2010 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition
Thank you to all those who attended the 2010 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition. Please take a few minutes to complete the overall event evaluation online if you attended to assist us in making improvements. More than 1,300 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmaceutical representatives and academia gathered at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center to network, reconnect, earn continuing education and assist MPA with recognizing deserving pharmacists with a number of awards. Click here to view a photo gallery from the event, and mark your calendars for the 2011 Annual Convention Feb. 25-27, 2011, at the Detroit Marriott.

2011 Exhibition Reservations
Exhibitors have the opportunity to display their products and services to those attending the Annual Convention. By reserving your space early for the 2011 Annual Convention & Exposition, you will be given first priority for booth space, and if you sign up prior to June 1, 2010, you will receive a free one-eighth page ad in the final convention brochure, if received by Dec. 31, 2010. Fill out and send in the early bird registration form to take advantage of early registration benefits.

Final Convention Brochure
The Annual Convention final brochure includes a complete list of educational programming, schedule of events, exhibit hall map, special event information, student pharmacist activities, information on program accreditation and more! View the final convention brochure here.

Session Handouts
For your convenience, MPA has placed all the session handouts in three easily downloadable .zip files (separated by day) for you to print off or review prior to attending the Annual Convention. When clicking on the links below to download the handouts for each day, save the file to a location on your computer and it will begin downloading. If you have any questions, contact the MPA office at (517) 484-1466.

• Session Handouts for Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
• Session Handouts for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
• Session Handouts for Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010

Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the handouts. A free download of the latest version is available on the Adobe Web site.

What is the Annual Convention All About?
The Michigan Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention & Exposition is a three-day event that occurs annually. The 2009 convention attracted more than 1,500 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmaceutical representatives and academia. Recently, the Annual Convention was recognized and honored by Michigan association peers for its innovation, achievement and excellence. The Annual Convention offers more than 60 continuing education programs, including the pain and live continuing education credits required for pharmacist relicensure. It also provides attendees with numerous networking opportunities, including an exhibit hall, an annual banquet to celebrate Michigan’s leaders in pharmacy and social events. View the 2009 photo gallery.

MPA is also proud to provide special programming for students of the colleges of pharmacy at Ferris State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. The MPA Annual Convention & Exposition provides intensive continuing education programming designed to prepare pharmacy professionals for the future. Topics cover a wide range of health and practice setting issues to meet your desired professional needs. New this year, we will also be holding the Student Pharmacist Self-Care Challenge. Stay tuned to MPA communications for information on how to sign up!

Where Can I Stay During the Convention?
Convention attendees may stay at the Detroit Marriott at a reduced rate of $127 per night for single or double occupancy rooms. Please make your reservation by Feb. 10, 2010, by calling the Detroit Marriott at (800) 228-9290. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Michigan Pharmacists Association Annual Convention and Exposition to receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.

You may also click here to access online reservations. This link will autopopulate the dates and discount code for your convenience.