Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists

- Society Updates -

By Lama Hsaiky, PharmD, BCPS; SMSHP President

The Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SMSHP) has had a remarkable year filled with accomplishments and opportunities that truly reflect our commitment to members' needs. Highlights include updates to our bylaws, engaging hybrid continuous education (CE) programs, stronger social media presence on (SMSHP LinkedIn/Facebook /Instagram), member spotlight, rewarding mentor-mentee program, an expanding rate of membership by 13%, and hosting meaningful networking events.

ASHP President Dinner

On Wednesday September 10, 2025, we had the distinct honor of hosting an event honoring Melanie Dodd, PharmD, PhC, BCPS, FASHP, ASHP President, to Michigan for an impactful engagement education session focused on the future of pharmacy practice. During the Keynote presentation, “Putting Patients First: ASHP’s Vision for Future of Care and Collaboration”, Dr. Dodd outlined ASHP’s strategic priorities and shared insights from the 2025 Pharmacy Forecast- highlighting trends that will shape our profession and the healthcare landscape. We had 90 members and leaders attending in person for this event. Members were inspired by the momentum this visit generated to continue improving driving quality across all pharmacy practices.

Dr. Dodd visited Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) and Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital (CHDH) to connect with pharmacy leaders, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy residents.

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Dr. Dodd meeting with pharmacy members from HFHS, CHDH and SMSHP

Continuing Education Programs and Recognitions

In October, we hosted our annual Residency Showcase and Reverse Expo at Vista Tech Center in Livonia. Both events were well attended and proved to be great success.

2025 SMSHP Residency Showcase and Reverse Expo with 35 participating residency programs

2025 Officer Elections

In addition, we conducted our annual elections in the month of October. Newly elected 2025 officers were installed on November 12^th during our annual Awards Banquet at the Italian American Banquet & Conference Center, Livonia, MI. The program also included a CE on “Updates in Pharmacy Law” by Lindsey Kelley, PharmD, MS, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer Michigan Medicine. More than 120 members and guests were in attendance.

Our 2025 elected officers are as follows:

Lama Hsaiky, Pharm.D. – President

Farzad Daneshvar – Immediate Past President

Lisa Forsyth– President-Elect

Jeff Hurren, Pharm.D. – Secretary

Alicia Thorne, Pharm.D. – Treasurer

Kimberly Moon, Pharm.D. – Director

Jennifer Priziola, Pharm.D. – Director

Hannah Millard, Pharm.D. – Director

Obioma Opara, Pharm.D. – Director

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SMSHP board members and committee leaders

2025 Annual Award Recipients

Pharmacist of the Year

Dr. Amanda Soyad (Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Advantage)

Technician of the Year

Kelly Aben (Henry Ford Health Centralized Pharmacy Services Center)

Resident of the Year

Dr. Natasha Jolakoski (Henry Ford St. John Hospital)

Preceptor of the Year

Dr. Julie Thomson (Henry Ford Health Centralized Pharmacy Services Center)

Innovative Practice Award

Dr. Long To- Inpatient Pharmacogenomics Integration and Precision Medicine Enablement (Henry Ford Health Enterprise)

Community Service Award

Dr. Rima Bazzi (Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital)

Committee Service Award

Dr. Katie Harmer (Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital)

Exemplary Student Awards

Mackenzie Prater, PharmD Candidate (Wayne State University)

Katherine Vitou, PharmD Candidate (University of Michigan)

Student Research Award

Josleen Albishara, PharmD Candidate (Wayne State University/Corewell Health Troy Hospital)

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SMSHP Annual Awards Banquet Night

- Mentor-Mentee CV Review Program -

This year, the Society is excited to offer curriculum vitae (CV) reviews to practitioners who are newly entering the profession. P4 student pharmacists and current PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents of Southeastern Michigan can sign up to have their CVs reviewed by an experienced local pharmacy mentor.

Event Structure:

Participants will complete a brief Google form and submit their CV.

Assigned mentors will review submissions and return feedback within two weeks.

If you are interested in receiving feedback on your CV from an SMSHP board member or committee chair, please fill out this form.

- A Call for 2027 CE Speakers -

SMSHP Programming Committee is seeking CE Speakers for 2027! If you are interested in presenting a CE in 2027, please fill out this form.

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