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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 | |
| TUESDAY, JAN 28 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) New Chairs Networking at Breakfast - Hacienda Kitchen private room | 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 | ||
| 8:15 AM | 8:30 AM | A Tribute to Departed Colleagues Kent Vrana, PhD | ||
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Opening Activity Nancy Walworth, PhD | ||
| 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 | Group Lunch (pickup box lunches for tour - eat in transit) | |||
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Group Tour: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Included for all attendees & registered social guests | Meet in lobby | |
| Evening & Dinner on your own | ||||
| WEDNESDAY, JAN 29 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (tax & gratuity included) New Chairs Networking at Breakfast - Hacienda Kitchen private room | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 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 | ||
| 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
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Coffee Break & Networking | ||
| 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM | Seasoned Chair: Scientific Presentations and Leadership Experience Overview
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| 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM | Presentation of President's Award for Leadership in Pharmacology | ||
| 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | Panel Discussion: Managing Up and Strategizing for the Future
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| 12:15 PM | Lunch on your own - Poaz/Doka Tour guests ONLY pickup box lunch | |||
| 1:15 PM | 5:15 PM | Optional Tour: Poaz Volcano & Doka Coffee Tour ($) | Meet in lobby | |
| Evening on your own | ||||
| THURSDAY, JAN 30 | ||||
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Buffet Breakfast (included - on your own) | Hacienda Kitchen | |
| 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | AMSPC Registration Desk | Lobby | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:15 PM | AMSPC ANNUAL MEETING III | ||
| 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM | Welcome & Reminders
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| 8:05 AM | 9:00 AM | Panel Discussion: Two Sides of a Coin: Faculty Recruitment and Retention
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| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM | CFG Problem-Solving Session II
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| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Coffee Break & Networking | ||
| 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM | Trends in Pharmacology Education
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| 11:15 AM | 11:30AM | Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award Nancy Walworth, PhD | ||
| 11:30 AM | 11:40 AM | Treasurer’s Report | ||
| 11:40 AM | 11:50 AM | Election of Nominating Committee | ||
| 11:50 AM | 12:00 PM | President's Report: Discussions of the 2025 Meeting & Preview of 2026 Meeting | ||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch on your own - Gold Museum Tour guests ONLY pickup box lunch | |||
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Optional Tour: San Jose Gold Museum & City Tour ($) | Meet in lobby | |
| 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | AMSPC Farewell "Pura Vida" Dinner | La Castilla Terrace | |
| FRIDAY, JAN 31 | ||||
| 6:15 AM | 5:30 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 |