Campbell Comments_Fall 2022

CAMPBELL COMMENTS

For Alumni, Students & Friends of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences | Fall 2022

Produced by the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Editor & Writer: Meredith Blalock, ’00, CPHS Director of Communications & Marketing

Writers: Will Bratton, ’11; Christy McCormick, ’11

Photographers: Meredith Blalock, ’00; Will Bratton, ’11; Ben Brown; Bennett Scarborough Graphic Designer: Adam Fish, '09, Campbell University Communications & Marketing

Message from the Dean

Dear Alumni and Friends,

I think it’s important to reflect on where we have been in order to appreciate all that we accomplish in serving our students, but I also like to look to the future, set goals and work to see them fulfilled. A major goal for our students is to graduate, some with high honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) and for some it’s “thank you laude.” Nevertheless, when they reach that goal, we all celebrate the achievement. CPHS celebrated 233 graduates in May who are now part of our alumni setting their next life goals and looking to the future. We are extremely proud of them and look forward to hearing of their successes.

For CPHS faculty and staff, another goal, in addition to graduating students, is to see alumni thrive in their careers and to live purposeful lives of meaningful service. We thoroughly enjoy hearing about the stories of our alumni and cherish their campus visits to just check-in or to speak to the current students. Alumni support is a key component of our success in developing the future professionals of tomorrow who will serve future generations. One way many alumni support our programs is through the annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic. This tournament is held each spring at Keith Hills Golf Club, and the 20th tournament is coming on March 31, 2023. Please mark your calendars to join us for this milestone event and check your email for sponsorship and registration details.

One new tradition that the Director of Advancement, Will Bratton, launched this year is the Note in the Coat campaign. The Note in the Coat not only provides financial support for the white coats for our incoming physician assistant practice, pharmacy, and physical therapy students, but also includes words of encouragement from our alumni family. Some of these notes included scripture verses, inspirational quotes, and edifying words of support. I was very happy to see the overwhelming response by our alumni to support our current students.

We welcomed new leaders in the College in the last few months who will strengthen and guide our programs in the years to come. Dr. Jeff Mercer is new to Campbell and joined us in July as associate dean for Administration and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice. Three faculty members have been named chairs within the College. Dr. Charles Carter is now the chair of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences, Dr. Beth Mills ('98) is now the chair of Pharmacy Practice, and Dr. Bradley Myers is now the chair of the Physical Therapy program. Details on these leaders and their roles can be found in this edition.

A hallmark of Campbell University is the compassion and continued care our alumni show to their alma mater and her current students. I am sincerely appreciative of every show of support from prayer and words of encouragement to financial support for scholarships and student success. Your generosity helps build a better education experience for all who call Campbell home.

With Campbell Pride, Michael L. Adams, '96 PharmD, PhD Dean, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 33rd

Commencement

233 graduates

It was a time of celebration on May 13 as 233 graduates received their diplomas at the 33rd commencement for the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

The first two students traveled to Pusan, Korea for a two-month medical mission elective.

Students attended medical mission trips between 1993 and 2022.

The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) holistically educates students through interprofessional learning opportunities, a close-knit community, and accessible hands-on experiences. Graduating phil anthropic healthcare providers who will love deeply and serve others with a Christ-like compassion is not a goal, it is the Campbell University mission. Students are afforded a unique oppor tunity to combine classroom content and the calling of service while gain ing hands on experience in the form of medical mission trips.

met Charlie Sands, permanent mis sionary with the Board. Sands was serving in Pusan, Korea, at Wallace Baptist Memorial Hospital (WBM) as the pharmacy director. He also held a clinical faculty appointment with Samford University School of Pharmacy. Sands was excited about the prospect of WBM becoming a rotation site for Campbell students.

International mission locations including St. Lucia, Korea, Armenia, Peru, India, Kenya, Honduras, Rwanda, and Jamaica.

The cost for the one-month rotation in Belize.

In 1990, DR. JAMES A. BOYD, former associate dean of Administration, acted as an advisor for the newly established student charter Christian Pharmacy Fellowship International (CPFI). Students expressed a desire to explore medical missions, so Boyd began look ing for short-term opportunities that combined classroom content, clini cal experience, and a chance to share Christ with others.

Through interactions with a pastor in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina and the Foreign Mission Board (now the International Mission Board), Boyd

In 1993, the first two CPHS stu dents, SUSAN CARLISLE (‘93 PHARMD) and AMY THOMPSON JENKINS (’93 PHARMD), traveled to Pusan, Korea, for a two-month medical mission elective. According to Dr. Larry Swanson, former chair of the Campbell Department of Pharmacy Practice, “The experi ence would meld the new mandate for the pharmacy profession to take on a greater ‘caring’ role in drug therapy outcomes with the Christian mission of Campbell University.”

Jenkins acknowledges that her time in Korea was a life changing experience, and it still impacts her to this day. Her missionary hosts left the day after she arrived. She and Amy were on their own in a country of four million people, most of whom did not speak English.

“God’s faithfulness never fails, and each day He made provisions for us and put people in our path to help us. We made a 45 minute commute each way to the Baptist Hospital where we taught English to the physicians and set up aminogly coside dosing for the ICU. Not only did we survive those two months, but we thrived all because God was with us. Depending on God daily for our needs and experiencing His unfailing love, mercy and grace helped my own faith grow enormously,” Jenkins shared.

“We have always told our three boys that God has a plan for their life and wherever He puts them that will be their mission field,” Jenkins added. So, when one of her sons, WILLIAM JENKINS (’22 PHARMD), was afforded the opportunity to participate in a mission rotation and lead a vaccina tion clinic in Belize at the beginning of the year, he did not hesitate. “It was an incredible experience. We met so many amazing people, experienced a new culture, grew in our faith, and got to help a local clinic for a whole month,” William remarked.

Initial funding for travel was secured through pharmaceutical companies. CPFI also hosted fundraisers for student expenses. As company regulations became stricter and funding dwindled, Boyd began seeking connections through organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Blessing, CPFI International, World Medical Missions, Southern Baptist Mission Board, Catholic Mission Board, and others. Boyd also connected with the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board and was able to secure more clinics and hospitals as missions trip sites within the United States. Some of these sites were located in Washington, D.C., Alaska, and on the border of Texas and Mexico.

COREY FURMAN (’95 PHARMD) grew up surrounded by medical missions. In 1977, his surgeon uncles saw a need for an over seas medical mission organization. In collaboration with Franklin Graham, current

president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, World Medical Missions was born. Samaritan’s Purse relocated from California to North Carolina so the two organizations could more closely col laborate. Today, World Medical Missions is one of the primary ministry projects within Samaritan’s Purse.

As Furman began his P4 rotations in 1994, he requested one of his advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) be at a field hospital in Kenya. Campbell did not have an established rotation site in Kenya. Through Furman’s contacts at Samaritan’s Purse, new connections were formed and Campbell agreed to give rotation credit for the trip.

The Rwanda Genocide began in April 1994, prior to Furman’s arrival in July. Shortly after he arrived in Kenya, he was contacted by Samaritan’s Purse. The organization needed someone with pharmacy knowledge to serve in Rwanda. Campbell agreed to allow the location change and Furman went with out hesitation.

