CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences | Spring 2020
Campbell Offers 100% Online RN to BSN Program Campbell University offers first Doctor of Health Sciences program in North Carolina
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Alumni News
A Message from the Dean Dear Alumni and Friends, I hope this note finds you well in a very unsettling time. The coronavirus pandemic has certainly caused much change to our daily lives. I want to acknowledge and thank all of you who have been working to keep essential services going in your community. I pray for your safety and well-being and for your families and the people you serve. The campus has adapted quickly to keep the community safe by transitioning all classes to an online format for the remainder of the spring semester. Spring graduation ceremonies on campus are delayed, but each member of the College’s faculty and staff have a focus on educating our students to maintain the path to graduation. I have exciting news to share. We have expanded our programs and are seeking approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for two new 100% online degrees – Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) and RN to BSN. The DHSc program is the first in North Carolina and the RN to BSN program has been requested since the BSN nursing program began at Campbell. Both programs are accepting applications, and the first cohorts will begin in August 2020 pending Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges approval. The Masters of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) 100% online program has completed a refresh of their curriculum that will begin in May. The department worked with employers to ensure that the curriculum updates align with hiring needs. The curriculum was already so good that only one class was added and other classes adjusted to balance core course work and elective course work.
COVER PHOTO: Dr. David Coniglio, director of the Doctor of Health Sciences program and Dr. Nancy Duffy, director of the Nursing program.
We are a center for providing opportunities for our students, faculty and staff to interact with experts on various health issues. Our Public Health program once again brought attention to a rural health need through the Rural Behavioral Health Summit. This year’s event focused on the behavioral health of individuals working in agriculture and brought together people to discuss problems and possible solutions. I am very proud of the leadership the program is taking in offering forums for interaction and discussion. In December, we ushered 39 new Doctors of Physical Therapy into the profession. Convocation and graduation were a time of celebration and marked the end of the fourth cohort’s academic journey. I look forward to hearing about their success and to having them back on campus for alumni events. In addition to our interprofessional education opportunities, our programs provide additional real-world activities on a regular basis. Recently, our PA department participated in a pilot program with the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) concerning professionalism. The students interacted with faculty, board members and attorneys concerning case studies based on true scenarios. Events like this help roundout learning and provide a rich and holistic education for our students. Educating youth through STEM Camp and Discovery Days is a fun way to reinforce our current students’ knowledge and provides a much needed avenue for science and healthcare education outside of the traditional classroom setting. These events are coming up again this summer in late June and in July, and I encourage you to invite a rising 9th – 12th grader to participate. The demand for knowledgeable healthcare providers continues to grow. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement as we diligently work to train future healthcare professionals. Please consider donating your time, talent, and treasure to help us accomplish this goal.
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Michael L. Adams, '96 PharmD, PhD Dean, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
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Campbell University offers first Doctor of Health Sciences program in North Carolina
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PHS is leading the way in health sciences online education by offering the first Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program in North Carolina. The first cohort of the 100% online program will begin classes in August 2020. The DHSc program, offered in conjunction with the Campbell Office of Adult and Online Education, is an interdisciplinary doctorate that equips post-professionals with skills and expertise to positively shape the future of healthcare and health-related organizations. The program includes three concentrations, two of which are specialized, to meet the needs of discerning program seekers: Health Administration, Rural Health, and Interprofessional Education. Campbell is uniquely positioned to offer this curriculum because of the University’s strong presence in adult and online education and in the health sciences. It also has a long-standing emphasis on rural healthcare and interprofessional education. Dr. David Coniglio, director of the DHSc program, has a background in medical C P H S .C A M P B E L L . E D U
oncology and he taught physician assistant practice for 15 years, first at Duke University and then at Campbell. Coniglio shared, “I am particularly excited by the collaboration with Adult & Online Education and the unique curriculum being offered. I believe this is the only DHSc program offering a concentration in Interprofessional Education, which is a vital and required component of health professions education. Similarly, the concentration in rural health provides an avenue to explore that growing area of study with an institute of higher education that is located in a rural area.” Demand for doctoral-level health sciences professionals increased 134% between 2016-2019. This demand is projected to continue for faculty in healthcare professions, healthcare administrators, medical directors, research analysts and directors, health information specialists, and healthcare providers. This program is designed for early to mid-career professionals and is likely to be of interest to previous graduates from local, regional, and national midlevel provider programs (such as PA, PT, nursing, and public health) as well as
