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USF HEALTH TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 2021 -2022

THE FUTURE OF PHARMACY IS HERE

A Message from Dr. Sneed

The innovative programs across TCOP are designed to educate and empower our pharmacy practitioners and professionals to be catalysts for change at all levels of health. Our mission is to create the pharmacists of the future.

ABOUT USF HEALTH TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Kevin B. Sneed, PharmD, FNAP, FNPHA Senior Associate Vice-President, USF Health Dean and Professor USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy University of South Florida

The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) was launched as a pacesetter for pharmacy education in an ever-changing health care field. Since welcoming its charter class of students in 2011, TCOP has established a strong legacy for excellence and growth, from the innovative curriculum, research and educational advances, and dynamic leadership demonstrated by all.

In 2019, TCOP received a $10 million gift from the Taneja Family Foundation to name the college. The donation was the largest philanthropic gift to a pharmacy school in the state of Florida. The college officially became the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy and has plans to move into the new USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute Water Street location as a result of the generous donation.

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CONTENTS 4-5

Mission, Vision and Values

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Unique Opportunities

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Students and Recent Graduates

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Course Curriculum

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology , MSPN Internship Partners

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Faculty Quotes

Student Success

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Facilities

Student Organizations

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Alumni Q & A

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Admissions

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OUR MISSION The mission of the Taneja College of Pharmacy is to Transform Health through educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; through leading in discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and through delivering the highest quality care in diverse, interprofessional clinical and community settings.

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Vision The Taneja College of Pharmacy will be recognized as a national leader in defining advanced models of excellence in education and practice in pharmacy.

Values Excellence, Innovation, Leadership, Diversity, Evidence, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interprofessionalism, Interdisciplinarity, Commitment

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VISION AND VALUES

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PY1 Fall Medical Microbiology & Immunology Introduction to Principles of Drug Action Drug Delivery Systems Pharmaceutical Calculations Introduction to Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Skills I Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning I Interprofessional Experiences/Co-Curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jul/Aug August September October

Capstone

14 15 November

PY1 Spring Physiologic Basis of Disease Biochemical and Molecular Principles of Drug Action Clinical Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Skills II Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning II Interprofessional Experiences/ Co-Curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 January

Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Healthcare Innovation I

February

March

IPPE Community

CURRICULUM GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Curriculum TCOP – Global Overview

Capstone

April

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PY2 Fall Principles of Population Health * PTx Primer Pillars I Integrated Therapeutics I Pharmaceutical Skills III Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning III Pharmacy Longitudinal Research Project Interprofessional Experiences/ Co-Curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Jul/Aug August September

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10 October

14 15 November

* Pharmacotherapeutics Primer

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PY2 Spring Integrated Therapeutics II

Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning IV Pharmacy Longitudinal Research Project Interprofessional Experiences/ Co-Curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 January February

Capstone

9 March

13 April

IPPE Institutional

Healthcare Innovation II Pharmaceutical Skills IV

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May-July

PY3 Fall Healthcare Innovation III Elective

Integrated Therapeutics III Workforce Professional Development Pharmaceutical Skills V Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning V

Pharmacy Longitudinal Research Project Interprofessional Experiences/ Co-Curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 Jul/Aug August

6 7 September

Capstone

10 October

14 15 November

Pillars II

Integrated Therapeutics IV Jurisprudence Pharmaceutical Skills VI

Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning VI Pharmacy Longitudinal Research Project Interprofessional Experiences/ Co-Curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 January February

Capstone

9 March

13 April

PY1 – PY3

PY3 Spring Healthcare Innovation IV Elective

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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The TCOP Curriculum changed to modified block format in Fall 2021 to allow for better content alignment and ease cognitive load. Students will now be in no more than four courses at a time for a more focused experience.

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FIRST YEAR PY1 • F oundational science courses such as Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Principles of Drug Action, Drug Delivery System, and Pathophysiological Basis of Disease • I ntroduction of foundational concepts related to professionalization, pharmacist role, communication, population health, and cultural competency occur in Introduction to Pharmacy. • C ourse series that start in the PY1 year and extend the entire curriculum such as: Healthcare Innovations, Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning, and Pharmaceutical Skills. • P ractical application of knowledge and skills learned during their PY1 year during the summer following didactic content in Community Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE).

