2014 Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards Gala

About the Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards Gala

The 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacist awards gala will be held at the Fairmont Copley Square, Boston on Sunday, Aug. 24, concurrent with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Total Store Expo.

The Next-Generation Pharmacist™ awards program, now in its fifth year, was established through a partnership of Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times. As pharmacy’s leading national awards program, Next-Generation Pharmacist recognizes and honors pharmacists, technicians, student pharmacists and industry advocates who are defining the future of the industry.

For more information about the program, please visit www.nextgenerationpharmacist.com.

FAQs

When and where will the event be held?

The reception and registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. outside the Oval Room at the Fairmont Copley Square. We anticipate Dr. Fries will begin his keynote around 7:00 p.m. and the award program will begin at approximately 7:45 p.m.

What type of entertainment will there be?

We are pleased to announce Health Aging Pioneer, James Fries, MD, has been named as our Keynote Speaker. Dr. Fries is a professor of medicine, immunology and rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine. As a nationally known and respected expert on long-term patient outcomes, Fries has authored more than 300 articles, numerous book chapters and 11 books, including Take Care of Yourself and Living Well.

Fries is perhaps best known for his "compression of morbidity" hypothesis which holds that the burden of lifetime illness may be compressed into a shorter period before the time of death, if the age at the onset of the first chronic illness can be postponed. And that, Fries notes, is the underpinning of today's value-driven health care system: better outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. Both, he says, can be achieved by reducing the length of time that patients are morbidly sick before the end of their lives.

During the reception, saxophonist Paul Ahlstrand will lead his stellar quartet in performing rich and steamy jazz. Paul is a composer, arranger, band leader and producer. Paul has performed with several well-known groups, including The Temptations, The Four Tops, Alice Cooper and Ronnie Earl.

Are hotel reservations available?

We have a limited number of rooms available at the Fairmont Copley as part of the Next-Generation Pharmacist awards room block. Rates for a Copley Room are $279 plus applicable taxes. Rates for a Deluxe Room are $309 plus applicable taxes. If you are interested in reserving a room, please indicate this during the registration process.

What are my
transportation/parking options?

Valet parking is available at the hotel. The cost of valet parking is $29 during the event and $46 for overnight. There are also several self-parking garages nearby.

Taxi service is available from any location.

What is the dress attire?

Business attire is suggested for the evening awards gala.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you will be able to update your information until Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Printed tickets will not be sent in advance. Upon arrival, check in at the registration desk outside the Oval Room at the Fairmont Copley Square.

Who do I contact with questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Somerville at csomerville@parata.com

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Silver Sponsor:

Giant and Stop & Shop Pharmacy