Luke A. Neff, PharmD
Member-at-Large University Health - San Antonio, TX
Candidate Statement
My career as an emergency medicine (EM) clinical pharmacist has been shaped by the fast-paced, team-driven environment of the emergency department, where pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, team member education - providers, nurses, learners from all disciplines, and driving innovation in the provision patient care. I believe strongly in the power of our collective pharmacist voice to elevate the visibility, recognition, and impact of collaborative emergency medicine practice.
Throughout my involvement with AEMP and SAEM, I have seen firsthand how these organizations support its members—through mentorship, education, advocacy, and shared professional identity. I have been fortunate to have been able to contribute to the AEMP programming committee for the past two and half years as well as highlighting the role of the EM pharmacist in SAEM Pulse. I am committed to expanding those opportunities, particularly for early-career practitioners and trainees stepping into this specialty.
I am passionate about building strong professional connections, supporting sustainable EM pharmacy service models, and promoting the advancement of clinical practice grounded in evidence, systems awareness, and interprofessional respect.
If elected, I will work to ensure our academy continues to reflect the needs and realities of frontline emergency pharmacists. I aim to strengthen our community by amplifying member perspectives, supporting professional development initiatives, and contributing to shared resources that enhance practice nationwide. I am dedicated to advocating for the recognition of the unique expertise EM pharmacists bring to patient care and for expanding the impact of our specialty across health systems.
Throughout my involvement with AEMP and SAEM, I have seen firsthand how these organizations support its members—through mentorship, education, advocacy, and shared professional identity. I have been fortunate to have been able to contribute to the AEMP programming committee for the past two and half years as well as highlighting the role of the EM pharmacist in SAEM Pulse. I am committed to expanding those opportunities, particularly for early-career practitioners and trainees stepping into this specialty.
I am passionate about building strong professional connections, supporting sustainable EM pharmacy service models, and promoting the advancement of clinical practice grounded in evidence, systems awareness, and interprofessional respect.
If elected, I will work to ensure our academy continues to reflect the needs and realities of frontline emergency pharmacists. I aim to strengthen our community by amplifying member perspectives, supporting professional development initiatives, and contributing to shared resources that enhance practice nationwide. I am dedicated to advocating for the recognition of the unique expertise EM pharmacists bring to patient care and for expanding the impact of our specialty across health systems.
