NWSRC Schedule at a Glance

Conference Date/Agenda - Saturday, May 17, 2025
(Times are approximate – conference committee is actively working on a final schedule, however, start time will not change)

7:30 AM - 4:45 PM PDT
Registration & Help Desk Open

8:00 - 9:00 AM PST
Prescribing Progress: Revolutionizing Pharmacy Residencies Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Excellence 
Presented by Dr. Sally Arif, PharmD, BCCP
This session will explore how pharmacy preceptors can advance equity-minded education and culturally responsive practices within residency training. Participants will gain practical strategies to foster inclusive rotation environments that support diverse learners. The session will also introduce evidence-based educational activities designed to enhance residents' cultural competence and promote health equity in clinical practice.

9:10 - 11:40 AM PDT
Resident Project Tracks Morning

11:40 – 12:00 PM PDT
Lunch (grab a sandwich and return to CE)

12:00 - 1:00 PM
Constructive Opportunities: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence and Effective Time Management
Presented by Reba Forbess PharmD, PhD, CPPS and Faith Rutherford, PharmD
Pharmacy preceptors often face the emotional strain of balancing their clinical responsibilities with the need to provide meaningful, constructive opportunities to their learners. In addition, they often struggle with navigating learners’ emotions while delivering constructive feedback, aiming to be supportive yet honest in a way that doesn’t discourage growth.

1:10 - 4:30 PM PDT
Resident Project Tracks Afternoon

4:30 – 6:00 PM PDT
Reception in Atrium