{"id":7976,"date":"2025-12-12T12:08:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/?p=7976"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:39:27","slug":"june-mini-series-ai-in-pharmacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/june-mini-series-ai-in-pharmacy\/","title":{"rendered":"June Mini Series &#8211; Advancing Pharmacy Practice: Clinical and Operational Applications of Artificial Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/6.-Image-for-COP-Website-Sara-Kaldas_Jean-Van-Couyghen-Po.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authored by: Sara Kaldas, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Kent Hospital&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Study Will be Released on June 17, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\/student\" title=\"\">Register &#8211; $10.00<\/a>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Recent assessment data&nbsp;identify&nbsp;a gap in pharmacists&#8217; confidence and competence in&nbsp;utilizing&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical decision-support (CDS) tools in practice. Specific areas of need include applying AI-assisted tools for renal dosing adjustments, efficient evidence retrieval, and management of complex or uncommon disease states. Additionally, there is a need to improve understanding of how AI is integrated within electronic health records (EHRs) and its implications for clinical workflow and decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>This program will be delivered on Articulate 360; it will be accessible from this page.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Target Audience<\/h1>\n\n<p>Pharmacists in all practice settings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Learning Objectives<\/h1>\n\n<p>Upon completion of this educational activity, pharmacists will be able to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Define&nbsp;artificial&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;and its&nbsp;role&nbsp;in pharmacy&nbsp;practice&nbsp;and&nbsp;education.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Identify&nbsp;available&nbsp;AI&nbsp;tools&nbsp;and&nbsp;resources&nbsp;that&nbsp;support&nbsp;clinical&nbsp;decision-making&nbsp;and&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;retrieval.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Describe&nbsp;the&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;and&nbsp;limitations&nbsp;of&nbsp;AI&nbsp;tools&nbsp;in&nbsp;supporting&nbsp;clinical decision-making&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Apply&nbsp;AI&nbsp;tools&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;clinical&nbsp;evaluation&nbsp;of&nbsp;complex&nbsp;or&nbsp;low-prevalence&nbsp;disease&nbsp;states&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Technology<\/h1>\n\n<p>A mobile device or computer with an internet connection is&nbsp;required.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.acpe-accredit.org\/program\/continuing-education-provider-accreditation\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/ACPE_logo.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Accreditation Statement<\/h2><p>The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.<br><br>This application-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists.\u00a0<br><br><strong>UAN: 0060-0000-26-031-H04-P<\/strong><br>Release Date:\u00a0\u00a0June\u00a017,\u00a02026<br>Expiration Date:\u00a0June\u00a017, 2029<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">ACPE<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sara-kaldas-a8259219b\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/kaldas.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Sara Kaldas, PharmD<\/h2><p>Sara Kaldas attended Massachusetts\u00a0College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Science. She began her post-graduate career as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI, a 359-bed teaching hospital. Her professional interests include infectious\u00a0disease and ambulatory\u00a0care, where she hopes to provide patient-centered care, promote antimicrobial stewardship, and improve chronic disease management.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Linkedin<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for Credit<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion of the online modules and program evaluations&nbsp;are&nbsp;required&nbsp;to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\">www.uripharmacycpd.org<\/a> within&nbsp;60 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Evaluation<\/h1>\n\n<p>All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;future educational needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Registration for this program is $10<\/h1>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\/student\" title=\"\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login or create an account in URI\u2019s learning management and CE reporting system using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;CE reporting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cAvailable On-Line Activities\u201d or \u201cHome Study Programs\u201d to find the educational activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Take Post-Test and&nbsp;proceed&nbsp;to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX,&nbsp;Discover&nbsp;or Electronic Checks accepted).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration Fee &amp; Refund Policy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration&nbsp;fee for this program is $10.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statement of Disclosure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-cc63a278-b334-46ef-b05b-ba54266ef6bd\">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&nbsp;ineligible companies&nbsp;whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations.&nbsp;No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to&nbsp;disclose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6\/24\/26 Home Studies Released\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sara Kaldas, PharmD\u00a0<br \/>\nPGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Kent Hospital\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recent assessment data identify a gap in pharmacists&#8217; confidence and competence in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical decision-support (CDS) tools in practice. Specific areas of need include applying AI-assisted tools for renal dosing adjustments, efficient evidence retrieval, and management of complex or uncommon disease states. 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