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SECOND & THIRD YEAR PY2 and PY3 • T he Integrated Therapeutic Series starts during the second year. The series are divided into organ-based modules and incorporate aspects such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacogenetics, and clinical pharmacokinetics. • I n the Healthcare Innovation Series, students are exposed to healthcare models, innovation, and how pharmacists can adapt to the evolving environment. • T he Pharmaceutical Skills Series is aligned with all the courses to allow for additional hands-on practice and application of content from other courses. • T he Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning Series focuses on critical thinking skills. Students start to practice applying what they have learned by evaluating literature and eventually defending decisions made on patient cases based on current evidence. • P ractical application of knowledge and skills learned during their PY2 year during the summer following didactic content in Institutional Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) where they are placed into hospital settings and managed care settings.

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• S tudents also start to prep for the workforce by taking a Workforce Professional Development course during their third year.

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Fourth Year PY4 • S tudents complete a Professional Forum where they will focus on career development, NAPLEX and MPJE preparation. • S tudents start their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). These practical experiences build upon information learned in the classroom and allow for real-time application and interaction with preceptors, peers, patients, and other healthcare practitioners. • S tudents complete seven 6-week rotations. Four rotations are core, required rotations, and 3 elective rotations, based on student’s interest and availability.

Concurrent Degrees • PharmD/MBA • PharmD/MPH • PharmD/MSPN Click here to learn more

• C ore rotations include: Institutional, Adult Medicine, Ambulatory Care, and Community Practice

Concentrations • P harmacy and Health Education Concentration.

• E lectives range from patient-care to non-patient care in a variety of settings (critical care, infectious diseases, academia, community management, etc.)

• U SF TCOP is one of the few pharmacy schools that offers a health education concentration.

• A PPEs can be completed anywhere in the United States (U.S.) and in some cases outside of the U.S. Students will work closely with the Office of Experiential Education to seek approval.

U SF TCOP offers a variety of concurrent degrees to help candidates enhance their PharmD. Each of the concurrent degrees have shared coursework between TCOP and the master’s program, allowing PharmD students an opportunity to complete their master’s in a timely manner. Candidates will always take 4 years to complete the PharmD, but the amount of time needed to complete the master’s will depend on time management and the specific program.

• G reat option for students who are interested in going into academia and great preparation for precepting in the future. Click here to learn more

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY Only MSPN program in the country The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology is one of the only programs of its kind, not just in Florida, but in the country. Integrating Nanotechnology with Pharmaceutical Science embraces cutting-edge technology to help solve challenges from effective drug delivery to the creation of bio-medical devices, all with the goal to revolutionize health. Whether you are interested in conducting research, working in industry, or setting the foundation for your career, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology empowers students to be one of a kind, stay competitive, and expand their options. Students have access to an interdisciplinary group of faculty, as well as the ability to network with a wide variety of industry professionals so that students are ready to take the next step in their career.

Alumni Success

Professional School Acceptance

Employed

PHD Program Acceptance

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Nanotechnology in the Workforce

National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES)

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Career Options

Topics Covered in the MSPN Program

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Proposal Writer Formulation Chemist Lab Technician Toxicologist Formulations Research Assistant Science Curriculum Developer Principal Research Scientist Nanotechnology Engineer Manuscript Publisher Academic Instructor Pursuing PharmD, M.D., PHD in biomedical engineering

Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems Nanomaterials in Medicine Risk Management Scientific Writing Ethics in Pharmaceuticals Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy Practice Management Personalized Medicine Geriatric Medicine Pharmacy Leadership Regenerative Medicine Medical Biochemistry

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INTERNSHIP PARTNERS

Core RX – Focus on clinical phase drug product development corerxpharma.com

Southeast Compounding Pharmacy – independent, privately owned pharmacy southeastcompounding.com

Students not only can conduct research and learn at a Preeminent State Research University, the MSPN program offers a wide variety of ways to network with industry partners and leaders. We offer opportunities and tracks to allow our students to pursue internships with various labs, community pharmacy companies, and even USF departments to learn how to facilitate the commercialization of intellectual property, including patents and copyrights.

