The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2012 Judith J. Saklad Award, Stephen Saklad, PharmD, BCPP. Dr. Saklad is Director of the Psychiatric Pharmacy Program at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, is a Clinical Pharmacologist at San Antonio State Hospital, and a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin and Department of Psychiatry, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio.
This award is presented annually to a senior psychiatric pharmacy practitioner who has achieved a level of professional distinction and represents the qualities and ideals of professional enthusiasm, a passion for optimizing patient care, and continuing dedication to the practice of psychiatric pharmacy. The Saklad Award is named after Steve Saklad’s late wife, Judith J. Saklad, and will be presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting on the morning of Monday, April 30.
CPNP Nominations Committee is also pleased to announce the consideration of over 80 individuals for 3 positions on the 2011-2013 CPNP Board of Directors. Now narrowed to a slate of 6 candidates, CPNP active members will now have the opportunity to select 1 individual to serve in each position. Elections will take place online at cpnp.org from October 24, 2011-November 16, 2011. A link to the voting center will be sent via email to all active members on October 24th.
Candidates Include:
President Elect Candidates:
Secretary Candidates:
Member-At-Large Candidates:
By CPNP policy, the Nominations Committee consists of the 3 most immediate CPNP Past Board Presidents and 2 senior members. A special thanks to the following members of the Nominations Committee for their service: