2022 MSPS Annual CE Virtual Conference

July 8 – 9

Hear from experts on current topics ranging from bias in clinical environments to COVID-19 effects. Earn up to 6 hours of Continuing Education credit.

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Registration for the event closed on July 6. However, sessions will be available to purchase online for on-demand viewing soon.

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Annual CE Virtual Conference

This year’s annual conference will be hosted virtually via Zoom. Join us for educational, empowering sessions that will position you for success.

Expert Speakers

MSPS is proud to have the state’s most prominent thought leaders on current pharmaceutical concerns as conference speakers.

All Are Welcome

We encourage all members, non-members, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students to attend.

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Session Details

The HIV Landscape: Then and Now

July 8, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Describe the HIV landscape in the US and MS
Define available HAART/ART classes
Describe the process for accessing medications for patients that are underinsured or uninsured via manufacturer patient assistance programs and copay cards

Kandis Backus, PharmD

Addressing Bias and Microaggressions in Clinical Environments

July 9, 9:00am – 10:00am

Describe bias and microaggressions
Identify how implicit and explicit bias is demonstrated in clinical and workplace environments
Apply strategies and tools to mitigate the impact of implicit bias and microaggressive behavior.

Juanyce Taylor, PhD

Cholesterol: The “Good” And The “Bad”

July 9, 10:10am – 11:40am

Evaluate an overview of the updated Cholesterol Management Guidelines
Compare and contrast different cholesterol medications
Examine clinical patient cases in cholesterol

Danny Riche, PharmD

Coping with COVID-19: The Long Haul and the Long Term

July 9, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Identify the putative origins of COVID-19 and the pathophysiology
Discuss the COVID long haul syndrome
Outline the emotional effects of COVID and pandemics
List three steps for coping with COVID-19
Review methods for self help and self healing

Maxie Gordon, MD

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Updated

July 9, 1:10pm – 2:10pm

Review structure and functions of the MS Board of Pharmacy including PBM oversight
Summarize requirements for Pseudoephedrine/Ephedrine NPLEX sales
Discuss hot topics in the field (PIC/Pharmacist responsibilities, Unlicensed Providers, Authorized Personnel, DEA tips, etc)
Describe the roles of regional and global vaccine safety surveillance systems.

Catina White, PharmD and Todd Dear, PharmD

The Lineup

Event Schedule

Here’s a quick view of what’s in store for the 2-day conference.

Friday, July 8

	6:00pm - 7:30pm	The HIV Landscape: Then and Now (Presented by Kandis Backus, PharmD)

Saturday, July 9

	8:00am - 8:50am	Business Meeting During the business meeting, we will be accepting nominations for the following positions: - President Elect - Secretary - Treasurer - Scholarship Chair - Education Committee
	9:00am - 10:00am	Addressing Bias and Microaggressions in Clinical Environments (Presented by Juanyce Taylor, PhD)
	10:10am - 11:40am	Cholesterol: The “Good” and the “Bad” (Presented by Danny Riche, PharmD)
	11:40am - 12:00pm	Break
	12:00pm - 1:00pm	Coping with COVID-19: The Long Haul and the Long Term (Presented by Maxie Gordon, MD)
	1:10pm - 2:10pm	Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Updated (Presented by Catina White, PharmD and Todd Dear, PharmD)
	2:10pm - 2:30pm	Wrap Up