In 1996, former CPHS Dean, RONALD W. MADDOX , asked Furman how he thought the College could improve. Furman suggested offering a one credit didactic medical mission elective to third year pharmacy students. This would keep mis sion opportunities relevant, consistent, and encourage participation. Maddox loved the idea and asked Furman when he could start as course director. Furman laughed at the thought until he realized Maddox was not joking.

For years, Furman led the initiative, coordinating speakers for the elective and working with the department of pharmacy practice to help establish rotation sites with a medical mission focus. As things continued to evolve, the elective was offered to second year students and CPHS began offering extracurricular mission opportunities to P4 students in the form of a tenth rotation. This ensured potential logistical hurdles surrounding mission travel would not keep students from graduating on time. While Furman initially established the

course, Swanson, took over this role eight years ago.

Furman still sits on the Board of Directors for Samaritan’s Purse. He and his wife, ASHLEY FURMAN (’96 PHARMD), have gone on many mission trips over the years. He shared that it has truly been a generational calling for his family to be the hands and feet to those who need it most. Furman believes working in medi cal missions allows individuals to see the world and our relationship to humanity through a different lens.

“It strengthens resolve and a desire to want to serve others and give to people who truly need help, both in the U.S. and overseas” he added. Ashley encour aged those considering medical missions by stating, “Do not hesitate! If God is calling you to go on a medical mission trip, pray. If He says go, rush in with arms wide open!”

Between 1993-2022, more than 75 students attended medical mission trips. Over the years students have traveled internationally to St. Lucia, Korea, Armenia, Peru, India, Kenya, Honduras, Rwanda, Jamaica, and more. More recently, the principal site used for P4 medical/pharmacy Christian mission rotations has been the Presbyterian Medical Clinic (PMC) in Patchakan, Belize.

This clinic is overseen by Mission to the World, a missions organization of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

AMBER RHYNE (’07 PHARMD) completed a rotation at PMC in 2006. While there, she met Esther Ruiz, a Belizean native who was the pharmacy technician for the clinic. After graduation, Rhyne com pleted a community pharmacy practice residency with Campbell in 2008. The following year, Rhyne believed that God had called her to Belize to serve for two years so that Ruiz could complete her pharmacy degree. After completing her coursework, Ruiz came back to the clinic to serve as the pharmacist, and Rhyne returned to the states.

Rhyne shared how humbling it was to see God at work in Belize. The clinic was able to provide physical, mental, and spiri tual care for locals. She added, “While I served there, we had needs that would come up, anything from medications to personnel, and I saw many of those needs met through God’s provision and in His timing! I am thankful for the friendships I made and for how my time in Belize shaped the way I practice pharmacy today. I am grateful that God opened those doors and that others have been able, and continue to be able, to experi ence how God is working in Belize!”

Swanson has helped coordinate rota tions through PMC for fifteen years. He decided a site visit was necessary to ensure the clinic could continue to meet Campbell’s needs and expectations.

In 2021, Swanson, Dr. Gil Steiner, former CPHS pharmacy faculty member, and their wives traveled to Belize. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, everything was considered to be in order and final plans were made to send students back to the clinic. Five sets of two student teams rotated to the site for one-month rota tions in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Student feedback on this rotation has been universally positive, especially

regarding the opportunity to provide pharmaceutical care and share the love of Christ in an alternative culture. Swanson shared, “Belize is an attractive destina tion, especially for a first out-of-country trip of this nature. It is relatively proxi mate to the United States and the cost for the one-month rotation is under $2,000.”

When asked why he chose to participate in a medical mission rotation, recent 2022 pharmacy graduate Dr. Jonathan Gosnell shared, “I was raised and con firmed in the Presbyterian church. The trip to Belize was the perfect opportu nity for me to combine my faith and my passion for pharmacy all while being able to help serve the local community in Patchakan.”

CPHS faculty and students have been able to provide clinical care to communi ties by lending equipment, medication, and training to clinics and physicians abroad. Students have met locals with an earnest desire to holistically enrich lives. There has been a common response amongst students that interacting with patients and locals is always the best part of these trips.

SARAH MCGRATH (’22 PHARMD/MSCR) went to Belize in the fall of 2021. McGrath confirmed that the best part of working at PMC was the patients. “One of my highlights was getting to pray for an elderly patient with cancer who was facing the decision of a leg amputation. Participating in this elective was worth it alone just to meet him and his family and to be able to witness their incredible faith and joy despite difficult circumstances,” McGrath shared.

Outreach opportunities have expanded as Campbell has grown. Partnership with the Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) has allowed exploration of additional networking and service oppor tunities. The interprofessional collabora tion amongst departments and students has provided a more holistic approach to treatment plans and care for individuals.

DR. VICTORIA KAPRIELIAN, associate dean for Faculty Development and Medical Education and program director, Master of Health Professions Education, is one of the charter CUSOM faculty. Kaprielian is Armenian, and despite the founding Dean telling her she should lead on a mission’s trip to Armenia, Kaprielian was skeptical, as she had never traveled past the Caribbean.

As she sat in her office one evening in 2013, her phone rang. The voice on the other end asked, “are you Armenian?”

The caller went on to explain that Little River Baptist Association in Lillington, NC, had a ten-year connection with the Armenian Baptist Union. They wanted Kaprielian to join them on their next trip.

Partnership with the Campbell University

Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM)

has allowed exploration of additional networking and service opportunities.

Kaprielian was baffled. “What are the odds there is an Armenian connection in Harnett County?” she questioned.

In 2015, she, along with one CUSOM student, joined the missionary team from Lillington on their trip to Armenia. The group focused on evangelism and medi cal outreach. The trip went so well that Kaprielian was asked to run the team the following year. She took four medical students in 2016, six in 2017, and in 2018 the first pharmacy student and the first pharmacy faculty member travelled to Armenia with the team. Two pharmacy students and one pharmacy faculty joined the team in 2019.

LINA POINDEXTER (’20 PHARMD) was the first student to participate in a five-week Global Health and Mission’s elective rotation to Armenia. Since the trip was only two weeks, Lina spent time researching and preparing on the front end, and completed a research project on the back end. Lina shared about her time with patients and how the most impor tant component was connection. “One of the main gifts this trip has given me is a desire to truly connect with patients through effective and concise counseling of their medications.”

Going to Armenia has provided a fascinating cross-cultural experience. Kaprielian noted, “This was my first exposure to medical missions, and it was especially meaningful because it’s my ancestorial homeland! There were so many things I heard about growing up that I have now been able to see and experience first-hand.”

As the College has continued to grow, so have medical mission opportuni ties for students from other CPHS programs. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) alumna BRITTANY SHEAGLEY (’16), participated in a multidisciplinary trip through NC Baptist Men to Honduras in 2015. She spent a week in a small, rural town in the Western side of the country. The team consisted of students from the DPT and PharmD programs, two local Honduran DPT clinicians, and profes sors from the medical school and the PharmD program.

Sheagley shared, “the main goal was to deliver medicine and vitamins to the area. Our PT pod was small, but we were given the opportunity to help educate on body mechanics, various stretching and strengthening exercises, and moni tor vitals. It was the first year PT was included, so there was a bit of a learning

curve and several opportunities to learn from the others in the group.”

