Past Events (2023 – 2024 Term)

28
June2023
NYCSHP Transition DinnerNYCSHP held our transition dinner at Tasca. This dinner was open to all our current and incoming Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. This was a night for everyone to meet each other, network, and discuss some ideas for the upcoming year.
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:00pmTasca
4
August2023
August Board of Directors MeetingFirst Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pmNYU Langone Tisch
31
August2023
Exploring the Intersections of Identity on Workplace Self-Advocacy and HealthNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) QUAD Chapter Collaborative: Pride Series
The QUAD chapters are hosting a series of programs that will better help educate members on LGBTQIA topics in healthcare. Each chapter will host at least one CE that will be open to all members regardless of chapter affiliation.
Speaker: Jing Wu, PharmD, MPH
Hosting Chapter: NYC
Virtual event.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
7
September2023
September Board of Directors MeetingSecond Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmSarabeths Restaurant
26
September2023
NYCSHP Residency Networking DinnerNYCSHP held our first Residency Networking dinner on Tuesday, September 26th! This dinner was open to all current PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents in NYC. Residents networked with other fellow residents and learn more about our organization! This was a completely FREE dinner event just for pharmacy residents to enjoy and meet each other before the busy year starts. We also had a fun little quiz game with prizes for a few attendees!
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmFogo de Chao
28
September2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in PharmacyNYCSHP held our September CE program entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pharmacy” on Thursday, September 28th!
Speaker: Steven Stettner, PharmD
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmSparks Steak House
5
October2023
October Board of Directors MeetingThird Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmSarabeth’s Restaurant
7
October2023
Health and Wellness Fair at Queens Central LibraryOur Special Projects and Community Outreach Committee Co-Chairs called for all members to volunteer (pharmacists, student pharmacists, technicians, etc), at the annual Health and Wellness Fair at Queens Central Library on Saturday, October 7th from 11 AM – 4 PM. 
In-person event.
11:00am – 4:00pmQueens Central Library
89-11 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
17
October2023
NYCSHP Korean Lunchbox Cake Decorating ClassOur NYCSHP Wellbeing & Resilience Committee hosted a baking class in collaboration with Kitsby! We celebrated Pharmacy Week 2023 by making Korean lunchbox cakes together!
Fee: $40 for NYC Chapter Members
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmKitsby
23
October2023
Get it Passed! Get Involved!Our NYCSHP Advocacy Committee collaborated with Royals Counties to host a free virtual CE program titled, “Get it Passed! Get Involved!”
Speakers: Lilia Davenport, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP; Tamara Hernandez, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS
Virtual event.
6:30pm – 7:30pm
24
October2023
NYCSHP Office Hours: PreceptingOur Preceptor Development Committee hosted NYCSHP’s first “Office Hours” event. This is a reoccurring informal virtual “lunch-time event,” allowing pharmacists to join and discuss different topics such as precepting styles, remote precepting, well-being & mindfulness, appropriately challenging learners, writing references, etc.

This first session focused on discussions around best practices in precepting!
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
24
October2023
General Member Networking DinnerNYCSHP held our General Membership Networking Event to celebrate American Pharmacist Month!
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmElea
26
October2023
Continuous Glucose Monitors : The New Era of Monitoring and ConnectivityNYCSHP held our monthly CE programming entitled “Continuous Glucose Monitors : The New Era of Monitoring and Connectivity!”
Speaker: Vidhi Shah, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, CCM
Virtual event.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
2
November2023
November Board of Directors MeetingFourth Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
Virtual event.
6:30pm – 7:30pm
7
November2023
Moving Up: Transitioning into a Leadership RoleSpeakers: Charrai A Byrd, PharmD, MBA; Yi Guo, PharmD, BCIDP; and Jacquline Mullakary, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, AE-C
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmZuma
9
November2023
Standards of Care in the Management of Diabetic Kidney DiseaseSpeaker: Amanda Vanic, PharmD, BCACP
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmNerai
14
December2023
December Board of Directors/Committee Chair Meeting & Appreciation DinnerFifth Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmLimani
4
January2024
January Board of Directors MeetingSixth Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmWolfgang’s Steakhouse
25
January2024
NYCSHP Winter Exhibit & Medication Safety CE ProgramThis was e an evening filled with networking opportunities, exhibits featuring various pharmaceutical companies, raffles/prizes, and a Medication Safety CE Presentation! This event was open to both members and non-members. Dinner was also provided to all attendees. 

