Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists

Welcome to SCSS — a vibrant community of clinical specialists, scientists, and pharmacy leaders dedicated to advancing patient care. We seek to collaborate, educate, and innovate to improve outcomes for patients of all backgrounds, and to champion clinical and scientific expertise that elevates pharmacy practice.

We support ASHP’s strategic priorities by strengthening patient care, empowering the pharmacy workforce, and fostering an engaged, diverse membership. Join us as we shape the future of pharmacy practice and improve patient care together. For questions about the section, please e-mail sections@ashp.org.


What We Focus On

  • Practice Advancement: Expanding and elevating the roles of pharmacists and technicians, driving innovation, and ensuring every patient has access to clinical pharmacy services.
  • Pharmacist Value: Demonstrating the essential impact of pharmacists across all care settings and communities.
  • Clinical Expertise: Creating trusted resources, tools, and guidance that support high-quality, evidence-based practice.
  • Professional Growth: Providing education, leadership development, mentorship, and a supportive professional home.
  • Innovation: Leading forward-thinking approaches in technology, care models, and medication-use systems.

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Continuing Education Podcasts

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This series explores a variety of clinical topics, with the opportunity for ASHP members to earn continuing education. CE expires two years after the publication of each episode.


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Featured Resource Centers

The Advisory Groups and Committees of the Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists create and curate Resource Centers specific to your clinical and professional development needs. Below is an offering of these resources including tools, webinars, podcasts and articles that can inform your practice and advance patient care.