healthcare researchers, administrators and managers. The program provides an interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on practical application of modern healthcare delivery, rural health policy and public health ethics, health administration, and interprofessional education and practice. This curriculum will prepare graduates to provide leadership, planning, innovation, and organizational improvement in multiple settings. The curriculum is a 54 credit-hour program and is fully online. Students will complete 45 hours of core courses followed by nine hours in one of three concentrations: Health Administration, Rural Health, or Interprofessional Education. At full-time status (two courses per semester, three semesters per year), a student will be able to complete the program in three years. Learn more about the program and apply at cphs.campbell.edu. The Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Doctor of Health Sciences program is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 3
OUR PROGRAMS PA Program Participates in NC Medical Board Pilot CPHS provides ample opportunities for students to engage in professional practice. Professionalism is expected in and out of the classroom, as healthcare providers are expected to act with integrity and honor. Recently, the Physician Assistant (PA) program partnered with the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) to reinforce professionalism through a mock disciplinary committee. NCMB Immediate Past President Barbara Walker, DO, led the first-year PA students through the pilot program as part of Assistant Director of Physician Assistant Accreditation Dr. Ian Ward’s Health Policy and Professional Practice course. The goal of this program was to reinforce disciplinary actions and solidify why Campbell places such a focus on professionalism. Evidence suggests practicing providers who find themselves in trouble with the medical board often displayed professionalism issues during their time as a student. Katherine Kovacs, PA-C and assistant medical director for the NCBM, worked closely with Ward to coordinate the activities. Multiple attorneys, doctors and staff from the NCMB attended the program, as did staff from the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. NCMB wrote cases based on real life scenarios including professional boundaries, practicing while impaired, prescription writing, and social media. First-year students formed small groups and were asked to decide what disciplinary action was warranted based on the presented criteria. The students discussed what could happen if the rules surrounding these topics were broken. Walker asked students to defend the various opinions. She then shared the outcomes from the real-life scenarios. Students found the board to be approachable yet professional, and the conversations and cases were enlightening from all sides. Laura Gerstner, director of Clinical Education for the PA program, shared about the success of the mock disciplinary committee, “The students were thankful for the opportunity to learn from the professionals who have seen real cases of errors in judgement that impacted people’s lives and future livelihoods. We are grateful to the Board for sharing this experience with our students.” The PA program is looking forward to hosting the NCMB again next year. The programming was such a success that the board plans to address implementation of this mock disciplinary committee at other PA schools in the state. 4 SPRING 2020
Campbell Now Offers 100% Online RN to BSN Program program builds on previous learning, preparing nurses for a higher level of nursing practice, and providing RNs with the education necessary to move forward in their nursing careers. The RN-BSN student will be involved in experiential learning centered on professional practice, health promotion, leadership, health policy, population health, transitions, and healthcare for vulnerable populations. Students will be able to influence the workplace based on their education and training.
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he College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, in conjunction with Adult and Online Education, now offers a 100% RN-BSN degree and will welcome its charter class in August 2020. Dr. Nancy Duffy, director of Campbell’s Nursing program, shared, “Our nursing program has received requests for an RN-BSN program since inception, so I am excited to now have this option for nurses who want build on their knowledge and experience. This program will benefit the RN-BSN student with more career opportunities and will provide positive health outcomes for the patients and communities they serve.” The traditional BSN program at Campbell has been very successful, causing administration to offer full support of the new program,” continued Duffy. “All of our graduates have received job offers, and the BSN program has a single-digit attrition rate. Also, the twoyear average on first-time pass rates for state boards is an exceptional 96%.” There is a growing demand for competent and well-trained nurses. Those who possess a BSN degree have more career mobility, experiences, and education with an emphasis on communication, clinical reasoning, and leadership. The RN-BSN
This program is ideal for working adults interested in career advancement. The faculty and staff are committed to assigning coursework that will be balanced and achievable with work/life demands. The program will review the transfer of placement credit for nursing courses previously earned within the community college system. There is a hiring preference among Academic Health Science and Magnet institutions for the BSN. However, in many rural agencies the staffing needs are significant, and they request that associate degree prepared nurses begin an RN-BSN program within 3-5 years. Positions available for the RN-BSN include: Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, Population Health, Clinical Research, Skills Lab Instructor, Nurse Navigator, Quality Improvement, Care Coordinator, and Case Manager. Campbell remains committed to preparing students to excel in the ever-expanding world of healthcare. This program will contribute to the mission of the University by educating students to become caring, ethical care providers with interprofessional healthcare team skills. The Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences RN to BSN program is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Department of Clinical Research Announces Revised Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Curriculum nationwide. The revised curriculum helps address this shortage by better preparing students for a professional career in this field. The curriculum will continue to provide students with an in-depth understanding of producing and interpreting medical evidence in a variety of practice settings. Students can enroll full-time to complete the MSCR program in two years; or, choose a part-time option.