Experiencing a new culture and inter acting with locals were highlights of the trip for Sheagley. “It's not very often that we get to be immersed in a local culture that way, and that is something special in itself,” Sheagley commented. “I would absolutely go back. I would love to be included as a clinician on a future trip.”

CPHS Dean, Dr. Michael L. Adams, noted, “We strive to train students in a holistic manner through an interpro fessional approach. Medical missions' trips afford students the opportunity to experience other cultures, share the love of Christ, and grow in their faith. Students can work alongside other healthcare professionals while gaining real life experience. Medical missions are one more opportunity we offer to prepare students for a lifetime of purposeful lives and meaningful service.”

Prior to becoming a student in Campbell’s Master of Physician Assistant Practice program, MELODY MOORE completed her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences in 2020 through CUSOM. In 2018, during her first year in the MSBS program, she participated in a mission trip to Jamaica, where she helped provide medical, emotional, and spiritual care to residents. Moore shared, “In my opinion, the CUSOM mission department is anointed by God. Countless hearts and lives are touched. Our duty was more than just ‘medicine’.”

Moore discussed the kindness and love that permeated through Campbell mis sions and the unique approach to care. Patients did not just experience physical exams, but they participated in prayer stations as well. This trip provided an opportunity to offer medical assistance, but the desire of the students and admin istrators who attended was to minister to the hearts of locals.

CPHS seeks to educate and serve within rural communities, providing individuals with the tools, care, and access they need to lead healthier and more sustainable lives. The concept of medical missions has provided an opportunity for students to give back on an even broader scale; loving, teaching, and serving those in communities with fewer resources. The opportunity to participate in medical mission trips is one of the many things that sets Campbell apart, but having peo ple who are willing to be the hands and feet of Christ is what makes Campbell truly unique.

Program Chairs Named

Three faculty members have been named chairs of their respective programs. “These individuals all have a passion for educating students and for their pro fessions,” said CPHS Dean Michael L. Adams. “They are proven leaders who embody the mission and values of CPHS. Their dedication and service is greatly appreciated, and I congratulate them on their new roles.”

Carter joined the Campbell University family in August 2015. His initial appointment was as an associate pro fessor in the Department of Clinical Research. He has taught in the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research (BSCR), Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curricula, as well as Interprofessional Education classes and courses. In addi tion to his teaching responsibilities, Carter mentors and advises students on their educational and post-graduate journeys. He also advises student-led organizations on campus including the Graduate Clinical Research Organization (GCRO), Industry Pharmacists Association (IPHO), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity.

encounters. When asked why he accepted the chair position he said, “I feel called to serve, so I’m serving.” Carter loves working at Campbell and is excited about his new responsibilities and the merging of departments.

DR. CHARLES CARTER

Department of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences

On January 1, 2022, the Departments of Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences merged into a single department called the Department of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences (PCS). Dr. Charles A. Carter served as the interim chair, help ing launch and lead the initial transition phase. On July 1, 2022, he was appointed as the new department chair.

Originally from Kenmore, NY, Carter moved to North Carolina in 1996. He completed his Bachelor of Science from State University of New York Buffalo, Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, and Master of Business Administration from Christian Brothers University. He also completed a residency in Bioinformatics and Drug Information and a Fellowship in Research Design Methodology.

Prior to joining CPHS, Carter served as the Executive Director, Medical Affairs of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina from 2012 to 2015. From 1994 to 2012, he founded and operated Pharmaceutical Strategic Initiatives, LLC and focused his energies on the company’s vision and services. Pharmaceutical Strategic Initiatives was a leading provider of strategic consult ing, clinical research design and strat egy, regulatory preparation, medical and scientific content creation, health outcomes research, key opinion leader and advocacy development. Clients of Pharmaceutical Strategic Initiatives included 28 pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Carter formerly served as the Director of Research and Clinical Services at National Pharmacotherapy Institute located in Memphis, Tennessee. He has served as an investigator in more than 30 Phase 3, Phase 4, and health economics and outcomes research studies.

Dr. Scott Asbill, associate dean of Academic Affairs, professor of Pharmaceutics, and senior chair search committee member, shared, “Dr. Carter embodies the mission and spirit of Campbell University. He served as the interim chair for approximately six months and did a tremendous job moving the department forward.”

Carter possesses a servant attitude and aspires to demonstrate that to those he

DR. BETH MILLS

Department of Pharmacy Practice

Mills’ experiences teaching students in the classroom and on rotations, train ing residents, and mentoring faculty as well as her personal experiences with Campbell University make her a great fit as chair of Pharmacy Practice. She is excited to take on this role where she can serve the profession in a different capacity, shaping faculty, residents, and students so they can have a meaningful impact on the future of our program.

Originally from North Carolina, Mills attended Campbell’s pre-pharmacy program in 1992 and graduated from Campbell’s Doctor of Pharmacy program in 1998. Upon graduating, she completed a primary care residency with a diabe tes focus at Wilson Community Health Center and Campbell University. During her residency, she developed a love for teaching and mentoring students. Shortly after she completed her residency, Mills stayed connected to Campbell serving as an adjunct assistant professor and as a member of the experiential programs advisory committee.

Throughout her entire career, she has been involved in teaching, precept ing and mentoring pharmacy students. “I never lost my strong commitment to student success through trying to nurture the next round of pharmacists and giving back to the profession,” said Mills. “I always stayed very closely tied to Campbell.” Mills was offered an opportunity in 2013 to return to cam pus as faculty.

Mills holds a strong desire to improve and support the pharmacy profession in whatever capacity she can. After being a member of the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP), serving on committees, special task forces, and serving as a member-at-large on the Board of Directors, becoming president of NCAP was the logical next step. Mills completed her presidential term in December 2021. During this time, her focus was on advocating for the profession and workforce issues plaguing pharmacies. “It’s our profession. If we do not advocate for our profession, who will?” she inquired.

She is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and served on inpatient and outpatient interprofessional healthcare teams. Her array of clinical experiences will benefit interprofessional collaborations with other CPHS programs, allowing Mills to continue advocating for the pharmacy profession and overall health of patients.

Mills assumed her new responsibilities on July 1, 2022. One of her primary goals is to implement strategies to ensure the continued success of CPHS students in passing the NAPLEX and obtaining post-graduate training in residencies and fellowships. Mills hopes to create more student advising opportunities and provide additional faculty support and development. She will focus on holistic enrichment for department and student needs in hopes of elevating the program.

“I am honored to be given this oppor tunity to work more closely with the incredible faculty and staff to implement ideas to help overcome many challenges facing our profession and academia. I want the best for our students and faculty and am willing to do whatever it takes to maintain the high caliber of our pro gram,” Mills concluded.

DR. BRADLEY MYERS

Department of Physical Therapy

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs from Central Michigan University, Myers pursued a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Duke University, and a Doctor of Science in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy from Andrews University. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) and is Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.

Myers’ clinical experience includes the management of complex musculoskeletal dysfunctions throughout the body. His research interests include the appro priate application of manual therapy techniques with exercise interventions within orthopaedic dysfunctions, and the identification of motor control dysfunc tions as a precursor/result of musculo skeletal impairments.

Myers joined the Campbell DPT pro gram in 2017. His initial responsibilities included leading coursework in muscu loskeletal/orthopedic physical therapy along with therapeutic exercise and clini cal reasoning. He most recently served as an associate professor and interim chair/director for the DPT program. During the interim period, Myers was instrumental in leading the department in its preparations for the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) site visit.

