2025 Annual Meeting
Registration | Agenda | House of Delegates | Keynote & Session Speakers | Poster Presentations | President's Dinner & Awards Ceremony | Golf Scramble | Event Sponsors
KPhA Annual Meeting
June 20-22, 2025
Lexington, KY
Marriott City Center
Shaping Tomorrow’s Pharmacy: Innovation, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning!
Join your fellow pharmacists, technicians, peers, and friends as we explore the dynamic and evolving role of pharmacists in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. When it comes to leading innovation and improvements in patient care, pharmacists are in the driver's seat. Through a commitment to lifelong learning, we have the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy practice.This event will offer valuable insights into emerging trends through educational sessions, foster new connections with influential pharmacy leaders, and help lay the groundwork for a better future in our profession. Of course, we'll have some fun, too. Together, as KPhA members, we will reflect on our collective impact in shaping policy and empowering one another to grow in our cherished profession.
Registration
| Pharmacists and Students | Technicians | Non-Members | Hotel Information |
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| Regular Rate: $375 One Day Rate: $250 Students: $50 |
Regular Rate: $150 One Day Rate: $100 |
Pharmacist: $500 One Day Rate: $300 |
Marriott City Center 121 W Vine Street Lexington, KY 40509 |
*Those registering after June 15, 2025 will incur an additional $25 registration fee*
Pharmacy Residents: $150 off full registration
Contact: Clay Snowden csnowden@kphanet.org to request discount code.
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
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| 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Travel Based Health Certificate Program |
| 6:30 PM | Sponsored GSK Drug Dinner at Tony's |
Friday, June 20, 2025 |
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| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome from Dr. Ben Mudd and KPhA President Kyle Harris Medicaid Update from Dr. Fatima Ali, PharmD |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Topic 1: New Drug Update, presented by Dr. Melinda Joyce (0.1 CEU) Topic 2: Threats and Opportunities: A Compounding Public Policy Update, presented by Dr. Matt Martin. (0.1 CEU) This session is underwritten by a grant and made possible by the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation. Medical Maven |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Burn the Script: Leading Pharmacy Into Its Boldest Chapter Yet. Why the Future of Pharmacy Belongs to the Brave, the Builders, and the Ones Who Go First, presented by Dr. Easton Bryant (0.1 CEU) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Topic 3: Taming the Stigma Monster: Addressing the Impact of Long-Standing Negative Perceptions of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) on Patient Care and Policy, presented by Dr. Stephanie Abel (0.1 CEU) Topic 4: Pharmacological Management of Psychiatric Disorders in Canines, presented by Dr. Natasha Thompson (0.1 CEU) Medical Maven |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | House of Delegates |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Topic 5: Supporting Health with Supplements: A Pharmacist’s Expertise, presented by Dr. Rachel Carter and Dr. Lauren Williams (0.1 CEU) Topic 6: Emerging Workforce Trends, presented by Eric Marr (0.1 CEU) Medical Maven |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Opening Reception in Exhibitor's Gallery |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Bowling at LexLive |
| 9:30 PM | Karaoke at Night Kitty |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
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| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens House of Delegates Reference Committee |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:50 AM - 9:00 AM | Topic 7: Kentucky Legislative and Law Update presented by Dr. Ralph Bouvette (0.1 CEU) Medical Maven |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pharmacy Grand Rounds (0.2 CEU) |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Topic 8: 50 Years of Pharmacy Law, presented by Dr. Joseph Fink and Dr. Peter Cohron (0.1 CEU) |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Topic 9: Empowering Preceptors: Best Practices for Engaging and Educating the Next Generation of Pharmacy Learners, presented by Dr. Nicole Miracle (0.1 CEU) |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Exhibitor's Gallery |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Poster Presentations (0.1 CEU) |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | House of Delegates |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Topic 10: Panel Discussion: Standards of Care and Advancement of Pharmacy Practice, panelists include Dr. Ben Mudd, Dr. Kyle Harris, Dean Misty Stutz, Dr. Christopher Harlow, Dr. Craig Martin, and Dr. Anthony Tagavi. (0.1 CEU) Medical Maven |
| 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Topic 11: NASPA/NMA Student OTC Challenge, presented by Dr. Jody Jaggers (0.1 CEU) |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | President's Dinner and Award Ceremony |
Sunday, June 22, 2025 |
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| 8:00 AM | Golf Scramble |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Topic 12: From Classroom to Career: A Model for Pharmacy Technician Training Success, presented by Curtis Hudson, BA, CPhT (0.05 CEU) |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Topic 13: Overcoming Community Pharmacy Barriers to Buprenorphine Dispensing in Kentucky: Insights from the P2P BRIDGE Study, presented by Dr. Laura Stinson, Dr. Trish Freeman and Dr. Monica Roberts (0.1 CEU) |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Topic 14: PHARMulating a Diagnosis: The Pharmacist’s Role in Diagnosing, presented by Dr. Kyle Bryan and Dr. Mandy Jones (0.1 CEU) |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Closing Remarks and Giveaway |
House of Delegates
House of Delegates Opening Agenda
Minutes June 7-8, 2024
Minutes October 4, 2024
Committee Reports
Government Affairs Committee
Organizational Affairs Committee
Professional Affairs Committee Report
Professional Affairs Committee 340 B
Professional Affairs Committee Standard of Care Policy
Professional Affairs Committee Standard of Care Taskforce
AI Taskforce
Fluoridation Policy Statement Proposal
Reports
KPERF Board
KPhA Board
2025 Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Nominations
Honoray KPhA Membership-Danny Bentley
KPhA President
Treasurer
2024 990
2024 Financial Statements
2024 Agreed Upon Procedures
Executive Director
House of Delegates Closing Agenda
Keynote & Session Speakers
Stay tuned as more information will become available!
