Overview

The human body is home to trillions of microbes, the vast majority of which reside in the gut. Understanding the roles the gut microbiome can play throughout the body can provide valuable insight into the interplay between microorganisms and their impact on human health and disease. Thus, the theme for the 67th Annual Heber W. Youngken, Jr. ‘Last Chance’ Clinic is “Gut-Brain Synergy: Empowering the Pharmacy Team to Enhance Mental Health and Gut Health.”

The clinic will provide 5 live contact hours (0.5 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including immunization and Pharmacy Law CE.

Discussions will focus on the gut-brain axis and the gut microbiota dysbiosis that is often observed in various disease states. Talks will cover traditional diseases linked with the microbiome such as Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and others linked to the gut-brain axis such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Discussions will cover traditional pharmacological treatment and non-pharmacological options, including natural products, that can promote overall wellness and a healthy gut microbiome. Topics and speakers for discussion include:

• 8:15 AM – The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Human Health and Disease – Judy Magalhaes, PharmD., BCGP, CDCES – Functional Pharmacist & Wellness Coach
• 9:15 AM – ADHD Therapeutic Updates – Kelly Matson, PharmD, BCPPS, FPPA – URI College of Pharmacy Clinical Professor
• 10:00 AM – 2024 Respiratory Virus Vaccine Updates (Immunization CE) – Mandeep Kaur, PharmD and Abigail Park, PharmD – Pharmacy Clinical Quality Evolution Fellows, CVS Health
• 11:00 AM – Treatment for Anxiety and Depression – Richard Silvia, PharmD, MA, FCCP, BCPP – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Professor
• 12:30 PM – Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden: A Place of Healing & Wellness – Elizabeth Leibovitz, Garden Coordinator, URI College of Pharmacy
• 1:00 PM – Regulation and Treatment of CDI with Live Products (Pharmacy law CE) – Thomas Lavoie, PharmD – URI College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor

Target Audience

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in all practice settings.

Program Learning Objectives

• Define the gut microbiome and the role of the gut microbiome in dysbiosis and disease.
• Identify therapeutic interventions that target the gut microbiome for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and mental health conditions.
• Describe approaches to incorporate (natural) treatment approaches along with standard treatment approaches to develop a holistic treatment plan.

Session specific learning objectives for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can be found in the detailed program agenda. 

Evaluation

All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.

Statement of Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Speakers

• Judy Magalhaes, PharmD, BCGP, CDCES 
• Kelly Matson, PharmD, BCPPS, FPPA 
• Elizabeth Leibovitz, Coordinator, H.W. Youngken, Jr. Medicinal Gardens, URI College of Pharmacy 
• Richard Silvia, PharmD, MA, FCCP, BCPP 
• Mandeep Kaur, PharmD, CVS Fellow  
• Abigail Park, PharmD, CVS Fellow 
• Thomas Lavoie, PharmD 

CE Credit

Requirements for Credit

Completion of program evaluations for the sessions you attend are required to earn credit. Partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days.

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This knowledge and application-based program will provide up to 5.0 Contact Hour (0.5 CEUs) for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Registration

Pharmacists Registration Fee  $89

Pharmacy Technicians Registration Fee  $59

• A computer or mobile device with an internet connection and access to Zoom is required to participate in this live webinar. All registrants will receive Zoom access instructions by email directly from Zoom Events email address: noreply-zoomevents@zoom.us. This email will be sent to your registration email address the Monday before the conference.
• Login or create an account in URI’s learning management and CE reporting system using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.
• Select “Available Live Activities” to find the educational activity.
• Register and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or Electronic Checks accepted). 

Registration Fee & Refund Policy

• Registration fee for this program is $89 for pharmacists and $59 for pharmacy technicians. 

Technical Requirements for Virtual Attendance

A computer or mobile device with an internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE).
It is recommended to download the Zoom app (no account sign-up required) before joining the conference.

Virtual Training Consent 

This program will be available in a virtual format. Zoom Video Conferencing will be used to deliver the live streaming session. By registering for this program and attending virtually, you agree to participate in the live portion of the course by using active video and audio feed through your computer or mobile device.