In a time when healthcare leaders face unprecedented challenges, the Certified Pharmacy Executive Leader (CPEL℠) capstone stands out as a transformative experience for pharmacy executives across the country. Designed for seasoned leaders looking to communicate their unique expertise, the capstone delivers a combination of peer-to-peer collaboration and connections that culminate in achievement of the CPEL credential.
What makes the capstone different?
Candidates describe it as a career-affirming experience and a renewal of their leadership spirit. Over several immersive days, participants engage in real-world case scenarios, ethical leadership dilemmas, and hot topics discussions with executives from diverse health systems — all within a dynamic, in-person event at ASHP headquarters.
“I left with five new initiatives to investigate at my institution just from conversations with my peers,” one participant shared.
At the heart of the capstone is the power of connection. Participants consistently rank networking and relationship building as the most valuable takeaway, citing new professional connections and a sense of solidarity in shared challenges.
“The relationships built here are lifelong. We’re all walking similar paths and now we have each other to lean on,” another attendee said.
Top benefits of the capstone
- Earn certification in executive pharmacy leadership.
- Join a national network of executive pharmacy leaders.
- Validate and refine your leadership competencies.
- Collaborate on leading the pharmacy enterprise through today’s challenges.
- Leave with actionable strategies and renewed inspiration.
Ready to elevate your leadership journey?
Apply for the next capstone experience in March 2026.
