American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
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Founded in 1900, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is the national organization representing pharmacy education in the U.S.
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🗣️💬 Join the "Conversations That Matter" with top voices in healthcare and higher education at #Interim26, Feb. 14-17, in Puerto Rico!
👇 Follow this thread for keynote speaker announcements and meeting highlights
📋 For a full agenda: ow.ly/Vvyn50XnKaK
👇 Follow this thread for keynote speaker announcements and meeting highlights
📋 For a full agenda: ow.ly/Vvyn50XnKaK
📢🗳️ Congratulations to AACP's 2025 election winners, incl.:
✅ Dr. Pamela Heaton (University of Toledo) for President-elect;
✅ Dr. Jeremy Hughes (@uwpharmacy.bsky.social) for Council of Deans Chair-elect; and
✅ Dr. Michael Gonyeau (@northeasternu.bsky.social) for Council of Faculties Chair-elect.
✅ Dr. Pamela Heaton (University of Toledo) for President-elect;
✅ Dr. Jeremy Hughes (@uwpharmacy.bsky.social) for Council of Deans Chair-elect; and
✅ Dr. Michael Gonyeau (@northeasternu.bsky.social) for Council of Faculties Chair-elect.
December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
📢🗳️ Congratulations to AACP's 2025 election winners, incl.:
✅ Dr. Pamela Heaton (University of Toledo) for President-elect;
✅ Dr. Jeremy Hughes (@uwpharmacy.bsky.social) for Council of Deans Chair-elect; and
✅ Dr. Michael Gonyeau (@northeasternu.bsky.social) for Council of Faculties Chair-elect.
✅ Dr. Pamela Heaton (University of Toledo) for President-elect;
✅ Dr. Jeremy Hughes (@uwpharmacy.bsky.social) for Council of Deans Chair-elect; and
✅ Dr. Michael Gonyeau (@northeasternu.bsky.social) for Council of Faculties Chair-elect.
⏳Time is running out on savings for #Interim26, Conversations That Matter!
Register by 12/19 to lock in your best value for engaging w/ peers & thought leaders on critical issues shaping #pharmacyeducation — all set against the vibrant backdrop of San Juan, P.R., 2/14-17.
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Register by 12/19 to lock in your best value for engaging w/ peers & thought leaders on critical issues shaping #pharmacyeducation — all set against the vibrant backdrop of San Juan, P.R., 2/14-17.
🔗: ow.ly/zubw50XKXVo
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
⏳Time is running out on savings for #Interim26, Conversations That Matter!
Register by 12/19 to lock in your best value for engaging w/ peers & thought leaders on critical issues shaping #pharmacyeducation — all set against the vibrant backdrop of San Juan, P.R., 2/14-17.
🔗: ow.ly/zubw50XKXVo
Register by 12/19 to lock in your best value for engaging w/ peers & thought leaders on critical issues shaping #pharmacyeducation — all set against the vibrant backdrop of San Juan, P.R., 2/14-17.
🔗: ow.ly/zubw50XKXVo
🥼 Congratulations to Dr. Kim Croley, Dr. Robert DiCenzo (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences), and Dr. John Clay Kirtley on their appointment to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Board of Directors.
December 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🥼 Congratulations to Dr. Kim Croley, Dr. Robert DiCenzo (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences), and Dr. John Clay Kirtley on their appointment to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Board of Directors.
🥼 AACP is proud to announce the 7 outstanding student pharmacists selected to receive the 2025 Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship for Pharmacy Students! (1/4)
🔗: ow.ly/Tl7P50XFOLs
🔗: ow.ly/Tl7P50XFOLs
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🥼 AACP is proud to announce the 7 outstanding student pharmacists selected to receive the 2025 Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship for Pharmacy Students! (1/4)
🔗: ow.ly/Tl7P50XFOLs
🔗: ow.ly/Tl7P50XFOLs
📈 Newly released data from AACP shows continued growth in pharmacy school interest, marking a second consecutive year of increases in both applicants and applications across PharmCAS schools.
