing 2023
May 09, 2023 54th Annual WMSHP Spring Seminar
April 13, 2023 General Meeting: Resident Research Projects: “Evaluation of therapeutic Lovenox dosing in obese critically ill patients” and “Two times vs four times daily cephalexin dosing for the treatment of uncomplicated UTI in females”
March 09, 2023 General Meeting: "Drug Allergies"
February 09, 2023 General Meeting: "Chronic Heart Failure"
January 12, 2023 General Meeting: "Pulmonary Hypertension"
November 03, 2022 General Meeting: "Treatment of Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections: IDSA 2022 Guidance Documents"
October 20, 2022 Mock interview
October 13, 2022 General Meeting: "Osteoporosis"
October 06, 2022 WMSHP/FSU Residency Showcase 2022
September 22, 2022 General Meeting: "Outpatient COVID-19 Treatment Update (Summer 2022)"
August 25, 2022 WMSHP Summer Outing 2022
May 10, 2022 53rd Annual WMSHP Spring Seminar
April 14, 2022 General Meeting: "Resident research presentations about weight loss with GLP-1 & SGLT-2s and pharmacist guided stress ulcer prophylaxis"
March 10, 2022 WMSHP Virtual Happy Hour
March 03, 2022 General Meeting: "Pharmacogenomics in the Primary Care Setting"
February 03, 2022 General Meeting: "STI Treatment Updates and HIV PrEP Recommendations"
January 06, 2022 General Meeting: "Key Changes with Proposed USP General Chapter <797>"
November 11, 2021 General Meeting: "Going with the Flow: An Overview of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy"
November 04, 2021 Mock Interview and CV Review
October 14, 2021 General Meeting: "The Fundamentals of Dementia Care"
October 07, 2021 WMSHP/FSU Residency Showcase 2021
September 16, 2021 General Meeting: "Vaccine Update 2021: COVID-19 and Beyond"
May 11, 2021 52nd Annual WMSHP Spring Seminar
April 08, 2021 General Meeting: Annual Pharmacy Resident Presentations
March 11, 2021 General Meeting: "More Than Immediate-Release Tablets: Exploring Treatment Options for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder"
February 11, 2021 General Meeting: "Antifungal Pharmacotherapy Concepts"
January 07, 2021 General Meeting: "Preventing Errors is not Perfection"
November 12, 2020 General Meeting: "'Relax, take a deep breath. Everything will be fine.' -Your inhaler"
October 15, 2020 General Meeting: "Gabapentinoids: Unnerving Trends in Misuse and Abuse"
October 01, 2020 WMSHP/FSU Residency Showcase 2020
September 08, 2020 51st Annual WMSHP Fall/Spring Seminar
April 09, 2020 General Meeting: Updates in Pharmacy Research
March 12, 2020 General Meeting: "Why do prescription medications cost so much? It’s not for the reason everyone keeps telling you…"
February 13, 2020 General Meeting: "Role of Pharmacy Students in Transitions of Care"
January 09, 2020 General Meeting: "Oral Transition of Antibiotics for Bloodstream Infections: A Tough Pill to Swallow?"
November 14, 2019 General Meeting: "Literature Updates in Infectious Diseases: Pneumonia, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and MRSA Blood Stream Infections"
October 10, 2019 General Meeting: "The Game of Life: Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Pharmacy"
October 03, 2019 WMSHP/FSU Residency Showcase 2019
September 18, 2019 WMSHP Mock Residency Interview and CV Review Event 2019
September 12, 2019 General Meeting: "Acute Myocardial Infarction: From Door to Discharge"
July 25, 2019 WMSHP Summer Outing 2019
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