CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences | Summer 2021
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Message from the Dean
3 Graduation 4
Cover Story
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Faculty Spotlights
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Our Programs
15 Faculty & Staff Achievements 18
Class Notes
23 Alumni News
Message from the Dean Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden American basketball player and coach Dear Alumni and Friends, Stay the course. That is the mantra we had during these tumultuous times. How do we provide the educational experiences our students need in a pandemic? We keep going, we adjust, we stay flexible… Stay the course. And that’s what we did. Our faculty, staff and students all persevered, and here we are starting a new academic year with a new perspective on our life’s journey and an even stronger dedication to service to others. Each CPHS Experiential Education team exemplified the call to stay the course. These dedicated individuals worked tirelessly to ensure our students had the clinical experiences needed to continue their education or finish their final courses to graduate on time. We are all very thankful for them and their heroic efforts. In fulfilling the mission to stay the course, graduation on Friday, May 7 was one of the most exciting times on campus in a while. Having our in-person commencement ceremony on the Ed Gore Field of Barker-Lane Stadium was tremendous. It was a very meaningful and emotional ceremony that brought together all of our CPHS programs. After a brief rain shower, Campbell President J. Bradley Creed conferred degrees on the CPHS Class of 2021. The next day was a time of celebration for the Class of 2020 as they participated in a University-wide graduation ceremony. After a year of waiting, the Class of 2020 was invited to walk the stage in their regalia and receive recognition for their hard work. We are very happy that students are back on campus for in-person classes. The start of a new academic year always brings anticipation and excitement not just for the students, but for faculty and staff too. Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences students began the second year of their new curriculum, and all students came back to a renovated lab in Maddox Hall. Stories about these and other happenings are in this edition. I am particularly excited to share that Campbell will have Homecoming on Saturday, October 23, 2021, and the CPHS Alumni & Friends Golf Classic will take place on Friday, April 1, 2022. Mark your calendars and please join us for these alumni events. More information will be shared on the website and on social media as we get closer to those dates. On behalf of our faculty, staff and students, thank you for your support to help CPHS stay the course. With Campbell Pride,
Produced by the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Editor & Writer: Meredith Blalock, ’00, CPHS Director of Communications & Marketing Writers: Will Bratton, ’11; Charles Carter; Christy McCormick, ’11; Marisa Vaskalis Photographers: Meredith Blalock, ‘00; Will Bratton, ‘11; Ben Brown, Greg Jacobs, Bennett Scarborough, and Jeremy Wilson Graphic Designer: Adam Fish, '09, Campbell University Communications & Marketing 2 FA L L 2 0 2 1
Michael L. Adams, '96 PharmD, PhD Dean, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
GRADUATION
Commencement Ceremonies Recognize the Classes of 2020 and 2021
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t was exciting to have in-person graduation for more than 280 College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences students on Friday, May 7 in Barker-Lane Stadium. Family and friends of one of the largest groups of students in the history of CPHS gathered in the bleachers while the soon-to-be graduates took their seats on the field. The event was broadcast via livestream for loved ones who could not attend and the recording may be watched using the same link. “I am very happy that each one of you is here with us today, and particularly C P H S .C A M P B E L L . E D U
happy to be having this ceremony in person,” said CPHS Dean, Michael L. Adams (’96 PharmD, PhD), who welcomed everyone to the ceremony. “I know you all are extremely excited and happy about the rewarding career ahead of you where you will use your exemplary academic and professional skills to lead purposeful lives of meaningful service.” University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mark L. Hammond, presented the candidates for graduation to University President Dr. J. Bradley Creed, who conferred the degrees upon
the students with “all rights, privileges and responsibilities pertaining thereto.” The following day the CPHS Class of 2020 joined the main University commencement ceremony to walk the stage and be recognized for their achievements. “It was the fulfillment of a year of waiting to welcome the Class of 2020 back to campus,” said Adams. “Those alumni deserved the acknowledgement after circumstances of last year would not allow an in-person ceremony for them. I, along with the faculty and staff, was delighted.” C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 3
COVER STORY
The Coharie Collaboration
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t is a match made in Harnett County. One of the eight American Indian Tribes in North Carolina, the Coharie Tribe is based in Harnett and Sampson Counties. The area is rural, medically underserved, and about 30 miles from Campbell’s main campus. The tribe, like many underserved communities, was looking for ways to reach their members with information about COVID-19 and to provide vaccinations. “And to do that, we needed funding,” said Gregory Jacobs, Coharie tribal administrator. “It was perfect timing when Dr. Ronny Bell reached out about the NC Healthier Together grant.” “Dr. Bell is chair of the North Carolina American Indian Health Board and works with the state health department and its agencies,” said Dr. David Tillman, chair and director of the CPHS Public Health program. “Dr. Bell came across the NC Healthier Together grant and contacted Mr. Jacobs, Dr. Amy Hinkelman who works at CUSOM, and me. It was the start of the collaboration between the Coharie Tribe and Campbell.” Dr. Tillman and Dr. Hinkelman, assistant academic officer of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program and assistant professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) worked with Isabell Freeman, chair of the Coharie Intra-Tribal Council and of the Harnett County Indian Association, to complete the grant, and Ms. Freeman finalized and submitted it. “It was a happy day when we received the grant funds,” Freeman said. “We really want to help our tribe members be healthy.” There are three main components of the grant: Outreach, Education, and Vaccination. The grant funds will pay for the materials, supplies, and small stipends for people who will conduct door-to-door canvassing of the tribe members.
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1. Outreach efforts include mailing flyers and COVID-19 infor-
mation to members and using the Coharie’s automated call system to contact tribe members. “Knocking on doors is also part of our plan,” said Freeman. “We want to do everything possible to reach our members and get the information in their hands.”
2. “Step two is hosting tribe community meetings in our tribal
facilities, one in Harnett County and one in Sampson County,” said Freeman. “We’ll have a time of fellowship and candid conversation with a panel of Coharie tribal leaders along with health experts from Campbell, Dr. Hinkelman and Dr. Tillman, and health experts from the American Indian community, Dr. Ronny Bell and Dr. Linwood Watson, a family physician who is a member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. We hope by these efforts to provide factual information about COVID-19 and allow members to gather in a familiar environment where our community will feel comfortable and be willing to ask questions.”
