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florida PHARMACY TODAY Departments 4 Calendar 4 Advertisers 5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight
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Florida's Colleges of Pharmacy 16 Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
10 FPA News & Notes
20 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy
29 Buyer’s Guide
24 Larkin Health Sciences Institute College of Pharmacy 26 Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy 30 Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy 33 University of Florida College of Pharmacy 36 University of South Florida College of Pharmacy
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FPA Calendar 2016
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10-11 FPA Consultant Conference Miami
17 - 24 FPA CE at SEA Barcelona, Spain
For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com Events calendar subject to change CE CREDITS (CE cycle) The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours’ LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours’ general education needed every license renewal period. There is a new 2 hour CE requirement for pharmacists on the dispensing of controlled substances effective this biennial renewal period. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2017 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to review their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2016. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office. For more information on CE programs or events, please contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our website at www.pharmview.com
The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer-reviewed journal which serves as a medium through which the Florida Pharmacy Association can communicate with the profession on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest to the profession. As a self-supported journal, it solicits and accepts advertising congruent with its expressed mission.
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The President’s Viewpoint TIM ROGERS, RPh, FPA PRESIDENT
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The Seeds Of Pharmacy’s Future
his year, President-Eelect Scott Tomerlin and I had multiple opportunities to visit with several of our state’s pharmacy schools. Everyone agrees that the future of our profession lies in their hands, just as, 40 years ago, I was told that the future of our profession lay in my hands and those of my fellow new pharmacists. They were right then, and we are right now. We looked up to the pharmacists who went before us, learned from them, followed in their footsteps, then saw the changes that we thought were needed and made them happen. The result: the betterment of our profession and healthcare of our patients. Now, as my career draws nearer to the end, I see those who follow in my footsteps are taking up the cause and working to do the things I did. FPA involves students in every aspect of our work. Students attend our meetings, they are on every committee we have and contribute at every level of our association. They are as vital to us to sustain our association and profession as we are to them. We must keep this synergism going to ensure all the
things we want to accomplish. There could not be a more exciting time to be a student pharmacist than now! The profession continues to evolve each day, presenting practitioners new and old with a fresh variety of practice opportunities in which eager pharmacists can serve. The training that student pharmacists receive in the colleges of pharmacy in our state is second to none. We are most proud of our student pharmacists and all they do in our communities around the state of Florida and our nation.
Tim Rogers, RPh 2015-2016 FPA President
In January 2016, Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy held its second “Meet Your FPA Presidents” event at the campus in Davie.
FPA involves students in every aspect of our work. Students attend our meetings, they are on every committee we have and contribute at every level of our association. They are as vital to us to sustain our association and profession as we are to them. We must keep this synergism going to ensure all the things we want to accomplish.
This year’s format was slightly different than last year’s FPA Presidential Debate in the sense that the students invited myself, President-elect Scott Tomerlin and then candidate for President-elect Suzy Wise to participate in a “town hall”style discussion involving issues related to the pharmacy profession. Over 150 people attended the event, and a satellite feed was used to include the students from the Nova Southeastern campuses in Fort Lauderdale and Puerto Rico.
In February 2016, the Phi Lambda Sigma chapter of LECOM School of Pharmacy hosted its Spring Leadership Roundtable, where President-elect Scott Tomerlin was invited, along with two MAY 2016
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Director of Continuing Education Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120 Controller Wanda Hall, ext. 211
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other pharmacists, to talk about their leadership paths. It was a great event that allowed an informal setting of dialogue between these pharmacists and the students, where questions were answered and helpful advice was shared. Close to 100 student attendees were present at this event, making it a huge success. In March 2016, the students from the University of South Florida, UF -
FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY BOARD Chair..................................... Carol Motycka, St. Augustine Vice Chair................................Cristina Medina, Hollywood Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Verender Gail Brown, Orlando Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Member..............................Rebecca Poston, Tallahassee Member.............................................. Patricia Nguebo, Ocala Member................................. Norman Tomaka, Melbourne Member..............................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member.......................Don Bergemann, Tarpon Springs Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee
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St. Pete and LECOM had the opportunity to listen to U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis and the viewpoint of healthcare policy at the federal level. Students felt invigorated by his passion and acknowledgement of the need for pharmacists within the community. Representative Bilirakis is a cosponsor of the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act that is promoting provider
status for the profession. Representative Bilirakis, along with myself and Bob Parrado, empowered students to know that making a difference in the profession of pharmacy starts at the state level and locally in the community. Students were enlightened about the process of reaching out to their elected officials and being involved in local and state organizations. A message to the students: Set your personal goals for what you want to do as a pharmacist. Don’t lose sight of these goals when you encounter obstacles that might steer you one way or another. Be active in your local, state and national pharmacy organizations. It is through you that the profession will continue to evolve into the changes that you will find rewarding and enjoyable. If you do not strive for the right changes, others, not pharmacists, will make those changes for you. Where will you be in 20 years? I hope you’ll be active in your profession and an FPA member. You are the seeds of our profession and its growth is up to you. n
A message to the students: Set your personal goals for what you want to do as a pharmacist. Don’t lose sight of these goals when you encounter obstacles that might steer you one way or another. Be active in your local, state and national pharmacy organizations.
Executive Insight BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, BPHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION
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From Making Policy to Action
ur members may wonder how the FPA runs its advocacy program. There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed, either through changes in Board of Pharmacy rules, revisions to Florida and federal laws or influencing action of other governmental agencies. After all, everything we do is driven by approved or published regulations. We can’t practice pharmacy without a license, and a pharmacy cannot exist without a pharmacist. In our industry, we have oversight by the state board of pharmacy, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with many other federal, state and local governmental agencies. This does not include the oversight imposed on pharmacies that are part of benefit plan networks or, in some cases, internal institutional pharmacy policies, procedures and employment standards that may disrupt what you can do as a pharmacist and how you do it. With all the compliance requirements on our business model, there is no shortage of the need to advocate for changes in public policy to smooth the rough seas of pharmacy health care services. Sometimes, public health policy may get in the way of public health quality. This is where your professional association has a role. It all begins with our members at the local level, who gather in town hall meetings, invited or affiliated organizational gatherings or in meetings of our various student organizations. Together, they can discuss issues that need to be addressed. Individually, it is unlikely that a single pharmacist, pharma-
cy technician or student can get Congress, the Florida Legislature or a state or federal agency to revise a law, rule or policy. Depending on what needs to be done, it may take massive resources to execute a change campaign designed to
It all begins with our members at the local level, who gather in town hall meetings, invited or affiliated organizational gatherings or in meetings of our various student organizations. get those in the Legislature or in Congress to adopt revisions to laws. These resources include the costs associated with hiring legal consultants to craft the necessary changes in laws and lobbying firms to charge up to the Capitol, fighting to get the 120 members of the Florida House, the 40 members of the Senate, and ultimately the governor of Florida, to accept our ideas. There are additional costs that are necessary, which includes the raising of funds through our political committee to support the campaigns of legislators who understand our industry and are willing to fight on our behalf. You cannot possibly have a successful advocacy campaign without a robust political committee bank account. For the past several years, your Florida Pharmacy Association has been investing in various campaigns that have
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helped to get good pharmacy legislation passed. We will continue to do that; however, we have to rely on more than just the 200 or so FPA members who faithfully and regularly contribute to the Florida Pharmacist Political Committee campaign account. More than 90 percent of the dollars collected in the PAC are spent on political candidates. The remaining 10 percent of the funds received are used to cover the accounting and reporting costs required by Florida laws. With all of the issues facing pharmacy, we can have a very active and busy advocacy campaign working to solve everything that troubles the profession; however, the reality is that such a campaign is limited by the resources and reserves available to the FPA. You may not be aware of this, but the dues members pay to belong to the association (and are used to support our advocacy wars) only covers about 30 percent of what it takes to run the Florida PharmaMAY 2016 |
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cy Association. We have been successful in getting things done, but the FPA leadership must weigh carefully our advocacy efforts and prioritize projects that we need to work on. To put it bluntly, there simply is not enough revenue to fight a policy war on several fronts. This could change simply by building our member base and getting more of our industry stakeholders engaged. It is truly amazing that we are able to report every year that, with only 10 percent of the licensed pharmacists in this state connected to the FPA as active members, we successfully make changes to public policy that have a profound effect on the 90 percent of those in pharmacy in this state who are not engaged. We have a great opportunity to make a difference, but there simply are not enough arrows in the quiver. We are fighting major battles that require tanks and battleships and finding ways to win with slingshots and canoes. That is truly amazing, but is also a testament to the commitment of your elected volunteers and leaders. Also, it speaks volumes about our members regularly and faithfully supporting the PAC, such as, but not limited to, Richard Finkel, Bill Garst, Steve Pressman and Kathy Petsos. So what happens when a local organization sees the need for a policy change? The next step is to explore the FPA’s current policy on the issue to see if a change is needed. Those policy statements are crafted during each annual meeting of the FPA. Our next meeting is scheduled in Ft. Lauderdale, from June 29 to July 3, 2016. It is the House of Delegates that shapes the FPA’s position on the issues. Once the House adopts a policy statement, it is sent to your elected FPA Board of Directors to prioritize and execute the advocacy plan. The board will commission the FPA Governmental Affairs Committee to work out the details on the plan and track the progress of the issues. It is at the annual meeting where a report is provided to the membership. History has shown that your FPA has been extremely effective in getting what you want done. Those of you who are reading this are believers. Let’s share this with all the other stakeholders that are not sitting at the FPA table. Remember, if they are not at the table, they are on the menu. n
2015-16 FPA Board of Directors The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work diligently all year long on behalf of our members.