Dr. Scott Sawyer, assistant director of the Physical Therapy program, has been with the DPT program since 2013. Sawyer works closely with Myers and noted, “Dr. Myers has a unique ability to look at physical therapy education and view how our DPT department can meet the demands of the physical therapy profes sion.” Sawyer continued by stating that he and the rest of the department are confident in Myers’ ability to grow the program and increase its name recogni tion across the country.

Dr. Wesley Rich, associate dean for Health Sciences and chair of the DPT chair search committee shared, “We are very excited that Dr. Myers is assuming this crucial leadership role in the College! He has been instrumental in developing and maintaining a rigorous curriculum for the DPT program. Dr. Myers is highly regarded for his clinical expertise as well as his dynamic and engaging classroom style. He has demonstrated a strong com mitment to faculty development, acting as a mentor among his colleagues and has articulated an innovative, ambitious, and exciting vision for the future of DPT education both nationally and here at Campbell University. Dr. Myers embod ies the mission of Campbell University in leadership and service, and we are grateful that he has chosen to live out his calling here with us in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences!”

New Associate Dean for Administration leaves Arkansas to join the Campbell family

On July 15, 2022, DR. JEFFREY MERCER began his appointment as the associate dean for Administration and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice. Mercer believes Campbell University brings possibilities for growth and change. He is excited about all of the opportunities at hand.

Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, Mercer attended Auburn University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1999 and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2000. He has formal leadership train ing and is active in several professional organizations. He also contributes to the larger academic pharmacy academy as a site visitor for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

When asked why he chose to come to Campbell, Mercer shared that he was intrigued at how the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) had folded smaller programs into a larger entity, and how programs were cohesively functioning together. “I am excited to be part of a large and inclusive college that offers the opportunity to work with so many health science programs. The work itself lends to what I enjoy-working with people, budgeting, and the HR side of things. I recognize the importance of being fiscally responsible and also look forward to working with University Advancement in this role at Campbell,” Mercer elaborated.

Prior to coming to CPHS, Mercer was an associate professor of Pharmacy Practice and Dean of the Harding University College of Pharmacy in Searcy, Arkansas. He was part of the leadership team that established the pharmacy program (circa 2007) and has served in numerous administrative and leadership capaci ties in his more than 15 years of aca demic service.

Mercer has taught various pharmacy courses and acted as a preceptor for students during the last 15 years. He has been a part of general editorials and publications and sat on numerous board of directors for different associa tions. He was also heavily involved in his church, prior to moving to North Carolina.

He previously served in various phar macy practice and leadership roles with Publix Supermarkets, Inc. As a district supervisor, he was trusted to develop and expand the Publix Pharmacy brand into new territories, including Alabama and Tennessee. He enjoyed advocating for and making a difference in patients’ lives. “Positions don’t energize me, people do!” Mercer shared.

CPHS Dean Michael L. Adams noted, “Dr. Mercer brings sig nificant expertise in education administration and leadership that have prepared him for this critical leadership position in the College. I have no doubt that he will be a valuable asset to the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and to Campbell University.”

Mercer and his family want to be a part of Campbell’s future. He is married to Emmie Mercer, who teaches information systems in Harding’s College of Business.

Together, they have three sons – Jeffrey (19), Levi (17), and Anderson (14). When not at work, you can usually find him attending one of his son’s sporting events or somewhere on a mountain stream fly fishing.

From Clinic to Classroom: charter PA faculty member, Laura Gerstner, promoted to Associate Program Director

The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) strives to prepare students to excel in the ever-expanding world of healthcare. Many CPHS educa tors come from a clinical background, which provides students with a unique correlation between classroom content and actual practice. This was no differ ent for LAURA GERSTNER who joined the Campbell University family in 2010 as the clinical coordinator for the newly approved Master of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) program.

During her first year in Buies Creek, Gerstner helped develop and build the MPAP program and curriculum. One of her primary responsibilities as clinical coordinator was to secure clinical sites for student rotations. She walked along side the charter class as they began their educational journey in 2011, and in 2013 she proudly watched them graduate. She has since supported, taught, and watched more than 400 PA students graduate.

Gerstner served as the director of Clinical Education for the PA program for the past twelve years where she oversaw every aspect of clinical education. The once 28-month curriculum shifted to 24-months when Campbell University’s School of Medicine (CUSOM) opened. This allowed the PA and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students to share clinical schedules and experiences, reinforcing Campbell’s interprofes sional approach.

“Laura Gerstner is a critical member of the PA leadership team,” said PA pro gram Chair and Director Betty Lynne W. Johnson. “I am so pleased to have Laura as the new Associate Program Director. She has graciously agreed to serve in this role, which is particularly important as

we are facing the daunting tasks of our ten-year ARC-PA reaccreditation and site visit. Her support in this regard will be immensely valuable!” Johnson noted.

We are hugely indebted to her dedicated service, and I’m blessed to call her colleague and friend.

— Betty Lynne W. Johnson

Dean of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Michael L. Adams (’96 PharmD, PhD) shared, “Laura Gerstner has been a consistent presence in the PA program from its earliest days and expanding her leadership into the associ ate program director position will allow her to expand her many contributions the program’s success. I have always appreci ated Laura’s views and look forward to working with her in this new role.”

While her roles and responsibilities at Campbell have shifted over the years, Gerstner’s love and passion for holis tic student development and educa tion have only increased. The PA student organization, Wallace Student Society (WSS), was blessed to have Gerstner as their advisor for seven years. While she still assists with some planning, Gerstner has passed the baton to a member of the charter class, ASHLEY NORDAN (’13 MPAP/MSCR)

“After graduating, I contin ued to be involved in the PA program and precepted PA students, so Laura and I never really lost touch. In

fact, she recruited me back to Campbell as faculty! Over the past three years, Laura has continued to be a mentor dur ing my transition from clinical practice to fulltime academia, and I have been lucky to have her guidance and wisdom along the way,” Nordan shared.

“It’s been incredible to watch this pro gram develop from a sketch on a sheet of paper to everything we’ve built. The most rewarding aspect of my time at Campbell has been hearing from alumni via email or text when they want to share accom plishments. Seeing them as a patient, or provider, has been fun! We even have three alumni who are now CPHS PA faculty. It’s been an honor to watch them grow from student to colleague as they begin teaching the next generation,” Gerstner concluded.

I really enjoy being able to pour into faculty and help develop proper onboarding, support, and mentorship.

— Laura Gerstner

Retirement: Dr. Jim Boyd

After 32 years of faithful service, Dr. James “Jim” A. Boyd retired from the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) on March 31, 2022. Boyd has held a variety of roles dur ing his time at Campbell and most recently served as associate dean for Administration and professor of Pharmacy Practice.

Boyd completed his BS in pharmacy in 1977 followed by his PharmD in 1980 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He was in the second to last class to graduate with a BS in pharmacy before the school transitioned to an all PharmD program.

Shortly after starting his career as a pharmacist and then pharmacy manager, Boyd realized his need for additional business education. After advancing to director of pharmacies at Mercy Health Systems in Omaha, Nebraska, he enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Nebraska and completed his MBA in 1987. Afterward, he began teaching at Creighton University.

Boyd joined the Campbell family in January 1990 as an assistant profes sor of Pharmacy Practice. His initial teaching responsibilities included pharmacy administrative offer ings and geriatrics. As the program developed, he focused his teaching on pharmacy law and management.

Boyd was born and raised in Nebraska. When asked why he chose to move 1,400 miles away from his home, family, and the life he knew, he shared that Campbell’s Christian mission is what sparked his family’s desire to move to Buies Creek.

During his initial interview with former CPHS Dean, Dr. Ronald M. Maddox, Boyd told Maddox he would stay for a minimum of three years, but no more than six. Boyd laughed when he shared how matter of fact his younger self had been by sharing, “and here we are, 32 years later…”

Maddox took note of Boyd’s positive outlook on life early on in their working relationship. “I was always impressed by Dr. Boyd's dedication to his profes sion and work ethic. He also impressed me as a committed father, husband, and Christian, providing an excellent role model for our students. Dr. Boyd is known for having a smile on his face and his willingness to serve on committees and outreach activities. Last but not least, I'm pleased to call Dr. James Boyd my friend,” Maddox remarked.

In cooperation with the Lundy Fetterman School of Business, one of Boyd’s early responsibilities at Campbell was to develop a dual PharmD/MBA program. The program was launched in 1991 and Boyd continued to serve as the founding director. In 1991, at a national meeting and unbeknownst to one another, Campbell and the University of Southern California unveiled their intent to offer a dual degree program. Both schools share being the first to offer a dual pharmacy/business degree.

Alumnus Ron Smith (’98 PharmD/MBA) first met Boyd when he was applying to the newly established PharmD/MBA program. “Dr. Boyd was instrumental in helping me navigate the challenges of completing both degrees on time. He was a great sounding board as I pursued nontraditional pharmacy career options such as health insurance, which at the time seemed like heresy to many of my fellow classmates and my wife. If it had not been for Dr. Boyd’s wise counsel and genuine caring nature, I'm confident that I would not have taken the necessary risks that provided me such a great career. I will forever be grateful and wish him the very best in the next chapter,” Smith shared.

Boyd has been a Godly influence, mentor, and friend to many students, faculty, and staff over the years! Dr. Larry Swanson, former chairman of Pharmacy Practice, shared, “He (Boyd) was invaluable to me, especially early on, in navigating the Campbell culture and giving me advice on several important decisions that were made within the Department. He filled an important niche in our curriculum teaching the required jurisprudence and management courses. During my time as Chairman, our students performed exceptionally well on the pharmacy jurisprudence exam. Jim always maintained a strong Christian tes timony.” Swanson and Boyd worked alongside one another for more than 20 years.

Robert McMahan (’00 PharmD) met

Boyd during his first year at Campbell in the fall of 1996. Boyd was McMahan’s advisor. “Dr. Boyd has always been avail able to serve as a sounding board and to provide wise counsel. That is something that I have always appreciated about him. I think that he has always seen me as the person that I could be and not just the student that I was when he met me. That has been amazing to see and to experi ence,” McMahan related.

During his time at Campbell, Boyd has held the title Director of Medical Missions. He advocated for this program and initially worked with the board of pharmacy to ensure clerkship credit would be available to students during their P4 year. He has spent years coor dinating opportunities for students to go and serve in numerous countries and clinical settings.

In 2002 Boyd started working with a group of pharmacy owners to coordinate and lead an owner’s accountability group. Boyd helped create and alter business plans, budgets, marketing plans, opera tions, and lend overall accountability to pharmacies across the United States.

He and a team of pharmacists would visit stores periodically. After each meeting, store owners were left with two action items of improvement. If these were not accomplished by the next visit, the store would be fined. This endeavor led to invaluable teaching content for class material and even student participa tion in store visits. It also strengthened the pharmacies by creating a network of support and accountability. Boyd shared, “the stores that participated were some of the top performing pharmacies in the country.”

The relationships Boyd developed over the years have undoubtedly been the most special thing about his time at Campbell. Dr. Robert Cisneros (aka Dr. C), associate professor emeritus of

Pharmacy Practice, met Boyd in 2003 when he interviewed for a faculty posi tion at Campbell. Cisneros and Boyd shared side by side offices for sixteen years. “I came to know Jim as someone who has a strong Christian faith and who is devoted to his family. I feel very blessed to know Jim. He has been a good friend. In particular, I remember that there was one medical procedure I had put off get ting for years. Jim helped convince me to have it done, drove me there, waited while it was being done, and drove me back home afterwards. What a friend. I wish Jim and all his family the very best,” Dr. C remarked.

Boyd is a nationally recognized scholar in pharmacy law with more than 30 publications that include journal articles, abstracts, and grants. He has made numerous professional presentations at local, state, and national meetings. In addition to his teaching and administra tive responsibilities, Boyd has served on numerous University and College com mittees and has continued to serve the profession. Boyd has received numerous awards over the years, but “my most trea sured is the CPHS Alumni Association Honorary Lifetime Membership.”

In his role as associate dean of Administration, Boyd has worn many hats to include but not limited to, managing the college’s budget, over seeing Alumni and Development, Communications and Marketing, and a staff transition group that helps identify strengths and areas of needs within the College. He has been instrumental in cre ating consistent policies and procedures and developing systems in a collaborative manner to include the entire College.

Buies Creek has changed since Boyd’s arrival. Streets were not numbered in the nineties; homes were simply called by the name of the first owner. The Boyd family lived on campus in the “Profit” house. Mr. Profit was the superintendent of

Harnett County Public Schools and Mrs. Profit taught at Campbell College. Boyd used to walk his children to school in the morning and in the afternoon all of the faculty/staff children would play together on campus. “When I think back about my early days at Campbell, I think about the great community! I could walk home and have lunch with my wife. Faculty would go play basketball instead of going to lunch. We would even play against the students and we’d win-until we got old!” Boyd reminisced. The relationships are what he has cherished most.

Dr. Michael L. Adams, dean of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, shared how much he has grown to value and understand Boyd’s insight and knowledge over the years. From a student/faculty relationship, to colleagues, to implement ing ExamSoft side by side, “One thing is for sure, he will be missed by me and many others,” Adams commented.

Boyd has embodied the Campbell mis sion of helping to graduate students with exemplary academic and professional skills who are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service. Not only has he initiated and provided opportu nities for students to serve in various capacities, but he has been an exemplary walking example of what it means to serve others and to love the Lord. To know him is to love him. Although he will temporarily aid in the transition of his responsibilities, his presence, wisdom, mentorship, Christian exam ple, and overall positive spirit will be greatly missed.

Boyd has been married to his wife Susan since 1976. They have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. “It’s been an honor to grow with Campbell. I can’t image having had these experiences or relationships anywhere else. I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family, traveling, and continuing my hobby of making pottery,” Boyd concluded.

Boyd has embodied the Campbell mission of helping to graduate students with exemplary academic and professional skills who are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service. Not only has he initiated and provided opportunities for students to serve in various capacities, but he has been an exemplary walking example of what it means to serve others and to love the Lord. To know him is to love him. Although he will temporarily aid in the transition of his responsibilities, his presence, wisdom, mentorship, Christian example, and overall positive spirit will be greatly missed.

