| ASCP's Executive Residency in Association Management Overview Since 1987, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) has offered a one-year program designed to provide recent pharmacy graduates an opportunity to gain experience in association management by working closely with the elected leadership and headquarters staff at ASCP. The Executive Residency program usually begins around July 1st. Through this interaction, the Executive Resident learns day-to-day operations, takes responsibility for specific projects, and gains experience in all aspects of association management. However, the program is loosely structured, allowing focus in a particular area if interested. After the program, the Executive Resident will have a year of experience in preparation for a staff position in a national or state pharmacy association or other health-related organization. Activities of the Executive Resident Association Management The Executive Resident will gain insight into the role of associations, relations with the Board of Directors, the process of establishing policies and guidelines, organizational structure, and strategic planning. The Executive Resident will also attend Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners meetings, staff a leadership group, and attend other internal and external meetings related to association management and pharmacy practice. Administration The Executive Resident will learn about personnel and financial management, with emphasis on the resident's budget development process. Communications & Publications The Executive Resident will come to understand the preparation process, philosophy, and purpose of ASCP publications; write articles for the journal or newsletter; and assist with product development and marketing. Educational Affairs The Executive Resident will participate in continuing education activities, learn the ACPE continuing education provider process, and assist in speaker recruitment and educational session planning for meetings. Government Affairs & Advocacy The Executive Resident will attend congressional hearings and learn about proposed rules and regulations that impact the pharmacy profession. Meetings & Conventions The Executive Resident will learn the many details in planning, managing and evaluating a successful meeting or convention and will participate in the annual meeting, legislative conference, and midyear conference. Professional Practice & Member Visits The Executive Resident will have the opportunity to visit ASCP members and their facilities, and interact with both members and non-members on a variety of professional issues. This will help the resident understand the basic operations of these facilities and how pharmacists benefit from the products and services of ASCP. Professional Development
Compensation and benefits include:
The Executive Resident must be willing to travel to attend specified meetings and continuing education programs at ASCP's expense:
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited school of pharmacy. To apply, submit no later than January 31st the following documents:
Ugo Nwachukwu, PharmD. Executive Resident American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 1321 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3563 Interview A phone interview will take place at a mutually agreed upon date and time in February. A live interview at the applicant’s expense, either at ASCP headquarters or at a mutually agreed upon alternate location, may be required. Executive Resident appointments usually begin around July 1st. For additional information please contact: Executive Resident American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 1321 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3563 Tel.: 703 739 1316 ext. 129 Fax: 703 739 1321 Email: Resident@ascp.com Quotes from former Executive Residents “The executive residency was truly an invaluable experience—one that I will always treasure! The interaction with national leaders in pharmacy, as well as the opportunity to work with staff at a respected association such as ASCP, made for a very exciting and rewarding year!”-- Paula Baker Pearson, PharmD, 1999-2000 “The interaction with national leaders and exposure to decision-makers within pharmacy practice today provided many unique opportunities and challenges. I feel certain that this investment in professional development will be a continual benefit, both professionally and personally… quite a satisfying and productive year!” -- William R. (Jody) Cannon II, 1998-1999 “The Executive Residency provided a fulfilling year with a broad exposure to association management, including acquiring skills which can be applied in a variety of settings and interaction with policy, corporate, and industry decision-makers. The perfect career decision!” -- Olugbenga Okubadejo, 1997-1998 “The Executive Residency opened my eyes to the wide array of practice opportunities available for pharmacists today and helped provide me with the communication, organizational, and leadership skills that enabled me to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in pharmacy.” -- Caren McHenry Martin, PharmD, 1996-1997 ASCP's Executive Residents Ugo O. Nwachukwu, 2008-2009 Ugo received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Howard University School of Pharmacy, Washington, DC in 2008. Stephanie J. Spence, 2007-2008 Stephanie received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007. Jonalan Smith, 2006-2007 Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Jonalan is pharmacy manager with Genoa Health Care which provides pharmacy services to the mental health community. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas in 2006. Diana B. Spiro Quach, 2005-2006 Diana is a consultant pharmacist from PharMerica in Las Vegas, Nevada. She received her PharmD degree from the University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy in 2005. Carla Saxton McSpadden, 2003-2004 Carla is the Assistant Director of Policy & Advocacy with ASCP. She received her BS in Pharmacy from Butler University in 1998 and is CGP certified. Alexander M. Pytlarz 2001-2002 Alex is the Director of Pharmacy for Vanguard Advanced Pharmacy Systems in Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his PharmD in 2001. Laila Akhlaghi, 2000-2001 Laila is the Senior Program Associate for the Rational Pharmaceutical Management Plus at the Management Sciences for Health organization in Arlington, VA. She received her PharmD and MPA from the University of Kentucky in 2000. Paula M. Baker-Pearson, 1999-2000 Paula is currently working as a Regional Medical Liaison in Nephrology for Amgen. She received her PharmD from the University of Kentucky in 1999. William R. (Jody) Cannon II, 1998-1999 Jody is Pharmacy Operations Manager for Publix in Lakeland, Florida. He received his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in 1998. Olugbenga Okubadejo, 1997-1998 Gbenga is a consultant for multinational organizations on international healthcare and pharmaceutical issues. He received his BS in Pharmacy from the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences of Long Island University in 1997. Caren McHenry Martin, 1996-1997 Caren is working as a consultant pharmacist for Neil Medical Group in North Carolina. In addition, Caren is a published medical writer for a variety of pharmacy publications. She received her PharmD from the University of Nebraska in 1996. Brandi Burkhart, 1995-1996 Brandi is working as a pharmacist for West Davidson pharmacy in North Carolina. She received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina in 1995. Karen Bohmer-Peterson, 1994-1995 Karen is a pharmacist-attorney serving as Senior Counsel of Pharmacy for Sears Holdings Management Corporation. She received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 1994 and her Juris Doctor at SUNY at Buffalo Law School in 2002. Kimberly France, 1993-1994 Kimberly is the Directorof Pharmaceutical Risk Management for Covidien in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her BS in Pharmacy from Howard University in 1993. Judith Zitnick, 1992-1993 Judy is a Product Manager with Proctor and Gamble. She received her BS in Pharmacy in 1992 and a MA in Journalism and Communications in 1996, both from Ohio State University. Kay Trussle-Brooks, 1991-1992 Kay is enjoying motherhood with her two kids and is a part-time teacher at University of Georgia School of Health Promotions and Behavior. She received her BS in Pharmacy from Drake University in 1991 and a MS in Health Promotion and Behavior from the University of Georgia in 1997. Susanne Dudash, 1989-1990 Susanne is the Clinical Strategist for the proposal department and Editor of Medco Managed Care's Clinical Review in Montvale, New Jersey. She received a BS in Pharmacy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 1989 and an MBA from Drexel University, Philadelphia in 1993. Kimberly Werner, 1988-1989 Kimberly is the Continuing Education Program Director at Drug Store News. She received her PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1988. Laura (Weber) Cranston, 1987-1988 Laura is the president of Cranston & Associates, LLC., a company that provides services to pharmacy organizations, associations, academic institutions, and the pharmaceutical industry. She graduated from St. John's University with a BS in Pharmacy in 1984. Return to Resources for Students and New Practitioners |