Suzanne Kelley..................................................................................................Board Chair Timothy Rogers..........................................................................................FPA President Alexander Pytlarz.................................................................................... FPA Treasurer Scott Tomerlin...........................................................................................President-Elect Jackie Donovan........................................................................Speaker of the House Carol Motycka................................................................Vice Speaker of the House Thomas Johns......................................................................................... FSHP President Jennifer Raquipo................................................................................. Region 1 Director Michael Hebb.........................................................................................Region 2 Director Tom Cuomo.............................................................................................Region 3 Director Linda Lazuka.........................................................................................Region 4 Director Robert Parrado...................................................................................Region 5 Director Luther Laite IV.....................................................................................Region 6 Director David Mackarey.................................................................................. Region 7 Director Humberto Martinez..........................................................................Region 8 Director Mitchell Fingerhut.............................................................................Region 9 Director
Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Vice Chair....................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary.............. Verender Gail Brown, brownvgrx4304@hotmail.com Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Member.............................. Rebecca Poston, Rebecca.Poston@flhealth.gov Member.................................................Patricia Nguebo, notablep@hotmail.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member........................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member............................................................. Don Bergemann, don@bceinfo.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com Journal Reviewer....................... Dr. Melissa Ruble, mruble@health.usf.edu Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill, ahill2@health.usf.edu
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FPA News & Notes State Group Health Insurance Plan Glitch The Florida Pharmacy Association has learned that a glitch developed within the claims processing system for the state group health insurance program. This affected several groups, but not all, based upon feedback from the membership. The glitch apparently changed the state group health prescription benefit plan to the prior policy where state employees and retirees were required to get certain maintenance medications from mail order rather than from community pharmacies. The Florida Pharmacy Association during the past several years has been successful in advocating for changes to the state health plan allowing employees and retirees enrolled in those plans to have a choice in where they would like to get their prescriptions filled and that they are also able to get a 90-day supply from community pharmacies. FPA has reached out to the Department of Management Services, the agency over the state group health plan, and together we were able to work with the PBM vendor to get the problems corrected. Our thanks go out to the staff at DMS for assisting us. FPA Leadership and Members Visiting Congress FPA’s Tim Rogers, Scott Tomerlin, DeAnn Mullins, Gracie Mullins, Jim Koivisto and pharmacy student member Matthew Savoie were recently in Washington, DC, at the NCPA Congressional Pharmacy Summit. Issues to discuss with members on the hill include DIR fees, access to compounded medications, pharmacist provider status, MAC transparency and any pharmacy network closures. With the election looming, these issues take on great importance both in Washington, DC and also the State Capitol in Florida. FPA to Increase the IQ of Your Smart Phones The FPA’s 126th annual meeting and convention is just a month away, and registrations are coming in fast. Our room block at the hotel is very active this year, so if you are planning to attend this meeting, please reserve your room before the block is sold out. We will have a record number of poster presentations and the exhibit hall will be full this year. We will also be introducing new technology designed to enhance your convention experience through
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your smart phone. Watch for further messaging from the FPA. New Overtime Rule to Take Effect in December On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the release of their Final Rule to Update the Regulations Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees. The rule revises the federal overtime regulations and was officially published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2016. This could affect employees in your pharmacy that earn less than $47,476 per year and may be working more than 40 hours weekly. For more information, please visit the Department of Labor web site at this link. Organizations Urge Changes to DIR Reporting in Letter to CMS (from NCPA) On April 27, CMS published the Proposed Medicare Part D DIR Reporting Requirements for 2015, which sets forth certain changes and clarifications to the Summary and Detailed DIR reporting requirements for plan sponsors for calendar year 2015. CMS specifically requested feedback from NCPA on the 2015 DIR Report. In a letter to Amanda Johnson, director of the Division of Payment Reconciliation, NCPA offers support for and feedback on CMS’s proposal, including recommendations to create a separate reporting field addressing “Effective Rate TrueUps” due to the prevalence of these arrangements. NCPA has long advocated for transparency around the existence and amount of ‘DIR Fees’ and for inclusion of such fees in the ‘negotiated price’ of prescription drugs paid for by Medicare Part D plans and in the Prescription Drug Event (PDE) records submitted to CMS on an ongoing basis. Summary of Pending Board of Pharmacy Rule Changes (from the Lockwood Law Firm) There are a few rules that are in various stages of revision or development. A summary of those proposed rule changes are below: Rule 64B16-27.104, F.A.C. proposes to specify minimum responsibilities of a prescription department manager, including the requirement that a manager must conduct an onsite visit of its pharmacy within 14 days of being designated the position for such pharmacy. The manager must also conduct semi-annual inspections in which the manager must review the following: prescription records of the pharmacy (i.e. logs and committee minutes); employee training requirements; compliance with Board rules
for pharmacist’s ratios; and review of drug stock. The manager must document such findings and provide to the Board upon request. Rule 64B16-28.1081, F.A.C. proposes to reduce required daily operating hours from 40 hours to 20 hours. The proposal also deletes the specific holidays in which pharmacies may be closed which are currently enumerated in the rule. The proposal defines “commences to operate” as when the pharmacy begins compounding, dispensing, storage or sale of medicinal drugs or the filling or dispensing of prescriptions. The rule contemplates that there may be a gap in time between receipt of a pharmacy permit and commencement of operations. The rule states if there is a lag, the pharmacy must notify the Board within 14 days of receipt of the permit. If a pharmacy does not operate within 6 months of receiving a permit, the pharmacy must notify the Board in writing stating such reason for the delay. Rule 64B16-28.451, F.A.C. Proposes that pharmacies that perform prescription drug processing for other pharmacies are not required to comply with certain Board rules, because these pharmacies do not directly engage with patients or the public. These Board rules
include: (a) Rule 64B16-28.102, F.A.C., Sink and Running Water, Sufficient Space, Refrigeration, Sanitation, Equipment; (b) Rule 64B16-28.1035, F.A.C., Patient Consultation Area; (c) Rule 64B16-28.1081, F.A.C., Regulation of Daily Operating Hours; and, (d) Subsection 64B16-28.109(1), F.A.C., relating to signage Rule 64B16-27.630, F.A.C. proposes the promulgation of a new rule to allow persons certified under section 465.189, Florida Statutes, to administer a vaccine for Meningococcal B (MemB) in addition to the immunizations or vaccines listed in the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Adult Immunization Schedule as of February 1, 2015.
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The FPA, working with Gather Digital out of North Carolina, will be bringing a new app to the Annual Meeting and Convention. This app includes an array of features for Attendee networking and participation. Convention registrants will be able to send messages to fellow attendees leading up to and during the event. Those attending the annual meeting will be able to compose and send notes to other logged‐in attendees within the special Messages button. You will even be able to share photos of your convention experience. The Photos section in the app has a feature that allows you to view, post, and comment on photos posted by the conference planners and fellow attendees! There will also be session evaluations and CE‐credit earning survey opportunities throughout the event, all accessed easily through the app agenda. Need the conference handouts? We will put them right at your fingertips in your smart phone. The convention is just a few short weeks away with the registration deadline of Friday, June 10, 2016. Register for the annual meeting today and see how technology can make #FPA2016 an exceptional experience.
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The Florida A&M College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Transforming lives and communities The College: The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences enjoyed a variety of successes this past academic year of which we are incredibly proud. Highlights include: ■■ Ranked as the No. 1 college of pharmacy in the state of Florida with respect to receiving research grant support from the National Institutes of Health for 2015, according to AACP and the Blue Ridge Institute ■■ Major contributor to the recent reclassification of FAMU to the R2 category Carnegie Classification as an institution of “Higher Research Activity” ■■ Major domestic and global initiatives to provide faculty and students with expanding opportunities to improve health and to demonstrate the importance of interprofessional care The College Celebrate 65th Anniversary The Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will celebrate its 65th anniversary in 2016. The theme of the 65th celebration is “Transforming Lives and Communities.” In celebration of this momentous occasion, there will be a weekend of celebration August 2527, 2016. In addition to dedicating a new research facility, we will have a formal “Black Tie Affair” Gala on Aug. 27 in the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee. There are a variety of activities associated with this weekend, and the College is extremely proud of its long heritage of producing pharmacists practicing locally, nationally and internationally. FAMU COPPS Adopts Orlando Children Home in Soweto, South Africa The Orlando Children’s Home in Soweto, South Africa, will receive some much needed help from the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS). The home, originally established in Johannesburg, has cared for abandoned and abused children for 76 years. The College adopted the home during a spring break cultural immersion program and plans to develop a learning center for the children in the clinic to augment their education. The trip consisted of both pharmacy and public health students and marks the beginning of a long-term relationship between COPPS and the people of Soweto, South Africa.
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(Left to Right) Dean Michael D. Thompson, Pharm.D.; Peggy Nkosi, Coordinator; Nkechi Ikediobi, P2 Pharm.D. candidate and CHE Employee; and James L. Moran, Jr., Ph.D., Assistant Director/Advancement and Alumni Affairs
National Diabetes Prevention Program – Dr. Otis Kirksey The FAMU Center for Health Equity (CHE) has entered into a contractual agreement with Solera Health to deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Program to State of Florida workers in the Tallahassee area. The National Diabetes Prevention Program is an evidenced-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. The program’s curriculum is based on research results from the Diabetes Prevention Trial that was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The research results
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demonstrated that making certain lifestyle changes and continuing them over time can prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are at risk. This initiative is lead by Otis Kirksey, Pharm.D., CDE. This is an excellent example of providing care to members of the community. Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center Early last year, CHE researchers, led by Dr. Kirksey, were certified as Lifestyle Coaches by Emory University’s Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center. Shortly afterwards, the CHE received Pending Recognition status as an organization that delivers the Diabetes Prevention Curriculum. Currently, the CHE is the only agency in the big bend area that listed on the CDC’s registry. CHE Latino Health La Salud Latina de Greensboro Project – Dr. Ivette Lopez The health inequities of Hispanic/Latino populations are a research priority of importance. This is a critical barrier to public health’s philosophy of social justice, and one of the highest ranked research areas of focus by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011). The La Salud Latina de Greensboro study addressed a critical barrier to progress in the field of public health: the lack of health assessment data that focuses on health inequities of Hispanic/Latino populations, particularly in rural communities. The study objectives of this community assessment were two-fold: to measure, describe and understand community lifestyles of a Hispanic/ Latino population in Greensboro, Fla., to develop capacity for community based participatory research; and to educate students and health professionals concerning the health inequities of Hispanics/Latinos by involving them in data collection and analysis. In order to meet the primary objectives of the study, the investigators established and maintained constant dialogue between faculty, students, health professionals and lay community members to develop culturally humble and useful instruments for collection of both quantitative and qualitative data. These instruments will be administered to members of the Hispanic community within Greensboro with the goal of assessing the health status and resources, as well as health perspectives, within the community. This dialogue will continue in order to produce relevant and functional information that can later be used for multiple interventions, including but not limited to the production of training materials for future researchers, training interventions of public health professionals serving this population and for the community to seek funding for their programs.
FAMU Faculty and Students Filtered Their Way Toward Clean Water for Flint FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, led by Antonio J. Carrion, Pharm.D., assistant professor, and Sheneisha White, third-year professional Pharm.D. candidate, filtered their way toward providing the Flint Water Initiative with approximately 96 PUR water filters and 10 pallets totaling 1,920 bottles of water. Moreover, $2,200 in donations were collected from COPPS students during the period of Feb. 16, 2016, to March 22, 2016. “It was a no-brainer that we help our fellow Americans in Flint, Mich., during their clean water crisis,” said Dr. Carrion. “It is my understanding that the aqua flow and reservoirs in Flint are completely contaminated. The brown-colored water is not digestible nor should it be consumed, because it could potentially have long-term health effects. It was imperative that we raised funds and got people to donate filters for the residents in Flint and, to our surprise, we were able to reach our goal. We have roughly 96 water filters that will be donated to the citizens of Michigan. Though a small donation on the part of COPPS, every little bit does help.” “I was elated when presented with the opportunity to engage my cohorts, both in Tallahassee and at our other sites located in Crestview, Tampa, Davie and Jacksonville, with taking part in such a huge initiative,” said White. “Every week
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Joshua Hillman Health Initiative (JHHI) at FAMU COPPS The Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Pharmacy Leadership Society is one of the foremost leadership organizations housed in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Florida A&M University. Many years ago, one of the students of the Plaque commemorating the Joshua Hillman college, Joshua Hillman, Health Initiative lost his life from a preventable disease, and each year we pay homage to his memory and life he lived. The Joshua Hillman Health Initiative (JHHI), named in honor of our former cohort and friend, is our way of both memorializing Joshua’s impact on the college family and contributing to the improvement of the health status of our community. The purpose of this initiative is to educate and promote healthy lifestyles, to encourage disease prevention, and to help minimize health disparities amongst FAMU students and the surrounding communities. Students perform health screenings for the community and host a variety of vendors to provide preventative information as well as testing for HIV and other valuable health information. The Hillman family
Dr. Antonio Carrion with a filter to be donated to residents in Flint, Mich.
we collected funds and filters, posted flyers created by Brenda Zamor, made announcements during class, texted and made calls to bring this feat to fruition. Our goal was to send 10 palettes of water and filters to underserved communities in Flint, Michigan, and collectively, we were able to do just that. It is my hope and prayer that the daily essentials that we take for granted are soon restored to the families of Flint.�
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Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Project Home Homelessness in America is a growing crisis. On any given day, at least 800,000 people are homeless in the United States. In Tallahassee alone, more than 750 people were reported as being homeless in 2014. One of the goals of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to develop leaders in the profession of pharmacy and promote opportunities for leadership in the field. Each month, PLS conducts a community service event enti-
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Members of the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society
tled “Project HOME,” where, on a Saturday morning, members visit the local homeless shelter and surrounding areas in Tallahassee and personally hand out a bagged lunch to every homeless individual they come in contact with. PLS members meticulously prepare more than 150 bagged lunches the evening prior for distribution. The brown bag lunch includes a bottle of water, a piece of fruit (apple, orange, banana), a bag of chips, and a hand-made sandwich (ham, turkey). The purpose of Project HOME is to bring attention to the plight of homelessness in our community and become directly involved in providing a service to the less fortunate. PLS is committed to fostering leadership and enhancing the relationship between the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the community of Leon County. “Consistency breeds trust and trust is the first step to building a relationship that can deliver people from the streets,” said Dr. Carrion. “Even though we are unable to feed every homeless person in Tallahassee, we will continue to maintain our commitment to this vulnerable population and provide an invaluable service that reminds those in need that we are here to help and that they haven’t been forgotten.” FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Center for Health Equity Helps Provide Free Mammograms Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Health Equity (CHE), Alpha XI Chapter, Kappa Epsilon (KE) Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated, Neighborhood Medical Center and the Bond Specialty and Wellness have partnered to offer free mammogram screenings for Leon County residents.
“The students of Kappa Epsilon are doing their part to reduce health disparities in underserved communities,” said Michael D. Thompson, Pharm.D., dean and professor. “Early detection of breast cancer is so important, and I am very proud that our students want to give of themselves to help others. Working with our community centers is a model that I continue to stress as we strive to do our part to help these centers provide exceptional care.” IPERT Grant – Dr. Shawn Spencer This project brings together a long-standing need for Minority Serving Institutions to better fulfill their leading role in creating a strong and inclusive biomedical workforce. Florida A&M University currently offers master’s degrees in molecular cellular biology and community psychology, as well as doctorate degrees in pharmacology, public health, pharmacoepidemiology/health outcomes, environmental toxicology, biomedical engineering and drug delivery. Despite ranking among the top producers of black doctoral degree recipients in life sciences, our success in the contribution of independent investigators from biomedically and educationally underserved populations has been low. Increasing the quality of research education and the development of trainees in our research community is a top priority of our institution. This application maps our path forward to meet this challenge (in this application, “biomedical” refers to biological, behavioral, social, clinical, and environmental health sciences).
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy Caring for our students and ensuring their success The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy has recently refined its Statement of Purpose to emphasize a closely held LECOM truism: that our students are our first priority. We care for our students and we ensure their success. The faculty members are committed to the primary purpose of caring for students by modeling professionalism and by helping them achieve their goals. The measures of success include gauging annual progression in the curriculum, fully realizing the educational outcomes for the Doctor of Pharmacy program and assessing readiness for advanced pharmacy practice experience, licensure and job placement. For over two decades, LECOM has been dedicated to helping people move their lives forward to help others. Whether one studies pharmacy, medicine or dentistry, the purpose of one’s calling can be found on one of the three national campuses of the largest medical school in the country. LECOM is an institution that strives to make health profession education more accessible to students who otherwise might not be able to reach their educational goals. While focusing upon meeting student needs, LECOM offers innovative, high quality and affordable education for its students. To ensure that students reach their educational goals, the school offers enrichment opportunities and tutoring assistance. LECOM hosts pharmacy leaders who promote advanced training and leadership opportunities. Students who excel have opportunities for dual enrollment in a Master of Science in Medical Education or a Master of Science in Health Services Administration that will be awarded simultaneously with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
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plines. There, they learn and discuss topics including teamwork, communication and ethics. During the experiential portion of the curriculum, all students participate in reflective writings and discussions related to the teamwork that they observed across the various healthcare environments. The Turning Points Clinic in Bradenton is one such example of teamwork in practice. Students collectively care for a population of patients who lack the financial resources to avail themselves of most health care options. School of Pharmacy faculty members, Alejandro Vazquez, Pharm.D., and Kelly Scolaro, Pharm.D., partner with LECOM physicians to provide patient care and to improve their access to medications. Medical and pharmacy students train together in this location. Research Day This year, the School of Dental Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine joined with the School of Pharmacy in presenting research posters for an all-campus event focused upon research. The third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students presented posters as the culmination of the Pharm.D. seminar course, and pharmacy students participated in interprofessional research projects that were displayed throughout the event. An interprofessional panel discussion replete with contributors included SOP faculty member Marcus Campbell, Pharm.D., as well as Jennifer Bencie, M.D., from the Manatee Health Department. Experiential Education Update The LECOM School of Pharmacy is pleased to welcome Christopher Lynch, Pharm.D., to the role of Director of Experiential Education. Dr. Lynch brings with him a wealth of leadership and practical pharmacy experience, including service in the U.S. Navy. LECOM is particularly grateful for each and every preceptor who gives generously of his or her expertise, time and dedication to advance the breadth and depth of educational experience. LECOM looks forward to fostering new and broad-ranged preceptor partnerships under the auspices of Dr. Lynch. Distance Education Update The LECOM School of Pharmacy offers three distinct pathways to obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy degree: the four-year, traditional pathway program located in Bradenton; the threeyear, accelerated pathway program located in Erie, Pa.; and
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the four-year, distance education (DE) pathway. Students enrolled in the DE pathway complete most of the didactic coursework in the comfort of their own homes. In the DE pathway, the majority of the curriculum is delivered through online technology using an interactive platform through which faculty present lectures for asynchronous learning. In addition, weekly synchronous learning sessions allow homebased students to interact with each other and with the faculty. Students take proctored exams on a schedule similar to that of the Florida students. Each year, students spend two to three weeks at the Florida campus, where they complete hands-on learning activities, offer presentations and participate in discussion groups. Distance education students complete an experiential portion of the curriculum that is similar to the other pathways for IPPE and APPE, and they have a professionalization plan that includes a pharmacist mentor in their location. Preceptors who worked with DE students for IPPE in the summer of 2015 stated that they were as equally prepared as students from on-campus pharmacy programs. The class size for the program is 24 students and the first class will graduate in 2018. The Community is Our Campus Students from the LECOM School of Pharmacy have gained national recognition for their community service. In 2014, LECOM was named to the president’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteerism, service-learning and civic engagement. During the last academic year, pharmacy, dental and medical students at the LECOM Bradenton and the Erie and Greensburg, Pa., campuses contributed more than 30,000 hours of service to nonprofit agencies and organizations. This estimable recognition stems, in part, from the School of Pharmacy participation in the annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Challenge. Since 2012, the LECOM
School of Pharmacy consistently has been one of the top schools for its Script Your Future efforts, which are designed to educate the public on the risks of failing to take medications as prescribed. During the months of January and February, LECOM students participated in approximately 40 service events reaching approximately 2,100 people. The 2016 campaign emphasized the importance of smoking cessation. The theme this year was: “Script Your Future: ADHERE to your routine. CONQUER your disease. EMPOWER your life.” The message served as a powerful reminder that if patients adhere to a routine that they set forth themselves, they can overcome many burdensome aspects of their disease and can, indeed, improve their overall quality of life. New initiatives and undertakings enhance and augment the pharmacy mission. One such important venture focuses upon a partnership that LECOM Pharmacy students have undertaken with the American Diabetes Association (ADA). As part of American Diabetes Month, LECOM partnered with the ADA for Healthy Sarasota Week. This event highlighted World Diabetes Day as a community-based call-to-action that sought to increase awareness about diabetes by providing opportunities for citizens and businesses to make critical life changes to improve health. The dedicated LECOM student body also sought an opportunity to play a larger role in diabetes advocacy as dental, medical and pharmacy students volunteered to become ADA ambassadors. The LECOM APhA-ASP chapter hosted its second annual ambassador training session, during which students participated in various speaking engagements, fundraising efforts, informational activities, as well as health fair screenings sponsored by ADA.
LECOM Bradenton Pharmacy Students Gathered at the Florida Capitol to meet with lawmakers.
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Majority Leader Sen. Bill Galvano) to discuss legislation affecting the profession of pharmacy. Student Honors The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Wal-Mart Scholar Program recognizes pharmacy students who are interested in pursuing careers in academic pharmacy. Michael Mueller, Ph.D., partnered with Elizabeth Faville (Class of 2017), who has been selected for this honor. Together they will attend the AACP Annual Meeting in July where they will attend educational and networking sessions related to pharmacy education. Robbie Christian (Class of 2017) has been awarded the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award. This award recognizes pharmacy students who have demonstrated a commitment
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to public health and public health practice that advance the overarching goals and achieve the objectives of “Healthy People 2020.” Kenny Navarette (Class of 2018) received the honored Patient First Award from Memorial Hospital Pembroke in Pembroke Pines on Feb. 10, 2016. Last fall, while on his Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiential (IPPE) rotation at the hospital, Navarette’s attention to detail and dedication to patient safety prevented an overdose of a weight-based antibiotic prescribed for a 17-month-old child. Navarette’s intervention prevented a potentially harmful side effect and toxicity from the medication. Placing patient safety first, Navarette demonstrated the critically important role that pharmacists play in the mission of patient safety. LECOM lauds his exemplary action and excellent service to the pharmacy profession. Faculty Updates Katherine Tromp, Pharm.D., is the pharmacy manager at The Good Samaritan Pharmacy and Health Services. The organization benefits from LECOM faculty volunteerism as LECOM pharmacists and board members provide medical and pharmacy services to an indigent population in the area. Victoria Reinhartz, Pharm.D., LECOM Class of 2011, has joined the faculty; she is developing a practice site with the Manatee County Health Department. Stephanie C. Peshek, Pharm.D., received a perfect score of 100 and 5 stars from Doody’s Review Service for the recently published textbook, Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician. Marcus Campbell, Pharm.D., joined the editorial panel for the journal EC Pharmacology and Toxicology. Dr. Campbell gave a presentation to the Saint Petersburg General Family Medicine Residency entitled “Anticoagulation Transitions of Care.” Kenneth Bauer, Pharm.D., Ph.D., delivered a CE presentation entitled “Cancer of the Breast, Prostate, and Lungs: What Every Pharmacist Should Know About the Three Leading Types of Cancer,” and Fallon Enfinger, Pharm.D., delivered a CE presentation entitled “Using Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation.” The presentations were made at the Florida Pharmacy Association meeting. Julie Wilkinson, Pharm.D., led a roundtable discussion at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) annual meeting entitled “Leadership in Pharmacy Elective Course.” Sachin Devi, Pharm.D., moderated an AACP Webinar entitled “Enhance Student Learning with Inexpensive Tablet Apps.” Kathryn Samai, Pharm.D., published a piece in the Journal of Trauma Nursing entitled “What We Know about the New Oral Anticoagulants and their Reversal.” For the APhA (19th edition) of The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, Kelly Scolaro, Pharm.D., will author “Colds and Allergies” and Dr. Julie Wilkinson and Dr. Katherine
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Tromp will author “Headache.” Sachin Devi, Ph.D., has been invited to author a chapter entitled “Structure and Function of Hepatic Parenchymal Cells” in the reference book Comprehensive Toxicology. Sunil Jambhekar, Ph.D., along with Philip Breen, Ph.D., published “Pharmaceutical Formulations I: Structure and Physicochemical Properties, Formation of Complexes, and Types of Complexes” and “Cyclodextrins in Pharmaceutical Formulations II: Solubilization, Binding Constants, and Complexation Efficiency” in the journal Drug Discovery Today. Ningning Yang, Ph.D., co-authored “Exosomes as Therapeutic Drug Carriers and Delivery Vehicles Across Biological Membranes: Current Perspectives and Future Challenges” in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. Professional Development In November of 2015, the Phi Lambda Sigma Gamma Pi Chapter organized the first LECOM Residency Showcase. The goal of the showcase was to offer students from the P3 and P4 classes the opportunity to engage with local residency programs in an effort to learn about each program and to promote themselves as potential candidates. More than 80 pharmacy students from the four Tampa Bay area pharmacy campuses attended the showcase. Nine local residency programs were represented by a total of 20 current pharmacy residents and residency directors. The programs that participated in the showcase included: Lee Memorial Health System, James A. Haley VA, Bay Pines VA, Bay Pines VA-Sarasota Campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Bayfront Health, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Winter Haven Hospital and Manatee Memorial Hospital. The LECOM student chapter of the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP-SC) also hosted its annual Residency Workshop and Curriculum Vitae Review. During the workshop, students participated in a scheduled mock interview session with a pharmacy resident and welcomed the opportunity to participate in a personal CV Review. In early May 2016, LECOM held the second annual Pinning Ceremony for third-year pharmacy students. This event marks the completion of the didactic curriculum and the transition into the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Each student was called forward to have a LECOM pin placed upon his or her white coat. In unison, the students recited the Pharmacist Code of Ethics, and a video scrapbook displaying words of wisdom was shown. The noteworthy program was led by Christopher Lynch, Pharm.D., with faculty pinners including Deepak Gupta, Ph.D., Marcus Campbell, Pharm.D., and Stephanie Peshek, Pharm.D. Administrative Leadership LECOM administrators began their careers in the medical and pharmacy professions, bringing years of medical education and sage teaching experience to the planning and management of the college. John M. Ferretti, D.O., is president