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he Department of Clinical Research will implement a revised Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) curriculum in May 2020. The Department is excited to make this announcement, and it comes following a diligent review of the needs of the workforce and how to best meet them. The MSCR department began working on program revisions in 2018. The curriculum has not experienced such a modification since the program’s inception. Dr. Melissa Holland, vice chair of Curriculum & Education Development and associate professor of Clinical Research, has been instrumental in the revisions. Holland and others identified several peer institutions with similar programs in Clinical Research. The curriculum revisions will allow a student’s education to become more relevant to their intended professional careers and meeting workforce needs. The current curriculum was deemed very robust, so there was minimal need to develop new courses. Only one new core course was required. The major change in the revised curriculum is the repositioning of the balance of required and elective coursework. Under the revised curriculum, Campbell’s MSCR program will require fewer core courses and 10 additional elective hours so that students
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can better focus on areas of interest for their career goals. In addition, students will have greater flexibility in their research project capstone requirement. Holland shared that these changes will better allow the department to meet the need for the broad variety of students in the program. MSCR students continue to have the opportunity to obtain a dual degree with the Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Physician Assistant Practice. MSCR dual degrees have been cited as the best in the country. Another option is the 3+2 program, which provides an avenue for students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research and a Master of Science in Clinical Research a year earlier – five years instead of six years. Program administrators hosted a series of four town hall meetings to address students’ concerns and the impact of the revisions. Students were able to obtain the ‘why’, ‘what’, and ‘when’ for the curriculum revision and understand how it will impact them, if at all. Of note, current students in good academic standing will be offered the opportunity to switch to the revised curriculum. Dr. Charles Carter, interim chair and associate professor of Clinical Research, shared that there is a shortage of individuals working in clinical research both in North Carolina and
Clinical Research became a designated ‘profession’ in 2018 that is subject to accreditation. Accreditation is in its early stages, but is a goal for the department to obtain. There are eight competency domains of expertise that are evaluated during the accreditation process. A few of these categories include leadership and professionalism, data management and informatics, and medicines development and regulation. The MSCR core courses touch on all eight domains and the electives will allow students to better explore these concepts while focusing on their career goals. Both Holland and Carter sit on three committees for the NC Biotech Advisory Board, which allows them to network and keep at the forefront of the industry. The purpose of the advisory board is to bridge academics and the clinical research industry. The board addresses areas like curriculum, internships, lack of resources within the field, and legislative actions. Holland and Carter want to build awareness around clinical research being a viable career path targeting as early on as middle school. To meet the growing demand for working adults interested in the program, the Department of Clinical Research transitioned to a flexible 100% online program in 2014. The MSCR program allows students to excel academically as well as professionally in the exciting and growing field of clinical research.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2019 Leaves Indelible Mark Three years of course work, clinical experiences, and hectic days, along with building life-long friendships and celebrating successes all culminated on Dec. 13 -14 for the fourth cohort of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Friends and family gathered on Friday, Dec. 13 in Butler Chapter for Convocation where each student received his/her hood for graduation, honors were awarded and remarks given. Special guest speaker, Dianne V. Jewell (PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA), learned that the class is graduating on Dec. 14 and humorously noted, “I’m the equivalent of the warm-up band at a concert.” She also made sure to get a photo of the class during her remarks to post on Instagram. She went on to outline a few key points for the soon-to-be graduates such as leverage your opportunities for interprofessional collaboration, embrace the miracle that is the human body, mind and spirit, and keep your minds and hearts open to unexpected opportunities. Jewell closed with this, “Physical therapists are in the business of “lifting up” lives. We are privileged to do so and have committed ourselves to this work. No matter how daunting it all may seem, our challenges really don’t compare to the dark and difficult places many of our patients find themselves. As graduates from this program, you have developed your abilities to bring light back into a person’s world.”