Dermazone – contract manufacturing services dermazone.com

Intezyne – a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary polymer technologies to develop breakthrough cancer therapies intezyne.com

Klema Law Frim – Works with Patent Law klemalaw.com

SGN NanoPharma- innovative, clinical – stage and revenue-generating developer of nanotherapeutics sgn.bio

TGN – TransGenex Targeting Cancer Stem Cells to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment transgenex.com

USF Technology Transfer Office – to facilitate the commercialization of University intellectual property, including patents and copyrights. usf.edu/research-innovation/pl/ TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

At the Taneja College of Pharmacy, we are committed to ensuring our students are in the forefront of cutting-edge opportunities that will have an impact on improving patient care.

Botanical Medicinal Research and Education Consortium The ability to leverage new research methods and scientific discovery is key to advancing medical knowledge. The Botanical Medical Research and Education Consortium (BMREC) is a new initiative that aims to contribute to the body of science already known about medicinal plants and to impact patient care with treatments and potential cures.

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“It is this science that will help us better understand the potential medicinal value for patients, while discovering new delivery methods involving nanomedicine platforms for medical uses.” Kevin B. Sneed, PharmD, FNAP, FNPHA Senior Associate Vice-President, USF Health Dean and Professor USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES Continued Entrepreneurial Academy The Taneja College of Pharmacy Entrepreneurial Academy, an intra- and inter-collegiate interdisciplinary program is a partnership with the USF Muma College of Business and aims to provide pharmacy students with innovative, intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial knowledge, tools, and skills necessary for advanced practice training and health care careers. Benefits of the Academy: • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship in Health Care (ITEHC) student organization. • C ollaborative efforts with the USF Innovation Center and other community entrepreneurs offer learning opportunities for students through field exercises and professional development programs. • S tudents can also enroll in the USF I-Corps Program, a grant-funded program that teaches aspiring university entrepreneurs a targeted curriculum to identify valuable product opportunities for ideas stemming from their academic research or innovative ideas. Click here to view full article

“Every student comes out of pharmacy school with the skills and knowledge they need to practice as a pharmacist, but not necessarily the ability to tap into their creativity and develop a mindset to really think outside of the box and be innovative. We are changing that, and the Entrepreneurial Academy is the foundation that will set our students aparttoand prepare them for (Link thefully Entrepreneurial Academy advancedand practice training and working Overview Q&A: https://usf.box.com/s/ in health care today, tomorrow, and in aufty7j8akqnwmgm79y8s4ls4bsomkg3 - please the future.” just hyperlink the video and embed an image so

that students Kevin Olson, PharmD,know MBA it’s a video and they click on Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and the it to watch it.) Faculty Lead for the TCOP Entrepreneurial Academy

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Enhanced Personalized Medicine TCOP has expanded its pharmacogenomics efforts by launching a new collaboration with Tampa General Hospital and its pharmacy team that will allow clinicians to tailor medications based on a patient’s genetic makeup. Plans include developing clinical decision support tools in the electronic health record (EHR) to support clinicians in interpreting results and guide treatment options in the presence of pharmacogenetic data.

“Pharmacogenomics is another piece of information that clinicians can use to help optimize the patient’s treatment regimen and minimize side effects,” Teresa Ho, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research

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FACULTY QUOTES

“I am a scientist first, which encompasses teaching and mentoring. Albert Einstein’s words explore the human nature of being curious and learning. It is the basis for my teaching philosophy.”

Diane Allen-Gipson, MS, PhD Assistant Professor TCOP Department of Pharmaceutical Science

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand in awe, is good as dead: his eyes are closed.” – Albert Einstein

Morgen Jaeger, PharmD Assistant Professor TCOP Department of Pharmacy Practice USFH TCOP 2015 graduate

“I was compelled to return to USFH TCOP as a faculty member because I wanted to be a part of the College that delivered to me what was promised as a prospective student. As a prospective student I was drawn to the forward-thinking curriculum and Pillars of this College. When I graduated, I emerged with a set of skills that set me apart from other college of pharmacy graduates. I was able to highlight my knowledge and experiences gained in each of our Pillars and I believe this propelled my successes in residency and clinical pharmacist positions.”