3. The final step is to have two vaccination clinics set up at
tribe facilities using Campbell’s new mobile clinics, which were funded by the Cares Act, with the goal to vaccinate all unvaccinated members. “We believe about half of our adult members have not yet been vaccinated and through these opportunities we hope they will be educated and vaccinated,” Freeman concluded. Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) students and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students will be at the forefront of these efforts. “With the Campbell mission to serve in rural and underserved communities, working with the Coharie is a great fit for our students,” said Dr. Tillman. “The MSPH students researched COVID-19, the available vaccines, and the Coharie to develop culturally-relevant materials for the tribe and are integral parts of the planning and execution of each phase of the grant project. Students will receive academic credit from this collaboration, but most importantly, they will learn from the experience and be able to apply the skills and knowledge to other course work and to their career.” Rising second-year medical student volunteers have also contributed to these efforts by helping with both the education and vaccination events. The hope is that these community relationships between Campbell and the Coharie Tribe will continue long after the pandemic, and we look forward to working together to improve the health of our local, tribal communities. As news of this collaboration spread, Dr. Alfred Bryant, dean of the Campbell School of Education and a member of the Lumbee Tribe, offered help and support. Prior to joining Campbell,
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Left to right: Dr. Amy Hinkelman, Dr. Ronny Bell, Dr. Alfred Bryant, Mr. Gregory Jacobs, Ms. Isabell Freeman, Mr. Gordon Jacobs (Coharie Tribe Chief), and Dr. David Tillman
Dr. Bryant was dean of the School of Education and director of the Southeastern American Indian Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). Through his work at UNCP, he established relationships with all the American Indian Tribes in North Carolina. Dr. Bryant used his connections to put our students in touch with all the pastors of the Coharie Tribe churches, which was another great avenue of spreading information. “Once I heard how the Public Health program and CUSOM were working with the Coharie, it made me think of even more ways Campbell could collaborate with tribes in North Carolina,” said Dr. Bryant. “I was able to connect Campbell leadership with Gregory Richardson, executive director of the NC Commission of Indian Affairs, to discuss finding additional opportunities to help the tribes and provide students from many Campbell programs with hands on experiences using the NC Healthier Together grant and Coharie collaboration as a model.” Dr. Bell, a member of the Lumbee Tribe, said, “I appreciate Mr. Jacob’s passion for addressing the health issues within his tribe. This grant is a wonderful opportunity to have the resources to provide education and give vaccinations to the Coharie community. It’s also not just a one direction opportunity, but a way to educate non-tribe members about the area and tribe history and culture.” “This means a lot to us,” said Mr. Jacobs. “Our health disparity numbers sometimes show that we are not up to par on healthcare. We have 3,229 members who take care of each other as a community, and having this opportunity to receive expert information and support in our own facilities makes us feel like an important part of society. Historically, we have been invisible due to our small numbers. This is a great opportunity to be visible. It feels really good and gives us a sense of belonging.” C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 5
FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS
Campbell faculty member has served on campus for over 30 years, bringing diversity, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to the student experience
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r. Antoine J. Al-Achi, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has roots in the Eastern Mediterranean and North African regions. He joined the Campbell University family in 1989. Before joining Campbell, he taught Pharmacokinetics in the pharmacy school at Northeastern University. Al-Achi has spent more than thirty years teaching in Campbell’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs while contributing extensive research and publications to the field of science. Al-Achi holds a PhD from Northeastern University in Biomedical Sciences/ Pharmacokinetics. He completed his post-doctoral training at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Throughout his career he has authored three books, several book chapters, and more than 220 research, review, poster and presentation publications. Two of Al-Achi’s book publications focused on botanicals, and one was dedicated to integrated pharmaceutics. He has authored chapters and co-authored Pharmacokinetics books and conducted extensive research on the formulation of peptides and proteins, using recombinant human insulin as a model drug. He routinely works with clinicians in analyzing data obtained from human subjects. The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS), in conjunction with the Campbell Office of Adult and Online Education (AOE), established a new program offering a Botanical and Holistic Health Graduate Certificate. Al-Achi has been teaching botanicals and alternative medicine since 1999, and one of his hobbies includes reading books on botanical and herbal medicine. His knowledge and expertise in this subject matter deemed him the perfect administrator to oversee the new certificate program. The goal of this program is to educate post-professionals about the role 6 FA L L 2 0 2 1
nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and botanicals play in a person’s emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs. “ Understanding therapeutic applications and effects, complementary modalities, herbal preparations and remedies, and an overview of eastern therapies will allow professionals to more holistically understand the human body and better consult their patients,” Al-Achi commented.
“ Understanding therapeutic applications and effects, complementary modalities, herbal preparations and remedies, and an overview of eastern therapies will allow professionals to more holistically understand the human body and better consult their patients.” — Dr. Antoine J. Al-Achi Some of Al-Achi’s teaching responsibilities include co-directing Integrated Pharmacotherapy IX (Dermatology and Nutrition), Applied Statistical Analysis (computer programming analysis of data), two different compounding courses on sterile and non-sterile, and two electives: Botanical Medicine Seminar and Herbal Medicine. Al-Achi also teaches several courses in the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (MSPS) program and an Introduction to Botanical Medicine in the honors program for undergraduate students. He routinely oversees MSPS research projects. He also served as the track head for Industrial Pharmaceutics for 20 years, until the MSPS curriculum changed. He sits on numerous CPHS committees such as the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure Committee, and the Pharmacy Ad-Hoc Board Review Planning Committee. He is a valued member of CPHS and is well respected by students, faculty, and staff.
Students have named Al-Achi Professor of the Year numerous times, and the PharmD Class of 2014 established an Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship on Commencement Day (May 9, 2014) under his name. Al-Achi received the 1st prize award from the Yale Publishing Press on writing book proposals during the conference of “Publishing Books, Memoirs and Other Creative Nonfiction” held in Boston, Massachusetts, in March 2007. In October 2007, a faculty office in Maddox Hall was named in his honor. The contribution was made possible by one of Al-Achi’s former students, Dr. Gary Camp (’98 PharmD) and his wife, Karen. In his free time, Al-Achi enjoys reading history books and watching the news. He has been collecting world-wide stamps since he was seven years old. His father helped start the collection and now Al-Achi has multiple bookshelves full of stamps. He recently bought an electronic chessboard. “I find chess to be mentally and strategically challenging,” Al-Achi remarked. He went on to equate chess to life and how he applies a similar approach to his courses and student education. Al-Achi challenges students to think several steps ahead and assess potential outcomes based on the development and execution of new medications and treatment plans. When asked what he loves most about Campbell, Al-Achi shared, “the Christian environment is unique at Campbell. I love that!”
As with chess, Al-Achi challenges students to think several steps ahead and assess potential outcomes based on the development and execution of new medications and treatment plans.
Dr. Stacy Wise Announced as Next Director of the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing
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r. Stacy Wise joined CPHS as the new director and chair of the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing effective July 20, 2021. “We are very excited to have Stacy join us to lead the school of nursing,” said Michael L. Adams (’96 PharmD, PhD) dean of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. “Her varied background, including military medicine, acute and ambulatory care, as well as academics, and passion for the nursing profession and education make her a great fit for our program.” Wise was called to be a nurse more than 20 years ago. A proud Navy veteran, she spent 15 years in military medicine. During her career, she has worked in
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acute care, ambulatory care, patient and staff education, population health, and leadership. She began teaching nursing in 2014 and made the fulltime move to academia in 2015. She most recently served as chair of the Department of Nursing, director of the MSN/FNP program, and assistant professor of Nursing at the Fresno Pacific University School of Natural Sciences in Fresno, California. Originally from central California, Wise was introduced to the state of North Carolina when she completed a post-graduate program through Duke University. Her family of four now calls Holly Springs, NC home. Stacy enjoys creating culinary masterpieces while dancing in the kitchen, travelling, writing, and going on walks. She values character,
creativity, transparency, humor, and honest communication in all areas of her work and personal life. Wise received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University Fresno followed by a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She then earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from California State University, Northern California Consortium Fresno/San Jose and then completed a Family Nurse Practitioner post-graduate certificate from Duke University. She said, “I love helping students visualize who they can become and then walking with them as they do it. I am honored and excited to get to do that now as a member of the Campbell family.”
