WHEN
Thursday, September 26, 12:00-1:00pm MT
WHERE
Virtual via Zoom
COST
AUCH Member: $25 per attendee
Non-Member: $35 per attendee
*Please note your organization will be invoiced after registration is complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Medical Directors, COOs, and Quality Improvement staff
OVERVIEW
Managing diabetes during periods of illness presents unique challenges that require careful consideration and proactive strategies. This presentation aims to provide insights into the complexities of diabetes management in the context of illness, emphasizing the importance of education, preparation, and adaptive strategies.
PRESENTER
Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP
Christie Schumacher is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus and a Clinical Pharmacist at Advocate Medical Group Southeast Center in Chicago, Illinois. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Michigan, Dr. Schumacher completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. She currently serves as the Chair on the Board of Pharmacy Specialties® Specialty Council on Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, is a past Chair of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Endocrine and Metabolism Practice Research Network (PRN) and the ACCP Ambulatory Care PRN. She is currently conducting research on sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors and adverse event identification and mitigation, continuous glucose monitoring in primary care, and on clinical outcomes related to the management of patients with diabetes and heart failure.
Questions about this event? Contact McKenzie Dangerfield.
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