The ASHP New Practitioners Forum (NPF) has five advisory groups that provide advice and guidance to the Forum regarding the unique needs of new practitioner members and how these needs might be addressed by the provision of resources and programs by ASHP. Learn more about the responsibilities of an advisory group member. See eligibility requirements and application information listed at the bottom of this page.
Career Development Advisory Group
Scope: Support career and leadership development in advancing the evolving needs of new practitioner members as they navigate career transitions.
Charges
- Develop and promote resources to support the career growth of new practitioners.
- Highlight professional development strategies and insights gained from experienced pharmacy leaders.
- Provide resources to promote leadership development and skills.
Leadership
Chair
Natalie Greer, PharmD, BCPS
Acute Care Pharmacy Specialist
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center
Memphis, TN
Career Development Group Roster
Clinical Practice Advisory Group
Scope: Foster confident and competent new practitioners through clinical and professional practice resources to optimize the care they provide to their patients.
Charges
- Develop educational content and programming based on new practitioner needs.
- Evaluate and recommend updates to existing clinical practice resources.
- Develop and promote tools and information relevant to research, publication, and new practitioner funding opportunities.
- Provide precepting tools and resources for new practitioners.
Leadership
Chair
Anjali Talwar, PharmD, MSHA
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Acute Care
UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX
Clinical Practice Advisory Group Roster
Leadership Development Advisory Group
Scope: Foster confident and resilient new practitioners by supporting initiatives that promote personal development.
Charges
- Develop resources to foster well-being and resilience including work-life integration and personal finance.
- Identify and create resources for fostering professional identity, confidence, and personal branding as a new practitioner.
- Provide tools to support new practitioners in building a professional network and mentoring relationships
Leadership
Chair
Lauren Osadczuk, PharmD, MS
Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Leadership Development Advisory Group Roster
Membership and Outreach Advisory Group
Scope: Promote NPF membership and engage new practitioners through active involvement in ASHP.
Charges
- Spotlight Forum members, showcasing the voices of all new practitioners.
- Plan and execute new practitioner networking events.
- Develop and support the promotion of new practitioner members and resources.
- Promote engagement, retention, and outreach opportunities and the benefits of professional organizational involvement to students and new practitioners.
Leadership
Chair
Jacob Jarboe, PharmD
Critical Care Pharmacist
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
Membership and Outreach Advisory Group Roster
Practice Advancement and Advocacy Advisory Group
Scope: Facilitate new practitioner engagement in advocacy and practice advancement initiatives.
Charges
- Develop and promote resources to support new practitioners to achieve credentialing and privileging relevant to their practice.
- Highlight innovative career opportunities available to new practitioners.
- Highlight ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 recommendations and share best practices to drive their adoption.
- Support the engagement of new practitioners in ASHP advocacy efforts and professional practice initiatives.
Leadership
Chair
Emma Rednour, PharmD
Acute Care Decentralized Pharmacist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Practice Advancement and Advocacy Advisory Group Roster
Advisory Group Eligibility Requirements
The Chair of the New Practitioners Forum, along with Executive Committee members, will appoint new practitioners to each advisory group for a August - May term. Advisory groups communicate primarily via email and virtual meetings on a periodic basis. Prior elected / appointed leadership is NOT required, however, appointments are competitive.
All nominees must:
- Be a member of ASHP.
- Have graduated from pharmacy school within the past five years.
- Willing to participate in monthly virtual meetings throughout the year.
Application Instructions
Step 1: Complete the electronic application form. (Opens in February)
Step 2: Submit the following information via the above electronic application:
- A brief statement describing your ASHP AG interest
- Note: For individuals seeking appointment as an Advisory Group Chair, you will be prompted to submit your CV and briefly address your leadership style and meeting management skills in the application.
The deadline to apply is April 15. If you have any questions, please contact ASHP New Practitioners Forum: newpractitioners@ashp.org.