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Campbell University hosts 15th annual Health Professions program
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he College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) began hosting the annual Ransdell Family Health Professions Readiness Enrichment Program (HPREP) in 2006. HPREP began as a means to support underrepresented pharmacy students through the introduction of interdisciplinary programs, and in 2012 the program expanded to include other health professions. HPREP programming exposes health science students to a formative experience that combines academic instruction with leadership and professional development in an interdisciplinary environment. The goal of HPREP is to give students an opportunity to network, gain hands on experience, and showcase the interprofessionalism that exists in the world of healthcare. Students are encouraged to explore leadership and professional development opportunities. Participant Mark Bushhouse expressed, “I thought, despite the ‘virtual’ constraints, HPREP was a great opportunity to connect with staff and faculty as well as fellow aspiring applicants into various healthcare fields. The
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activities were interactive and, for those who chose to participate, I thought they were creative and fun.” Students participated in various virtual programming, workshops, and case studies from May 17-21. They learned how to become a more competitive applicant to graduate programs through interview, personal statement, and Kaplan test preparation. Participants networked with industry leaders, engaged in virtual campus tours, and explored a variety of health profession career opportunities along the way. "The mock interview and advising appointment were my two favorite events in the program. I connected with the
Campbell staff personally and discussed how I could better myself to one day reach my goals of getting into the DPT program and becoming a part of the Campbell family," shared HPREP participant, Caroline Annas. Anyone who knew the late CPHS Admissions Counselor Rodney Hipwell knows that he fiercely loved the Campbell community. Rod spent years crafting witty riddles and fun scavenger hunt activities for HPREP participants. The campus wide scavenger hunt is always a highlight for participants and staff alike, and there is no doubt that Rod was smiling down as students raced to completion during this year’s virtual “Rod’s Rally.”
" The mock interview and advising appointment were my two favorite events in the program. I connected with the Campbell staff personally and discussed how I could better myself to one day reach my goals of getting into the DPT program and becoming a part of the Campbell family." — Caroline Annas
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Each CPHS and Campbell University School of Medicine (CUSOM) program provided a virtual interactive activity in addition to engaging with participants through a meet and greet opportunity. Each programs’ meet and greet consisted of a new component: a “Day in the life of…” video for all CPHS/CUSOM programs. The reel was played prior to the start of each program session and highlighted current students within each program.
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Sophia Miller, a PharmD/MSPH candidate for the Class of 2025, created all of the “Day in the Life of…” videos and shared, “Many different health sciences programs provide in-person visitation opportunities for future applicants to get a better understanding of their program. During COVID times, this is challenging and can make it difficult for individuals to visit the program in person and experience the daily comings and goings. What inspired me to apply to pharmacy school was watching ‘Day in the life of…’ pharmacy students on YouTube. When I had the opportunity to work with HPREP, I came up with an idea of creating virtual ‘Day in the life of…’ videos for each of the eight different health sciences programs here at Campbell. Representatives from each CPHS and CUSOM program, many of which were previous HPREP participants themselves, had the opportunity to film their day using fun filters, emojis, gifs, and clips. They got to highlight different parts of their day such as school classes, hobbies, organizations they are a part of, and morning routines! After the ‘Day in the Life’ videos were filmed, we were able to share the videos with the HPREP participants using our group Facebook Page. The participants loved the videos and would comment on their favorite parts of each video.” Another unique aspect to HPREP 2021 was that Amanda Moore (PharmD) shared her experiences working as a pharmacist for the North Carolina Division of Public Health (DPH). Moore focused her discussion on the efforts of DPH during the COVID-19 pandemic
Participant Breakdown
and provided an open and interactive environment for HPREP participants to ask questions and engage. Participant Chasity Lowe shared,
“ I would just like to say thank you to ALL the great staff and Campbell for taking time out for a week and months of planning to create this GREAT program! It was such a great experience, and I learned so many great things! I loved interacting and meeting new people and learning about different graduate schools! HPREP was the best choice I ever made! I feel prepared, and I am excited to apply for the next cycle. I feel more confident within myself and after that week, I am ready for anything that comes my way!” A total of 63 participants from 36 Colleges and Universities were represented. The program breakdown included 15 PA, 9 PharmD, 15 DPT, 5 MSCR, 1 MSPS, 6 MSPH, and 12 DO participants. “We had a very successful HPREP this year and our team did an outstanding job!” Kim Dunn, CPHS director of Enrollment Management, remarked.
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More than 800 students have participated in HPREP
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More than half of HPREP members have matriculated into graduate or professional programs
Students from varying CPHS and CUSOM programs participated as program mentors. More than 800 students have participated in HPREP since the program began in 2006. More than half of those students have since matriculated into graduate or professional programs. The majority of these students have become Campbell alumni.
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OUR PROGRAMS Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences students finish first year of new curriculum The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) program implemented a new curriculum during the 2020-2021 academic year to reinforce a patientcentered approach and allow first year students to focus on basic concepts, industry needs, professional development, and even lean business ideas. The changes came about after program director, Dr. David Eagerton, along with department faculty and staff sought insight from people in the industry, such as hospital administrators and pharmaceutical companies. The team also conducted a SWOT analysis of the program and formed a Pharmaceutical Sciences Advisory Committee with people from various industries. The committee looked at things like which companies were hiring MSPS graduates, what was the availability of jobs, and what skills and knowledge were companies looking for in employees. The analysis and meetings provided invaluable information as the department made curriculum changes. “The overall flow of the program and the fit with students and faculty was very good,” Eagerton said about the new curriculum. “We had several international students who couldn’t get into the country until the spring semester, and while that was disappointing, it gave us a smaller set of students in the fall semester so that we could easily adjust the curriculum to meet student needs. We knew being flexible, especially during the first year of the new curriculum, would be important.” Students who finished the first year of the curriculum chose either a research project or a newly developed co-op option, where they will gain firsthand experience. The co-op option begins in the summer after the first year and stretches through the first block of the fall semester of the second year. “We are hearing great feedback from students who are currently at a co-op site working directly with an industry partner. We look forward to their formal feedback and to the second year of the new curriculum.” The program is dedicated to their goal of equipping students with business concepts that may save companies money and help students to be more competent workers. “We want to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be competitive and do great things.”
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More than 40 PharmD students and alumni match with a residency program or fellowship
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ore than 40 Doctor of Pharmacy students and alumni continue their education in a residency program or fellowship.
Thirty-one students and 10 alumni matched with a residency program. JACOB RISEN (’21 PHARMD) matched with a residency at Firsthealth of the Carolinas/Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. He said, “After completing the first three years of pharmacy school at CPHS, I knew a PGY-1 residency is something I truly desired after graduation to not only further develop my skills as a clinical pharmacist, but to acquire experiences and training on how to provide the upmost care for future patients. “Upon receiving my match results, I knew that all the hard work and dedication put forth was worthwhile and could not have been possible without the help of my faculty advisor, preceptors, and teachers. As I progress towards my aspirations of becoming an infectious disease pharmacist, I will always be thankful to CPHS for helping me achieve my career goals as they have done for so many others.”
These Campbell University pharmacy graduates will specialize in areas such as community pharmacy, health system administration & leadership, managed care, acute care, critical care, pediatric, psychiatric, ambulatory care, internal medicine, medication use safety and policy, and general pharmacy. "I'm thrilled to be in my home state of Florida for my PGY-1 at Baptist Hospital – Pensacola,” said KAITLIN SHIELDS (’21 PHARMD). “I am confident Baptist will challenge me to grow as a pharmacist and will help me gain a strong clinical knowledge base before pursuing a PGY-2 in oncology." Their post-graduate training will continue in 10 states including California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The majority of these residents will continue their training in North Carolina with 26 graduates matching in the Tar Heel State.
