MARCH 13 -14, 2025
NEWPORT, RI
Registration Fees
Plenary Sessions – Thursday and Friday, March 13 & 14, 2025
Early Registration Fees
One day $225
Two day $395
Preceptor Workshop – Thursday, March 13, 2025
Registration fee: $79
Registration fee is waived for URI preceptors
Plenary sessions registration fee include:
Late Registration Fees (after February 28, 2025):
One day $275
Two day $445
Up to 15.0 contact hours (1.5 cues) LIVE continuing education (CE) credit for pharmacists including 1.0 contact hour of Immunization CE and 2.0 contact hours of Pharmacy Law CE on Friday. Each lecture is accredited separately.
Access to the Zoom Events website
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Live stream presentations via Zoom
Live Q+A with speakers
Presentation slides and handouts
Continental breakfast, luncheon, and coffee breaks
Dedicated meeting room wi-fi
One complimentary drink ticket and access to the URI Alumni and Friends Networking Reception on Thursday
Refund Policy: Registration fee, subject to a $75 processing fee, will be refunded provided an email of the registration cancellation is received at pharmce@etal.uri.edu ten business days before the seminar.
Opt-out Vendor Policy: Program attendee lists may be shared with third-party vendors who support continuing education. If you want to be removed from this list, email pharmce@etal.uri.edu with "opt-out vendors" in the subject line.
Location, Parking, and Lodging
Newport Marriott, 25 America’s Cup Ave., Newport, RI 02840. Ph: (401) 849-1000 Parking: Complimentary Parking for all guests is available at the Newport Gateway Transportation Center located next to the Marriott. Valet parking is available at the hotel for $30.00 per day and is subject to change. Room Reservations: A special room rate of $134 per night plus tax and fees has been arranged at the Newport Marriott. This cost is not included in the registration fee, and each attendee will be responsible for making their accommodation arrangements. Click this link or follow the reservation link below to visit the booking website and select the dates for your stay. Discounted room rate is available through Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Room reservation link for URI College of Pharmacy Seminar by the Sea. Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed on-site. Service animals are allowed to accompany their owner during the seminar.
Hybrid Conference Information
All registrants will receive Zoom access instructions by email directly from Zoom Events email address: noreplyzoomevents@zoom.us. This email will be sent to your registration email address the Monday before the conference. The email from noreply-zoomevents@zoom.us is your “ticket.” You will join the conference by clicking on the gold JOIN button in the email sent from Zoom. Please search your inbox and spam folders for this email from noreply-zoomevents@zoom.us with subject line: “You are registered for URI’s Seminar by the Sea.” When you log into Zoom, ensure your screen name matches your name as it appears in our registration system. Please note when returning from breaks, you may need to join the conference again and select the upcoming session.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
PLENARY SESSIONS
7:00 AM Registration, Exhibit Theater, & Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcome, Program Overview, and Introductions
Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP
Dean and Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Mary-Jane Kanaczet, MEd, CHCP
Director, Healthcare Workforce Development
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Moderator: Jeffrey Bratberg, Pharm.D., FAPhA
8:15 AM The Power of Positivity
Gail Lowney Alofsin
Identify how optimism, confidence and character can propel you, personally and professionally, to become your personal best
Summarize why positivity enhances the spirit of an organization, creating a connection between the company, clients and colleagues
Describe how productively tackling unexpected hurdles and roadblocks can impact your future
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-006-L04-P (1.25 Contact Hours) Knowledge-based
9:30 AM AI in Pharmacy: Transforming the Future of Learning
Dayne Laskey, PharmD, DABAT
Discuss the advantages and potential risks Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer in pharmacy practice
Summarize how AI can contribute to both the spread and prevention of misinformation in healthcare
Identify strategies to critically assess AI-generated information to ensure accuracy and reliability in pharmacy practice
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-007-L04-P (1.0 Contact Hour) Application-based
10:30 AM Exhibit Theater & Coffee Break
11:00 AM A New Era for Drug Shortages? Innovations, Challenges, and Sustainable Solutions for Pharmacists
Erin Fox, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP
Describe how recent manufacturing and drug quality trends relate to drug shortages
Identify best practices for minimizing the impact of drug shortages
Evaluate progress towards drug shortage solutions
Assess proposed policy solutions to mitigate drug shortages
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-008-L04-P (1.25 Contact Hours) Application-based
