Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists

- Society Updates -

By Lisa Forsyth, Pharm.D., FCCM; SMSHP president-elect; Apr 2026

The Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists is off to a great start, continuing to build on remarkable momentum in 2025. The hybrid continuing education programs have been very successful and reflect our commitment to our members.

Branding and Engagement

SMSHP is focused on branding and engagement to establish consistent, professional and organizational visibility. We started by updating our logo, establishing a branding toolkit, working on a website refresh, and continuing our strong presence on social media platforms (LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram). We continue to increase traffic via social media and grow the membership.

Additionally, SMSHP plans to recognize and reflect on its strong legacy since its establishment in 1946.

Continuing Education Programs

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.

Our continuing education events provide advanced and up-to-date content tailored for pharmacy professionals. In January, we had to pivot to a fully virtual event because of unexpected severe weather to keep our members safe. We maintained strong attendance for this event, which highlighted the need to examine our winter programming and communication strategies for last-minute announcements.

Dr. Sharon Boji (above) addresses SMSHP members Feb. 11

Continuing education program topics are tailored to our member’s needs. We are proud to have hosted the following events in 2026:

Jan. 14 – Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud, Pharm.D., MBA: “Specialty Pharmacy & Biosimilars – Definitions, Market Access, Michigan Landscape and Cost Outlook (2026)”
Feb. 11 – Dr. Sharon Boji, Pharm.D., BCPS: “Diabetes Technology: CGMs and Beyond”
March 11 – Dr. Kyle Quirk, Pharm.D., BCPMP: “Buprenorphine for Analgesia – 2026 Updates”

Legislative Highlights

SMSHP is proud to have a key voice in the pharmacy profession sending three delegates to the Michigan Pharmacist Association House of Delegates in April. Thank you to Shadi Bozorgi, Farzad Daneshvar and Alicia Thorne for your engagement and support!

Lama Hsaiky was elected for a second term to represent Michigan pharmacy on the ASHP House of Delegates for 2026 and 2027. Congratulations Lama! We look forward to the policy recommendations to advance our profession.

- SMSHP Celebrates 80 Years -

By Lama Hsaiky, PharmD, BCPS; SMSHP President

- 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.

Southeastern Michigan Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. 1946-.