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Clinical Research Carries on the Work of James Lind Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world. The day of May 20 is set aside each year to raise awareness of the contribution of clinical research to promoting healthcare and improving quality of life. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research (BSCR) and Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) at Campbell University are instructed early in their curriculum of the significance of this date in history by going back to 1747. For it was on this date that the first recorded controlled clinical study was reported by JAMES LIND. Lind was the ship surgeon on the HMS Salisbury of Britain’s Royal Navy when an outbreak of scurvy occurred onboard. Scurvy has been attributed to having killed more British seamen at this time than lost in battles with the French and Spanish militaries. According to the James Lind Library (www.jameslindlibrary.org/), Lind allocated two afflicted men to each of six different daily treatments for a period of fourteen days. The six treatments were 1.1 liters of cider; twenty-five milliliters of elixir vitriol (dilute sulphuric acid); 18 milliliters of vinegar three times throughout the day before meals; half a pint of sea water; two oranges and one lemon continued for six days only (when the supply was exhausted); and a medicinal paste made up of garlic, mustard seed, dried radish root and gum myrrh. The sailors allocated citrus fruits experienced “the most sudden and good visible effects,” according to Lind’s report on the trial. Though Lind, might have left his readers “confused about his recommendations” regarding the use of citrus in curing scurvy, he is “rightly recognized for having taken care to ‘compare like with like’, and the design of his trial may have inspired” and informed future clinical trial design. Today, we follow the same inspiration that James Lind had in the 1700s – to improve health and quality of life – yet the nature and names of the medical conditions and diseases have changed. For example, COVID-19 made 2020 one of the
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most challenging years of the century and clinical researchers rose to the challenge. Life-saving vaccines have been developed and administered around the world, providing hope for better years ahead. Yet, clinical research never rests. There is much more work to be performed globally to meet unmet medical needs, not just of COVID-19, but a multitude of diseases, medical conditions, and risks to health. This is also an opportunity to raise awareness of clinical research as a career option and an opportunity to recognize the value of the education provided by the Department of Clinical Research through Campbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. The BSCR provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities through didactic classes and experiential training necessary for graduates to achieve meaningful careers in clinical research. The growing demand for our BSCR graduates is evident by the near 100% employment rate with excellent opportunities immediately following graduation. The MSCR provides foundational and advanced knowledge in clinical research including drug development, clinical trial operations, study design, data management, regulatory affairs, medical ethics, scientific writing, and biostatistical literacy. Our MSCR graduates are prepared for leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government agencies, medical institutions, academic institutions, and hospitals. Students that take advantage of the unique dual degree option at Campbell University, coupling the MSCR with a professional degree (PharmD or PA), are able to further differentiate themselves in securing professional employment and professional growth. Thank you, James Lind, for the historical example. Thank you, Campbell University, for the foresight and commitment in preparing students to carry forward this example and preparing the next generation of clinical researchers.
IPE Social Events At CPHS, students often equate interprofessional education (IPE) with familiar required events that happen at set points throughout the year: the First Year Event, REPS, Activity Day, etc. In the spring of 2021, the IPE Office was pleased to introduce a new type of IPE programming that students, staff, and faculty can expect to continue throughout the coming years: IPE Social Events. For some time, the Office of Interprofessional Education (CUIPE) has wished to provide students a more flexible and low-key opportunity to network with each other across programs and engage with IPE in meaningful ways. Spring semester 2021 saw the inaugural IPE social event – a virtual trivia night designed by DPT student, MONIQUE JONES, in coordination with CUIPE. More than thirty students participated on the evening of February 23 for a couple of fun-filled hours of trivia of both random and health-science-related varieties. Programs represented included Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Practice, Osteopathic Medicine, and Physical Therapy. CUIPE held its second social event – a virtual game night – in April. Developed again by Monique Jones and hosted by Nursing faculty member, KATHLEEN JONES, the event featured games like This or That, Scattegories, and Charades. For Game Night, attendees had the advantage of participating as a whole group instead of needing to divide into smaller groups. One of the IPE Office’s favorite moments was during charades, when one participant had to portray a helicopter. Programs represented at this event included Nursing, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy. In July, DUSTIN CISLER (’22 DPT CANDIDATE) created and hosted the third IPE social event and used three game categories: general trivia, all about Campbell, and clinical pearls. He said, “Overall, creating content for the IPE Office was incredibly rewarding. I hope that these fun and low-key events can help to build relationships between future clinicians throughout all health sciences departments here at Campbell. Also that these relationships lead to collaborative, patient-centered, conversations amongst all healthcare professionals in years to come.” CUIPE has been pleased at the reception to its social events so far, and looks forward to holding both virtual and in-person social events throughout the ’21-’22 academic year. Alumni interested in developing a social event in coordination with CUIPE are encouraged to reach out to the office by emailing ipe@campbell.edu. C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 11
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PA grad Molly Calabria president elect of N.C. Academy of Physician Assistants NCAPA’s Nominating Committee approaches potential candidates about running for positions, and then the candidate has to submit a formal statement. The slate of candidates has to be approved before going before the entire membership for a vote. Calabria shared that she is excited about working with NCAPA’s amazing Executive Director and staff, advocating for PAs with state legislators, and thinking about the future of the PA profession in North Carolina.
Melected President Elect of was the OLLY CALABRIA (’14 MPAP)
Renovation of Maddox 316 to Accommodate Aseptic Compounding The third floor of Maddox Hall is all science labs, and most CPHS graduates since 2008 will remember good ol’ Maddox 316. That lab space got a facelift this summer to update the aseptic (sterile) compounding room. Funds for the renovation were provided by the Pharmacy Network Foundation, Inc. “The pharmacy curriculum includes learning aseptic medication compounding from start to finish, and we needed more space to accommodate the necessary equipment,” said Director and Research Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Mike Gallagher. “Along with the hoods needed for compounding, the lab will now include space for students and faculty to wash up and put on appropriate PPE before entering the compounding area and to remove the PPE when they have completed their work. Thorough knowledge of compounding will make our students even more competent when they go on rotation and make them more competitive in the job market.”
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North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA). Calabria will serve a three-year commitment as PresidentElect, President, and Immediate Past President. Originally from Chapel Hill, Calabria grew up in Iowa but later returned to North Carolina to complete her undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina. After undergrad, Calabria spent a year living in Washington, DC as an AmeriCorps member, where she did HIV testing, counseling, and health education with adolescents at Children’s National Medical Center. She then worked in clinical research at UNC prior to starting graduate school. Calabria chose Campbell for PA school because of the faculty and class size. She was a part of Campbell’s second graduating class of physician assistant practice students. Calabria currently works at Imperial Center Family Medicine in Durham. “Working in Family Medicine allows me to do two things that I love. First, I get to practice a lot of preventive medicine – providing wellness exams and talking to patients about how to stay healthy and prevent diseases. Second, I manage a variety of complicated and chronic illnesses, which keeps me on my toes and allows me to continue learning new things. With both of these, I get to form relationships with patients, which is my favorite thing about primary care,” Calabria shared.
