Background

The Award is named in memory of Joyce and Lloyd Christensen, the parents of Michael Christensen, PharmD, the 2009-10 Chair of the Board. Friends and colleagues of Dr. Christensen generously funded the award to recognize outstanding research achievements of early-career practitioners who are embarking on their journey as investigators. This award honors innovative and original research conducted by new practitioners who demonstrate exceptional promise in contributing valuable insights to their field through rigorous and creative inquiry.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Recipent must be a licensed pharmacist in practice five or less years (including residency)
2. We encourage submissions across all areas of pediatric pharmacy, including but not limited to: clinical research, practice innovations, quality improvement projects, and education-focused initiatives.

Application Process

To be considered for this award, the applicant should submit their poster abstract through the submission portal and designate that they are eligible and interested in being considered for this award.

Application Portal Opens

August 1st

Application Portal Closes

Once finalized by BOD and Veritas.

Selection Criteria

The recipient and up to three finalists are selected by the PPA Research Committee, which may contact finalists for additional information regarding their submissions.

Selection Committee

Research Committee

Award Recipient Commitments

Platform presentation (15 min) and poster at Annual Meeting

Award

$500

Notification to Award Recipients

Once finalized by BOD and Veritas.

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