About Us

DC-CCP is a non-profit professional association and an independent chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) dedicated to improvements in pharmacotherapy practice, education, and research in the Washington, DC Capital Region, including the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and Commonwealth of Virginia. Membership in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy is not required to become a member of DC-CCP. We work to advocate for the pharmacy profession, to educate future and current clinicians, and to give back to the community. DC-CCP was founded in 2011 by Richard Parrish.

Purpose and Goals of DC-CCP:

A. To promote the rational use of drugs in society

B. To advance the principles and practice of clinical pharmacy

C. To promote the full-time, advanced practice of clinical pharmacy

D. To provide an advanced level of continuing education programs in the area of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

E. To provide a forum for the expression of opinion on pharmacy practice, education, and research from the perspective of clinical pharmacists

F. To support, promote, and advance the goals and objectives of ACCP as outlined in its constitution and bylaws

G. To provide a local recruiting base for ACCP