When asked what goals she has Calabria shared, “COVID-19 has certainly changed the outlook for the next year. While healthcare workers have, by and large, retained better job security than many other fields, some PAs have faced furloughs and other loss of income. So, there’s a lot that needs to be done to support my colleagues. That can include helping people better position themselves in the market when looking for new jobs or providing mental health and other resources.” She hopes to continue pursuing Optimal Team Practice (OTP), a policy that better reflects current medical practice where PAs and other health care providers work in teams to provide patient care. OTP allows practice level decision-making and moves away from a one-size fits all approach. This policy also recognizes the difference between experienced and early career PAs, which is not currently reflected in outdated legislation, and results in regulatory and administrative burdens. The OTP legislation, Senate Bill 345, passed through the Senate on May 5 with a unanimous vote. At the time of printing, the bill is in the House Health Committee waiting to be calendared. Calabria has a personal goal of improving the leadership pipeline within NCAPA – to get younger, more diverse faces serving in Committee Chair roles, on the Board of Directors, and on the Executive Committee. Campbell’s academics and guidance from faculty helped prepare Calabria for the steep learning curve that she experienced as a new PA. She is grateful to the PA faculty and Mrs. Betty Lynne W. Johnson, chair and director of the Physician Assistant Practice Program. Calabria is excited to continue to serve and advocate for PAs across North Carolina!
2021 NURSING PINNING CEREMONY Campbell University’s fourth class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students held a pinning ceremony on May 6 in the Hobson Performance Center on main campus. DR. NANCY DUFFY, founding director and chair of Nursing, presided at the event, which was broadcast via livestream for friends and family members to view. The highlight of the event was each class member receiving their pin followed by the recitation of the Florence Nightingale Pledge. The tradition of the nursing pin and the ceremonial pinning began in the 1860s at the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas Hospital in London. Having been recently awarded the Red Cross of St. George for her selfless service to the injured and dying in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale chose to extend the honor to her most outstanding graduate nurses by presenting them each with a medal of excellence. The Pinning Ceremony marks the passage from the student role to the practice role. The pin of each school of nursing is unique, and only graduates of that school may wear the pin as a statement that they have completed that program. Campbell University Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing’s Inaugural Class of 2018 designed the pin.
Two nursing faculty complete fellowship program at UNCCH School of Nursing Campbell nursing instructors COURTNEY CALHOUN and KATHLEEN JONES, recently completed the Invest In Nursing (IIN) Faculty Fellowship program at Courtney Calhoun the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. Admission for the one-year program is extremely competitive. The program consists of three on-site visits as well as online workshops, resources, and an innovative project. The Faculty Fellowship focuses on Academic Faculty Qualifications established by the Kathleen Jones
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Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE). UNC described the program and accomplishments by sharing, “The Fellows spent the past year further developing their career in four core competencies: Leadership, Scholarship, Building Community Relationships, and HighImpact Teaching and Learning. Faculty Fellows receive individual and group faculty instruction while completing an innovative project. Program participants attended three fellowship conferences (two-virtual and one in-person) throughout the year to develop in the four above-mentioned competencies as well as monthly distance learning webinars.”
Calhoun completed an innovative project titled Virtual Medication Reconciliation Simulation with Senior Nursing Students. Jones completed an innovative project titled How Young Can a ‘Stop the Bleed’ First-Responder Be? The fellowship allows early-mid career nursing faculty to network with professionals outside of their immediate circle, broadening their own professional development. The Fellows will be able to better enhance their students’ learning experience because of this program and the projects they completed. “Nursing values life long learning and the fellowship demonstrates their sense of responsibility to the profession,” Dr. Nancy Duffy, founding director and chair of Nursing, remarked. C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 13
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Campbell nursing faculty creates simulation NCLEX-RN for students 50-question exam. IVETTE DAVIS (‘21 BSN) shared that she has been experiencing significant anxiety surrounding taking the NCLEX-RN. She is thankful to have been given an opportunity to see how the exam will be formatted and have a “general idea of what to expect that day.”
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t is common for many students to experience test anxiety. These feelings of worry and self-doubt can inhibit students from performing well in critical moments. As with many professional programs, nursing students must pass state boards in order to become a registered nurse (RN). The National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) can take up to five hours to complete and uses computerized adaptive testing to ensure the tester’s knowledge and ability to safely care for patients. The Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing provides practice tests to nursing students in an effort to better prepare them for the mental rigors of the NCLEX-RN. KRYSTLE EDGE, instructor of Nursing, recognized that students may be well-prepared for the exam academically speaking, but the emotional strain of walking into a testing facility, providing
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biometrics in the form of electronic signature, photograph and palm scan, and relinquishing one’s personal belongings until after the exam could add an additional layer of disorientation. Students are not regularly exposed to silent and intimidating environments, and this can be a debilitating and off-putting roadblock before the test even begins. Edge partnered with a graduate student from East Carolina University, Nathan Bartlett, to develop the NCLEX-RN simulation. Bartlett worked with Edge and Courtney Calhoun, another nursing faculty, to complete his practicum for his master’s degree in nursing education. Edge structured her course to include an NCLEX-RN simulation during the last five weeks before graduation. Each week students reported to an unfamiliar location on main campus where they walked through the motions and enacted day-of-exam protocol before taking a
The NCLEX-RN uses computer adaptive testing that has a virtual pass or fail line. If students answer questions correctly, they will receive harder questions. The exam fluctuates back and forth between lower and higher-level questions until the max of 145 questions is reached or competence is proven. The fluctuating of questions depends on the answers given by the student. Once the student has proven competence the exam ends. The practice exam question banks used by the school of nursing are formatted just like the actual NCLEX-RN, allowing students to see similar types of questions as well as the actual formatting of the exam. Edge, originally from Roseboro, NC, obtained her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Sampson Community College, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, and Master’s in Nursing Education from East Carolina University. She completed her graduate practicum at Campbell and was hired on as faculty after graduation. She is currently enrolled in doctorate studies at Liberty University to gain her PhD in Nursing Education. Edge plans to conduct a study on student progress from the practice exams to taking the actual NCLEX. The simulation will continue with future classes.
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CPHS 2021 Faculty & Staff Awards
Campbell strives to provide a transformational learning experience that prepares students for servant leadership and equips them with the skills and habits to make a difference in the lives of others. Faculty and staff play a monumental role in cultivating leadership, professionalism, integrity, and diversity both in and out of the classroom. This year, six CPHS faculty and staff were recognized for their exemplary work, research, and student support.
CPHS Professors of the Year This award is voted on by the students and recognizes faculty members who leave a mark on student lives. Kathleen Jones
Dr. Bridget Eubanks
The recipients for the CPHS Professor of the Year Awards were KATHLEEN JONES, instructor of Nursing, and DR. BRIDGET EUBANKS, assistant director of Clinical Education and assistant professor of Physical Therapy.
Jones shared, “I will admit I was shocked to see my name nominated. I was truly honored and amazed that I was even considered this being my second-year teaching in a University. I felt badly that my students had to endure learning in a pandemic with limits to our clinicals, less socialization between their peer group due to social distancing, and the always ever-changing schedules of all their classes. I wanted their time to be spent wisely but fun, so I designed several games to concentrate on comprehension, while we saved analysis and application work for lecture, lab, and SIM. I was very proud of their effort while maintaining their sense of humor and community of
kindness they displayed to one another. They were easy to teach because they were willing, and I could not have asked for a better group of young men and women to one day call my colleagues! This was a wonderful blessing to have received this award.” Eubanks commented, “I was completely shocked to win this award. It was totally unexpected, but was equally touching. I feel so grateful and humbled to have been recognized for this award, especially given the company of previous awardees. I truly appreciate the opportunity to work with our students and my fellow colleagues at Campbell.”
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year This award is presented to an advisor who demonstrated a deep commitment to student advocacy and enhancing the student experience. The 2021 recipient showed an interest in students’ personal and academic achievements, was available and responsive to student needs, and displayed strong communication skills.
