Since 1946, the Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SMSHP) has been led by over 80 presidents whose collective leadership has shaped health-system pharmacy practice, advocacy, education, and professional excellence across Southeastern Michigan.

• 1940s–1950s | Founding Years
• 1960s | Foundation & Growth
• 1970s | Expanding the Profession
• 1980s | Clinical Advancement
• 1990s | Leadership & Education
• 2000s | Modernization Era
• 2010s | Innovation & Advocacy
• 2020s | Resilience & Future

Notable moments in our history

• Sept. 9-11 1943 First ASHP meeung
• May 1, 1944 Harvey AK Whitney leaves UofM and goes to Dupont
• 1944 Throughout the year, Don Franke called for the local formation of Iocal groups of hospital pharmacists
• Oct 1944 Bulletin stated ammendments made to the constitution bylaws to refund $1.00 for each member to local groups to encourage formation of groups. This would allow local groups to function without asking for membership dues.
• May 6. 1946 Second meeting of "The Detroit Branch of ASHP" met and elected Lou Lester from Harper Hospital as president. 3 Committees were elected: 
• Constitution and Bylaws, Membership, and Program 
• 57 guests present
• Of Note: of 241 hospitals in Michigan only 40 employed pharmacists
• Wayne County hospitals: 25 out 76 had pharmacists
• Later that year the name was changed to Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists
• Feb 4. 1946 Ann Arbor chapter of ASHP met
• 1947 MSHP Bylaws amended to permit 'Associate members' to vote but not hold office
• 1948 Membership dues $5
• Avg salary for Chief RPh $200-418/week
• Avg salary for RPH $200-368/week
• Avg worked hours a week 41.5
• March 1948 First thought to put pharmacist on State Board 
• May 1948 MSHP balance a $326.89.  Total members 182
• September 23 1948 New committee elected, policy and long-range planning. Committee chair Don Franke. Dues decreased from $5 to $3 
• Dec 7, 1949 Minimun standards of MSHP approves standards established for internships in hospital pharmacies
• Nov 1949 First formalized thoughts of developing hospital formularies
• 1950 Jane Rogan elected to office at ASHP as Vice President elect. Was secretary of MSHP
• May 7. 1953 Don Franke receives HAK Whitney award
• June 1964 Name change from MSHP io Southeastern Michigan Society of Hospital Pharmacists 
• 1974 SMSHP began scheduled meetings every month. Dues $5 members. Banquet was free to members
• July 1974 Establishment of SMSHP newsletter format
• Dec 3. 1975 SMSHP meetings now at Ramada Inn in Southfield 
• 1980 First presentation of the Presidential Plaque by John Mitchell to the incoming president Ronald Turnbell 
• 1983 Staff pharmacist of the year and Community service awards developed
• 1987 Technician of the year and Resident of the year awards developed
• 1989 Began Spotlight Seminars 
• 1991 MPA-MSHP-SMSHP affiliation agreement 
• 1983 Meetings changed to Embassy Suites 
• 1994 Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award developed 
• 1995 Membership dues changed to 540

SMSHP Past-Presidents:

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