HOPA Now is the official podcast of the Hematology/Oncology/Pharmacy Association (HOPA). HOPA is an organization dedicated to supporting pharmacy practitioners and promoting the advancement of Hematology/Oncology/Pharmacy to optimize the care of individuals impacted by cancer.

In this inaugural episode of HOPA Now, At-Large Board Member Jeremy Whalen interviews Larry Buie, At-Large Board Member, and Ryan Bookout, Immediate Past President. They will be discussing the 16th annual HOPA Ahead 2020 Conference highlights and the value of attending. Scheduled for March 11–14th in Tampa, Florida, HOPA Ahead is the must-attend event for pharmacists, pharmacy researchers, administrators, technicians, residents, and interns specializing in hematology-oncology.

In this episode you will learn:

How attendees can best prepare for the conference

● Download the HOPA conference app — the link will be emailed out two weeks prior to the conference.

● Build a schedule on the app to view poster abstracts, electronic posters and to prioritize key sessions.

● Conference highlights include two pre-conference sessions focusing on geriatrics and leadership and keynote speaker Leigh Boehmer.

After-hour recommendations for the Tampa Bay area

● The conference hotel is centrally located in downtown Tampa with access to Harbor Island, the Channelside District, and Hyde Park.

● For outdoor dining and bowling, visit Sparksman’s Wharf.

● For some great drink options, consider Meridien Hotel, Hotel Bar, and GenX Tavern.

● For award-winning dining and shopping, visit Armature Works, Hyde Park Village, Bern’s Steakhouse, Tampa Heights, and International Plaza Mall.

● For live entertainment, visit Straz Center or Ybor City.

● Several running trails are accessible from the conference hotel.

Additional conference offerings

● Attendees can receive up to an additional 20.25 ACPE credits by attending conference sessions.

● Book club discussions will center around The Making of a Manager.

● Networking and professional development opportunities will be readily available at the conference, including HOPA Gives Back volunteer event, leadership roundtables, and the student, resident, fellow, and new practitioner networking event.

● Nine different oncology events will take place over two days.

● “HOPA Cabana” is the Friday night reception that you won’t want to miss.

Mentioned in This Episode:

HOPA’s 16th Annual Conference

Preparing for HOPA Ahead 2020