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Health-Systems Academy

Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

Your expertise can change the course of healthcare. From practice to residency, MPA’s Health-Systems Academy is designed to help you learn, lead, and advocate as you advance your career in health-system pharmacy.

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Innovation

Leadership

Professional Development

Mission

To serve and represent Montana health-system pharmacy through our affiliation with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Vision

Continue to advance the profession of health-system pharmacy in Montana while promoting leadership, development, and education.

Launch Your Career with Confidence

Residency Programs

Montana PGY1 pharmacy residency programs are your bridge from education to practice, equipping you with real-world experience and mentorship to thrive in pharmacy!

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One-year ASHP accredited programs throughout the state

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Flexible, diverse rotations and experiences

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Supportive preceptors and mentors

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Competencies in patient care; practice advancement; leadership; and teaching and education

Advance Your Learning

Spring Seminar (Virtual Conference)

The latest research and process improvements from bright, new practitioners in pharmacy. Elevate your practice at our HSA Spring Seminar, April 10, 2026.

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Full day of virtual education

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Connect with colleagues

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Gather insights from pharmacy residents

Health-Systems Academy Board

Reinna Coggins headshot

Reina Coggins, PharmD

MPA Board Member

Clinical Manager, Pharmacy Services, Billings Clinic | Billings, MT

Serving Through: 2027

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Stephanie Chosa, PharmD

HSA Past Chair, MPA Board Member

Bighorn Valley Health Center, Inc | Billings, MT

Serving Through: 2027

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Elizabeth Klein, PharmD, BCPS

ASHP HOD Junior Delegate

Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, Billings Clinic

Serving Through: 2027

Melanie Townsend, PharmD, BCPS

HSA Member-at-Large

Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Billings Clinic | Billings, MT

Serving Through: 2028

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Sophie Loveless, Student Representative

MPA Student Representative

UofM Skaggs School of Pharmacy| Missoula, MT

Serving Through: 2027

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Brooke Stillson, Student Representative

MPA Student Representative

UofM Skaggs School of Pharmacy| Missoula, MT

Serving Through: 2028

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Jenner Minto, PharmD

UofM Skaggs School of Pharmacy Representative

UofM Skaggs School of Pharmacy | Missoula, MT

Serving Through: Ongoing

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Deedee Grubbs, MPA Executive Director

MPA Staff

Montana Pharmacy Association| Helena, MT

Serving Through: Ongoing

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Tony King, MPA Director of Government Affairs

MPA Staff

Montana Pharmacy Association| Helena, MT

Serving Through: Ongoing

Help Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders

Interested in inspiring the next generation? Connect with our Health-Systems Academy and help shape tomorrow’s pharmacy leaders.