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📈 Newly released data from AACP shows continued growth in pharmacy school interest, marking a second consecutive year of increases in both applicants and applications across PharmCAS schools.
What role does #entrepreneurship play in pharmacy?
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
Fostering Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy Education and Practice: A Chat with Jeff Jellin, Founder of Pharmacist’s Letter | AACP
This webinar is a vendor presented webinar. All registrant information including name, institution and email will be shared with the vendor after the webinar has concluded. Image Hosted by the TRC Hea...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
What role does #entrepreneurship play in pharmacy?
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
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📲 Healthcare's new frontier isn't just treating patients, it's fighting misinformation.
Pharmacy curricula must equip students with evidence-based strategies to combat false health claims amplified by social media.
To learn more: ow.ly/EGtz50XxFSq
Pharmacy curricula must equip students with evidence-based strategies to combat false health claims amplified by social media.
To learn more: ow.ly/EGtz50XxFSq
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
📲 Healthcare's new frontier isn't just treating patients, it's fighting misinformation.
Pharmacy curricula must equip students with evidence-based strategies to combat false health claims amplified by social media.
To learn more: ow.ly/EGtz50XxFSq
Pharmacy curricula must equip students with evidence-based strategies to combat false health claims amplified by social media.
To learn more: ow.ly/EGtz50XxFSq
📝📢 AACP has joined more than 50 leading medical, health and patient advocacy organizations in a statement responding to recent CDC website changes regarding vaccines and autism.
The science is clear: Over 25 years of research confirms #vaccines are not linked to #autism.
The science is clear: Over 25 years of research confirms #vaccines are not linked to #autism.
November 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
⏰🗣️ Last Chance: #PharmEd26 session proposals are due Nov. 25!
Submit your ideas for 60- and 30-minute sessions, and interactive workshop and conversation world café sessions by 11:59 p.m. PT this-coming Tuesday.
For details: ow.ly/yO4v50XvPtO
Submit your ideas for 60- and 30-minute sessions, and interactive workshop and conversation world café sessions by 11:59 p.m. PT this-coming Tuesday.
For details: ow.ly/yO4v50XvPtO
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
⏰🗣️ Last Chance: #PharmEd26 session proposals are due Nov. 25!
Submit your ideas for 60- and 30-minute sessions, and interactive workshop and conversation world café sessions by 11:59 p.m. PT this-coming Tuesday.
For details: ow.ly/yO4v50XvPtO
Submit your ideas for 60- and 30-minute sessions, and interactive workshop and conversation world café sessions by 11:59 p.m. PT this-coming Tuesday.
For details: ow.ly/yO4v50XvPtO
What role does entrepreneurship play in #pharmacy?
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What role does entrepreneurship play in #pharmacy?
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
Join Jeff Jellin, former CEO of TRC Healthcare & founder of Pharmacist's Letter, for an inspiring conversation exploring his own career journey, emerging opportunities & the skills needed to thrive.
📅: Dec. 4
🕑: 2pm ET
🔗: ow.ly/Y5Aw50XuUXj
"Pharmacists [are] some of the most accessible healthcare professionals, making their presence in these areas especially impactful."
🌾🥼Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay, celebrating rural healthcare providers, and highlighting the unique challenges facing rural patients.
🌾🥼Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay, celebrating rural healthcare providers, and highlighting the unique challenges facing rural patients.
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
"Pharmacists [are] some of the most accessible healthcare professionals, making their presence in these areas especially impactful."
🌾🥼Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay, celebrating rural healthcare providers, and highlighting the unique challenges facing rural patients.
🌾🥼Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay, celebrating rural healthcare providers, and highlighting the unique challenges facing rural patients.
