5 - Ready, Set, Go! Launching Pharmacists into the Digital Health Space

Thursday, March 21, 2024

11:05 AM – 11:50 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Orange County Convention Center, W315

CE: .75

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-24-180-L99-P/T

Number of Hours: .75

Activity Type: Knowledge

Presenter(s)

Ravi Patel, PharmD

Lead Innovation Advisor
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Elizabeth Breeden, PharmD, CPP (she/her/hers)

Clinical Pharmacist
Campus Health Pharmacy
Durham, North Carolina, United States

Disclosure(s):

Ravi Patel, PharmD: Blueberry Pharmacy: Shareholder (Ongoing); Cost Plus Pharmacy Consulting: Shareholder (Ongoing); Otsuka: Consultant (Ongoing)

Elizabeth Breeden, PharmD, CPP: No financial relationships to disclose

Join us for an insightful presentation delving into the imperative integration of digital health within pharmacy curricula, emphasizing its pivotal role in enhancing patient care and advancing pharmacy practice. Exploring various digital tools and their impact on patient engagement, medication management, and the expanding landscape of telepharmacy, this discussion uncovers promising career opportunities for pharmacists in telehealth, health tech start-ups, informatics, and data analysis. Discover the transformative potential of digital health in pharmacy education and the strategic steps to navigate this evolving field.

Learning Objectives:

Identify approaches for incorporating digital health education within a pharmacy curriculum
Discuss career opportunities for pharmacists in digital health.
Describe the potential impact of digital health technologies that can improve patient care and health outcomes.