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PSHP Invite to Attend 1-day Fall Summit (Kalahari in the Poconos)

Submitted by: Scott Bolesta

Join the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) Fall Summit Meeting themed: “Empowering Care for Aging Populations. The Key to Longer, Healthier Lives” on Friday September 12th at Kalahari Waterpark in the Poconos.
To register for the Summit and view the agenda visit pshp.org or follow this link: Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists
o This one-day meeting is an opportunity to learn about empowering pharmacotherapy for an aging population, to present a poster, and engage and network with colleagues.
o Arrive on Thursday September 11that Kalahari. A one-night stay at the PSHP Summit rate (only $179) includes tickets to the water park for up to four guests per room!
o Then please join all of your colleagues for the PSHP Fall Summit meeting on Friday September 12th, ending at 215pm so your weekend is not impacted.
o Breakfast and lunch included with registration.
o We encourage you to present a poster on Friday September 12th – it’s easy to submit & a great way to network– instructions attached – abstract submission deadline July 25th. Poster instructions attached.
o Encore poster presentations are accepted.
o Professors will place acknowledgment of “Posters of Distinction” for poster displays that are scored the highest during walk-rounds.
o Hope to see you in Pocono Manor this Fall!


PSHP 2025 Fall Summit at Kalahari Poconos
Poster Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission Deadline: July 25, 2025

General Information
• Poster session will take place Friday, September 12 during the PSHP Fall Summit Meeting at the Kalahari, Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
• Poster set up requested by 9:00 am and take down is at 2:15 pm
• Professors will place acknowledgment of “Posters of Distinction” for poster displays that are scored the highest during walk-rounds. Please have your poster displayed by 9:00am to be considered for this recognition.
• Plan to be positioned at your poster from 11:30am to 12:00pm
o Meeting attendees are encouraged to view posters throughout the day and especially during the lunch hour

Poster Formatting Guidelines
• Title: Concise, with no medication brand names
• Primary author: Main contact and individual responsible for submission
• Co-Authors: List each author, credentials, and organization(s)
• Objective(s)/purpose of the study or project
• Methods used in the study or project
• Results of the study or project
• Conclusions/summary of the study or project
• IRB Approval: Required if presenting applicable clinical research
• A statement of financial disclosures is required for all authors on the poster
Abstract Submission Instructions
• Sections of abstract should include the following: Title, Primary Author, Co-Authors (names, credentials, and organizations represented), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion/Summary. Please do not include any graphs or tables in your abstract submission (save those for your poster).
o 300 word maximum
• Email a copy of your abstract by July 25, 2025 to pshp.execdir@pshp.org
o There is no abstract-specific form for this year’s submissions
• Abstracts will be accepted on a rolling submission basis. The earlier you submit, the sooner you will know if your abstract has been accepted for presentation.
• Email pshp.execdir@pshp.org with any questions.