PA Program Hosts Mock Mass Casualty Incident

After a two-year hiatus, the PA pro gram restarted the mock mass casualty incident to provide an opportunity for students to learn the procedures for a crisis and give community partners an opportunity to practice disaster pre paredness skills. On Saturday, June 25, more than 100 students, community partners, volunteers and faculty and staff gathered at Tracey F. Smith Hall of Nursing & Health Sciences for a mock scenario that included the detonation

New State-of-the-Art Technology

After being awarded a grant, the PA program purchased an Anatomage Table 8 which allows the entire class to see the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool for anatomy and physiology education. The table stands eight-feet tall or can link to screens in the classroom. In addition to live use, the technology allows professors to use screen captures from the table in study guides and on tests. The table includes a casebased application that shows the case history of a patient and displays diagnostic workup information and all relevant imaging that cor relates with the pathology.

of an improvised explosive device (IED) and an active shooter. Ian Brown, assis tant professor of Physician Assistant Practice and MCI faculty advisor, stated, “This student led event is in addition to the rigors of the PA curriculum as students were preparing for exams and participating in their last few weeks of in-person classes before starting clinical rotations. Planning, coordinating

and executing a huge event with many moving parts, multiple organizations, and with heightened sensitivity due to real tragedies is a monumental feat. We are very proud of the MCI student committee.”

11th Annual IPE Health Sciences Research Symposium

The 11th Annual IPE Health Sciences Research Symposium was held on April 6 in the Oscar N. Harris Student Union ballrooms. Nearly 50 posters were presented from faculty, students, and residents of CPHS and the Campbell University School of Medicine (CUSOM). The keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Jorkasky, Campbell’s Woodrow Wilson Fellow, presented on building your network.

Investing in the Future with STEM Camp and Discovery Days

The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) and the Campbell University School of Engineering (SOE) offered two summer STEM Camps to middle school and high school students. CPHS also hosted two Discovery Days for high school students. The collabora tive nature of programming bolsters Campbell’s commitment to interprofes sional education.

The STEM Camps provided students the opportunity to focus on hands-on learn ing with real-world applications. These camps helped develop and strengthen a variety of skill sets like critical thinking, innovation, and exploratory learning.

Crystal Dark, office manager and pro gram coordinator for the Department of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences, played an instrumental role in planning and executing the events. She shared that many students come in expressing interests in specific topics, but, “through hands on encounters their eyes are opened to a collaborative experience. Opportunities like this provide engage ment and exposure they would not receive otherwise.”

Discovery Days provided an opportunity to introduce high school students to CPHS programs. CPHS organized two Discovery Days, one in June and one

passion and to be exposed to paths they have never considered. Students and their parents also had the opportunity to hear from student success, undergradu ate admissions, and take a campus tour.

“By the time students get to 8th grade they have to decide if they want to go into trades, business, or health sci ences. Once a student is in one of these tracks, it’s harder to jump tracks because of the curriculum it is built around.

Campbell’s STEM Camps and Discovery Days engaged students and reinforced decisions,” remarked Mike Gallagher, associate director of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences.

Two Campbell University nursing students receive prestigious DAISY Award

The DAISY Award recognizes, hon ors, and celebrates the skillful and compassionate care nurses provide to patients and their families. Nursing students, faculty, preceptors, and other practicing nurses can be nominated for the award. This year, two CPHS nursing students received the award.

SARAH DUNN (’22 BSN) was nominated by the inpatient wound care nurses at UNC Johnston Health. Dunn was actively involved in morning patient reviews. She always had something positive to add to the review or helpful remind ers to the staff of what went on during a particular patient visit. Her nomination letter stated, “She is eager to learn at all times and is willing to take on whatever challenge or task is thrown her way with no complaints.”

Dunn seeks to educate patients from a place of compassion. She loves help ing people and humbly shared that she did not know she deserved the award. “Receiving the award showed me that I am a nurse based on my character, not my grades. It reminded me that I am capable, even if nursing school was the biggest challenge of my life.”

MORGAN BASS (’23 BSN CANDIDATE) shared what an honor it was to receive the DAISY Award. She was proactive in her patient care, demonstrating good

teamwork and communication with peers and staff. She was committed to high-quality patient care and advocated for her patients’ needs. Her nomination letter came from a clinical faculty mem ber and stated, “Morgan is deserving of recognition for her commitment to advo cacy and compassionate patient care.”

“The professors have been wonderful teachers by not only teaching the skills needed but also how to advocate for our patients and build the therapeutic rela tions that is vital in nursing. Ever since I could remember I have always wanted to be a nurse. As I grew older my reason for wanting to become a nurse altered from wanting to be like my cousin to wanting to be the hands and feet for Jesus and serve others,” Bass remarked.

Dr. Stacy Wise, chair and director of the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing, shared, “The DAISY award for students celebrates and recognizes making a dif ference in the lives of patients through compassionate care and excellence in clinical skills. At the core of being a Campbell nurse is a commitment to positively impact the lives of those around us, whether that be our patients, our families, one another, or the public. I am so proud of Morgan and Sarah for living out those values and being our first DAISY recipients in the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing.”

PHYSICAL THERAPY

North Carolina Student Conclave

The Department of Physical Therapy hosted the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) North Carolina Student Conclave on March 26 on the Campbell University Health Sciences Campus. The event brought together physical therapist students and physical therapist assistant students from across the state to facilitate connections within the profession and to foster curiosity, innovation, and collaboration.

The Department of Physical Therapy received reaffirmation of accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) on May 26, 2022 for a full 10 years.

PHARMACY

Pharmacy Residency News

Coast to Coast! Forty pharmacy students and alumni matched with a residency or fellowship program in 14 states from North Carolina to California. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication and to the support they received from our faculty and staff.

The Campbell University CommunityBased PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program in conjunction with Walgreens and Josefs Pharmacy received an eightyear accreditation and the next renewal will be 2029.

Morgan Bass (’23 BSN Candidate)

Sarah Dunn (’22 BSN)

Campbell pharmacy student and faculty members receive statewide awards

The North Carolina Association of

(NCAP)

Faculty/Staff News

2022 CPHS Research Award

DR. DOROTHEA THOMPSON received the 2022 CPHS Research Award. Her nomination letter stated, “she has exceptional attention to detail, broad understand ing of many scientific fields, and impressive

Orange Pen Award

CPHS Dean Dr. Michael L. Adams recog nized three individuals with the Orange Pen Award for rising above the call of duty and helping Campbell University better navigate the impacts of COVID. The Orange Pen Award is given to a faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond their respon sibilities and embodies the mission and spirit of CPHS.

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career research accomplishments.” She possesses an extensive research back ground and has garnered an impressive 4,393 citations for her scientific work. She has published 10 book chapters and co-authored Microbial Functional Genomics, the first comprehensive book in this field. In addition, she published 42 original research articles in the area of molecular microbiology with a focus on stress responses in bacteria and systems biology, particularly microarray-based transcriptomics and proteomics.

Congratulations to the 20222023 CPHS Internal Research Grant recipients.

STUDENT PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR AUBREY LAVOIE

CARRIE BAKER (’19 PHARMD/MBA) was recognized for her new role as chair for the New Practitioner Forum. Her term began on June 1, 2022.