Nicholas W. Carris, PharmD Assistant Professor and Director Division of Ambulatory Care

“One of my favorite parts of being faculty at the Taneja College of Pharmacy is being able to work with our students, learn about their passion, learn about their ambitions, and help them develop a path from where they are to where they want to be. The University of South Florida is a special place with the best collaborative atmosphere I’ve ever experienced. We have student business incubators and medical engineers which can help students grow ideas into transformational discoveries. I’ve collaborated with researchers from all of the USF Health colleges. I’ve even been helped by professors in genomics and public health I’ve not yet had the chance to meet! This is what makes USF and the Taneja College of Pharmacy special. Not just having world class facilities and resources, but having world class people to mentor those who seek mentorship.”

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STUDENT SUCCESS

Student Affairs Mission: Empower students to transform health through educating students for optimum academic success, professional identity formation, and leadership progression; by delivering innovative, comprehensive, and holistic student development services with respect for inclusion for all. This is accomplished through focusing FIRST on the best interest of students by reinforcing department/college values and the Pledge of Professionalism.

Faculty Coaches

Big Sib Program

Prior to matriculation, students are assigned a faculty student success coach for the duration of the PharmD program. Faculty Coaches:

Our Big Sib Program offers incoming students to be paired with an upper-class student, typically a second-year student. Big Sib connection opportunities:

• M eet with students (coachees) individually and in small groups to assist students with developing the skills necessary to be successful in their future clinical practice.

• B ig Sibs reach out to their Little Sibs before orientation to help them acclimate to the college.

• S erve in a mentoring role by providing coachees with personal, academic, and professional advisement; promoting and nurturing students’ lifelong learning endeavors; and encouraging students to seek and utilize necessary resources.

• Events are also sponsored throughout the year to support BigLittle pairings with first-year students.

Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Program Dr. Melissa Ruble, PharmD speaking with two students from the Class of 2025 at orientation.

• T he USFH TCOP’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program is designed to assist all students by providing a dedicated place and time for group studying, with tutors on hand to assist as needed. • S tudents may attend SI and receive assistance in any subject, however, there are courses that are typically more challenging and therefore, the SI sessions tend to lean in the direction of the most difficult content and concepts.

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STUDENT SUCCESS Continued

TCOP students partnering with local pharmacists and DEA Agents for National Prescription Drug Take Back.

“Reflecting on my first year of pharmacy school, I believe that one of my biggest keys to success was found in my community. The community that I found at TCOP helped me foster the best version of myself. They helped me celebrate wins and grow from failures. I am grateful for their support and look forward to seeing what we accomplish in the future. TCOP offers a multitude of resources to learn academically and professionally. My advice as a current student would be to use these resources early and often. Not (Link to the Entrepreneurial Academy only do these resources help you academically, but they can lead Overview and Q&A: https://usf.box.com/s/ to discovering new opportunities. Your Big Sib may let you know aufty7j8akqnwmgm79y8s4ls4bsomkg3 - please about a great cafe to study at over lunch. Your faculty coach could just hyperlink the video and embed an image so introduce you to a new field of pharmacy that really intrigues you that students know it’s a video and they click on during a meeting. There’s always an opportunity to learn and grow.”

BRIDGE Pharmacy Clinic, one of 17 student organizations that Taneja College Pharmacy has to offer.

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Taylor Trammell, PharmD Student, Class of 2024

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Student Organizations

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Student Leadership Council (SLC)

Kappa Psi

American College of Clinical Pharmacy

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

New Advancements in Nanotechnology Organization (NANO) MSPN Student Organization

American Pharmacist Association – (APhA – ASP) - IG American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) BRIDGE Pharmacy Clinic Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) Hispanic Association of Pharmacists (HAP) Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship in Health Care (ITEHC) Kappa Epsilon

PharmD Program Fast Facts

Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)

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Epsilon Kappa Chapter of the Rho Chi Honor Society Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (SSHP) Student Honor Council

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49% Asian/Pacific Islander

21%

Hispanic

18%

Click here to hear from our Student Honor Council with Alicia Brenner and Mahiul Reza.

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Black

American Indian/Alaska

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STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS

Get to know our institution better through the individuals who have lived and breathed the experience personally! We spoke with a few of our current students and recent graduates and here are their responses.

What has been your best student life experience so far? My best student life experience so far has been getting involved in the Hispanic Association of Pharmacists (HAP). Through HAP, I have been involved in projects to educate and support Hispanic culture through health care and community development.