12:15 PM Luncheon and Award Ceremony
Presentation of the Dr. Norman A. Campbell Award for Ethics & Excellence in Healthcare
1:00 PM Bridging the Gap in Chronic Care: Pharmacist-Led Telehealth for Hypertension and Diabetes Management
Brianne Slaven, PharmD
Define telehealth and its key applications in pharmacy practice
Identify in which patient populations pharmacists are using telehealth to improve patient care
Identify how pharmacists contribute to telehealth
Describe how pharmacists utilize telehealth to enhance medication management, patient education and care coordination in the management of hypertension and diabetes
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-009-L04-P (1.0 Contact Hour) Application-based
2:00 PM Meds Aren’t Enough: Pharmacist’s Role in Caring for Dermatologic Conditions
Celia MacDonnell, PharmD, FNAP
Identify commonly seen dermatologic conditions
Explain the autoimmune and inflammatory processes underlying common dermatologic conditions
Identify key questions pharmacists should ask patients to optimize management of psoriasis
List primary reasons for treatment failure in psoriasis and discuss strategies for pharmacist intervention
Identify self-care strategies for psoriasis and how pharmacists can empower patients to manage their condition alongside prescribed therapies
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-010-L01-P (1.0 Contact Hour) Application-based
3:00 PM Break & Exhibit Theater
3:15 PM Personalized Medicine in Oncology: Going Beyond One-Size-Fits-All with Pharmacogenomics
Robert Brunault, PharmD, BCOP & Lauren Lemke, PharmD, BCPS
Define precision medicine and its role and significance in oncology
Identify how pharmacogenomic testing can guide treatment decisions in oncology
Discuss current challenges and future directions in implementing personalized medicine into clinical practice
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-011-L01-P (1.0 Contact Hour) Knowledge-based
4:15 PM Advancing Migraine Care: The Pharmacist's Role in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Support
Roderick Spears, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Differentiate between migraine and other headache disorders using current diagnostic criteria to accurately identify patients requiring target intervention
Evaluate the latest evidence-based treatments for migraine, including pharmacological and nonpharmacological options
Identify Strategies for pharmacists to enhance patient outcomes through education, medication management, and collaborative care in migraine treatment
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-012-L01-P (1.0 Contact Hour) Knowledge-based
4:30 - 6:30 PM URI Preceptor Development Workshop (concurrent session for URI preceptors)
Sustaining the Future: Precepting for Enduring Success and Career Well-being
Moderator: Brett Feret, PharmD
Panelists: Britny Brown, PharmD, BCOP, Britt Harrington, PharmD, Michaela Hedberg, PharmD, Angel Pechie, PharmD, RPh, BCPS and Kayla Quan, PharmD
Identify strategies to promote resiliency, work-life balance, and prevent burnout among preceptors and students
Discuss effective mentorship techniques that foster student success and encourage exploration of diverse career paths in pharmacy
Develop actionable approaches to enhance long-term career satisfaction and sustain enthusiasm for precepting and professional practice
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-013-L04-P (2.0 Contact Hours) Application-based
5:15 PM Evaluation Instructions, Plenary Session Program Adjourns
5:30 - 7:30 PM URI Alumni and Friends Networking Reception and Exhibit Theater
Friday, March 14, 2025
PLENARY SESSIONS
7:00 AM Registration, Exhibit Theater, & Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcome, Program Overview, and Introductions
Mary-Jane Kanaczet, MEd, CHCP
Director, Office of Healthcare Workforce Development
University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Moderator: Brett Feret, PharmD
8:15 AM Shout it From the Benchtops: Changing Public Perception of Pharmacists to Demonstrate our Value
Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA
Identify strategies that can be taken to help pharmacists advocate for the profession and steps that can be taken to elevate the perception and reputation of pharmacists
Discuss strategies to inform policymakers at the federal and state levels of new authorities that allow pharmacy teams use their expertise and provide patient care
Describe a solutions-oriented approach to move the pharmacy profession and the sustainability of community pharmacies forward
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-014-L04-P (1.25 Contact Hours) Application-based
9:30 AM Building Vaccine Confidence as a Pharmacy Team
Matthew Lacroix, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FAPhA
Describe the recent authorizations and modifications in the recommendations from ACIP
Review vaccination recommendations and product information for influenza and COVID-19 in the 20242025 season.
Summarize the National Immunization Program’s respiratory disease season priorities and discuss vaccine administration errors.
Discuss methods that can be used to build vaccine confidence as part of the pharmacy team.