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Campbell Public Health Program Hosts Rural Health Summit
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ince 2017, the Public Health Department at Campbell University has hosted an annual Rural Health Summit focused on specific issues in rural health. Summit themes have included oral health and food access. On February 29, Campbell Public Health hosted a summit focused on the behavioral health of individuals working in agriculture: farmers, farmworkers, and their families. The attendees were largely composed of health science students, but also included university faculty, health professionals in public health, medicine, pharmacy, and mental health, school counselors, farmworker outreach personnel, farmers, and farmworkers. The itinerary allowed participants to share time together discussing big issues. Focus sessions addressed specific practices and innovative programs. Sessions that focused on behavioral health and wellbeing were offered to the farmers and farmworkers. These interactive sessions included financial planning for farmers and Spanish language wellness sessions for farmworkers. Programming addressed community responses toward the behavioral health of farm and farm worker families. Dr. Roberta Bellamy was raised on a twogeneration farm and was a summit speaker. She has dedicated her career to working with farm families. Bellamy stated, “The family farm is threatened, and therefore the health of everyone
connected to the farm is also threatened.” This population of go-getters are not used to asking for help. While planning the Summit, Campbell focused on how communities can better respond to the needs of farmers, families, and workers. In addition to the keynote speaker and interprofessional panel, there were six small group sessions. One of the breakouts was a Farm Dinner Theater that addressed agricultural health and safety. This session presented health and farm safety information to farm families. Attendees explored the concept of Reader’s Theatre, and were provided examples on how the theater has influenced the lives of participants to date. Another unique session was Veterans in Agriculture. This session addressed how farming helps Veterans find a new mission and how farming saves lives in the post-military world. Attendees learned more about the correlation between Veterans and agriculture throughout history, and why there is such a need to reconnect the two industries today for economic development, therapy, and agricultural rejuvenation for both Veterans and our country’s needs. Dr. David Tillman, chair of the Department of Public Health, shared his excitement, “It is crucial to bring diverse perspectives together and have conversations on the policies surrounding behavioral health. I am proud that our department was able to provide such a forum.”
Campbell Public Health Department Supports COVID-19 Response
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ampbell University Department of Public Health faculty members and students are working in support of the Emergency Operations Center in Wake County. Campbell was contacted to provide relief for public health staff who had been working 13-hour consecutive shifts. Dr. Peter Ahiawodzi, assistant professor, and Dr. David Tillman, department chair, are serving as epidemiology team leads in an effort to relieve the staff epidemiologist.
Six Campbell Public Health students are supporting the Assessment & Monitoring functions of persons who may have been exposed to or contracted the Corona Virus (COVID-19). The students are working at the Wake County call center, and the experience is helping fulfill their practicum requirements as some planned locations have been closed or have limited access due to the outbreak. The purpose of the call center is to answer questions and concerns about COVID-19. This operation is the largest emergency mobilization in the county’s history. The public health faculty and students are providing similar support, as needed, for Harnett County. Kristin Lamberth (‘21 MSPH Candidate) shares about her experience, “In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Campbell University Public Health is
making sure that we are able to learn through community involvement. It has been a privilege to work with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Wake County, along with wonderful classmates, to help monitor the spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina. I’m incredibly thankful to have the chance to use the knowledge I have gained in the classroom as a public health student during the past year to lend a helping hand to the EOC and hopefully stop the spread of this virus. “We have gained so much knowledge from this experience that we can take with us after graduation. Our professors are constantly thinking about how they can involve students in increasing our knowledge and experience while benefiting our community. I am truly grateful for choosing Campbell Public Health as they continuously show how much they care about the students and our success.”
Local health departments have contacted Campbell’s Public Health program to work with different counties on prevention, best practices, and response plans. The faculty and staff are also helping track data and trace cases of COVID-19 for the state of North Carolina. Tillman said, “This unprecedented time gives our students true real-world experience helping serve local, regional and state-wide organizations. I am very proud of our students and faculty who were sought out to provide support.”
“This unprecedented time gives our students true real-world experience helping serve local, regional and state-wide organizations. I am very proud of our students and faculty who were sought out to provide support.” C P H S .C A M P B E L L . E D U
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OUR PROGRAMS CPHS Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year
The Office of Experiential Education and the Department of Pharmacy Practice are pleased to announce DR. JULIE LANGLEY, pharmacy manager at Harris Teeter in Raleigh, Dr. Julie Langley and DR. CHRISTIAN SHAW, clinical coordinator for the Department of Pharmacy at Wilson Medical Center, as our 2019 Preceptors of the Year. The CPHS Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year recognizes Dr. Christian Shaw preceptors who make outstanding contributions to the educational developments of our students by demonstrating high standards of professionalism, ethics, and clinical practice.
