SDSHP Annual Conference

 

South Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists

2026 Annual Conference

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 VENDORS- EXECUTIVE HOUR IS FULL 

April 17th & 18th

Ramkota

3200 W Maple St, 

Sioux Falls, SD 57107

Joint Providers:
South Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists
South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

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 The South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  The Universal Program Identification numbers for this program are listed immediately below:

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AGENDA 

 

Agenda: Friday, April 17th

7:00–7:30 AM

Registration /Light Breakfast

7:30–7:45 AM

Welcome

 

7:45–9:45 AM

“The Broadcast that Broke My Heart”

- Angela Kennecke

No CE

9:45-10:15 AM

Break

 

10:15–11:15 AM

“Anticoagulation Laboratory Interpretation: Tips from the Anticoagulation Stewardship Frontier”

- Michael Gulseth, Pharm. D., BCPS, FMSHP, FASHP

Pharmacy CE – 1h (ACPE)

 

11:15–11:30 AM

Organizational Report Out

-        South Dakota Pharmacists Association (SDPhA)

-        South Dakota State University

-        South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

No CE

 

11:30AM–12:00PM

Business Meeting

No CE

12:00PM–1:00PM

Lunch/Exhibit Hall

Poster Presentations

No CE

 

1:00–2:00PM

“Clinical Trials and Guidelines Update 2026”

 - Tadd Hellwig, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FSDSHP

Pharmacy CE – 1h (ACPE)

2:00–2:10PM

Break

 

2:10-3:10PM

“Heart Failure Medication Optimization & Transitions of Care”

– T. Michael Farley, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP

Pharmacy CE – 1h (ACPE)

3:10–4:10 PM

Debate: “Generative AI in Health-System Pharmacy Practice: Friend, Foe, or Both?”

– Brad Laible, PharmD                                                                                            – Joe Keryakos, PharmD

Pharmacy CE – 1h (SD Board of Pharmacy)

 

4:10–4:25PM

Break

 

4:25–5:25PM

“Supporting Learners with AI: Enhancing Precepting While Preserving Professional Judgment”                                                                                           – Jodi Heins, PharmD                                                                                              – Scout Forbes-Hurd, PharmD

Pharmacy CE – 1h (ACPE)

 

4:20–5:40PM**

Note time—decreased break for participants

Executive Vendor Hour

(Select Healthcare Leaders & Select Vendors)

No CE

 

5:25–5:45PM

Break

 

5:45–6:45PM

Gary W. Karel Lecture and Award Presentation

No CE

6:45PM

Happy Hour and Networking

No CE

 

Agenda: Saturday, April 18th

7:00–7:45AM

Registration/Vendors/Light Breakfast

 

7:45–8:00AM

Welcome

8:00–9:00AM

“Trends Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Practice”                                            – Anne Policastri, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, FKSHP

Pharmacy CE – 1h (ACPE)

9:00–10:0AM

Clinical Pearls

“Metabolic Metamorphosis: Updates in Diabetes and Hypertension Management” - Kjersten H Sankey, PharmD, PhC, BCACP

“Beyond the Bottle: Pharmacotherapy Updates for Alcohol Use Disorder"       - Jeremy Daniel, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, FAAPP

Pharmacy CE – 1h (SD Board of Pharmacy)

 

10:00–11:00AM

“Scope, Authority, and Autonomy: How Language Will Shape Practice in South Dakota by 2030”

– Shanna O’Connor, PharmD

Pharmacy CE – 1h (ACPE)

11:00AM–11:30AM

Closing Comments/Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn