Capsule
Winter 2015
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Magazine for Alumni and Friends
our global impact
In this issue
Masters of Their Fate
Welcoming the World
Helping Others and Yourself
Dean’s Message At the School of Pharmacy’s biannual Board of Visitors (BOV) meeting in October, I gave an update on the School to the many BOV members present and participating by telephone. After my presentation, I sat back and watched as many of our faculty and staff talked with our board members about their research projects, practice initiatives, and educational collaborations. Despite my overarching knowledge of our School’s activities, I was in awe at all that is taking place at the School of Pharmacy. I left that meeting, as I’m sure our BOV members did, with a sense of excitement and pride. The stories and features you see in each issue of Capsule magazine are just a sampling of all that we have to tell. We select stories with a goal of highlighting our mission areas of education, research, practice, and outreach. And we focus on the people who make our mission areas come to life — the faculty, staff, and students doing the daily work that makes us a highly ranked school of pharmacy. This issue focuses on the School’s international impact and collaborations in the areas of research, education, and service. The School was fortunate to host three international conferences last spring over the span of three weeks that brought more than 500 researchers, educators, and clinicians from around the world to Pharmacy Hall. Reaching beyond our walls is a pharmacy student-founded and -led University group called Global Medical Brigades that travels each winter break to Honduras to deliver interdisciplinary medical care to people living in poverty. And lastly, technology has allowed the School to expand its educational offerings to a global audience through two new online master’s programs — one in pharmacometrics and the other in regulatory science. I hope you regularly visit the School’s website at www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu to read more about all that makes us a comprehensive and diverse school of pharmacy. And I encourage you to visit the Alumni Affairs section of our website at www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/ alumni/contactinfo.html to give us your contact information so we can add you to our print and electronic mail lists. There is so much going on at the School, from alumni events and continuing education to special lectures and workshops, that we want to make sure you stay informed and up to date.
In the spirit of expertise, influence, and impact,
Natalie D. Eddington, PhD ’89, BSP, FAAPS, FCP Dean and Professor Executive Director, University Regional Partnerships
mission The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy leads pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement in the state of Maryland and beyond. VISion We will achieve our mission by: • inspiring excellence in our students through a contemporary curriculum, innovative educational experiences, and strategic professional relationships. • advancing scientific knowledge across the spectrum of drug discovery, health services, and practice based and translational research with significant focus on collaborative partnerships. • expanding the impact of the pharmacist’s role on direct patient care and health outcomes. • building and nurturing relationships with all members of our community. • capitalizing on our entrepreneurial spirit to improve pharmaceutical research, practice, and education in Maryland and throughout the world. PLEDGE We are proud to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and leaders who are sought for our expertise. We earn our reputation with the highest standards of personal ethics and professional conduct. Students and education are central to everything we do. We engage the community; together, we contribute to the improved health of society. We celebrate the distinctive talents of our faculty, staff, and students. We honor our traditions and advocate for dynamic changes in pharmacy practice, education, and research. We create the future of pharmacy.
Capsule Contents University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Alumni Magazine
Becky Ceraul, Capsule Editor Assistant Dean, Communications and Marketing School of Pharmacy
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School News
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MASTERS OF THEIR FATE
Chris Zang, Assistant Director, Editorial Services
Julie Bower, Assistant Director, Design Services University of Maryland, Baltimore Office of Communications and Public Affairs Special thanks to the following contributors:
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By randolph fillmore
WELCOMING THE WORLD
By MALISSA CARROLL
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HELPING OTHERS AND YOURSELF
BY ROBYN FIESER
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MAINSTAYS
Janice Batzold Acting Assistant Dean Development and Alumni Affairs
19 sTUDENT news
Dana Joyce Marketing Specialist
24 PRECEPTOR PROFILE
Kierion Stephens Development Associate
25 resident PROFILE
School of Pharmacy Student Government Association
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26 donor PROFILE 27 alumni PROFILE
We welcome your comments, news, and suggestions for articles. Send your ideas to Becky Ceraul at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, 20 N. Pine St., Room N302, Baltimore, MD 21201. Email: rceraul@rx.umaryland.edu; Telephone: 410-706-1690; Fax: 410-706-4012. Copyright © 2015 University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
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29 ALUMNI NEWS This issue of Capsule magazine is available for download on your tablet or smartphone! Simply go to the app store on your device, search for “Capsule magazine,” download, and start reading. The new electronic version gives you access to additional photos and “clickable” content. If you’d like to change how you receive your Capsule, visit www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/Capsule to let us know your delivery preference.