Harvey A.K. Whitney Award Lecture
2011 Permission Granted

Daniel Ashby, M.S., FASHP    

Let me begin with a few words of thanks. First, to David Zilz, let me offer a sincere note of appreciation, not just for your kind words but for your friendship and contributions to my career over the years as well as your willingness to be a part of this year's Whitney Lecture program.

I would also like to express my appreciation to Debra Devereaux and Steve Sheaffer for their... Read More

2010 A Dream Deferred

Charles D. Hepler, Ph.D.    

We pharmacists have many dreams. Our biggest dream is to become a fully clinical profession. I have spelled out my version of this dream before, but, in brief, I dream that providing pharmaceutical care will become the central function, purpose, and responsibility of our entire profession. Counting from the 1985 Hilton Head Conference, this dream is now more than a generation old.(1) Universa... Read More

2009 The Evolution and Metamorphosis of the Pharmacy Practice Model

Paul W. Abramowitz, Pharm.D., FASHP    

Evolution is generally defined as a slow progressive change occurring over a prolonged period of time. Conversely, metamorphosis is a dramatic change or even a rebirth occurring over a relatively short period. These forces have been in motion since the beginning of time and throughout all human history, and those of us born in the middle of the 20th century have probably witnessed more techno... Read More