Annual Convention & Exposition
Held the last weekend in February each year, the Annual Convention & Exposition is a three-day event that attracts pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmaceutical representatives and academia. The Annual Convention is the largest state pharmacy convention in the nation and the event was recently recognized by Michigan association peers for its innovation, achievement and excellence. More than 50 continuing education programs are offered, including the pain and live continuing education credits required for pharmacist licensure, as well as the pharmacy law continuing education credit for pharmacy technician recertification. Attendees are also provided with numerous networking opportunities, including an exhibit hall, an annual banquet to celebrate Michigan’s leaders in pharmacy and various social events, such as practice section luncheons. MPA also provides special programming and events for student pharmacists from the three Michigan colleges of pharmacy.

The 2012 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition is scheduled for Feb. 24-26 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Visit the event page for the latest information.

View the 2011 Annual Convention photo gallery.

Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) Annual Meeting
Held each fall, the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) Annual Meeting provides continuing education programs designed specifically for health-system pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists. Continuing education programs are divided into two tracks, leadership or clinical, dependent on their suggested audience and topic area. A CPR program is also offered. The meeting provides an exhibit hall for the exchange and informal discussion of ideas among conference participants and corporate attendees. A town hall business meeting is also held to honor health-system pharmacists with MSHP awards, install new MSHP Board of Directors members, recognize committee chairs and provide the annual treasurer's report.

The 2012 MSHP Annual Meeting is scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Crowne Plaza in Grand Rapids. Visit the event page for the latest information.

Visit the 2010 MSHP Annual Meeting photo gallery.

Northern Michigan Pharmacy Education & Suppliers Seminar
Held each spring, the Northern Michigan Pharmacy Education & Suppliers Seminar provides pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with up-to-date information on medications, legislation affecting pharmacies, pain management and other specialized continuing education topics. There is also an exhibit hall with designated hours during the seminar allowing attendees the chance to network with pharmacy professionals. Participants in the seminar earn eight hours of live continuing education credit.

The 2011 Northern Michigan Pharmacy Education & Suppliers Seminar was held April 2-3 in Grayling. Watch this page for additional information regarding the 2012 event.

Visit the Northern Michigan Pharmacy Education & Suppliers Seminar photo gallery.

Legislative Day
Held each spring, Legislative Day allows pharmacy professionals to work with legislators to address policies and formulate an achievable and effective method for implementing a proactive approach to health care. In the complex world of health care, the exchange of information between legislators and practitioners is critical. Legislative Day is designed to break the barriers of communication and develop open dialogue between pharmacists and lawmakers and well as provide important updates from the Department of Community Health, the Bureau of Health Professions and Board of Pharmacy. Three hours of continuing education is usually offered.

The 2011 Legislative Day was held March 23. Watch this page for additional information regarding the 2012 event.

View the 2011 Legislative Day photo gallery.

Pharmacy-Based
Immunization Delivery Program
Held at least once per year, the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a primary source for vaccine information and administration. The training program is a practice-based activity conducted in two parts - a self-study learning component and a live training seminar. The program teaches the basics of immunology and focuses on practice implementation and legal/regulatory issues. Successful completion of the self-study and live seminar program earns participants 20 hours of continuing education.

MPA hosted its final immunization training program of 2011 in October. Please check back for 2012 dates.

MPA Parternship for Immunization Training
In addition, the MPA Partnership for Immunization Training offers per person discounted registration rates for companies, retail chains and/or health-systems interested in implementing pharmacist immunization training within their organization.

By assuming specific responsibilities associated with implementation of an American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program, and fulfilling minimum attendance requirements, discount amounts may be applied to registration fees. Click here for additional information!

Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) Residency Conference
Held each year, the MSHP Residency Conference is designed for residency directors, preceptors, residents and student pharmacists committed to improving the residency experience. Educational programming will include a focus on leadership, research design, statistics, publishing and financial responsibility. Continuing education credit will not be offered for this program. Continuing education credit is not typically awarded for this conference.

The 2012 MSHP Residency Conference is scheduled for June 4 at the Lexington Lansing Hotel. Watch the event page for the most up-to-date information.

View the 2011 MSHP Residency Conference photo gallery.

Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Summit, sponsored by the Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians
Each fall, MSPT holds its Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Summit, designed to update pharmacy technicians on the latest in their practice and supply them with continuing education (CE) needed for licensure. Participants can generally earn up to 5.5 hours of live CE, and past topics have included effective communication, resume building tips and career opportunities for pharmacy technicians.

The 2011 Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Summit was held Nov. 17 at the MPA Family of Companies Headquarters. Watch this page for additional information regarding the 2012 event.

View the 2011 Pharmacy Technician CE Summit photo gallery.