The students voted that
DR. PAIGE BROWN (’06), assistant dean
of Interprofessional Education, receive the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award. Brown advises Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI), North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP), Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (PDC), and Student Leadership With IPE (SWIPE). “Receiving this award was a wonderful surprise and a great way to wrap up the
academic year. Working with students is what makes me love my job the most. Advising students as they serve in leadership roles for student organizations is a blessing and a gift. I have the opportunity to watch them grow personally and professionally as they become leaders of the pharmacy profession and witness firsthand the impact they are making in the lives of others. It is an honor to work with each student organization and get to celebrate their accomplishments,” Brown shared.
2021 Excellence in Research Award This award is given to a faculty member who makes a unique contribution to science with arguably the most impactful research he has conducted. The Dean appoints a selection committee who then reviews the nominations. The nominations are blinded from the nominee. C P H S .C A M P B E L L . E D U
DR. STEVEN JOHNSON, associate profes-
sor of Pharmacy Practice, received the Excellence in Research Award for his work on Clostridium difficile infections. Johnson’s nomination letter stated, “this research is significant, valuable, hypothesis-generating, and practical. When you recognize that a CPHS pharmacist faculty was the primary researcher on a collection of work of this magnitude, you must call it ‘remarkable!’”
“I am extremely honored to be recognized for this award,” Johnson said. “Since the start of my career, I have wanted to make an impact with my research and improve quality of care for patients. I am grateful for the mentors and collaborators who have made this work possible.”
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Deans Award in Excellence for Teaching This award recognizes and honors exemplary contributions to education. The 2021 recipient exceeded standards of excellence and elevated students to a deeper level of learning by encouraging them to make a sustained and
substantial influence on how they process and put information into practice. LAURA GERSTNER, director of Clinical
Education and associate professor of Physician Assistant Practice, was the recipient of the Deans Award in Excellence for Teaching.
“I am so grateful to have been recognized by Dr. Adams and CPHS with this award,”
said Gerstner. “When I made the change from my career as a clinically practicing PA to PA education, I took a leap of faith; but now eleven years later, I can honestly say that teaching and mentoring the next generation of PAs is what I am called to do. I couldn’t be more proud of our program, my fellow faculty and staff, students, and alumni for the success of our program over the past decade.”
The Orange Pen Award The Orange Pen Award is given to a faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond and embodies the mission and spirit of CPHS. This award honors someone who creates a nurturing environment that extends outside of the classroom and focuses more on the personal development of students. Admissions Coordinator, LYNANNE FOWLE, received the Orange Pen Award. With COVID-19 restrictions, many international students faced tremendous
hurdles, delays, and restrictions on entering the country. The Pharmaceutical Sciences program adapted to the students’ needs and allowed students a delayed start. Fowle went above and beyond her normal duties by picking students up from the airport, transporting them around town, taking them to open new bank accounts, helping them swap their cell phone plans, and even accompanying them to housing meetings. With the assistance from some of her local contacts, Fowle was also able to provide the students with basic household items like furniture and dishes.
Fowle stated, “Honestly, I was very surprised and honored. I don’t help our international students for any recognition purposes, so I’m a bit embarrassed by all the attention. I help them because we invited them to Campbell to further their education and then discovered that they don’t have access to the same resources as our domestic students. It’s an area I am passionate about improving so we can make sure they have access to food and some recreation, and can get to appointments and things that we take for granted our students can manage on their own.”
Campbell faculty receives the Milton W. Skolaut Leadership Award Duke Pharmacy has a tradition of recognizing an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership to the profession of pharmacy. DR. D. BYRON MAY, professor of Pharmacy Practice, was recognized by the Residency Program Directors Committee as an outstanding leader in pharmacy practice. May was awarded the 2021 Milton W. Skolaut Leadership Award. Dr. Paul W. Bush established the Milton W. Skolaut Leadership Award in 2014. Bush named this award in honor of Milton W. Skolaut, who was a past Director of Pharmacy at Duke Hospital
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and a nationally recognized pioneer in the pharmacy profession. May graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Duke Medical Center. He joined the faculty at Campbell as an Internal Medicine clinical specialist practicing at Duke University Hospital in 1989. In August 2012, May became the chairman for the Department of Pharmacy Practice upon the retirement of Dr. Larry Swanson. He oversaw a Department of more than 35 faculty, four staff and seven pharmacy residents. He continues to teach in the areas of internal medicine and infectious diseases. His scholarship interests and publications are in the areas
of medicine, infectious diseases and education. May was director of the pharmacy practice residency at Duke for 12 years and co-director of a specialty residency in internal medicine/infectious disease/ academics for 15 years. May shared, “I am honored and humbled to be receiving this award. To be in the same company as the past recipients is truly a highlight of my career.” As it is customary, May delivered the keynote address at the year-end Duke Pharmacy Residency Certificate Ceremony. “There are many who are eligible, but few so highly deserving of such recognition,” remarked Dr. Richard Drew, vice-chair of Research & Scholarship and professor of Pharmacy Practice.
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AACP Award for Excellence in Experiential Education presented to three CPHS faculty and staff students despite so many unknowns.
DR. TINA THORNHILL (‘91), vice chair for
Experiential & Professional Education and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice; SHAWN CARRILLO, director of Experiential Education; and PHYLLIS STRICKLAND, administrative assistant for Experiential Education, were recipients of the AACP Award for Excellence in Experiential Education. The award recognizes the dedication and innovations to the experiential curriculum in 2020-2021.
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DR. J. ANDREW BOWMAN (’93), director of Continuing Professional Education and assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, was elected to serve a second five-year term as the Southeastern District Representative for the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP). DR. JUSTIN M. GAMBINI, assistant professor of Physician Assistant Practice, graduated with a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from The University of Lynchburg School of PA Medicine in a commencement ceremony held on May 21, 2021.
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for pharmacy students who needed to complete experiential education during the pandemic. Three faculty and staff put forth extraordinary efforts to keep experiential education running smoothly for
DR. EMILY GHASSEMI (’15), clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, and DR. SPENCER LIVENGOOD, clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, were honored by the Pharmacy Class of 2021 with the Preceptor of the Year Award for outstanding contributions to pharmacy education.
DR. MIRANDA VAN TILBURG, professor of Clinical Research and chair of the Institutional Review Board, received the D. P. Russ, Jr. and Walter S. Jones, Sr. Alumni Award for Research Excellence.
“COVID has caused many complications, delays, and cancellations,” remarked CPHS Dean Michael L. Adams. “Despite countless hurdles, faculty, staff, and students showed tremendous strength and adaptability in the face of adversity. I am proud of the ways CPHS faculty and staff advocated for students to ensure they remained on track in their academic endeavors. Congratulations to Tina, Shawn, and Phyllis on a job well done during an extremely difficult and stressful time.”
DR. TONYA WILLINGHAM, assistant director and assistant professor of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program. DR. BROCK WOODIS, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, was honored by the Pharmacy Class of 2021 with the Mentor of the Year Award.
DR. CHILEATHA WYNN, assistant professor of Physician Assistant Practice, graduated with a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) in a commencement ceremony held on June 4, 2021.
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CLASS NOTES
Class Notes LAUREN AVERY (’16 DPT) was recently promoted to clinical director at Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center in Franklin, NC.
ERICA KONCZAL CHERAMIE (’19 DPT) started working at UNC Health as a physical therapist in February 2020 and welcomed baby Xander in January 2021.