DR. VANESSA AYERMILLER for her project “Development of an e-learning training tool for a hospital-based cancer registry in hospitals in Ethiopia.”

DR. RICHARD DREW for his project “Utility of an Electronic Health Record Embedded Readmissions Tool in Predicting 30-day Unplanned Hospital Readmission in Adult Patients Receiving Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT).”

DR. LORI LEINEKE for her project “Reliability of nystagmus observed through Frenzel lenses by physical therapy providers.”

DR. WES RICH, associate dean for Health Sciences and associate professor of Public Health was recognized for his involvement with the media, contact tracing, and lending guidance to the Campbell Ready Task Force/Health & Safety Committee.

DR. DAVID TILLMAN, chair and professor of Public Health was recognized for his efforts with the media and contact tracing during COVID. Tillman has run the contact tracing operations for campus during the last two academic years. In addition to his teaching responsibilities and involvement with contact tracing, Tillman has participated in podcasts, news interviews with WRAL , Cardinal & Pine, PBS North Carolina, and several campus-based events centered around COVID-19.

DR. KATIE TROTTA, clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice and manager of the Campbell Health Center Pharmacy was recognized for her efforts with the Campbell vaccine clinics. Trotta oversaw clinics at different churches where approximately 1,200 underrepresented minorities received the vaccine. Trotta also planned and oversaw numerous mass clinics on campus, allowing students, employees, and staff to be vaccinated.

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

DR. ANDREW MUZYK, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, received the 2022 CPHS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Muzyk lectures in numerous Campbell courses and is a preceptor for fourth year pharmacy students at Duke University Hospital. Students have described him as “enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable.” He leaves a lasting impact on those he encounters and “is an extraordinary teacher and outstanding role model to faculty and students alike,” as stated in his nomination letter.

DR. STEVE HOLLY (left), associate professor of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences, and DR. BOB CISNEROS (right), associate pro fessor emeritus of Pharmacy Practice, joined Harnett Regional Theatre for two shows The Man Who Came to Dinner, where Dr. Holly played the role of Professor Metz and Dr. Cisneros played the role of John the Servant, and Hello Dolly!, where Dr. Holly played Horace Vandergelder and Dr. Cisneros played the Judge and Rudolph.

Pharmacists

recognized three CPHS faculty and one student for their outstanding achievements and service. The awards were presented at the annual NCAP convention in Winston-Salem on June 9, 2022.

NCAP

PRACTITIONER DESIGNATION AND THE CHRONIC CARE ACADEMY PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR

DR. ANN MARIE NYE

PRESIDENT’S SERVICE AWARD DR. SCOTT PERKINS

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Kappa Psi receives three awards at the Grand Council Convention

The Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. Brothers met on July 18 for the 60th Grand Council Convention. Campbell’s Delta Lambda chapter received three awards: the Community Impact Award, Collegiate Award, and Innovation Award. The Community Impact Award is presented to the Collegiate Chapter whose par ticipation in local philanthropy was creative, unique, and impactful. Delta Lambda participated in 16 service events throughout the year with a total of 394 Brother hours donated. The

Collegiate Award is given to the top performing chapters. Chapters must receive greater than 85% of total points on their chapter progress report form.

The Innovation Award for New Member Recruitment and Education is presented to a collegiate chapter whose new mem ber programming was innovative and represented the ideals of the Fraternity.

The Delta Lambda chapter developed new activities and events with multiple contingency plans as the COVID-19 pandemic still had a strong influence on the state and University. Students

participated in innovative, philan thropic and service focused events. “As a chapter, we hold ourselves to a very high standard. We are constantly striv ing to make an impact both on campus and in our community. Receiving these awards was an immense honor and was only possible because of every single member’s dedication to bettering the Brotherhood and the profession of phar macy,” concluded Kappa Psi President, AUBREY LAVOIE (’24 PHARMD/MSPH CANDIDATE)

The first two dual PA/Clinical Research students at Campbell University, KATRINA ARLENE GOBENCIONG (’23 MPAP/MSCR CANDIDATE) and EMILY SIMONDS (’22 MPAP/MSCR) along with DR. MICHAEL R. JIROUTEK, associate professor of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences, have published the article Trauma Functioning and Well-Being in Children Who Receive Mental Health Aid after Natural Disaster or War in the publication Children.

The CPHS chapter of Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) received the National Student Chapter of the Year award for their outstanding chapter achieve ments. Pictured are students ALLYSON KERR (‘23 PHARMD CANDIDATE) and ZOE MALPHURS (‘25 PHARMD CANDIDATE) who represented the chapter and pre sented a poster at the annual meeting. Congratulations to the CPFI chapter on this honor!

ALLYSON KERR (‘23 PHARMD CANDIDATE) and JACQUELINE AZODAH (’23 PHARMD CANDIDATE) received American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation 2022 Scholarships, which are based on their academic accomplishments and for their lead ership skills as demonstrated by their active involvement in the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). Jacqueline was awarded the Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy scholarship and Allyson was awarded the Paul Pumpian Scholarship.

Wallace Student Society receives national service award

Campbell University’s Wallace Student Society (WSS) was named the 2022 Outstanding Student Society by the American Academy of Physician Assistant’s (AAPA), the national profes sional society for physician associates/ physician assistants and advocates. This national award was presented to Campbell’s first- and second-year Physician Assistant (PA) students on May 22, 2022, during AAPA’s annual conference.

According to AAPA, “The Outstanding Student Society is recognized for out standing service to the profession in the areas of public education and advocacy; public service and outreach; promotion of diversity; and professional involvement.”

CHRISTINA POLLARD (’22 MPAP), immedi ate past WSS Community Service Chair remarked, “Winning the outstanding student society award is a testament to the dedication of our students, our program, and our faculty and staff. The Wallace Student Society reminds us,

as Campbell PA students, that we are doing more than just earning a degree. Campbell does not only produce knowl edgeable healthcare professionals, but cultivates individuals to become servants of the community which drives our abil ity to address large scale problems.”

FARMWORKERS HEALTH FAIR

More than 40 pharmacy, public health, nursing, physi cian assistant practice, physical therapy, pharmaceutical sciences and med students along with several faculty members and two Campbell residents served more than 100 participants who gathered in March for a farmwork ers health fair at the Episcopal Farm Worker Ministry location in rural Sampson County, NC. The Campbell team checked blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids in addition to providing health education information.

Campbell Leads Campaign

Dr. J. Bradley Creed started as the fifth president of Campbell University in the summer of 2015. Shortly after he started a new strategic plan for the university was created, fol lowed by the launch of the Campbell Leads campaign. The five-year cam paign, with a $75 million goal, sought to construct a new student union on campus, increase endowed scholar ships, and also give room for other projects. The original $75 million goal was met 14 months prior to the end of the campaign resulting in a stretch goal of $100 million set by the university advancement team.

For the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, scholarships, both endowed and direct aid, became the central focus during the campaign. “Giving to a schol arship is giving to further the education of a student,” said Will Bratton, director of Advancement for CPHS. “Working with alumni and supporters of Campbell and hearing the reasons why they give is both encouraging and rewarding. They believe in our students and want to see them succeed.”

