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One-day event aims to help pharmacists navigate questions about supplements, recovery and performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As more patients ask questions about dietary supplements, fitness, recovery and lifestyle, the University of Mississippi<\/strong> is launching a new sports pharmacy conference and certificate program to help pharmacists respond with evidence-based guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by the\u00a0School of Pharmacy<\/strong><\/a>, the first\u00a0Sports Pharmacy Conference<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is set for Aug. 14 at the Westgate Park City Resort and Spa in Park City<\/strong>, Utah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one-day conference will address the growing role of dietary supplements, physical activity, injuries, recovery, performance and lifestyle medications in pharmacy practice. It will also offer eight ACPE-accredited continuing education hours for practicing pharmacists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of dietary supplements among U.S. adults\u00a0rose from 53.8% in 2014 to 60.2% in 2023<\/a>, according to the\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong><\/a>. This is why it is important for pharmacists to have evidence-based guidance on the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As more patients are seeking guidance on wellness, athletic training and fitness, pharmacists are increasingly navigating complex conversations without a clear framework to support them,” said Lindsey Miller Rayborn<\/strong>, UM clinical assistant professor of\u00a0pharmacy practice<\/a>. “This conference is designed to provide a structured, evidence-based introduction to sports pharmacy, helping community pharmacists better understand these topics and apply them in real-world patient care.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pharmacists often are among the first people who patients turn to for information on dietary supplements, wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyles. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is launching a new sports pharmacy conference and certificate program to help community pharmacists prepare to help their patients make sound choices in these areas. Submitted photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The conference brings together world-class faculty and participants who are committed to expanding their knowledge and practice. Through interactive and engaging programming, participants will develop skills to provide optimal care to athletes, fitness enthusiasts and those wanting to improve their health and wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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University of Mississippi students play pickleball on the courts behind the Turner Center. With interest in fitness and healthy lifestyles surging, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is launching a new sports pharmacy conference to help pharmacists better advise patients. Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay\/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Presenters will include an expert lineup featuring Ole Miss<\/strong> faculty who have helped define the sports pharmacy field. The immersive educational programming focuses on the intersection of pharmacy practice and sports medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event serves as an entry point into the university’s new\u00a0Sports Pharmacy Certificate Program<\/strong><\/a>, an evidence-based program that helps pharmacists gain insights into dietary supplements, physical activity, recovery and performance to apply to everyday patient care. Led by UM faculty who have helped train pharmacists in this emerging field through books, courses and professional education, the program gives pharmacists a path to build their expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, pharmacists are taking on a broader role in guiding patients in their wellness journeys and those who want to engage in competitive sports,” said Stuart T. Haines, director of the\u00a0Division of Pharmacy Professional Development<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and professor of pharmacy practice. “The conference introduces these topics in an engaging and focused way, while the certificate program provides a pathway for pharmacists looking to deepen their expertise.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to register, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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