Title: “Application of Human Factors in Healthcare to Improve Patient Safety” 
Speaker: Emily Messing, PharmD, BCPS. Medication Safety Officer – Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA

In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmNYU Langone Tisch, Alumni Hall
1
February2024
February Board of Directors MeetingSeventh Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmState Grill and Bar
15
February2024
Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease TreatmentNYCSHP held our February CE program entitled “Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment.”
Speaker: Kelsey Hennig, PharmD, BCPS
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmNerai
22
February2024
General Member Networking DinnerNYCSHP held our second General Membership Networking event of the year!
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmRosa Mexicano
29
February2024
New Practitioners Networking Event*Part of the Match Day Series*
NYCSHP’s New Practitioners Committee hosted the NYC New Practitioners Networking Dinner. This was aimed to increase engagement, provide opportunities for networking and professional development, and de-stress before Match Day! This program was open for Residents and New Practitioners (those within 1-5 years of graduation).
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmPark Avenue Tavern
5
March2024
NYCSHP Office Hours: PreceptingOur Preceptor Development Committee hosted NYCSHP’s second “Office Hours” event. This is a reoccurring informal virtual “lunch-time event,” allowing pharmacists to join and discuss different topics such as precepting styles, remote precepting, well-being & mindfulness, appropriately challenging learners, writing references, etc.

This second session focused on discussions around best practices in precepting!
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
5
March2024
New Practitioners Committee Annual BCPS Board Review – Part 1Our New Practitioners Committee hosted Day 1 of our Annual BCPS Board Review session! Review sessions are open to all members of the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP).
Virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
9
March2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Cycle For SurvivalCycle For Survival is an event that raises funds to accelerate progress in rare cancer research, bringing new and better treatment options to people around the world. 100% of donations supports pioneering research and lifesaving clinical trials led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
In-person event.
8:00am – 12:00pmEquinox Bryant Park
12
March2024
Paint and Popcorn*Part of the Match Day Series*
Our Wellbeing and Resilience Committee hosted a Paint and Popcorn event at Muse PaintBar in TriBeCa. This was a professional live in-person event with an instructor and popcorn (included)!
In-person event.
6:30pm – 9:30pmMuse PaintBar
14
March2024
Reproductive Rights in the Post-Roe EraOur Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee hosted a CE Programming entitled “Reproductive Rights in the Post-Roe Era” with Dr. Marybec Griffin, in collaboration with ViiV Healthcare.
Speaker: Marybec Griffin, PhD, Adjunct Professor – Downstate Health Sciences University
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmTasca NYC
19
March2024
New Practitioners Committee Annual BCPS Board Review – Part 2Our New Practitioners Committee hosted Day 1 of our Annual BCPS Board Review session! Review sessions are open to all members of the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP).
Virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
21
March2024
Don’t Stress the Small Stuff*Part of the Match Day Series*
Our Wellbeing and Resilience Committee hosted a CE Programming entitled “Don’t Stress the Small Stuff” at Isabelle’s Osteria with Tom Magaldi, in collaboration with Gilead.
Speaker: Tom Magaldi, MS, LMHC, RPh
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmIsabelle’s Osteria
25
March2024
Student Clinical Pearl Jam SessionOur Student Relations Committee hosted our Student Clinical Pearl Jam Session in collaboration with EMD Serono. We will be having several exciting clinical pearl presentations from our aspiring PharmD candidates from the NYC pharmacy schools.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmArno Ristorante
4
April2024
April Board of Directors/Committee Chair MeetingEighth Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year. Opened to all NYCSHP general members!
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmSparks Steakhouse
2
May2024
May Board of Directors/Committee Chair MeetingNinth and last Board of Directors & Committee Chairs meeting for the 2023-2024 year. Opened to all NYCSHP general members!
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmSparks Steakhouse
4
May2024
Mount Neboh Baptist Church Brown Bag Event/Health FairNYCSHP and our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee hosted a Brown Bag Event at the Harlem Health Fair!
In-person event.
10:00am – 3:00pmMount Neboh Baptist Church
1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
New York, NY 10026
19
May2024
AIDS Walk New York 2024The NYSCHP QUAD chapters are teamed up for AIDS Walk New York!