and CEO of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and also serves as president of LECOM Health, a comprehensive academic health center located in Erie, Pa. The senior vice president, provost and dean of academic affairs is Silvia Ferretti, D.O., and the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the LECOM School of Pharmacy is Hershey S. Bell, M.D. At the Bradenton campus, the associate dean for the traditional pathway is Julie Wilkinson, Pharm.D.; the assistant dean for assessment is Nina Pavuluri, Ph.D.; the director of experiential education is Christopher Lynch, Pharm.D.; the director of curriculum is Kenneth Bauer, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; and the director of the distance education program is Katherine Tromp, Pharm.D. Rachel Ogden, Pharm.D., is the associate dean for the accelerated pathway program in Erie. Accreditation and Enrollment The LECOM School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). LECOM also is accredited by the Middle States Commission for Higher Education. Current LECOM Pharmacy School enrollment is comprised of 1009 students, with 543 enrolled in the Bradenton campus and 46 participating in the distance education program. Facilities The college designed its facilities to ensure that each and every detail lends itself to the mission of teaching students the way in which to care for patients. All LECOM facilities offer the latest instructional technology. Lecture halls are equipped with “smart classroom” technologies, complete with wireless and wired computer network connections for student laptops. Classrooms offer multi-media presentations; and in the larger lecture halls, instructors control and illustrate presentations from a computer tablet at the lectern. An online learning management system is available to augment student learning. LECOM campuses are connected through a high-speed computer network, allowing classes in Erie and Bradenton to view lecturers from either campus. The LECOM School of Pharmacy curriculum includes laboratory demonstrations and hands-on exercises, all of which prepare students to compound extemporaneous and intravenous preparations. Students also participate in small group sessions to develop application, communication, and other key skills necessary for the pharmacy profession. Curriculum and requirements for the LECOM School of Pharmacy can be found online at: http://lecom.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy
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Larkin Health Sciences Institute College of Pharmacy Developing an academic community engaged in teaching, research, scholarship and service It has been a very busy year for Larkin Health Sciences Institute College of Pharmacy (LHSI COP). We have been preparing for the matriculation of our inaugural class with the anticipated start date of August 2016. We have been busy with recruitment and admission of students, hiring faculty, building classrooms, developing the courses, hiring key personnel into student services and preparing for our much anticipated comprehensive site visit from the ACPE. The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions has been actively recruiting students from both local and national recruiting fairs as well as colleges throughout Florida. The admission process began early this year, and we are impressed with the diversity of students interested in the LHSI COP. A director of admissions, Daniyal Saud, has been hired to assist in the process. He has extensive experience as Associate Director of Admissions at American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He has a master’s degree in higher education (M.Ed.) and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in educational leadership and research from Florida Atlantic University. The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions is also developing various programs and activities to support student success academically and professionally. Planning is ongoing for New Student Orientation week, Faculty Advising, our Early Alert Program to quickly identify students with academic or professional difficulties, Academic Support Services and Career/Leadership Development, which will be integrated into both the curriculum and co-curricular aspects of the program. The curriculum is continuing to receive much attention in terms of mapping each course to our Program Learning Outcomes and content listed in the new 2016 ACPE standards. The Curriculum and Evaluation/Assessment Committee has 24
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proactively assessed the content of each course to ensure that students are exposed to topics at multiple times over the course of their three years. The first year provides foundational framework in terms of medical biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and the pharmaceutical sciences. The integrated blocks allow our students to learn (more intensely and focused) medicinal chemistry and pharmacology related to the specific disease states to be covered. Each body-systems based block will have a portion of topics from the Social/ Behavioral/Administrative sciences applicable to what the students are learning. We have carefully designed each course to include all of these topics and physical assessment where appropriate. In order to facilitate the delivery of the content, we have chosen Canvas® as our learning management system, Exam Soft® for computer based testing and PharmAcademic® for the experiential education and electronic portfolio students will compile in their time with us. The faculty are in the process of developing the content, which relies heavily on active learning. As it is not possible to deliver the curriculum without an amazing group of faculty, the LHSI family is growing with the addition of several faculty members. To date, we have been fortunate to have added eight inaugural faculty members. Those who have already arrived on
To date, we have been fortunate to have added eight inaugural faculty members. Those who have already arrived on campus include Kalyan Venkata, Ph.D., Nasir Uddin, Ph.D., and Mostafa Elgebaly, Ph.D.
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campus include Kalyan Venkata, Ph.D., Nasir Uddin, Ph.D., and Mostafa Elgebaly, Ph.D. Dr. Venkata received his doctorate in medicinal chemistry from the University of Southern California and joins us for his first faculty appointment following some time in industry. Dr. Uddin has a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences from Mercer University. He has previous faculty experience at LECOM in Erie, Pa., and at Wingate University in Wingate, N.C. Dr. Elgebaly received his doctorate in clinical and experimental therapeutics from the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. He was previously an assistant professor at South University in Columbia, S.C., prior to joining LHSI. The remaining six faculty members will join LHSI in the next several months. In terms of the administrative team, Professor and Assistant Dean for Programmatic Assessment and Accreditation Dr. Sandra Benavides joined the team in July. She was previously an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University. The renovations to our building have recently been completed in preparation for our inaugural class (see pictures). The classroom was designed to allow for group activities. There are also many breakout rooms students may retreat to
for more in-depth discussion on application exercises, as our program is focused on active learning with students being on campus for six hours of instruction and application most days. The compounding lab has also been completed (see picture) and the first of several faculty research labs is up and running for our basic and translational science faculty. Because this is a very busy time for us in recruiting our first class, recruiting our inaugural faculty, cultivating relationships with the local community and future preceptors, completing a full curriculum to meet the new ACPE 2016 Standards and the renovation to accommodate teaching and research, our article is abridged this year. Next year, we hope to tell the readership about all the great things our first class of students and faculty are doing to achieve our mission: To develop an academic community engaged in teaching, research, scholarship and service that prepare pharmacists for compassionate, evidence-based and interprofessional practice in diverse settings.
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Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Growth and innovation – marching toward Vision 2020 The continued growth and success of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) creates a positive energy that resonates within the College of Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy provides important university support as it embraces its vision to be recognized as an entrepreneurial college of pharmacy, providing opportunities that encourage innovation in education, practice and research. The College of Pharmacy stresses innovation to students to prepare them to practice in new roles as pharmacists in an evolving profession. Realizing Potential NSU is conducting the largest philanthropic effort in its 50-year history to raise more than half a billion dollars for the only doctoral research institution in Broward County. As part of the march toward Vision 2020, the goal is to raise $300 million in sponsored research and an additional $250 million for NSU. Through the dedication and support from the community and philanthropists, NSU has reached the midpoint goal of $125 million. Mike and Alice Jackson pledged $1 million to support the College of Pharmacy’s Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research. Realizing the potential of NSU’s students, faculty and researchers means finding cures, developing treatments and enriching lives while developing inventors, clinicians, administrators, entrepreneurs, engineers and health care professionals to better serve the community. NSU is developing the next generation of leaders, innovative curricula, exemplary programs and partnerships to support the community. Growth In August 2016, NSU will open the 215,000-square-foot Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) on the main campus in Fort Lauderdale/Davie. The CCR will provide wet labs for many of NSU’s innovative researchers, as well as a General Clinical Research Center, which is an outpatient facility with a centralized clinical research infrastructure for investigators in multiple disciplines. The center will also house NSU’s Cell Therapy Institute; the United States Geological Survey (USGS); the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine; the Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research; the Emil Buehler Research Center for Engineering, Science and Mathematics; and Broward County’s only private incubator for information security businesses. The CCR will be connected to Florida LambdaRail, an ultra-high-speed broadband network that links the state’s higher education institutions. The network provides a medium that fosters collaboration and partnerships in support of scientific research, education and 21st 26
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century economy initiatives. Nova Southeastern University’s new College of Allopathic Medicine will help meet the growing shortage of physicians regionally and nationally. It also will complement the education currently offered in NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine with the university’s extensive offerings of health professions degree programs. NSU will be the only university in the southeastern United States, and the first in Florida, to house both an osteopathic medical school and an allopathic medical school. George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., president and CEO of NSU, announced the appointment of Johannes W. Vieweg, M.D., FACS, as founding dean of NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine in January. The new college is aiming to welcome its first class of M.D. candidates in 2018, subject to achieving accreditation. Advancing towards Vision 2020, NSU is welcoming a new hospital. HCA East Florida is relocating Plantation General Hospital to NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. The 200bed community hospital will serve South Florida and will eventually become a teaching and research facility integrated with NSU’s clinics, research centers, and clinical trials. This milestone addition, coupled with this year’s opening of NSU’s CCR, will provide students and faculty members expanded opportunities for research and training. Beginning in fall 2016, the College of Pharmacy will ac-
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cept students for a new program, Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Affairs. The master’s degree in pharmaceutical affairs is a two-year graduate program designed to prepare students for positions in academia, managerial or sales positions in the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations, managed care organizations, health care systems and government agencies. The degree will also act as a bridge for students interested in additional preparation prior to pursuing a Pharm.D. or Ph.D. degree. Innovation The College of Pharmacy recently held its inaugural “ShaRx Tank” Pharmacy Practice Seminar course presentation event. This year, the course incorporated an innovative twist. Students were required to develop a novel pharmacy-related product or service and pitch it to a group of judges. Students created prototypes for their inventions, as well as posters, formal papers and podium presentations. Ideas ranged from smart phone applications to robotics, all aimed at improving patient care. Guests included business owners, pharmacists, lawyers and faculty from the College of Pharmacy, as well as the Shepard Broad College of Law and the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The judges scored each presentation. Finalists from all three campuses will be competing this summer to be the ultimate winner. Students have begun the process of filing for patents and will continue to develop their ideas.