Harnett County MedFest Campbell’s public health, physician assistant, physical therapy and doctor of osteopathic medicine students worked with Special Olympics Harnett County to host three MedFest events to provide free sports physicals to athletes.
Continuing Pharmacy Education Program Granted Accreditation The CPHS Continuing Pharmacy Education Program has been reviewed and granted accreditation until January 31, 2026, a maximum six-year term, by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Continuing Pharmacy Education Commission. As an accredited provider, Campbell is able to provide current, valuable, evidence-based educational activities that will maintain and enhance professional competencies in various settings for pharmacy professionals. Search for Continuing Professional Education on cphs.campbell.edu for more information on CE credit and to register for upcoming programs. 8 SPRING 2020
Stem Camp & Discovery Day Campbell is hosting STEM Camp 2020 this summer where high school students will learn from faculty and staff in the engineering, information technology systems, math, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacy departments. Students will work on fun projects to enhance their understanding of these areas. Also offered this summer is Discovery Day. It’s an interactive workshop for rising 9th – 12th graders to explore careers in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, physician assistant practice, and nursing. The event has gained in popularity and a third day was added this year to help accommodate the demand. Students participate in a variety of activities, such as casting a wrist, administering a vaccine, compounding medications, and conducting a clinical trial. Contact Kayla Clark for more information at seo@campbell.edu. STEM Camp June 22 -26
Discovery Days July 14, 21, 23
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Faculty/Staff News MS. LAURA GERSTNER, director of Clinical Education and assistant professor of Physician Assistant Practice, was recently appointed to the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Leadership Mission Advancement Commission for a two-year term.
MR. TIM MARKS, assistant research professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, defended his doctoral dissertation and has completed all degree requirements for a PhD in Microbiology from NC State University. He will graduate in May 2020. The title of his defense and dissertation is “Development of a Genetic Toolbox for Geobacillus kaustophilus using Novel Bacteriophages GBK1 and GBK2.”
DR. AMANDA FULLER MOORE, Campbell Pharmacy preceptor and pharmacist for the Division of Public Health, gave input and assistance toward the donation of 600,000 doses for treatment of COVID-19 in NC hospitals. The New Jersey-based Amneal Pharmaceuticals donated the drug hydroxychloroquine to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
DR. SCOTT PERKINS, co-director of the Drug Information Center and clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, was awarded a Campbell University Faculty Development Grant. He will use the grant to enroll, along with Dr. Kim Kelly, clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, in the ASHP pharmacogenomics program with the purpose to improve that course in the PharmD curriculum.
DR. MIRANDA VAN TILBURG, associate professor of Clinical Research, was recently recognized as worldwide expert by Expertscape. com. She is in the top 0.025% of published authors on abdominal pain during the past 10 years.
DR. IAN WARD, assistant director of PA Accreditation and assistant professor of Physician Assistant Practice, graduated from Nova Southeastern University in December with a Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) degree specializing in medical education and in leadership. He completed an internship (Education of medical providers in electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation) and a practicum (Teaching psychopharmacology to physician assistant students).
Student Achievements
KATHERINE ADAMS (‘20 PharmD/MSPH/MBA Candidate) accepted a post-doctoral fellowship with Rutgers University and Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater, PA. She will be their first medical strategy/ medical science liaison fellow focused in vaccinations.
SHANNON BROWN (’20 PharmD/MSPH Candidate) was selected as part of an interprofessional student team within the North Carolina Medical Society who will research and present a solution to a major healthcare policy challenge during a White Coat Wednesday event at the NC General Assembly.
MELISSA CHAFIN (‘21 PharmD/MSPS Candidate) was selected for a rotation in the Division of Bone, Reproductive, and Urologic Products at the Food and Drug Administration.
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KAT COLLINS (’20 PharmD/ MSPH Candidate) received a Sliver Award from NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, for her proposal The Impact of Mental Health First Aid Training on Faculty Perceptions, Competencies, and Helping Behaviors within a Health Sciences Graduate Student Populations. The award includes a $1,000 grant to support her research.
SHANECE GREEN (‘22 PharmD/MSPH/MBA Candidate) has accepted an intern position with the Johns Hopkins Pharmacy Internship Program. She will be in both the outpatient and inpatient setting with the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (JHOC) Pharmacy Home Care Group and will be responsible for project development and management.
