Greater Kansas City Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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Greater Kansas City Society of Health-System Pharmacists

GKC meets on the third Thursday of each month, January-June and August-November.

Our mission is to provide education, leadership, and advocacy to support our members in helping people make the best use of medications. Programs are held locally and ACPE approved CE is offered for qualified speakers. Programs cover a variety of topics and all focus on pharmaceutical management.

2022 Board Members
President: Bethany Baker, PharmD, MHA
President-Elect: Zachariah Gunter, PharmD
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mediate Past President: Kerra Leaderbrand, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Secretary: Nhi Lowe, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Treasurer: Christine Tafoya, PharmD, BCCCP
Programs Chair: Mackenzie Moritz, PharmD, BCPS
Programs Chair-Elect: Aly Williamson, PharmD BCPS
Membership Chair: Sarah Young, PharmD
Newsletter Editor: Lori Rio, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
Technician Liaison: Melissa Pein

09/12/2025

🎉🍻 Happy Hour After Resident Research Day! 🍻🎉

Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and celebration with residents and preceptors from across the greater Kansas City area! This is the perfect chance to meet colleagues, share experiences, and relax after a full day of research presentations.

📅 Friday, September 19
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Brewery Emperial | 1829 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

✨ Event Highlights:
✅ Residents receive 1 free drink ticket
🥨 Appetizers provided for all attendees

👥 Open to all residents and preceptors
🤝 A great opportunity to connect with pharmacy colleagues across KC!

This event is co-hosted by GKCSHP and KCHP. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/05/2025

🌟 GKCSHP is proud to see our very own President-Elect, Dr. Price Edmiston, PharmD, MBA, featured in today’s MSHP Member Spotlight!

Through his leadership, dedication, and collaborative spirit, Price has been instrumental in advancing GKCSHP initiatives, including his vital role in Resident Research Day and our Research Certificate Program. His ability to balance these commitments with his clinical practice as a Perioperative Clinical Pharmacist at The University of Kansas Health System exemplifies the excellence and passion he brings to supporting future pharmacy leaders.

👏 Join us in celebrating Price’s outstanding contributions to both GKCSHP and MSHP!

09/01/2025

📢 Residency Insights Month is here!
This September, we’re sharing real advice from pharmacists who have been there: survival hacks, career tips, and lessons learned along the way.
✨ Here’s a preview:
✅ First impressions matter - how you show up builds trust.
✅ It’s okay not to know everything on day one.
✅ Start projects early - deadlines come fast!
✅ Protect your support system and make time for balance.

📲 Follow along in every Tuesday & Friday for quick tips, inspiration, and a chance to share your own residency experience.

08/28/2025

📢 GKCSHP Members – Your voice matters!

Check your email and cast your vote on our updated Mission, Vision & Values ✅

🗳 Voting is open now and will close on September 9th.

Let’s shape the future of GKCSHP together! 💊✨

08/27/2025

🗂️ Thank you, Dr. Tyler Barnes! GKCSHP & MSHP extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Tyler Barnes, PharmD, BCPS, from St. Luke's Kansas City, for leading our fourth Research Certificate session: “Clinical Database Management”📊 Presented live on August 27, 2025, attendees explored: ✔️ Key concepts in clinical data management ✔️When to use REDCap vs. Microsoft Excel for research projects ✔️Steps to design and build a database for research ✔️ Data validation, cleaning, and preparation for statistical analysis 💡 Attendees left equipped with practical tools to ensure accurate, reliable, and high-quality data that drive meaningful pharmacy research.

08/23/2025

A huge thank you to Kerra from GSK for our September Drug Rep Dinner held at Affäre! Our members enjoyed learning about Gepotidacin in Uncomplicated UTIs. This session educated us all on the importance of new antibiotics coming out for UTIs, so that we can continue to successfully treat patients even when facing resistance in pathogens.
Kerra was returning to her roots at GKCSHP, as she was the 2021-2022 Past-President! We loved seeing her at a drug rep dinner again!
Technicians, students, and pharmacists are all welcome to join us as members at future dinners! Visit our website and reach out with any questions about becoming a member!

08/07/2025

👩‍🏫 Thank you, Dr. Spenser January!�GKCSHP extends our sincere appreciation to Dr. Spenser January, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP of Barnes-Jewish Hospital for leading our third Research Certificate session:�“Research Methodology Part 2: Study Outcomes, Sample Size, and Statistics”
📅 Presented live on August 6, 2025, attendees explored:�✔️ SMART outcomes and why they matter�✔️ Key principles behind power and sample size�✔️ Choosing the right statistical test for your variable types and study design�✔️ When to apply advanced tests like regression or Cox models
💡 Attendees left equipped to plan meaningful, statistically sound research projects that move pharmacy practice forward.

07/31/2025

🧠 Thank you, Dr. Andrew Smith!
GKCSHP extends our sincere appreciation to Dr. Andrew Smith, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCCP, Clinical Professor at the UMKC School of Pharmacy, for delivering an insightful session: “Research Methodology Part 1: From Question to Study Population.”

🔎 Dr. Smith helped attendees strengthen the foundation of their projects by exploring:
✔️ How to construct a focused research question using the PICO framework
✔️ Selecting the most appropriate study design based on objectives
✔️ Common pitfalls in research question development and design
✔️ Defining your target population and writing clear inclusion/exclusion criteria
✔️ The difference between general, target, and study populations

💡 Participants walked away with practical strategies for shaping feasible, valid, and ethically sound research projects—equipped to move from an idea to a well-defined study protocol.

📅 This was the second session in the GKCSHP Research Certificate Program. We’re just getting started—stay tuned as we continue building research confidence one step at a time!

07/26/2025

🚨 Calling all residency preceptors, mentors and former residents! 🚨
We’re gathering words of wisdom to help new pharmacy residents start strong and we’d love to hear from you.

💬 Take a few minutes to share your wisdom here:
👉 https://rb.gy/t4ce9c

07/17/2025

Looking to make a difference in pharmacy practice beyond your workplace? 💡

Joining an MSHP committee is a great way to get involved ALL year long! We LOVE this Leadership Roadmap they’ve made to help you find your perfect fit and get involved!

05/09/2025

That’s a wrap on Day 2 of the Midwest Pharmacy Residency Conference - and what a fantastic finish!

Our KC-area residents brought professionalism, passion, and purpose to every presentation. The level of collaboration, clinical insight, and confidence on display was truly impressive.

We’re proud to see our local talent shine among colleagues from across the Midwest. The future of pharmacy is in good hands!

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Kansas City, MO
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Website

http://www.gkcshp.org/

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