presented “Avanti: Always Forward in Transitional Care” at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Avanti is an app designed to provide pharmacist care and reduce readmission rates by linking current gaps in the transitions of care in Puerto Rico and the U.S. healthcare system. Avanti also includes features that assist physicians and other healthcare providers in allowing for a faster and more accurate diagnosis upon patient arrival. Feedback received from judges at the competition was that Faria had the best presentation engagement and that Avanti is a vital innovation for the healthcare system. The Avanti student team won best presentation at the Pharmacy Practice Seminar presentation at NSU’s Puerto Rico Campus in April.
Patricia Faira with her award from the fourth annual State of Florida Healthcare Innovation Pitch Competition.
Student presentation teams for the ShaRx Tank Pharmacy Practice Seminar event
Student pharmacist, Patricia Faria, Class of 2017, submitted her team’s SharRx Tank concept to the fourth annual State of Florida Healthcare Innovation Pitch Competition. Through the business plan that was submitted, Faria was selected as one of the top 15 finalists. Before competing, she sought the expertise of faculty member Ana Castejon, Ph.D. to improve her presentation skills. Dr. Castejon recommend she apply for patent protection for the team’s project. In April, Faria
Faculty at the College of Pharmacy established the Accountable Care Organization Research Network, Services and Education (ACORN SEED) initiative in 2015 with the purpose of bringing together healthcare practitioners, academics and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) for mutual fiscal, scholarly and patient-care benefits. ACORN SEED integrates pharmacists and pharmacy academia with accountable care organizations to positively affect value-based healthcare systems. NSU has partnered with two ACOs representing over 120 primary care practices in South Florida. Faculty pharmacists provide ambulatory care services, chronic care management and MTM to the ACO patient population. Tina Joseph, Pharm.D., BCACP, and Renee Jones, Pharm.D., Drs. Joseph and Jones present at the AMCP C.Ph., presented a ses- Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting
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sion at the AMCP Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting highlighting the need for new delivery models like ACOs. Drs. Joseph and Jones outlined how pharmacists can be integrated into ACOs in order to improve care and patient satisfaction, while reducing cost.
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Student Success Cullen Adre, Justin Luna, Ernesto Perez and James Clinard, members of the Class of 2016, won the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) video contest. NAIIS is an annual inter-professional summit where a coalition of healthcare providers dedicated to addressing and resolving immunization issues work together. NAIIS consists of over 700 partners, representing more than 130 public and private organizations. The goal of the video contest is to educate adults about the importance of immunizations. The students created the video “The Truth about Immunizations” through their company Blackboard Productions to dispel any false notions about vaccinations and educate the public on their importance. The team constructed a set by hand and used stop motion to film and narrate the animation video. The team won the competition by garnering the most views and likes. The winners will be attending an expense-paid awards ceremony in Atlanta in May. Michele Wiltse, Class of 2016, identified a serious adverse reaction during an advanced pharmacy practice experience. Upon chart review, Wiltse suspected that her patient was suffering from Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). Wiltse recommended to the Michelle medical team that heparin be stopped and argWiltse, Class of atroban be initiated. After argatroban therapy 2016 was initiated, the patient’s platelets recovered to baseline. Wiltse and her team were commended for identifying this adverse advent. The American Pharmacists Association 28
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(APhA) Foundation recognized Florida Pharmacy Association student member Farima Fakheri Raof, Class of 2017, at the 2016 APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Baltimore, Md., as the winner of the prestigious Gloria Francke scholarship. The award recognizes exceptional demonstration of leadership skills and academics through active involvement in the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). Jonathan Guzman, Class of 2018, won the 2016 Poster/Slogan Competition for this year’s commemoration of Pharmacist Week sponsored by the Puerto Rico Pharmacists Association. This is the second year in a row that an NSU student has won the poster competition. Guzman’s poster will be exhibited at the headquarters of the Puerto Rico Pharmacist Association for the rest Jonathan Guzman, Class of 2018 of the year. The College of Pharmacy emphasizes the pursuit of an ASHP accredited residency. The graduating class of 2016 is composed of 231 students, of which an incredible 26.4 percent applied for residency training. Through their hard work and preparation, an amazing 62.3 percent of those students were accepted into an accredited residency program. Of the college’s 2015 graduates deciding to pursue a PGY2 residency training program, 71.4 percent were accepted. This remarkable achievement allows the College of Pharmacy to continue to be a strong representative for NSU nationally and internationally. Team Success The College of Pharmacy’s Rho Chi Gamma Theta chapter celebrated its silver anniversary during this year’s Rho Chi national meeting at the APhA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Md. Congratulations to Alexandra Perez, Pharm.D., M.S., Class of 2005, faculty advisor, and the Rho Chi Gamma Theta Chapter. The College of Pharmacy student compounding team competed in the 2016 Student Pharmacist Compounding Competition (SPCC) in California with 19 other pharmacy schools it three different challenges: 1. Compound two prescriptions with limited information, 2. Answer questions in a “game-show” fashion, and 3. Poster presentation. Several top leaders in pharmacy compounding, including David Mastropietro, Ph.D., assistant professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, were present and provided presentations to the students and faculty during the event. Anastasios Lymperopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, won the best poster award at the 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting of the prestigious American College of Cardiology in Chicago. Dr. Lymperopoulos presented the poster with student co-authors, Katie McCrink, Class of 2018, and Ava Brill, Class of 2016, showcasing the quality of research being conducted at the college by the faculty and students.
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Richard Deth, Ph.D., professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, and his research team including Malav Trivedi, Ph.D., assistant professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department; Yiting Zhang, Northeastern University; Nathaniel Hodgson, Harvard University; Hamid Abdolmaleky, Boston University; and Margot Fournier, Michel Cuenod and Kim Quang Do, Lausanne University, Switzerland, found vitamin B12 levels in the brain are significantly decreased in the elderly and are much lower in individuals with autism or schizophrenia, as compared to their peers at similar ages. The study was reported in the Public Library of Science One (PLOS One) journal. Faculty in the News In February, talk show host Steve Harvey welcomed students from the College of Pharmacy—Faren French, Class of 2016, Ariel Jordan, Class of 2016, Nayeli Montes, Class of 2017, and alumna Nicole Hope, Pharm.D., Class of 2015—to surprise Jaime Weiner Riskin, Pharm.D., Class of 2003, assistant professor, Pharmacy Practice Department, for a segment of The Steve Harvey Show. Weiner Riskin passionately strives to guide and inspire future pharmacists. However, last year, she faced the possibility she would no longer be able to teach after discovering she had a meningioma, a benign brain tumor. After successful surgery and radiation, she recovered well. Weiner Riskin and her family traveled to Chicago to film the segment, where she was surprised by her students who thanked her for being their mentor and helping them navigate through school and guiding them in their professional growth.
signed to determine if a relatively safe and inexpensive approach could be developed to treat veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). Medical evidence suggests that GWI is an inflammatory condition and that NF-kB is a therapeutic target. Both glutathione and curcumin are known to block the NFkB pathway and the Phase I/II trials will optimize bioavailability. Dr. Deth’s grant will address the effect glutathione and curcumin have on mitochondrial status with GWI veterans. A second notable grant for $134,180 was awarded to Elizabeth Sherman, Pharm.D., from the University of Miami and funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration is to support a program at a local partner site within the South Florida - Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC). The AETC Program is a national network of leading HIV experts who provide locally based, tailored education, clinical consultation and technical assistance to healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations to integrate high quality, comprehensive care for those living with or affected by HIV
NSU students visit the capitol for Florida Pharmacist Legislative Days.
