Janice Hoffman, PharmD, CGP, FASCP
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Pharmacy
Chair, ALTC Board
Where did you study?
PharmD: University of Southern California.
Residency: Clinical/Administrative Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice with an emphasis in Geriatrics at University of Maryland at Baltimore.
How long have you been practicing?
About 27 years
How long have you been a member of CPhA?
Since 1981
How long have you been on the AHP Board?
ALTC- 5 yrs
Why do you think being a CPhA member is important?
We need to unite for legislative reasons. We can also network at events, but most importantly, we all need to support our profession through membership.
What do you hope to achieve during your term on the AHP Board?
We are working on teaming with other LTC organizations to push pharmacy practice in LTC to the highest respectable position. On par with NP and physicians, pharmacists are key players on the interdisciplinary teams working on medication safety and adherence in LTC facilities.