Poster Presentations
Are you ready to showcase your research, innovation, and passion for advancing pharmacy practice? KPhA invites you to share your work at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky! Whether you're a seasoned pharmacist, a resident, or a student just starting out, this is your chance to highlight the incredible work you are doing at your practice site.
Who Can Submit? Pharmacists, residents, and student pharmacists from all practice settings and experience levels.
What Are We Looking For? Abstracts on pharmacy practice or pharmacy-focused scientific research. Projects must tackle real-world issues impacting the profession.
How Do You Submit? Please complete this form by Monday, March 31.
Who Can Submit? Pharmacists, residents, and student pharmacists from all practice settings and experience levels.
What Are We Looking For? Abstracts on pharmacy practice or pharmacy-focused scientific research. Projects must tackle real-world issues impacting the profession.
How Do You Submit? Please complete this form by Monday, March 31.
What’s in it for You? All submissions will be peer-reviewed and considered for poster presentations, with the opportunity to also be considered for a Grand Rounds podium presentation during the conference!
Grand Rounds: Saturday, June 21, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (tentative time)
Poster Presentation: Saturday, June 21, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (tentative time)
If selected, the primary author is expected to attend the KPhA Annual Meeting June 20-22 at the Marriott City Center in Lexington, display a poster, and present during the designated poster presentation times. Authors wishing to be considered for a podium presentation should indicate interest in the Abstract Submission Form. Authors selected for a podium presentation will be subject to the above expectations, as well as presenting during an assigned 10-minute presentation time.
Submission Timeline
Abstract submissions are due Monday, March 31, 2025.
Notifications of acceptance will go out by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
For questions, please email Emily Gatewood at emily@kphanet.org.
Grand Rounds: Saturday, June 21, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (tentative time)
Poster Presentation: Saturday, June 21, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (tentative time)
If selected, the primary author is expected to attend the KPhA Annual Meeting June 20-22 at the Marriott City Center in Lexington, display a poster, and present during the designated poster presentation times. Authors wishing to be considered for a podium presentation should indicate interest in the Abstract Submission Form. Authors selected for a podium presentation will be subject to the above expectations, as well as presenting during an assigned 10-minute presentation time.
Submission Timeline
Abstract submissions are due Monday, March 31, 2025.
Notifications of acceptance will go out by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
For questions, please email Emily Gatewood at emily@kphanet.org.
President's Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Dinner-Only Registration: For guests attending the dinner only (not the Annual Meeting), please register here.
Golf Scramble
It’s that time of year when KPERF tees up its loose ends and reaches out to its biggest ballers to raise some money for the profession we’ve got a hole lot of love for. We’ll “drive for show and putt for dough” with friends near and far to raise money for a cause that binds us all: pharmacy. Register here!
Start time is 8:00 AM EST at University Club - Wildcat Course in Lexington, KY on Sunday, June 22nd. Please arrive by 7:30 AM. We will have a lunch provided following the completion of the round.
Considering supporting KPERF and our golf event on a larger scale? We have several sponsorship opportunities that will highlight your company while making a positive impact. For more details, please contact Clay Snowden at csnowden@kphanet.org.
Event Sponsors and Exhibitors
Friday, June 20
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Exhibitor Setup
1:00-6:00 PM: Exhibitor Gallery is open.
4:00-6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception in the Exhibitors Gallery. This is an exclusive opportunity for our vendors to meet with attendees.
Saturday, June 21
10:00 AM-1:00 PM: Exhibitor Gallery is open.
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Poster Presentations in Exhibitors Gallery. This is another opportunity to mingle and work with KPhA members, as this is the only event on the schedule during this time. The buffet will be set up right next door and folks will be encouraged to take their plates to the Exhibitors Gallery for the last hour.
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Exhibitor Breakdown.
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