Florida Legislative Days 2016 Fifty-three students, mentored by Stephanie Gernant, Pharm.D., assistant professor, Pharmacy Practice Department, represented NSU COP at Florida Pharmacist Legislative Days, where they met with multiple representatives and senators. Students learned the importance of legislation and were able to discuss bills that impact pharmacy practice and the future of healthcare with legislators. Nayeli Montes, Nicole Hope, Ariel Jordan, Faren French and Jaime Weiner Riskin with host Steve Harvey
Research Highlights A grant of $512,460 was awarded to Robert Deth, Ph.D., for “Testing the Model: A Phase I/II Randomized Double Blind Placebo Control Trial of Therapeutics: Liposomal Glutathione and Curcumin.” This research is part of a larger study de-
Moving Forward It is an exciting time at the College of Pharmacy and at NSU as we fulfill our vision to be recognized as an innovative, entrepreneurial college of pharmacy, providing faculty and students with unparalleled opportunities that encourage innovation in education, practice and research. Visit us at pharmacy.nova.edu.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University Gregory School of Pharmacy Pharmacy with faith, excellence with character International and Domestic Mission Trips Nearly 100 students, faculty, alumni and friends from the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy (GSOP) embarked on medical mission trips during the summer of 2015 to provide services and care to patients in impoverished villages and cities in Costa Rica, Honduras and Uganda as well as areas in and surrounding Belle Glade, Fla. Despite difficult physical conditions and an outpouring of patients, the four teams helped fulfill some of the medical and spiritual needs of the local people. They treated more than 2,200 patients and filled more than 5,700 prescriptions. They also conducted various health screenings, planned activities for children, presented educational information and helped a number of individuals forge a relationship with Jesus Christ. Seventy students, along with 15 faculty members, residents and alums, are serving on the summer 2016 mission trips to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Uganda, as well as Belle Glade. The pharmacy school received generous donations from benefactors of the university to provide medical and other supplies. Upon return, many of the teams presented their experiences and the impact of the trips during the school’s weekly pharmacy chapels. The experiences were inspirational, with testimonies of compassion and the challenges of providing direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
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GSOP Hosts Annual Student-Run Local Health Fair The GSOP hosted its eighth annual local health fair last fall to promote health awareness, prevention and treatment as well as provide students with a meaningful service learning experience. The event was organized by students, with faculty guidance, to connect with and educate the community. It was held in Lake Worth, Fla., on Oct. 3, 2015. The GSOP 2015 Community Health Fair had a total of 26 booths, 24 of which were health-related topics headed by different student organizations and fraternities. Student-led booth topics included aging and the elderly, alcohol abuse, alternative medicine, asthma/COPD, autoimmune disease management, children’s health, cholesterol, diabetes, Generation Rx, gastrointestinal care, hypertension, immunizations, health insurance, medication counseling, men’s/women’s health, mental health and stress management, lifestyle/ fitness and nutrition, poison prevention, self-care, skin care, smoking cessation, spiritual health, sexually transmitted infections and veterinary. Additional booths included CVS, The Diabetes Collation, Get Covered America and Walgreens. One-hundred nine pharmacy students volunteered at the fair, representing approximately 46 percent of campus-based PBA pharmacy students. Pharmacy faculty members also volunteered as booth advisors. Approximately 75 patients were served, and the volunteers conducted blood pressure screenings, HIV rapid tests and glucose tests. CVS and Walgreens were also on hand to administer flu vaccinations.
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The health fair helped students raise awareness in the community about the importance of health screenings and medication adherence and the positive impact they have on health outcomes. The 2016 Community Health Fair is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2016, in Lake Worth. Florida’s Legislative Days 2016 Eighteen pharmacy students and one faculty member from GSOP attended the FPA/FSHP Florida’s Legislative Days in Tallahassee, FL, on Jan. 18-20, 2016. Students had the opportunity to interact with senators, representatives and aides and discuss various bills affecting the pharmacy profession. Every student was able to visit with at least two legislators. It was a great learning experience to show pharmacy students the various ways of getting involved with the legislative process on behalf of their profession. GSOP Student Attends 2016 NACDS RxIMPACT DAY GSOP Class of 2017 student Stephanie Ellis was one of 50 pharmacy students across the nation selected to attend RxIMPACT Day in Washington D.C. from March 16-17, 2016. OrMAY 2016
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ganized by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the event brought advocates from across the nation to Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress about the importance of pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy and key issues related to healthcare reform. To help students prepare for appointments with legislators, the first day included training and role-playing activities as well as a networking event and welcome dinner. The following day, Ellis attended appointments on Capitol Hill with a CEO of Winn-Dixie. Ellis was able to speak from a clinical perspective and explain why legislative action would benefit the pharmacy profession and the patients. This experience helped reinforce the importance of advocating for the profession of pharmacy and educating others about the abilities and services that pharmacists can provide. Interprofessional Education Palm Beach Atlantic University is committed to improving medication safety through interprofessional practice and collaboration. The school has started a series of modules centered on the four core competencies of interprofessional education: communication, roles and responsibilities, teamwork and shared values and ethics. The GSOP partnered with PBA’s school of nursing for these modules and has been in collaboration with another local university for a module focusing on the Affordable Care Act, giving pharmacy students the opportunity to interact with medical, social work and nursing students as they present a discharge plan to a panel of health professionals from a local hospital. Students must successfully pass each module to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the series. This year, the GSOP chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society hosted an interprofessional leadership summit where leaders from the community spoke to both pharmacy and nursing students about current topics in healthcare and the importance of interprofessional collaboration. The school continues to develop opportunities to collaborate within the community to provide better patient care, bet-
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ter population health and lower the overall cost of healthcare. Residency Update Seventeen students from the GSOP matched with residencies for 2016-2017. At 22 percent, this is the highest percentage of students from one GSOP graduating class to match with a residency. Students were matched with residencies in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and Utah. In addition, we also had three Class of 2015 graduates match with second-year residencies. GSOP First-Year Students Complete Inaugural OSCE The P1 GSOP students recently completed the school’s first comprehensive Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on March 14, 2016. Each first-year student rotated through a 10-minute OSCE station where they were assessed on a clinical skill learned during the P1 year. Objectives for the OSCE were released to the students a few weeks ahead of time so that they could prepare for the various possible scenarios. In order to simulate a more realistic environment, actors from PBA’s theatre department were hired and trained to play the role of “standardized patients.” GSOP faculty members and the actors both completed assessment rubrics of the students’ performance on the OSCE. In addition, pre- and post-surveys were administered to first-year students and faculty in order to assess their perception of the OSCE method of evaluation. Overall, student and faculty perception was favorable highlighting the importance of incorporating OSCEs into assessment efforts. A team of three GSOP faculty members will attend the OSCEology Institute at the University of Toronto from June 8-10 in order to further develop their knowledge in the OSCE field. The goals for the 2016-2017 academic year include expanding the OSCE assessment to both the P1 and P2 classes.
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The University of Florida College of Pharmacy Through excellence in education, research and clinical practice, the College of Pharmacy achieves a top 10 national ranking. The University of Florida College of Pharmacy continues its rise to the top of the U.S. News & World Report’s national rankings. In March, the new rankings were released and the college was ranked No. 9 nationally among 125 colleges of pharmacy and doctor of pharmacy programs included in the rankings. Achieving a top 10 ranking can be attributed to many successful moves made by the college to improve the quality of the doctor of pharmacy education program and efforts to raise the impact of research done by faculty. Under the direction of Dean Julie Johnson, Pharm.D., the college introduced a new curriculum in Fall 2015 for entering students in the Doctor of Pharmacy, or Pharm.D., program. UF’s approach to training the next generation of pharmacists focuses on interprofessional, team-based learning with an emphasis on delivering patient-centered care. At all three campuses, in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Orlando, first-year students are engaged in block courses taught by faculty across disciplines and skills labs extended across the three years of the didactic curriculum. In addition, a tandem co-curriculum provides students with skills to enhance self-awareness, interpersonal communication, patient advocacy and leadership. The UF College of Pharmacy remains a national and international leader in several areas, including pharmacogenomics; natural products, drug discovery and development; medication therapy management; and pharmacometrics. To share expertise in many of these emerging areas of pharma-
With the introduction of a new Pharm.D. curriculum, the UF College of Pharmacy is preparing the next generation of pharmacists to be health care leaders and contribute medication expertise as members of interprofessional care teams.