🛬 This Week at AACP: In-person connection at our "3D Days"! AACP staff left their screens behind to travel across the country and connect in "3D" at our HQ in Virginia.
We met new staff, refreshed work processes, & prepared for exciting new initiatives in the coming year.
We met new staff, refreshed work processes, & prepared for exciting new initiatives in the coming year.
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🛬 This Week at AACP: In-person connection at our "3D Days"! AACP staff left their screens behind to travel across the country and connect in "3D" at our HQ in Virginia.
We met new staff, refreshed work processes, & prepared for exciting new initiatives in the coming year.
We met new staff, refreshed work processes, & prepared for exciting new initiatives in the coming year.
🌠🥼 "We're proud to partner with others [committed] to advancing #pharmacy for the next generation."
Today, AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen joined Walgreens' Pharmacy Academic Seminar for a CEO panel on where the profession is headed "and how we can move forward together." (1/2)
Today, AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen joined Walgreens' Pharmacy Academic Seminar for a CEO panel on where the profession is headed "and how we can move forward together." (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🌠🥼 "We're proud to partner with others [committed] to advancing #pharmacy for the next generation."
Today, AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen joined Walgreens' Pharmacy Academic Seminar for a CEO panel on where the profession is headed "and how we can move forward together." (1/2)
Today, AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen joined Walgreens' Pharmacy Academic Seminar for a CEO panel on where the profession is headed "and how we can move forward together." (1/2)
"This is what the #PBMs do already…It doesn't make sense to me."
Dr. Sean Sullivan, former dean & current @uwpharmacy.bsky.social professor, provided perspective and solutions on a proposal for a new type of pharmaceutical sales middleman, for @statnews.com.
Dr. Sean Sullivan, former dean & current @uwpharmacy.bsky.social professor, provided perspective and solutions on a proposal for a new type of pharmaceutical sales middleman, for @statnews.com.
Companies tout a novel payment model for obesity drugs, other medications in drive to lower costs
Some companies are pitching a new model for employers to help their workers pay for medications, but without using insurance.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"This is what the #PBMs do already…It doesn't make sense to me."
Dr. Sean Sullivan, former dean & current @uwpharmacy.bsky.social professor, provided perspective and solutions on a proposal for a new type of pharmaceutical sales middleman, for @statnews.com.
Dr. Sean Sullivan, former dean & current @uwpharmacy.bsky.social professor, provided perspective and solutions on a proposal for a new type of pharmaceutical sales middleman, for @statnews.com.
📝 Take Note: Two funding opportunities from @researchamerica.bsky.social, both due 11/21:
🔹 Civic Engagement Microgrants: Offers up to $4k to STEM groups led by master’s, Ph.D., postdoc, or professional students for projects that create dialogue with leaders and the public.
🔗: ow.ly/WNZQ50XlOI3
🔹 Civic Engagement Microgrants: Offers up to $4k to STEM groups led by master’s, Ph.D., postdoc, or professional students for projects that create dialogue with leaders and the public.
🔗: ow.ly/WNZQ50XlOI3
Civic Engagement Microgrant Program - Research!America
Civic Engagement Microgrant Program Read our report looking at the impact of the first four years of the Microgrant Program. Microgrants of up to $4,000 will be awarded, on a […]
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November 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📝 Take Note: Two funding opportunities from @researchamerica.bsky.social, both due 11/21:
🔹 Civic Engagement Microgrants: Offers up to $4k to STEM groups led by master’s, Ph.D., postdoc, or professional students for projects that create dialogue with leaders and the public.
🔗: ow.ly/WNZQ50XlOI3
🔹 Civic Engagement Microgrants: Offers up to $4k to STEM groups led by master’s, Ph.D., postdoc, or professional students for projects that create dialogue with leaders and the public.
🔗: ow.ly/WNZQ50XlOI3
📢📖 Just Released: The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (@nam.edu) Pharmacy Workshop Prepublication, detailing proceedings from the National Academies' first-ever conference devoted solely to #pharmacy earlier this year.
