By Lisa Forsyth, PharmD, FCCM; SMSHP President-Elect; Aug. 2026
The Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists continues the momentum of 2026. In May, we celebrated 80 years of our organization’s legacy! During the summer months, we take a little break from our traditional programs and resume the schedule in September.
Branding and Engagement Continues
SMSHP continues to focus on branding and engagement for professional visibility. In 2026 we updated our logo, invested in marketing materials, working on a website refresh, and have a strong social media presence. LinkedIn is our most popular social media platform and we continue to gain new members to our organization. We have featured our Board of Directors (Chairs and Committee members) on social media over the last few months and will continue to showcase how members can become involved. Finally, SMSHP is planning another summer mixer event in August after the strong turnout last year.
Presidential Update
Lama Hsaiky represented SMSHP at the ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2026 conference. Not only did she have the honor to introduce this year’s Whitney Award winner, but she also actively participated in the 2026 ASHP House of Delegates. Lama continues to be an advocate for our profession and help with decisions that shape the future of healthcare.
Continuing Education Programs
Our continuing education events maintain strong attendance, with topics tailored to our membership needs. We completed a gap analysis seeking educational topic ideas and feedback on continuing our monthly weeknight programming versus offering quarterly weekend events. The membership enjoys our monthly programming and offered many topics for our committee to explore for 2027.
SMSHP was proud to host the Annual Pharmacy Technician Education Seminar in June. A day dedicated to advancing the knowledge, skills, and impact of technicians across the region.
Recent Events
May 13 – Evening with the ASHP President- Elect Dr. Kim Benner, PharmD, BCPS, FALSHP, FASHP, FPPA at the Byblos Banquet Center, Dearborn, MI
June 13 – Technician Seminar at the Hellenic Cultural Center, Westland, MI
Just Culture: A Systems Approach to Medication Safety by Jessica Trinh
What you “Haz” to Know: A Pharmacy Technician Primer for Hazardous Drug Handling by Caitlyn Young
Mental Health First Aid – My Brother’s Keeper for Implicit Bias Training by Timaka Williams
Upcoming Events
August 27 – SMSHP/MPA Membership Mixer at the Rooftop of 24 Seconds Bar & Grill in Berkley. RSVP Required,follow this link. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
September 9 – Hypertension presented by Farzad Daneshvar, PharmD, BCCP, BCACP at the Regency Manor & Banquet Center in Southfield
October 14 – Residency Showcase and Reverse Exhibition at the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn
November 11 – Annual Awards Celebration followed by Pediatric Infectious Disease presented by Kaitlyn DeHoff, PharmD, BCCCP at Club Venetian Banquet Center in Madison Heights
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 withintwo 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 thisform.
Interested in becoming more involved?
Reach out to SMSHP President Lama Hsaiky
Southeastern Michigan Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. 1946-.