STEPHANIE KUSTOS (’20 PharmD Candidate) has accepted a fellowship with Sunovion and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
LINDSEY MEYER (’21 PharmD Candidate) was selected for a rotation in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Rheumatology Products at the Food and Drug Administration.
EMILY SIMONDS, one of our first MPAP/MSCR dual degree candidates, is first author on Discovery of a new ligament of the lumbar spine: the midline interlaminar ligament, which is published in The Spine Journal: Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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CPHS NEWS Student Achievements (cont.) NAKESHA SPELLMAN (’23 PharmD/ MSCR Candidate), KASIE STEPHENS (’21 PharmD Candidate) and EMILY WOODFIELD (’21 PharmD Candidate) served in December 2019 on a University interprofessional medical missions team in the Dominican Republic where they helped 775 people in four days.
Class Notes ALLISON BEAM and KAYLA TYNDALL, both graduates of the PA charter class of 2013, were voted 1st and 2nd place Best Pediatric Clinicians in Harnett County, North Carolina. Allison works at the Harnett County Department of Public Health and Kayla works at ABC Pediatrics in Dunn. ANNE MARIE PASKO BEATY (’00 PharmD) was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal and named Fort Bragg’s 2019 Supervisor of the Year. She is the pharmacy supervisor at Fort Bragg’s
DANIEL MILES (’17 MPAP) was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the United States Navy. JESSICA ROBBINS (’13 MPAP) serves as a PA in the United States Air Force and has been promoted to the rank of Major. AMY SESSIONS (‘98 PharmD) was voted one of Columbus County, North Carolina’s best pharmacists. Amy is the pharmacy manager at Baldwin Woods Pharmacy in Whiteville.
Robinson Clinic. MOLLY CALABRIA (’14 MPAP) was elected to the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2020. She was also elected as an NCAPA representative to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) House of Delegates for 2020 and 2021.
Second year pharmacy students KAYLA TUNEHAG (PharmD/MSPH), CASONDRA LINNE and PHOENIX RILEY (PharmD/ MSCR) represented Campbell in the national American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Research Challenge. The team gave it their all in competition on Feb. 10, but didn’t make it to the next round.
JESSICA CHESTER HARRISON (’16 MPAP) had her first child in July 2019 and has moved to Winston-Salem, NC where she works in oncology.
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MARCUS STANALAND (’14 PharmD, MSCR, MBA) and his wife, Erin, and daughter, Eve Grace, are happy to announce the birth of their sons Cohen Beck and Ethan Henry on December 29, 2019. Both boys weighed 5lbs and were 18 inches long.
ALUMNI NEWS Alumni Basketball Watch Party
A Message from Will Bratton
More than 70 alumni, their friends and family came back to campus on Saturday, Feb. 15 for the Alumni Basketball Watch Party. Our group gathered in Gore Arena prior to the men’s basketball game to catch up with each other and enjoy a meal. It was also Chris Clemons Day, so our alumni had a chance to see the special ceremony for the 2019 Big South Conference player of the year and a current member of the Houston Rockets organization.
In recent years, Campbell has set aside time in February to celebrate our rich history with Founders Week. One of the staple events associated with this week is Campbell Giving Day. This year Campbell University alumni, faculty, staff, and friends came together to make a great impact on our campus community. On Campbell Giving Day, the University saw more than $237,000 raised from more than 1,800 donors. In addition to the impact that was made to benefit Campbell, the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences also received additional funds after we won the Be True to Your School Challenge by beating out the other Campbell schools and colleges with the most donors on this day. Campbell Giving Day is not about a certain dollar figure; instead, it is about a collective goal and coming together to make a difference by participating. I hope that many of you consider Campbell to be a place you call home. I hope your memories of your time in Buies Creek are positive and that you desire to see Campbell better today than it was yesterday. Thank you for the numerous ways that you give back of your time and resources.
Upcoming Alumni Events 19TH ANNUAL CPHS ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOLF CLASSIC Postponed to Fall 2020 Keith Hills Golf Club
Campbell University is special because of its people…people like you who come together and support your alma mater because you believe in the time you spent here and because you believe in the students who now also call this place home. In addition to giving back to your alma mater in numerous ways, we also recognize and appreciate the way you are serving your local communities as our nation and world confront the current coronavirus (COVID-19). Your education and training have prepared you, and we are confident that you are making a difference. Thank you for going orange, giving back, and for serving in your community! Go Camels!
Register at cphs.campbell.edu/golf. Sponsorships available. Contact Will Bratton at bratton@ campbell.edu.
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