Announcements

The 2023 Annual National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA)/Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Convention will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on July 28-31, 2023. Early bird rates are in effect through June 23, 2023. Regular registration ends July 21, 2023. Visit the following link for more information, including registration: click here.

The NPhA Racial Inequity Webinar Series:

This 3-part CE webinar series will provide an understanding of the PAST history of racial inequalities, how that has shaped the PRESENT experiences today, and how we can look towards working on FUTURE solutions as a pharmacy community.

Webinar information:

I. Why Are We Here? Facing the Truth of History (August 12th - Registration ends August 8th)

II. Current Impacts on Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health (August 26th)

III. The Role of the Pharmacist in Addressing Structural Racism and Reducing Health Disparities - (September 9th)

These webinars are offered at no cost to NPhA and SNPhA members in good standing, and $10 per webinar for non-members.

Time: all will be held 7:00 PM EDT/6:00 PM CDT/5:00 PM MDT/4:00 PM PDT

Register at: nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org/event-3925056

Out of an abundance of caution, the National Pharmaceutical Association's 73rd Annual Convention has been rescheduled for October 30th - November 2nd, 2020. The Convention will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans as originally planned.

Individuals who have previously registered for the 2020 convention will have their registrations applied automatically to the rescheduled event; no further action is required. NPhA continues to work closely with the Sheraton New Orleans to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all convention attendees.

If you have questions regarding this message, please do not hesitate to contact NPhA.

April 6 - 12, 2020 is National Public Health Week! Please join NPhA and SNPhA in their first collaborative Continuing Pharmacy Education Program and SNPhA Academy Webinar, featuring MPhS Past-President, Nkem Nonyel, as co-presenter! Learn about your role as a pharmacist/student pharmacist/pharmacy technician in addressing social determinants of health and diabetes mellitus in underserved and vulnerable populations. 

On October 9th, NCPA and SNPhA held a roundtable session for pharmacists to network with students at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. This event allowed students to ask questions and gain insight into experiences of pharmacists working in different fields ranging from community/retail pharmacy to hospital/institutional settings, and industry. Thanks to everyone who came out to support this event!

For photos, please visit our Facebook page: click here 

Please join us for our Annual Kickoff Meeting at Tumbuktu Restaurant, 1726 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD, on September 8th, 2019 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.

As always, this event is at no additional cost to members and is $25 for any guests who are not members.

Please visit http://www.mdpharmsociety.org/join for membership enrollment or renewal. Guest payment for the event is also available through this link.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you!

Register TODAY to lock-in the early bird registration rate for the 2019 NPhA/SNPhA National Convention in Houston, TX, July 26th - July 27th. The conference schedule is packed with educational CPEs on relevant topics in various fields.  We hope to see you there!

Click here to register online.

Tickets for the June 2nd Puerto Rico Charity Banquet are now available via Eventbrite. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Maryland Pharmaceutical Society pays our respects to the memory of a woman whose life was full of love, and ended on February 15, 2018, when Ramona McCarthy-Hawkins (affectionately known as, “Ms. Ramona”) was called to join God in Heaven.

Ms. Ramona was born on July 31, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, the fourth of five children born to Ethel Foree Smith and James O. Smith. Ms. Ramona developed her interest in pharmacy from an early age after seeing a grandfather, three of her mother's siblings, and an elder brother have successful careers in the business. Through her God-given intellect and determination, Ms. Ramona completed undergraduate, graduate, and fellowship training in pharmacy, chemistry, and biochemistry, at a time where such academic achievement was difficult to attain for African-Americans.

Ms. Ramona encountered and overcame a myriad of obstacles in navigating a distinguished 44-year career in federal government service, including sexism and racism. In adversity, Ms. Ramona saw opportunity, becoming the founding member of Federally Employed Women (FEW), an organization created out of a need to support professional women like herself in Federal Government. Ms. Ramona also fought against racism in the federal government through her involvement with Blacks in Government (BIG), which she joined as a founding member, and served as the first president. During her career, Ms. Ramona went on to hold various board positions and memberships in her dedication to mentor and promote equality and excellence in the profession.

Ms. Ramona found her calling as a leader through her service with the Maryland Pharmaceutical Society, the Maryland Pharmacist Association, the National Pharmaceutical Association, the NPhA Foundation, the National Council of Negro Women, Montgomery County Chapter of NAACP, Citizens Minority Relations Committee, Montgomery County School Board, the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Alumni Association, and a number of other church and community organizations.

Ms. Ramona consistently embodied a philanthropic spirit in donating endowment funds to a number of pharmacy schools and colleges of pharmacy, including Howard University, Florida A&M University, Xavier University, Texas Southern University, Ohio State University, University of Toledo, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, as well as a $15,000 scholarship endowment with the NPhA Foundation. She also contributed funds to A Bridge to Academic Excellence Middle/High School Mentoring and Tutoring Program. Furthermore, Ms. Ramona shared her wisdom by providing mentorship and guidance to generations of students and professionals that followed her footsteps.

Ms. Ramona was an icon and inspiration in the profession of pharmacy. Her loving and gentle spirit will truly be missed. While her passing has left us deeply saddened, we take this moment to reflect upon and celebrate her glorious and fulfilled life in the service of God.