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-015-L06-P (1.25 Contact Hours Immunization CE) Knowledge-based
10:45 AM Coffee Break & Exhibit Theater
11:00 AM Voices of Pharmacy Leadership Addressing Pressing Concerns and Priorities: A Panel Discussion
Moderator: Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP
Panelists: Beth Hebert Silvia, RPh, Richard Lisitano, MS and Jared Tancrelle, PharmD
Identify the key challenges that keep pharmacy executives up at night
Compare and contrast the leading priorities and concerns across pharmacy practice and payer perspectives
Outline actionable and practical steps pharmacists at all levels can take to address emerging concerns
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-016-L04-P (1.5 Contact Hours) Application-based
12:30 PM Luncheon & Exhibit Theater
Friday, March 14, 2025
1:00 PM Exploring Diabetes and Weight Management with GLP-1s and More
Tara Higgins, RPh, PharmD, CDOE, CVDOE
Define glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and their mechanism of action and role in diabetes and weight Management
Discuss the current state of clinical data, expansion of indications, and upcoming pipeline for GLP-1 receptor agonists
Identify factors affecting the adherence and persistence to GLP-1 receptor agonists and select appropriate patient counseling recommendations to manage adverse effects
Discuss the holistic and patient-centered impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists in management of patients with diabetes and obesity
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-017-L01-P (1.25 Contact Hours) Application-based
2:15 PM Shaping the Next Era of Pharmacy: Regulatory Innovation and Resilience in Practice
Lemrey “Al” Carter, MS, PharmD, RPh
Summarize the latest developments in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), including its impact on pharmacy operations and compliance
Discuss the Universal MPJE and the evolving framework for pharmacist interstate portability, highlighting how these initiatives aim to improve mobility and standardization
Analyze federal and state-level trends affecting pharmacy, including the regulation of GLP-1 medications, innovative care models, and the impact of current working conditions.
Identify how regulatory changes influence the role of pharmacists, pharmacy practice, and the broader healthcare system, with a focus on improving patient care and operational efficiency
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-018-L03-P (1.0 Contact Hour Pharmacy Law CE) Knowledge-based
3:15 PM Pharmacists Under Fire: Lessons from Real-World Malpractice Cases and Risk Management Strategies
Donald McGuire Jr., JD
Review real-life malpractice claims involving pharmacists to understand common scenarios and contributing factors
Analyze the medications most frequently involved in legal claims against pharmacists and the potential risk points in dispensing and counseling patients
Apply effective risk management techniques, including error prevention strategies and documentation practices, to minimize exposure to legal claims
Explain the critical role of professional liability insurance in protecting pharmacists and ensuring continuity of practice amidst legal challenges
ACPE UAN: 0060-0000-25-019-L03-P (1.25 Contact Hours Pharmacy Law CE) Application-based
4:30 PM Evaluation Instructions, Program Adjourns
Saturday, March 15, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM We’re Sorry to See You “Go Rhody” Breakfast
The Plank, Hotel Lobby
Stop by the Plank in the hotel lobby for a quick grab-and-go breakfast!
Accreditation and Disclosures
EVALUATION: All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and identify future educational needs. Program attendees can earn Continuing Education (CE) credits for this program by electronically logging onto the website: https://www.uripharmacycpd.org/, inserting the activity-specific access codes, and completing the activity learning assessment and program evaluation form. Participant names will be checked against program registrations for verification of attendance. Participants have 60 days to complete evaluations. After 60 days from the live program date, May 13 & 14, 2025, respectively, no credit will be available for this program. No exceptions will be made for failure to complete program evaluations by the deadline. Detailed instructions for completing a program evaluation and reporting credit are below. Pharmacists’ CE data will be electronically transferred to the CPE Monitor System upon successful completion of the program evaluation and post-test.
STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty and planning committee members disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of a research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that they may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations.
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed prior to the activity.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is designed for pharmacists in community, hospital, managed care, long-term care, and academic settings, as well as health professional students, residents, and fellows. URI Preceptor Development Workshop is intended for University of Rhode Island preceptors and those interested in becoming a preceptor.
ACCREDITATION
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacists can earn up to 15 contact hours of CE credit for the plenary sessions. 7.5 live contact hours (0.75 CEUs) are available each day on Thursday and Friday, March 13 & 14. 2.25 contact hours of pharmacy law CE and 1.25 contact hours of immunization CE are available on Friday.