Northwest AMCP

Mission

The Northwest Affiliate of AMCP seeks to serve the AMCP membership in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Leadership

President: Kenneth Garcia, PharmD 

President-Elect: Erin Nowak, PharmD

Secretary/Treasurer: Michell Bice

Secretary-Elect: Chris Yates, PharmD

Treasurer-Elect: Randy Gustafson, BS

Immediate Past President: Emily Tsiao, PharmD

Program and Education Co-Chairs: Carissa Hall, PharmD; Leslie Mann, MBA

Membership Engagement and Communication Co-Chairs: Cheryl Bondy, BA; Shirley Quach, PharmD

Social Chairs: China Izatt; Michael Lee, PharmD

Colleges of Pharmacy Liaison (OR): Evan Lange, PharmD

Colleges of Pharmacy Liaison (WA): JT Lew, PharmD, BCPS

Immediate Past Colleges of Pharmacy Liaison: Shu-wen Tran, PharmD

Newsletter

Northwest Newsletter - 2022 Q4

Member Dues

There are no additional charges to be a Northwest AMCP member, however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.

Events & Activities

Northwest AMCP Live Affiliate Meeting at AMCP 2023
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Wednesday, March 22
7:00pm-8:00pm CT

Northwest Program: "Reviewing the Evidence Supporting Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rtCGM): Opportunities for Patient Engagement and Quality Improvement in Managed Care Pharmacy"
Thursday, April 13
Time: 5–8pm PT
Daniel’s Broiler (Bellevue, WA)
IMPORTANT: Space is limited to 100 persons; please ensure you register early.

REGISTER
 

Northwest AMCP Affiliate Annual Awards 
Recognizes regional AMCP members who have made significant and meaningful contributions to Managed Care Pharmacy

 

• NW Affiliate Distinguished Service Award
  This award recognizes a NW AMCP Affiliate member who has made exceptional and sustained contributions to the Affiliate. Their contributions align with the Affiliate’s mission “To serve the AMCP membership in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.” 
• NW Affiliate Lifetime Achievement Award
  This award recognizes a NW Affiliate member who has made exceptional and sustained contributions to AMCP on a national and regional level over at least a five-year period. Their contributions align with AMCP’s mission “To improve patient health by ensuring access to high-quality, cost-effective medications and other therapies.”
• NW Affiliate New Practitioner Award 
  This award recognizes a NW Affiliate member who has made meaningful contributions to managed care pharmacy within 5 years of graduation from first professional degree program in pharmacy, medicine, or nursing
• NW Affiliate Outstanding Mentor Award 
  This award recognizes an individual for their role in supporting, encouraging, and promoting the success of students through the Northwest Mentorship Program. The award is designed to honor a mentor that has devoted themselves to helping students develop and reach their goals and is committed to guiding and shaping the next generation of pharmacists. 
• 2023 Awardees: 
  NW Affiliate Distinguished Service Award: John Watkins, PharmD, MPH, BCPS 
  NW Affiliate Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Carlson, CTR, PharmD
  NW Affiliate New Practitioner Award:  Emily Grace Tsiao, PharmD  
  NW Affiliate Outstanding Mentor Award: Mary Kemhus, PharmD

NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program
The NW AMCP Affiliate is excited to offer the NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program.  The goal of the NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program is to provide student pharmacists interested in managed care with guidance on career development and the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals (priority is given to students enrolled in programs in the Northwest region).

• NW AMCP Volunteer Student Mentor Form
• NW AMCP Student Mentorship Program Guide
• NW AMCP Mentor-Mentee Agreement Form
• NW AMCP Student Mentor Directory
• NW How to Become A Mentor Guide
• NW How to Obtain a Mentor Guide

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Founders-Charter Members

David Barhoum, Michelle Bice, Jim Carlson, Dan Danielson, Raulo Frear, Randy Gustafson, Sean Karbowicz, Grant Knowles, Ann Neilson, Lynn Nishida, Stuart O’Brochta, Carly Rodriguez, Helen Sherman, John Watkins