Jose Valdes Ledesma PharmD Student, Class of 2024

Why did you choose to attend USF TCOP? I chose to attend USF TCOP because the program’s values aligned with my own, such as innovation, teamwork, and life-long learning. TCOP emphasizes student empowerment as catalysts for change at all levels of health. Through my involvement on the curriculum committee and the pharmaceutical education concentration, TCOP allowed me to play an active role in shaping the future of the college.

Click here to hear from our Taneja College of Pharmacy students Stefan Weekes Recent PharmD Graduate

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Kayla Bartel PharmD Student, Class of 2022

Tell us about the research opportunities you have participated in during your time at USFH TCOP.

What led you to pursue medicine and why the MSPN program during your journey?

Every student participates in a Pharmacy Longitudinal Research Project, or PLRP. Myself, alongside 5 of my colleagues who are enrolled in the teaching concentration, decided to use these projects synergistically. We completed a study that looked at the construction of multiple-choice questions and answer choices in NAPLEX preparation questions to determine if students are using flawed questions and potentially inflating confidence in material before the real NAPLEX exam.

It is critical to remain updated on all of the new advancements and emerging technologies out there in order to best serve your patients. Knowing I wanted to help people and continue advancing my problemsolving skills all led me to pursue the graduate degree in nanotechnology and now successfully gain acceptance into medical school.

I completed a research project alongside 2 faculty members and another Class of 2022 colleague that analyzed the New England Journal of Medicine’s SPRINT Challenge for potential bias in the academic medicine community as scientists from around the world voted on one another’s research.

Doniya Milani Recent MSPN Graduate Current USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Student

Why did you choose the MSPN Program at USF?

Tell us about any internship and research experience you gained while in the program.

Ray Matos Recent MSPN Graduate

I completed an internship at TransGenex Nanobiotech, Inc. (TGN). During my time there, I conducted experiments culturing several different cancer stem-cell lines and testing TGN’s pharmaceutical products for efficacy through cell viability studies. Furthermore, I worked on characterization of co-crystallized pharmaceutical compounds through analysis via Powder X-ray diffraction, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and Thermogravimetric Analysis data. I was also tasked with other miscellaneous tasks such as protocol writing and market research. Bottom line, I learned about what goes into formulating pharmaceuticals and testing their efficacies against cancer stem-cells.

Karina Ayala Recent MSPN Graduate

I chose to pursue a Masters in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology because I believe that nanotechnology has the ability to transform health care, not only within the United States, but throughout the world. I knew that I wanted to work in the pharmaceutical field when I studied abroad in Zambia and had the opportunity to observe how the physicians, pharmacists, and laboratory technicians at Macha Research Hospital provided medical services to their community. This experience opened my eyes to see how important healthcare is and the potential it has to bring hope to individuals, families, and communities. I knew that I wanted to contribute to improving healthcare as well, improving and developing medication and making it more accessible to those who do not have the ability to afford it. However, I did not know what the next steps were in achieving this goal. Thanks to this program, I am more aware of what options are available in the field of pharmacy and am aware of what I can specifically do to help transform healthcare.

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Q&A

Alumni

What do you do in your current role as a pharmacist with Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)?

I am a clinical trial lead for early development hematology/oncology studies. This involves the design, development, execution and day to day management of phase I Hem/Onc studies at NIBR.

You have a unique pharmacy background. How would you say TCOP prepared you to enter the workforce and what made you decide to go into your pharmacy career path?

Rowshan Chowdhury, PharmD USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy Class of 2017 Former: Postdoctoral Fellow, MCPHS/ Novartis Clinical Operations – Translational Clinical Oncology (TCO) Current: Clinical Trial Leader I at Novartis TCO/Associate Director MCPHS/Novartis Clinical Operations – TCO

I had the benefit of surrounding myself with like-minded peers who were also interested in non-traditional career options as well as mentors that allowed me to explore and develop myself into the person I wanted to become instead of who I should become.

What advice do you have for prospective students wanting to go into the field of pharmacy?

Make the effort to shadow or talk to pharmacists beyond the traditional community and hospital settings so that you can get a good sense of what pharmacy has to offer.

You completed a postdoctoral fellowship. What made you decide to pursue a fellowship and what did you learn from this experience?

I had a significant clinical research experience as an undergraduate at the University of Florida that really shaped me as an individual, and found myself wanting to find a way to continue to incorporate that into my career. After exploring several pathways and options, an industry fellowship made the most sense.

What would you say was your most valuable experience at TCOP?

