U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group

Annual Meeting

February 28, 2026

WebEx (Virtual)

2:00 - 6:00pm EST
(1:00 - 5:00pm CST)

Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 virtually for the USSPG Annual Meeting. Attendees will get the opportunity to learn from experts in sports pharmacy, network with other members and speakers, contribute to USSPG’s mission through working groups, and leave with tools to assist them in their sports pharmacy journey.

Learn From Sports Pharmacy Experts

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Expand Your Network

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Make An Impact

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Grow Your Sports Pharmacy Tool Kit

Learn From Sports Pharmacy Experts 〰️ Expand Your Network 〰️ Make An Impact 〰️ Grow Your Sports Pharmacy Tool Kit

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Event Schedule

All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

2:00PM - 2:15PM: Introduction and Year in Review

2:15PM - 3:15PM: First Speaker

3:15PM - 4:15PM: Second Speaker

4:15PM - 4:45PM: Networking/Committee Working Meetings

4:45PM - 5:45PM: Third Speaker

5:45PM: Closing Remarks & Installation of New Board Members

*Speaker Topics:

  • Understanding USADA and Emerging Drug Trends in Sport

  • Military Pharmacy

  • Prohibited Substances in Sport: Identifying, Comparing, and Applying Anti-Doping Policies

Annual Meeting Planning Committee

  • Mitch Howard, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

    Mitch is a clinical assistant professor, ambulatory care & community pharmacist in Toledo, OH. He has completed the International Olympic Committee’s Certificate in Drugs in Sport. Mitch has provided lectures on over-the-counter medications to athletic training students at The University of Toledo.
    His sports pharmacy research includes: the perspectives of athletes and pharmacists on pharmacist-provided sports supplement counseling; and the medication-related needs of sports medicine organizations.

  • Amanda Ward, PharmD, MS, BCGP

    Amanda W. is passionate about pharmacists finding unique ways to impact patients. Since graduating from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in 2008, Dr. Ward has held several non-traditional pharmacist roles. She has worked as a long term care pharmacist where she obtained her board certification in geriatric pharmacy, community pharmacist, regulatory consultant pharmacist, managed care pharmacist, and an ambulatory care pharmacist. In 2021, Dr. Ward obtained her MS Pharmacy degree in Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy from the University of Florida, in the pharmaceutical regulation specialty track.

  • Jessica Beamon, PharmD

    Jessica is an ambulatory care pharmacist and former student-athlete, who has also graduated from the IOC - Drugs in Sport Certificate. She's currently completing a Masters in Sports Nutrition.