About Us

The Greater Kansas City Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GKCSHP) serves as the local association of the Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists representing health-system pharmacists, technicians and students in the Greater Kansas City Area. 

Mission

To foster a connected and collaborative pharmacy community in Greater Kansas City by supporting professional growth, advancing a culture of research, and facilitating opportunities for shared learning, mentorship, and innovation. 

Vision

To be the leading network of health-system pharmacy professionals in Greater Kansas City - where meaningful connections, research advancement, and shared experiences drive the future of health-system practice. 

Values

• Patient-Centered Purpose: We recognize that every connection, collaboration, and research effort ultimately supports safer, smarter, and more equitable patient care. 

• Integrity: We lead with professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct in all that we do – earning the trust of our peers and the patients they serve.  

• Collaboration: We bring together pharmacy professionals (pharmacists, technicians and students) across roles and systems to share knowledge, build community, and strengthen practice. 

• Research-focused Growth: We support the development of all pharmacy professionals by fostering curiosity, scholarship, and evidence-based advancement. 

• Inclusivity: We value diverse perspectives and strive to create space for meaningful participation at every stage of professional development. 

• Connection: We create opportunities - formal and informal - for members to engage, mentor, and thrive together in practice.