My second summer as an informatics intern with Dr. Miranda. I met one of my close colleagues and friend Christopher Konig that summer and we developed a strong mentor-mentee relationship with Dr. Miranda. The projects we worked on that summer laid some of the foundation that led to where we’ve gone since then.

TCOP’s mission is focused on transforming health. What are your thoughts on the future of pharmacy?

Pharmacy has been traditionally viewed as a terminal degree that boxes you in to a particular career path. As the landscape of health care is shifting, it makes more sense to view the PharmD as a type of tool in the tool kit that affords a certain style of thinking and then allowing the individual to create or follow a path that makes sense for them.

What do you think makes TCOP unique?

Location. Location. Location. A large public university with reputable research funding, along with access to places like Moffitt Cancer Center and The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute on campus, and Tampa General Hospital downtown creates a lot of opportunity that you may not find elsewhere. This is in addition to the collaborations USF has set up with some of the tech companies in the area. It’s a good time to be in a place like Tampa. TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

FACILITIES

USFH TCOP has state-of-the-art facilities to engage and enhance student learning.

Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) Located in downtown Tampa and opened in 2012 CAMLS is a state-of-the-art simulation facility dedicated to training health care professionals and health care students. PharmD students visit CAMLS multiple times a semester to train in a realistic environment that can replicate nearly any clinical setting they may encounter as a pharmacist. This includes the use of both virtual patients and standardized patients. Typically, the simulations students participate in while at CAMLS replicate an in-patient environment. Often simulations are interdisciplinary, allowing students to learn how to work on a health care team.

USF Health Pharmacy Plus

Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)

L ocated at the USF Health Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare and opened in 2014, Pharmacy Plus is the USF Health Community Pharmacy of the future. Pharmacy plus is revolutionizing the field of pharmacy by making the one-size-fits-all approach obsolete. This pharmacy brings a personalized experience to patients with a full range of specialized services including a Pharmacogenomic Clinic. Pharmacy Plus allows the patient, the pharmacist, and the health care team to collaborate and communicate. PharmD students can do their second year Community Pharmacy Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) at Pharmacy Plus. PharmD students also have the option to do their fourth year Community Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) at Pharmacy Plus.

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FACILITIES Continued Clinical and Investigational Research Pharmacy (CIRP)

Center for Advanced Clinical Learning (CACL)

L ocated at the USF Health Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare and opened in 2011, the CIRP main function is to conduct double blinded studies and appropriate procurement, storage, documentation, control, sterile preparation, distribution and disposal of investigational products. PharmD students have minimal interaction with CIRP during their first three years of the curriculum. Students during their fourth year Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) have the option to participate in an elective rotation at CIRP.

Located at the USF Health Tampa campus and opened in 2005, CACL is a simulation facility that allows students to hone in on their patient counseling skills with standardized patients. PharmD students are in CACL multiple times a semester, whether for counseling practice or for clinical assessment related to a course. Typically, the simulations students participate in while at CACL replicate an out-patient environment.

Center for Advanced Clinical Learning (CACL)

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USF Health BRIDGE Clinic Located at the USF Health Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare and opened in 2007, the BRIDGE Clinic is a student-run free health care clinic. The clinic serves populations who typically do not have access to affordable healthcare. The clinic is student run through a collaboration of medicine, social work, physical therapy, pharmacy and public health providers. The clinic provides compassionate care for a local patient population in need. PharmD students can get involved with the BRIDGE Clinic as early as their first year. Students are welcome to get involved throughout their four years. There are BRIDGE Clinic leadership opportunities that allow pharmacy students to serve as BRIDGE Pharmacy Directors and officers for the Clinic as well as serving as the liaison to the medical school Directors of the Clinic. Students also have the opportunity to conduct research projects through the Clinic. There’s also a Student Run Free Clinic (SRFC) Annual Meeting each year and a SRFC Journal that allows students to take advantage of publishing their research through the journal.

USF Health BRIDGE Clinic

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TAMPA

The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is Florida’s first public, comprehensive college of pharmacy in a metropolitan area. In the near future, USFH TCOP will join the Morsani College of Medicine in the Downtown Waterstreet Campus! The campus will be a key anchor in Water Street Tampa and is planned to become one of the most vibrant urban environments in America and the world’s first wellness district.

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Vasiloudes Family Atrium & Reception

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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

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