During the life of the Campbell Leads campaign CPHS registered 5,853 gifts totaling 10% of all gifts received. CPHS

saw more than $5,250,000 raised during the five-year campaign with an addi tional $5 million being received as pledge payments on gifts that were committed prior to the campaign.

3,450 gifts were to the endowment, with the vast majority of those being gifts to endowed scholarship funds. These gifts accounted for more than $3 million. Direct aid scholarship funds totaled $820,166. Planned (estate gifts) totaled more than $800,000. Visit https:// campaign.campbell.edu/how-to-give/ planned-gifts/ to learn more about mak ing a planned gift to benefit Campbell.

“I am extremely thankful for the alumni, faculty, staff, and friends that gave to CPHS during the Campbell Leads campaign,” said Dean Michael L. Adams. “We are better positioned as a College to champion the success of our students thanks to those of you who gave to sup port our mission to graduate students with exemplary academic and profes sional skills who are prepared for pur poseful lives and meaningful service.”

To learn more about giving to CPHS, please contact Will Bratton at bratton@campbell.edu.

Message from Will

I was working this summer with some one from an outside organization not related to Campbell or higher educa tion. I received the famous summertime question that pops up a couple times a week from people both at Campbell and outside of Campbell...

When do your students start back?

Valid question...my typical response is always "yes" followed by a laugh. With the number of programs we have in CPHS and the different timelines they are on, the academic calendar for the College contains more rows and columns than your least favorite spreadsheet.

A number of our programs run yearround especially when you look at the clinicals and rotations being completed in the final year of many of our programs.

The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is complex. I often forget just how big the College is and how many students we have the opportunity to serve. The only school/college larger than CPHS at Campbell is the College of Arts & Sciences. We have almost 400 students more than the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. If you add up the student numbers for the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, School of Divinity, and School of Engineering, CPHS has 200 students more than those three combined.

So....as we journey through the "tra ditional" academic year I ask that you keep Campbell, our students, faculty, and staff in your thoughts and prayers.

19TH ANNUAL CPHS Alumni & Friends Golf Classic

The 19th Annual CPHS Alumni & Friends Golf Classic was held April 1 at Keith Hills Golf Club. Alumni and friends of CPHS played to raise money for scholarships for students in each of our programs and for the CPHS Alumni Senior Award. The Carroll Pharmacy team won the tournament.  Check

Will Bratton (’11 BA, MA) Director of Advancement

20 th Annual CPHS Alumni & Friends Golf Classic

Friday, March 31, 2023 1 p.m. Shotgun Start Keith Hills Golf Club

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Sponsorships are available. Contact cphsalumni@campbell.edu

Class Notes

SARA FITZHENRY BABBITT (’17 MPAP) welcomed her child Charlie Babbitt on August 8, 2021.

JORDAN BALLOU (’15 PHARMD) received the Mississippi Pharmacists Association 2022 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award.

KYANDRA “KIA” SMALLS BRASWELL (’18 DPT) married Jordan Braswell on December 12, 2020. She started a new job in April as a staff physical therapist with UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC.

SAIKRISHNA BOMPELLIWAR (’15 MSPS) married Sneha Thatipamula on December 12, 2019, and the couple welcomed their child Vishma Bompelliwar on March 9, 2021. Sai started a new job on September 6, 2021 as Manager Analytical with Tergus in Durham, NC.

ERIN BYRD BROWN (’14 MSPH) started a new job in March as the BCCCP Program Coordinator with the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Public Health Cancer Prevention and Control Branch in Raleigh, NC.

MARY WHITE BRUNJES (’15 MSCR) started new position with PPD as a proj ect manager.

DAVE DIXON (’06 PHARMD) was promoted to professor and awarded tenure at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy where he is also chair of the Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science.

DANA FASANELLA (’10 PHARMD/MSCR) was honored as a faculty preceptor of the year at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy.

JESSICA SINCLAIR GLOSSIP (’17 MPAP) started a new job on May 1, 2018 as a physician assistant at Pinehurst Medical in Pinehurst, NC. She married John Glossip on December 31, 2020. The couple and older brother, Emery, welcomed a new member to the family, Elijah, on August 19, 2021.

ALLISON HILLIARD (’21 DPT) started a new job in February as a pediatric physical therapist at Now We’re Talking Pediatric Therapy in Garner, NC.

DANA THOMPSON HODGSON (’05 PHARMD) married Michael Hodgson on June 18, 2011 and had a son John Wyatt on August 11, 2016. She has worked with CVS since 2008 as a pharmacist.

HOPE IRWIN (’21 MPAP) married Stephen Chan on January 7, 2022 and started a new job on January 10, 2022 as an advanced practice provider with Alteon (now USACS) at Virginia Hospital Center Emergency Department in Arlington, VA.

BRITTANY EVANS JACKSON (’21 BSN) started a new job in May as a clinical nurse at Duke Raleigh Hospital Emergency Department.

KARSEN PARKER KIMBALL (’18 BSN) welcomed her son Keeghan Grady Kimball on April 18, 2019. She started a new job in November 2021 as the WakeMed Physician Practices General Surgery Clinical Supervisor at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC.

LAUREN STONE MARTIN (’20 BSN) married Kyle Martin on February 13, 2022.

ROYA NAIM (’17 PHARMD) authored the book Running out of Drugs: The stories of the under-educated and over-medicated IAIN PRITCHARD (’14 PHARMD) received the 2021 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award from the Virginia Pharmacists Association (VPhA).

JESSICA SCHAVONE (’21 MPAP) started a new job in March as a physician assistant with WakeMed Urogynecology.

KELLEY BUMP SHARPE (’13 MPAP) wel comed daughter Madeline Louise Sharpe on September 27, 2021. A resident of Charlotte, NC, Kelley is a physician assistant with Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute at Atrium Hospital in Concord, NC.

KAMAL SOAN (’10 MSPS) married Prathyusha M. Tadikonda on June 20, 2010 and the couple has two children; Advita Soan born March 15, 2015 and Adharv Soan born September 15, 2018. Kamal earned an MBA in 2012 and started his career in project management. He currently serves as the practice manager with project managers reporting to him at FIS Canada in Toronto.

DALE ST.CLAIR (’08 PHARMD) has been elected chairman of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

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ADMIRAL

BRANDON TAYLOR ('98 PHARMD) of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps was appointed the director for the Defense Health Agency's Public Health directorate.

JOEY WADSWORTH (’16 MSPS) had a son, Noah, on February 12, 2022.

In Memoriam

Congratulations to ROMIN (’16 DPT) and EMILY (’15 PHARMD) GHASSEMI on the birth of their daughter, Tyler Ruth, on April 8, 2022. Emily is a clinical assistant profes sor of Pharmacy Practice, and Romin is an adjunct for the Physical Therapy program.

LEILANI MAYBIN (’17 DPT) and DUSTIN MAYBIN (’17 PHARMD) announce the birth of their daughter, Alana Noelle Ayako Maybin on April 4, 2022.

HEATHER BAKER MCGANN (’19 BSN) mar ried Bryan McGann on June 2, 2019. The couple have a daughter, Mika Jade, born June 18, 2021. Heather started a new job in January 2022 as a resource nurse in the emergency department at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.

JAMES “JIM” PENNINGTON MUNDY (’91 PHARMD) of Sanford, NC passed away on May 23, 2022.

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