🔗 For the landing page: ow.ly/roIc50Xo0mq
🔗 For the landing page: ow.ly/roIc50Xo0mq
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
📢📖 Just Released: The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (@nam.edu) Pharmacy Workshop Prepublication, detailing proceedings from the National Academies' first-ever conference devoted solely to #pharmacy earlier this year.
🔗 For the landing page: ow.ly/roIc50Xo0mq
🔗 For the landing page: ow.ly/roIc50Xo0mq
🗣️💬 Join the "Conversations That Matter" with top voices in healthcare and higher education at #Interim26, Feb. 14-17, in Puerto Rico!
👇 Follow this thread for keynote speaker announcements and meeting highlights
📋 For a full agenda: ow.ly/Vvyn50XnKaK
👇 Follow this thread for keynote speaker announcements and meeting highlights
📋 For a full agenda: ow.ly/Vvyn50XnKaK
November 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🗣️💬 Join the "Conversations That Matter" with top voices in healthcare and higher education at #Interim26, Feb. 14-17, in Puerto Rico!
👇 Follow this thread for keynote speaker announcements and meeting highlights
📋 For a full agenda: ow.ly/Vvyn50XnKaK
👇 Follow this thread for keynote speaker announcements and meeting highlights
📋 For a full agenda: ow.ly/Vvyn50XnKaK
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CU Anschutz Pharmacy researchers developed a stem cell–based model that mimics infant liver cells, improving drug dosing safety for newborns, a major step toward evidence-based infant care https://bit.ly/4ntmd7m
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
CU Anschutz Pharmacy researchers developed a stem cell–based model that mimics infant liver cells, improving drug dosing safety for newborns, a major step toward evidence-based infant care https://bit.ly/4ntmd7m
"The future is in good hands & it’s coming fast. 💊🚀"
This week saw the launch of the 2nd cohort of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars Program, designed to empower student pharmacists to drive innovation in community-based #pharmacy practice.
🔗: ow.ly/Z6qT50XnIp7
This week saw the launch of the 2nd cohort of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars Program, designed to empower student pharmacists to drive innovation in community-based #pharmacy practice.
🔗: ow.ly/Z6qT50XnIp7
AACP This Week: Kicking off the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars (CPSS)
"The future is in good hands and it’s coming fast. 💊🚀" This week saw the launch of the second cohort of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars Program, a program designed to empower student pharmacis...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"The future is in good hands & it’s coming fast. 💊🚀"
This week saw the launch of the 2nd cohort of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars Program, designed to empower student pharmacists to drive innovation in community-based #pharmacy practice.
🔗: ow.ly/Z6qT50XnIp7
This week saw the launch of the 2nd cohort of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars Program, designed to empower student pharmacists to drive innovation in community-based #pharmacy practice.
🔗: ow.ly/Z6qT50XnIp7
🌐 How have #pharmacists' roles, standards and opportunities evolved around the globe?
Join the Global Education SIG for their 4th Virtual Global Symposium, as they look at "pharmacy education in transition," exploring how scope of practice… (1/2)
Join the Global Education SIG for their 4th Virtual Global Symposium, as they look at "pharmacy education in transition," exploring how scope of practice… (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌐 How have #pharmacists' roles, standards and opportunities evolved around the globe?
Join the Global Education SIG for their 4th Virtual Global Symposium, as they look at "pharmacy education in transition," exploring how scope of practice… (1/2)
Join the Global Education SIG for their 4th Virtual Global Symposium, as they look at "pharmacy education in transition," exploring how scope of practice… (1/2)
"Students have energy, they have creativity, and they have ideas. We have bright minds who can bring resolutions."
