Welcome to the 16th Annual MidSouth Pharmacy Residents Conference!
For over 15 years, the MidSouth Pharmacy Residents Conference has facilitated the dissemination of new knowledge, approaches to training and practice, and fostered professional relationships within the field of pharmacy. In 2024, the conference hosted 50 programs across the midsouth providing over 150 residents the opportunity to present the results of their research and promoting professional collaboration.
This year we are excited to have Dr. Nishaminy Kasbekar, the immediate past president of ASHP, as our keynote speaker. Learn more about Dr. Kasbekar.
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Registration
- February 3, 2025: Registration Opens
- March 21, 2025: Early Bird Rate Ends (Residents MUST be registered by this date)
- April 11, 2025: Registration Closes
- Registration Fees:
- Early Bird: $200
- Standard: $250
Abstracts
- March 14, 2025: Top Abstract Submission Deadline
- March 21, 2025: Standard Abstract Deadline
Presentation Slides
- April 18, 2025: Presentation Slide Submission Deadline
- Will be submitted electronically through the Speaker Resource Center
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You are invited!
On Thursday April 24th, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. join us for a reception and social event in the Renasant Convention Center Lobby. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
The Top Abstract winner will be announced during this reception.
Agenda, Sessions Schedule and Abstract Book
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Six hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) will be available during the conference for registered participants
- Keynote Speech: 1 hour
- Individual Sessions: 1 hour per session (estimated 5 sessions)
A handout including instructions and a QR code to claim credit will be provided at the registration desk on site.
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A resident may choose during abstract submission to have their abstract considered as the conference’s Top Abstract. The MPRC committee will review submissions for this award and choose a recipient based on the following domains:
- Quality of Science (strength of study design, reproducibility, methods of result analysis)
- Impact and Significance (novelty, innovation, impact on practice)
- Writing Style and Quality of Submission (abstract clarity, completeness, grammar, adherence to guidelines)
Reminder: Top Abstract submissions are due by March 14, 2025
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The conference has not blocked rooms at any specific hotel this year. The list provided below are hotels within walking distance including the Sheraton that is directly attached.
- Renasant Convention Center – 255 N. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
- A. Sheraton – 250 N. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
- (2 min., 0.3 mil to Renasant Convention Center)
- B. Courtyard Memphis Downtown – 75 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
- (3 min., 0.5 mil to Renasant Convention Center)
- C. Moxy – 40 N. Front St., Memphis, TN 38103
- (3 min., 0.5 mil to Renasant Convention Center)
- D. Aloft – 63 N.B.B. King Blvd., Memphis, TN 38103
- (3 min., 0.6 mil to Renasant Convention Center)