JORDAN BALLOU (’15 PHARMD) received The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s Faculty Service Award. She is a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice. KAWIN BARNES (’19 DPT) started a new job as an outpatient physical therapist in February 2020 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. KIA SMALLS BRASWELL (’18 DPT) started a new job in April 2019 as a senior physical therapist at UNC Lenior Health Care in Kinston, NC and was married on December 12, 2020. BILLIE ANDERSON BROWN (’19 BSPS) started working as an associate chemist in May 2019 with CMP Pharma in Farmville, NC and was promoted to chemist in August 2021.
CRYSTAL HANKIN BURNETT (’17 DPT) married Sam Burnett on April 1, 2017. She worked as a physical therapist starting in January 2018 with Prisma Health USC and Sports Medicine in Columbia, SC and then helped start a PT program as the clinical director and physical therapist for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. On June 25, 2020, she started a new job as a physical therapist with Legacy Healthcare Services in Raleigh, NC. BRITTANY CRABTREE BYRD (’11 PHARMD) welcomed baby Davis Avery Byrd on March 31, 2021.
JENNIFER SMITH COLLINS (’18 PHARMD) and JUSTIN COLLINS (’13) welcomed baby Rhett in April 2021. SARA HACKNEY CRISS (’18 DPT) joined Cape Fear Valley Medical Center as a physical therapist in April 2019. She and her husband Billy Criss welcomed baby Marlie Rayne on October 13, 2020.
HAYLEY DYSON DAVIS (’21 PHARMD) married Austin Davis on May 29, 2021. JOSHUA BUSSEY (’16 MSPH, ’14 B.A.) and NIKITA GANDHI (’18 MSPH, ’15 B.A.) were married on July 10, 2021 in Greensboro, NC.
SAMANTHA WATSON CAMPBELL (’18 BSPS) welcomed baby Mason on October 21, 2019 and baby Lydia on February 18, 2021. HEATHER PEARSON CARUOLO (’19 DPT) started a new job as a physical therapist in February 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC.
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KAREN DEZEARN (’93 PHARMD) was hired as vice president of client success with Prime Therapeutics. ALEXANDRA GODWIN (’19 BSPS) welcomed baby Victor on March 25, 2020 and started a new job as a technical scientist in August 2020 with Pfizer in Sanford, NC.
SAMANTHA GOVITZ (’18 DPT) welcomed twins, Everett “Rett” and Remo “Remi,” on December 8, 2018 and started a new job in September 2019 with TheraPlay Junction in Jacksonville, NC as a pediatric physical therapist.
JONATHAN HARWARD (’13 PHARMD) was honored by the National Community Pharmacists Association in 2020 as the National Preceptor of the Year. He is the pharmacy manager at Josefs Pharmacy in Raleigh, NC and is a preceptor for Campbell pharmacy students.
JACQUELINE HERNANDEZ (’20 PHARMD) welcomed baby Jennings McPhaul on May 9, 2021.
WARREN HAMMEL (’17 DPT) started working with Nashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, TN on April 21, 2020 and was named employee of the month in January 2021.
CARSON LEA SWINK HASELDEN (’17 BSPS) started working as an analytical R&D specialist in May 2017 with Patheon, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. She married Alex Haselden on June 15, 2019 and they welcomed Raylea James on December 22, 2020.
TERESA (TERA) JONES (’20 PHARMD) welcomed identical twin girls, Aria Elizabeth and Lyla Marie, on November 1, 2020.
BENNETT HIXSON (’19 DPT) was married on September 28, 2019, started a new job as a staff physical therapist with Lifestyle Physical Therapy in April 2020, and welcomed baby Everly Taylor on September 6, 2020.
JEFFREY KENNEDY (’20 DPT) started a new job on February 22, 2021 as a physical therapist at Fayetteville Orthopedics in Fayetteville, NC. MOHAMMAD ZAHID KHAN (’15 MSPS) wasmarried on January 6, 2019 and started a new job on October 16, 2020 as a senior scientist – Structure Function Characterization with GlaxoSmithKline in Collegeville, PA. ALEX KIRBY (’21 MSPH) started a new job on April 19, 2021 as a senior safety administrator at PPD in Wilmington, NC.
KATIE TEAL HANNIGAN (’17 DPT) started working in acute, inpatient, and outpatient physical therapy at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center, as well as in outpatient physical therapy at Cone Health, and teaching Pilates in July 2020. She married Zach Hannigan on October 24, 2020. C P H S .C A M P B E L L . E D U
CARLY WILCOX LEE (’17 DPT) was married on May 11, 2019 and started a new job on December 21, 2020 as a physical therapist and assistant manager with Functional Pathways at Covenant Place in Sumter, SC. ASHLEY SIZEMORE HAYNES (’18 BSN) married Tanner Haynes on October 6, 2018. They welcomed their son Tate on December 18, 2020.
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CLASS NOTES LACEY DUNN LEE (’05 PHARMD) began working at UNC Health/UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, NC in February 2019 as a clinical pharmacist specialist in Medication Management & Optimization and adjunct assistant professor of Clinical Education.
ANNA PHU (’12 BSPS) started a new job on November 2, 2020 with Cellectis as an incoming quality engineer.
ASHLEY NOONE LISOWSKI (’16 MPAP) and JIMMY LISOWSKI (’16 MPAP) were married on May 20, 2019 and welcomed twins Nolan and Blakely on March 25, 2021.
BRENDAN MONAGHAN (’18 MPAP) and his wife welcomed their son Owen in August 2019. Brendan completed a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg and has precepted multiple Campbell PA students. NOELLE NELSON (’19 PHARMD) started working as an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, CA on July 1, 2021.
SARAH MASTRONARDI (’15 MPAP) and KYLE REYNOLDS (’20 MPAP) were married on October 10, 2020.
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DWIGHT OWENS (’94 PHARMD), current interim chief operating officer for Ballad Health at Indian Path Community Hospital, has been selected board chairman of Healthy Kingsport, a nonprofit organization designed to promote better nutrition, physical activity and tobacco cessation in the Kingsport, Tennessee community.
ISHWARI AMIN PATEL (’18 MPAP) has been working at Northeast Digestive Health in Concord, NC since August 28, 2018. She was married on November 2, 2019 and welcomed baby boy Aarav Shan Patel on August 13, 2020.
ALAN RUSSELL (’16 BSCR) and SARAH RUSSELL (’17 PHARMD) welcomed Caleb Scott Russell on June 7, 2021. Alan is working as a clinical trials coordinator at Duke, and Sarah is working as a clinical pharmacist practitioner and residency program director at UNC REX.
KRISTINA HENDLEY SAPEL (’15 MPAP) started working as a PA with FastMed Urgent Care in Charlotte, NC in November 2015 and was married on May 7, 2016. She and her husband welcomed a son Porter James Sapel on February 19, 2020 and are expecting a baby girl in September 2021.
MARYANN HOSKINS THOMPSON (’19 DPT) was married on July 27, 2019 and started a new job as a physical therapist with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC in January 2020. On February 20, 2021 her son Lincoln Thompson was born. GOWTHAMI THOTA (’19 MSPS) started a new job on August 12, 2019 as a formulation scientist I with Tergus Pharma in Durham, NC and was promoted in May 2021 to a formulation scientist II.
SOUMYADEEP SAKAR (’16 MSPS) was married to Stephanie Hopkins on March 16, 2020. He completed a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine from Washington State University in May 2021 and started a post-doctoral fellowship on July 1, 2021 at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA. SOPHIA REAGAN (’19 MPAP) married Kevin Kohler on September 19, 2020 and began working at Cape Fear Valley Hospital through ID Care on October 6, 2020 as an Infectious Disease Physician Assistant. ALYSSA SLUSSER ROBSON (’16 DPT) married Daniel Robson on January 14, 2021. She is employed as a pediatric physical therapist with TheraPlay Junction, Inc. in Jacksonville, NC.
PATRICK SCHULTZE (’17 DPT) and his wife Lindley Schultze welcomed their child Maxton Elliott on May 9, 2020. Patrick started a new job in October 2020 as a lead physical therapist at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro, NC.
SARA GRIEL VACCA (’17 PHARMD/MBA) was married in 2017, had a son Dominic in 2018, and welcomed daughter Cecilia in March 2021.
KRISTEN DUNFORD SMITH (’18 DPT) began working with EmergeOrtho in Wilmington, NC on January 2, 2019 and married Cannon Smith on July 20, 2019. JAYME LENTZ SPIVEY (’12 PHARMD/MSCR) and JUSTIN SPIVEY (’12 PHARMD) welcomed their second child Jana Michelle on December 21, 2020.
JOEY WADSWORTH (’16 MSPS) was married on November 11, 2017 and began working at Cellectis Biologics in Raleigh, NC as a metrologist on May 4, 2020. He and his spouse welcomed a child Avery on October 6, 2020. KAT WONG (’18 DPT) started a new job on March 1, 2021 as a physical therapist in IPA Physio Orange County in Irvine, CA.
JESSICA BRITT ROGERS (’15 PHARMD) is currently working at Womack Army Medical Center and welcomed baby Jack Alexander on April 7, 2021.
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BRIANA STILLWELL (’19 MPAP) and her husband Matthew welcomed their son Henry James on April 28, 2021.
SNEHA YELETI (’13 MSPS) married Krishna Koganti in July 2017 and started a new job as a research scientist in January 2018 at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Lansing. They welcomed a child in September 2019. C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 21
Student Achievements Excellence Awards
NCAP STUDENT PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR KAYLA TUNEHAG (’22 PHARMD/MSPH CANDIDATE) was awarded NCAP Student Pharmacist of the Year, an honor that recognizes a student pharmacist for outstanding service to the profession through their volunteer involvement with the NC Association of Pharmacists.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AWARD
Maya Bell (’22 PharmD Candidate)
Brianna Banerjee (’22 MPAP Candidate)
Nakesha Spellman (’23 PharmD/ MSCR Candidate)
IPE STUDENT COLLABORATION AWARD
2021 AACP WALMART SCHOLARS
Monique Jones (’21 DPT Candidate)
AMBASSADORS OF THE YEAR
Nikita Patel (’21 DPT Candidate)
Josh James (’23 PharmD Candidate)
Paige Keough (’22 MPAP Candidate)
Phoenix Riley
Kayla Tunehag
Dr. Charles Carter
Dr. Mark Moore
PHOENIX RILEY (’22 PHARMD/MSCR CANDIDATE) and KAYLA TUNEHAG (’22 PHARMD/MSPH CANDIDATE) were selected as 2021 AACP Walmart Scholars along with their faculty mentors, DR. CHARLES CARTER, interim chair and associate professor of Clinical Research and DR. MARK MOORE (’00, ‘07), associate dean for Admissions & Student Affairs and assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice. The studentfaculty pairs will participate in the 2021 AACP Annual Meeting and Teacher Seminars (2021 Pharmacy Education Conference). The students each received a scholarship to cover the cost of attending the conference.
Teaching the future. Serving the present.
always Dknow she wanted todidbenot a pharmacist. R. BETH MILLS (‘98)
In fact, she started her education at another institution and was majoring in Mathematics. Between her freshmen and sophomore year her father, an industrial engineer, who worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing talked to her about the benefits of going into the pharmacy profession. The idea piqued her interest and she transferred to Campbell. This started her on a new path…her path in the pharmacy profession. She credits her father and his influence and direction. Mills has been connected to Campbell and the pharmacy program since she enrolled at Campbell in the early 1990s.” Following graduation, she kept her strong connection with Campbell and continued being involved by precepting students any chance she had. “I never lost my commitment to giving back and trying to
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nurture the next round of pharmacists graduating,” said Mills. “I always stayed very closely tied to Campbell.” That commitment to giving back continued and Mills eventually found herself in a situation to come back and serve as faculty for the program in which she graduated. Getting to come back to Campbell and serve on faculty was something Mills had wanted for a long time. Being able to practice in a site nearby where she could use her ambulatory care residency experience and her skills in diabetes management made the opportunity a perfect fit. “That was the win – win for me. I had always loved being a mentor, teaching students, helping guide them and making sure they received the best experiential education.” Her knowledge and comfort with the program and the people made the situation ideal.
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ALUMNI NEWS “I had a comfort level of being on a campus where I spent seven – eight years of my life. It was superior program when I was a student, and it has continued to improve over time. Obviously, there have been changes and challenges with the profession. I’m proud that Campbell has adapted and made the changes necessary to keep the pharmacy program competitive. Campbell’s pharmacy program continues to be an excellent program that has risen to the top in my mind.” Not only is Mills passionate about her students and alma mater, she is also passionate about her profession and the opportunities to serve her profession. “As a pharmacist. I want my profession to be the best that it can be,” said Mills.
She is trying to do just that, make her profession the best that it can be. After having been a member of NCAP, serving on committees, special task forces, and serving as a member-at-large on the Board of Directors, becoming president of the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP) was the logical next step. During this time, her focus is on getting the word out and being involved. “It’s our profession. If we do not advocate for our profession who will? NCAP’s mission is to serve its members, but it can’t exist without members. I encourage our members to be active. It feels good to be a part of important initiatives to advance our profession. Whether it be educational programming, advocacy, public health
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initiatives, or whatever the case may be…we need members. We need passionate members.” Mills is deeply passionate about the future of the pharmacy profession but also understands that serving the profession currently can have a meaningful impact on what that future looks like. As a self-proclaimed servant leader, she hopes that the example she has set will go with her students as they become the next generation of pharmacists. “No matter where I’ve worked, no matter what role I’ve played, I have tried to lead as a role model for my students, mentoring them, and helping them be the best pharmacists they can be.”
A Message from Will Bratton
It is hard to believe that it is already September 2021. Nearly 17 months ago we all began to experience some type of irregularities to our normal lives. I am sure we all have a list of things that we missed or wish they could have happened the way they always have. Personally, I missed our “normal” graduations. I missed our students mingling in the hallways of Smith and Maddox halls. I missed the times where we gather together in person to mark the beginning of a new semester. I missed Campbell Homecoming in 2020 where we get to come together and join 6,000+ of our closest friends as we cheer on the Fighting Camels. I missed our CPHS Alumni & Friends Golf Classic where we have the opportunity to have a little fun at Keith Hills while raising scholarship funds for each of our programs. If you are like me and you have missed many of the things over the last year and half, I have some good news! Campbell has resumed fall classes in person while continuing to follow guidance from our Health and Safety Committee. In addition, plans are already underway for Homecoming 2021 that will take place on October 23. I hope you and your family will make your way back to Buies Creek for this long-awaited Homecoming. While you have your calendar out be sure to mark April 1, 2022 as the date for the CPHS Alumni & Friends Golf Classic. More details about both of these events and others that will take place throughout the year will be communicated in the coming months. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Will Bratton (’11 BA, MA) Director of Advancement Don’t hesitate to email me at bratton@campbell.edu if you have questions or want to connect. C A M P B E L L C O M M E N T S 23
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