AIDS Walk New York is the world’s largest and most visible HIV and AIDS fundraising event. The funds raised will support HIV/AIDS services provided by Gay Men’s Health Crisis and other HIV/AIDS service, social justice, and public health organizations in the Tri-state area. Participants could walk or run the 4-mile course in Central Park, join virtually from home, or donate to support the cause.
In-person event.
8:00am – 3:00pmCentral Park, NY (Naumburg Bandshell)
21
May2024
NYCSHP 3rd Annual Pharmacy Technician Symposium NYCSHP hosted our 3rd Annual Pharmacy Technician Symposium! This year, the symposium was a virtual event. All CEs are accredited for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. NYSCHP members and non-members were invited to attend!

Titles: “Advancing your career: Transitioning into advanced pharmacy technician roles” and “Challenges: Implementation of Revised USP 797”
Speakers: Jorge Diaz, CPhT, RPhT and Jessica-Anne Chlebda, CPhT, CSPT

Agenda
5:30pm – 6:00pm: NYCSHP Information & Introductions
6:00pm – 7:00pm: CE Program
7:00pm – 7:30pm: Break & Pharmacy Technician Certification Information
7:30pm – 8:30pm: CE Program

Virtual event.
5:30pm – 8:30pm
23
May2024
Empowering Pharmacy Practice: Navigating Remote Precepting in TelehealthOur Preceptor Development Committee hosted a CE event entitled “Empowering Pharmacy Practice: Navigating Remote Precepting in Telehealth.”
Speaker: 
Leanna Narain, PharmD, BCACP
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmZuma
30
May2024
PharmAdvocacy NightOur Advocacy Committee will be hosting a CE PharmAdvocacy Night!
Speakers: Tamara Hernandez, PharmD, MA, MBA, BCPPS and
Jessica Zebracki, PharmD
In-person event.
6:00pm – 8:30pmFushimi Times Square
13
June2024
NYCSHP 59th Annual Installation CeremonyNYCSHP celebrated this year’s accomplishments, installed our new board members, and recognized our award and scholarship winners!

Agenda
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Exhibits and Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Installation Ceremony, Dinner, and Dancing

In-person event.
6:00pm – 10:00pmThe View at Battery Park

Other Societies’ Events

9
August2023
NYSCHP Compounding Webinar Series: Part 1New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP)
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Topic: The 2023 USP Chapter Update to USP <797>: What’s in, What’s out, What’s changed [now]!
Speaker:  Lou Diorio, RPh, FAPhA

7:00pm – 8:00pm
Topic: Practical Application of Hazardous Drug Compounding
Speaker: Richard Dilzer, RPh, FACA, FAPC

Virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
16
August2023
NYSCHP Compounding Webinar Series: Part 2New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP)
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Topic: Overview of Veterinary Pharmacy: Tips for Pharmacists
Speaker:  Elaine Blythe, PharmD

7:00pm – 8:00pm
Topic: Drug Administration through feeding tubes: Tales for the Plumber’s Helper
Speaker: Mark Klang, BS, MS, PhD

Virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
12
September2023
Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Regulation Games – May the Surveyors be Ever in Your Favor!Long Island Society of Health-system Pharmacists (LISHP) Monthly CE
Speaker: Arun Mattappallil, PharmD
In-person event.
6:00pm – 9:00pm
13
September2023
Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with DiabetesRoyal Counties Monthly  CE
Speaker: Joanne Son, PharmD, BCACP
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
21
September2023
Fertility Preservation Options for Oncology PatientsNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Monthly Webinar CE
Speaker: Jamie Chin-Hon, PharmD, MS, BCOP
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
28
September2023
Implementing An Electric Health Record: Using Data to Drive ChangeNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Leadership Development Committee: Lunch with a Leader
Speaker: Thomas P. Lombardi, BS, PharmD, RPh, FASHP
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
17
October2023
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics and the Impact of Legislation Expanding Pharmacist RolesNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP)/NYS ACCP Joint Webinar
Speakers: Farah Khorassani, PharmD, BCCP; Geoffrey Brown, PharmD
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
26
October2023
Annual Statewide Residency and Fellowship Showcase (SRFS)Residency and Fellowship programs from around the state were available from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The program was available to P3 and P4 students free of charge. It was also opened to PGY1 residents looking for PGY2 programs. Please click here for more information.
1:00pm – 5:00pm
9
November2023
Clinical Pearls in Immunosuppression Therapy for Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients” and “Differences in Cancer Treatment Between Children and AdultsNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Monthly Webinar
Speakers: Krishna Daiya, PharmD, BCPPS and Angelica Bevinetto, PharmD
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
17
January2024
Updates on HIV Management and Prevention: A Focus on LGBTQIA+ CareNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) QUAD Chapter Collaborative: Pride Series
The QUAD chapters hosted a series of programs that will better help educate members on LGBTQIA+ topics in healthcare. Each chapter hosted at least one CE that will be open to all members regardless of chapter affiliation.
Speakers: Maria Longo, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, and Briann Fischetti, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, AAHIVP. Dr. Longo and Dr. Fischetti are Associate Professors of Pharmacy Practice at LIU Pharmacy and Ambulatory Care Pharmacotherapists at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
In-person and virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:30pm
30
January2024
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Oncology Care Delivery and Integrating Herbal Medicine into Oncology Care DeliveryNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Chinese Herbal Medicine Webinar Miniseries: Part 1
Speaker: Yen-Nien (Jason) Hou, PharmD, RPh, DiplOM, LAc
Herb Information Center Coordinator – Pharmacist; Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center
Virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
1
February2024
NYSCHP 2024 Annual Assembly Research Poster SessionNYSCHP was accepting Poster Submissions for their Poster Session during the 62nd Annual Assembly. To view more information on how to submit posters, please Click Here.
Submission Deadline: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
Poster Session Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2024
1
February2024
NYSCHP Residency Research and Practice ForumNYSCHP was accepting Presentation Submissions for the Residency Research and Practice Forum during the 62nd Annual Assembly. To register and submit materials, please Click Here.
Submission Deadline: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
Session Dates: Friday and Saturday; April 19th and 20th, 2024
2
February2024
NYSCHP Research and Education Foundation (REF) AwardNYSCHP was accepting submissions for completed research or research-in-progress for the 2024 REF Award. All NYSCHP members were eligible to submit. Award winners will receive a $2,000 award, registration to the NYSCHP Annual Assembly, and an awards certificate.
Submission Deadline: February 2nd, 2024
Click Here for more information regarding submission.
13
February2024
“Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine” and “Insights from a National Chinese Herbal Dispensary in Modern Healthcare”New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Chinese Herbal Medicine Miniseries: Part 2
Speakers: John K. Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc, Adjunct Professor – University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy; Thomas N. Leung, Pharm BS, DACM, LAc, Herbology Professor – Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Virtual event.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
7
March2024
NYSCHP QUAD 2024 ProgramNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) QUAD Chapter Collaborative
WCSHP hosted QUAD 2024!
In-person event.
6:00pm – 9:00pm
12
March2024
Medical Cannabis Applications: Mastering the delivery systems, dosages and medical applications for cannabinoid medicineNew York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Chinese Herbal Medicine Webinar Miniseries: Part 1
Speaker: Colleen Higgins, RPh, Pharmacist – Valley Pharmacy, Owner – Dispensary Teams
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
18-21
April2024
NYSCHP 62nd Annual AssemblyThe 62nd Annual Assembly was held in Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga Hilton & City Center): “Preparing for the Future of Pharmacy Today”
In-person event.
April 18 – 21Saratoga Springs, NY
9
May2024
NYSCHP Annual Gala: Celebrating Progress and Possibilities in PharmacySpeaker: Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
In-person event.
 6:00pm – 10:30pmMarina Del Ray
1 Marina Drive
Bronx, NY 10465
5
June2024
Major Depressive Disorder in Chronic Kidney DiseaseOtsuka PsychU/NephU Dinner Program (Industry Sponsored)
Speakers: Darcy Leon, PMHNP-BC, Shayan Shirazian, MD, Max Hyams, PharmD, RPh, Erika Modh, PharmD, BCPS 
In-person event.
6:30pm – 9:00pmAcadia
8
June2024
NYSCHP 3rd Annual Oncology SymposiumNYSCHP held their third Oncology Symposium, which included 6 Continuing Education Sessions (breakfast and lunch provided)! A networking event was also held after the symposium concluded from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
In-person event.
7:30am – 6:00pmNYU Tisch Hospital
18
June2024
2023 Updated AGS Beers Criteria: What’s New, What’s Changed, & Why?New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) CE
Speaker: Judith L. Beizer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF

Accredited for 1 hour of Medication Safety CE
Virtual event.
12:00pm – 1:00pm