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PROGRAM AGENDA
| MONDAY, JAN 27 | ||||
| 9:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Networking | ||
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk open | Lobby | |
| 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | AMSPC Welcome "Tico" Reception & Dinner |
La Castilla Terrace |
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| TUESDAY, JAN 28 |
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| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk | ||
| 8:00 AM | 12:15 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING I | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM |
Welcome & Introductions |
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| 8:15 AM | 8:30 AM |
A Tribute to Departed Colleagues Kent Vrana, PhD |
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| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
Opening Activity Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 9:00 AM |
9:45 AM |
ASPET Update 
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
Introduction to Critical Friends Groups (CFG) as a Problem-Solving Tool
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| 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking
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| 10:45 AM | 12:15 PM |
Seasoned Chairs: Scientific Presentations and Leadership Experience Overview
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| 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Group Lunch | ||
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Group Tour: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Included for all attendees & registered social guests |
Meet in lobby |
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| Evening & Dinner on your own | ||||
| WEDNESDAY, JAN 29 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:00 AM |
8:00 AM | New Chairs Breakfast - Reserved Table | Hacienda Kitchen |
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| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk - Staff: Karen Gottlieb | ||
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING II | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM |
Welcome & Comments Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 8:15 AM | 9:00 AM |
New Chair Scientific Presentation
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| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM |
CFG Problem Solving Session I Led by Anne Dorrance |
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM |
Seasoned Chair: Scientific Presentations and Leadership Experience Overview David Hein, PhD, University of Louisville |
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| 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM |
Presentation of President's Award for Leadership in Pharmacology |
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| 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
Panel Discussion: Managing Up and Strategizing for the Future
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| 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Lunch on your own | ||
| 1:15 PM | 5:15 PM |
Optional Tour: Poaz Volcano & Doka Coffee Tour ($) |
Meet in lobby | |
| Evening on your own | ||||
| THURSDAY, JAN 30 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (included - on your own) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
AMSPC Registration Desk |
Lobby | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:15 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING III | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM |
Welcome & Reminders Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 8:05 AM | 9:00 AM |
Panel Discussion: Two Sides of a Coin: Faculty Recruitment and Retention
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| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM |
CFG Problem-Solving Session II Led by Anne Dorrance |
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 10:15 AM |
11:15 AM |
Trends in Pharmacology Education Sandeep Bansal, MBBS, MD, Burnett School of Medicine, TCU Keith Elmslie, PhD, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, AT Still UHS John Szarek, PhD, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Kent Vrana, PhD, Penn State College of Medicine Teresa Wilborn, PhD U Alabama Birmingham |
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| 11:15 AM | 11:30AM |
Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award Nancy Walworth, PhD |
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| 11:30 AM | 11:40 AM |
Treasurer’s Report |
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| 11:40 AM | 11:50 AM |
Election of Nominating Committee |
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| 11:50 AM | 12:00 PM |
President's Report: Discussions of the 2025 Meeting & Preview of 2026 Meeting |
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| 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
Optional Tour: San Jose Gold Museum ($) |
Meet in lobby | |
| 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
AMSPC Farewell "Pura Vida" Dinner |
La Castilla Terrace | |
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| FRIDAY, JAN 31 |
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| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Optional Excursion: Pacuare River Rafting Trip ($) | Meet in lobby | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Networking Opportunities | Lobby | |
| 11:00 AM | Hotel Check Out / Departures |