NYCSHP 52nd Annual Installation Program

NYCSHP members and guests gathered to celebrate the 52^nd Annual Installation Dinner at The New Yorker Hotel! Attendees were welcomed at the sign-in table upon arrival and had a lot of fun participating in the photo booth, utilizing specialty made props and cut-outs to commemorate the occasion.

Industry sponsors lined the balcony with exhibitions, ready to meet with attendees and provide a wealth of information on new medications, therapeutic updates, and educational resources. Thanks to all the sponsors for their continued support.

After the exhibitions segment, guests made their way into the ballroom to celebrate this year’s many accomplishments, award winners, and installation of new officers.

Director at Large, Dr. Zane Last, did an incredible job working with the Installation Dinner Committee to organize the night’s festivities. Thank you Dr. Last for all of your hard work in planning this event.

Outgoing President, Dr. Jason Babby, delivered his outgoing presidential address and recognized his Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for all of their hard work to make this a successful year. Dr. Babby highlighted his vision and goals of Pharmacy without Borders as a source of his inspiration. Three new ad hoc committees were formed to help fulfill these goals (New Practitioner Committee, the Mentoring Committee, and the Global Health Initiative). In addition, under the leadership of Dr. Kanika Ballani Lala, the first chapter medical mission was organized to highlight the global impact pharmacists can have on patient care access. Dr. Babby concluded his speech by thanking chapter members for all of their support and attendance at the many programs throughout the year. Thank you Dr. Babby for an amazing year as President!

Immediate Past President, Dr. Yi Guo, presented this year’s NYCSHP 2017 awards. Marina Petratos, from Stamford Hospital received the Technician Award. Dr. Harshal Shukla, from Montefiore Medical Center, received the New Practitioner Award. The Outstanding Student Award was presented to Dr. Gretchen Marcelino, and the Outstanding Volunteer Award went to Adam Chin, both from Touro College of Pharmacy. Congratulations to all the award winners for their major contributions to NYCSHP.

NYSCHP Immediate Past President, Dr. Joe Pinto, performed the installation rites for Dr. Charrai Byrd as the incoming President-Elect, Dr. Amber Johnson as incoming Treasurer, Dr. Harshal Shukla as incoming Director at Large, Dr. Zane Last as incoming Secretary, and Dr. Karen Berger as incoming President. We wish the new officers the best of luck in their new positions this upcoming year.

Incoming President, Dr. Karen Berger, delivered her incoming Presidential Address and spoke fondly of her new beginnings in NYCSHP to her new role as chapter president. Dr. Berger highlighted her commitment to improving advocacy efforts within New York State, creating a strong pharmacy network within the chapter, and getting more involved in community efforts as pharmacists. In part to achieve these goals, a grassroots lobbying committee was proposed to better organize lobbying efforts and encourage opportunities for involvement. Pushing forward legislation is a proactive way to advocate for key pharmacy initiatives. In addition, Dr. Berger plans to facilitate Clinical and Directors Roundtables to discuss important topics in our practice and strengthen networking. Dr. Berger concluded by thanking her supporters, including her biggest fan, her mom, and NYCSHP members. Congratulations to our new President!

There is no better time to get involved with NYCSHP – special projects are in the works this year and we hope to see new and old members alike getting involved in our amazing chapter! Hope to see everyone in the upcoming year!