📋 Between drug shortages, pharmacy deserts and new legislation, #pharmacists face a variety of challenges specific to their field, writes Ohio State Online. (1/2)
📋 Between drug shortages, pharmacy deserts and new legislation, #pharmacists face a variety of challenges specific to their field, writes Ohio State Online. (1/2)
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Students have energy, they have creativity, and they have ideas. We have bright minds who can bring resolutions."
📋 Between drug shortages, pharmacy deserts and new legislation, #pharmacists face a variety of challenges specific to their field, writes Ohio State Online. (1/2)
📋 Between drug shortages, pharmacy deserts and new legislation, #pharmacists face a variety of challenges specific to their field, writes Ohio State Online. (1/2)
🥼▶️ Last Week at AACP: The Advancing Community Pharmacy Institute brought together virtual attendees to spotlight how #communitypharmacy is evolving, how #patientcare continues to expand, and how #advocacy can drive meaningful change.
Follow this thread for a few highlights from the meeting 👇
Follow this thread for a few highlights from the meeting 👇
November 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🥼▶️ Last Week at AACP: The Advancing Community Pharmacy Institute brought together virtual attendees to spotlight how #communitypharmacy is evolving, how #patientcare continues to expand, and how #advocacy can drive meaningful change.
Follow this thread for a few highlights from the meeting 👇
Follow this thread for a few highlights from the meeting 👇
📲🥼📈 Calling All Changemakers: AACP's "Unite for Impact Challenge" is officially underway!
The challenge asks teams of pharmacy faculty, learners, practitioners & partners to develop projects creating measurable change in pharmacy education, practice & advocacy.
To get involved: ow.ly/wrSa50XkuCM
The challenge asks teams of pharmacy faculty, learners, practitioners & partners to develop projects creating measurable change in pharmacy education, practice & advocacy.
To get involved: ow.ly/wrSa50XkuCM
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📲🥼📈 Calling All Changemakers: AACP's "Unite for Impact Challenge" is officially underway!
The challenge asks teams of pharmacy faculty, learners, practitioners & partners to develop projects creating measurable change in pharmacy education, practice & advocacy.
To get involved: ow.ly/wrSa50XkuCM
The challenge asks teams of pharmacy faculty, learners, practitioners & partners to develop projects creating measurable change in pharmacy education, practice & advocacy.
To get involved: ow.ly/wrSa50XkuCM
🏅🤝 "At his first AACP meeting as a faculty member in 1994, former Professor Joe Wiederholt, one of Zgarrick’s mentors, nominated him for a leadership role in the AACP Social and Administrative Sciences section."
Alumnus Dave Zgarrick is honored with the @aacpharmacy.bsky.social's 2025 Distinguished Service Award! The honor recognizes his expansive four-decade career as a leader in #academicpharmacy and the commitment shown during 12 years on the AACP Board of Directors. bit.ly/47IRL4r
A Career of Service - School of Pharmacy
Dave Zgarrick (BS ’88) is honored with AACP’s Distinguished Service Award for his impact on pharmacy education and leadership.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🏅🤝 "At his first AACP meeting as a faculty member in 1994, former Professor Joe Wiederholt, one of Zgarrick’s mentors, nominated him for a leadership role in the AACP Social and Administrative Sciences section."
🗣️ Learn to Communicate Research: Join @researchamerica.bsky.social, today (10/28) at Noon ET, for the first of two virtual training sessions focused on communicating the value of medical #research to the public.
🔗 Learn to write compelling LTEs, social media posts & more: ow.ly/nkHP50Xivlg
🔗 Learn to write compelling LTEs, social media posts & more: ow.ly/nkHP50Xivlg
October 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🗣️ Learn to Communicate Research: Join @researchamerica.bsky.social, today (10/28) at Noon ET, for the first of two virtual training sessions focused on communicating the value of medical #research to the public.
🔗 Learn to write compelling LTEs, social media posts & more: ow.ly/nkHP50Xivlg
🔗 Learn to write compelling LTEs, social media posts & more: ow.ly/nkHP50Xivlg