cy, the college recently hosted several national conferences in Gainesville and Orlando. In February, the Lake Nona Leadership Council Symposium attracted more than 90 scientists and clinicians from pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies and academic institutions to examine ways to transform the science of drug development through biosimulation and systems pharmacology. In March, more than 150 participants from 30 states attended the inaugural Precision Medicine Conference in Orlando. The event featured a pharmacogenomics certificate program and a workshop on teaching pharmacogenomics. The inaugural UF Drug Discovery Symposium took place in April. The event highlighted the college’s Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development’s ongoing research activities and screening infrastructure that exists to identify novel drug targets and provided a venue for UF drug discovery researchers to collaborate. Research Highlights In 2015, the College of Pharmacy enjoyed another recordsetting year in research funding at a time when many colleges and universities are struggling to maintain existing funding levels. The college secured nearly $14.8 million from federal, state, corporate and foundation sources. More than $10.9 million was in federal funding, $5.5 million of which originated from the National Institutes of Health. Among the notable research accomplishments included: ■■ Jane Aldrich, Ph.D., a professor of medicinal chemistry, and Jay McLaughlin, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacodynamics, received multiple federal grants, including a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for the development and testing of peptidic kappa opioid receptor ligands as potential treatments for drug addiction and a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop novel peptide antagonists as treatments for substance abuse. Additionally, McLaughlin secured a $2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to investigate how an HIV protein, Tat, produces neurochemical changes to increase the rewarding and addictive effects of opioid painkillers in patients with HIV. ■■ Yousong Ding, Ph.D., an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, was one of 56 scientists and engineers nationwide selected to receive a grant award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The three-year, $360,000 MAY 2016
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award will allow him to develop els that partner clinical pharmacists an unprecedented cell-based stratwith academic clinicians to strengthen egy for the manufacturing of nithe education of future pharmacists. troaromatrics, an important family Klinker serves as a pharmacy specialof industrial chemicals that have a ist in infectious diseases at UF Health broad range of public and military and Venugopalanas is an infectious uses. diseases clinical specialist at UF Health ■■ Rob Huigens, Ph.D., an assistant Shands Hospital. professor of medicinal chemistry, Several leadership transitions have led a team of researchers that detaken place that allowed familiar facveloped potent new compounds es to take on new responsibilities withthat can kill dangerous bacterial in the college. The new leadership inbiofilms present in recurring and cluded: chronic bacterial infections. ■■ Maureen Keller-Wood, Ph.D., ■■ Julie Johnson, Pharm.D., dean and named associate dean for research and distinguished professor, and Largraduate programs issa Cavallari, Pharm.D., an asso■■ Hendrik Luesch, Ph.D., named ciate professor and director of the chair of the department of medicinal Center for Pharmacogenomics, prechemistry sented major research findings at ■■ Almut Winterstein, Ph.D., named the American Heart Association’s chair of the department of pharmaceuScientific Sessions that supported tical outcomes and policy genetic testing in certain heart paResearchers Jay McLaughlin, Ph.D., and Jane Aldrich, tients. Their research found that In addition, the college will welPh.D., joined the College of Pharmacy in 2015 through UF’s Preeminence initiative. The pair received multiple genotype-guided antiplatelet thercome Shauna Buring, Pharm.D., as its federal grants to study drug addiction and substance apy led to significantly better carnew associate dean of student affairs in abuse. diovascular outcomes. May. She will replace Michael McKen■■ Almut Winterstein, Ph.D., a prozie, Ph.D., who will retire after 43 years fessor and chair of pharmaceutical outcomes and policy, on faculty and 32 years leading the office of student affairs. was awarded a $300,000 grant from the Food and Drug College of Pharmacy faculty were recognized with many Administration to study the effectiveness of prediction state, national and international awards in the past year. algorithms, or risk scores, in preventing adverse drug These honors were well-deserved and reflect upon the outevents and better managing glucose levels of hospitalstanding scholars and educators at the college who have ized patients. The scores are designed to run fully autodedicated their careers to pharmacy education. A few of the mated in a hospital’s electronic health records and idenmany faculty honors included: tify patients at risk for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. ■■ Lindsey Childs-Keen, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS, a clinical College of Pharmacy researchers are partnering with bioassistant professor at the College of Pharmacy’s St. Petersinformatics specialists and hospital pharmacists at UF burg campus, was presented with the Florida Society of Health to integrate the statistical model into the electronic Health-System Pharmacists’ Forerunner Award. health records at UF Health hospitals in Gainesville and ■■ Hartmut Derendorf, Ph.D., a distinguished profesJacksonville. sor and chair of the department of pharmaceutics, was named the UF Alumni Association’s 18th Distinguished Faculty And Leadership Alumni Professor. Faculty in the College of Pharmacy continue to excel in ■■ Oliver Grundmann, Ph.D., a clinical associate professor scholarship, research and education. The college added 12 of medicinal chemistry, has received the Janet K. Poley new faculty in 2015, including four research faculty hired Award for Leadership and Innovation in Distance Eduthrough UF’s Preeminence initiative. The Preeminence hires cation during the American Distance Education Consorin the area of drug discovery and development included Jane tium 2015 symposium at Oregon State University. Aldrich, Ph.D., Jay McLaughlin, Ph.D., Thomas Schmittgen, ■■ Michael Katovich, Ph.D., a professor of pharmacodyPh.D., and Jurgen Bulitta, Ph.D. In addition, the college welnamics, was awarded the 2015 Nello Pace Award by the comed Kenneth Klinker, Pharm.D., and Veena VenugopalaInternational Society for Gravitational Physiology. nas, Pharm.D., as the first faculty hires in the college’s new ■■ Julie Johnson, Pharm.D., dean and distinguished professhared responsibility model with UF Health. The college sor, was named as one of Thomson Reuters Highly Cited is developing innovative clinical pharmacy practice modResearchers of 2015. 34
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Student Honors College of Pharmacy students continue to excel on a local, state and national level. The college’s more than 20 student organizations graciously volunteer their time and expertise through various community programs. The college’s outstanding student body is reflected in these recent awards and accomplishments: ■■ The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy awarded the UF College of Pharmacy with one of four national Student Community Engaged Service awards for student volunteer efforts at the Equal Access Clinic Network. UF pharmacy students volunteer weekly at the student-run free health care clinics that provide medical and mental health services to underserved residents of Gainesville and Alachua County. ■■ The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists, or APhA-ASP, awarded UF College of Pharmacy students multiple national awards at the annual meeting. The UF APhA-ASP chapter won first place in the APhA-ASP Back-the-PAC Challenge for the fifth consecutive year. ■■ The American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, or ASCPT, recognized five young scientists from UF with ASCPT Presidential Trainee awards. Only 30 awards were given nationally and UF, with five awardees, was honored more than any other school. ■■ The Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, or FSHP, recognized the College of Pharmacy’s Gainesville student chapter as its Student Society of the Year during FSHP’s annual meeting in Orlando. ■■ Emilie Bergsma, a rising third-year pharmacy student at the Gainesville campus, is one of 11 students nationally to
UF College of Pharmacy students won multiple national awards during the American Pharmacists Association’s annual meeting in Baltimore.
receive an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Student Leadership Award. The award recognizes students for their achievements in campus and pharmacy practice leadership. Alumni Activities and Honors The UF College of Pharmacy boasts of a strong alumni base of more than 11,000 living alums from 50 states and 41 countries. The Gator spirit was evident in the fall when alumni rose to the challenge to support student scholarships through the Crisafi Challenge. The 10-day challenge raised $30,000, including a $10,000 match from 1956 College of Pharmacy graduate Bob Crisafi, Ph.D., with the funds supporting the recruitment of exceptional pharmacy students to UF. Throughout the year, the college hosted several Gator receptions at state and national meetings for alumni to gather and hear updates on the college, including the Florida Pharmacy Association and Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists annual meetings. In addition, 275 alumni, faculty, friends and students dressed in their orange and blue enjoyed the 29th Annual Alumni Reunion BBQ before a Gator football game. Several notable alumni achievements include: ■■ Suzanne Wise, a 2009 graduate of the College of Pharmacy, being president elect of the Florida Pharmacy Association. She will begin her term in July at the organization’s annual meeting. ■■ Matthew Kirchoff, Pharm.D., M.S., a dual degree graduate of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, was presented with the college’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award during a ceremony hosted by the UF Alumni Association in April. He earned three degrees from UF, including a Bachelor of Science in nutrition in 2005, a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2009 and a Master of Science in pharmacoepidemiology in 2011.
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The University of South Florida College of Pharmacy Energy and accomplishment propel the USF College of Pharmacy to a successful year The University of South Florida College of Pharmacy (USFCOP) once again made great strides toward preparing the pathway to the future of healthcare. Not only did the USFCOP graduate it second class of pharmacist clinicians, we conferred our very first honorary Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Our students received numerous recognitions and achieved outstanding placement in post-graduate residency programs. Now, we enter a new chapter with our first research graduate program. Our quest to create the future of pharmacy is quite evident during this past year. Accreditation Status Achieved The USFCOP earned full accreditation status in 2015 from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), marking an enormous milestone for the school and validating the innovative education experienced by USF pharmacy students. The ACPE also recognized the College’s interprofessional endeavors and delivered a commendation to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy as an example of noteworthy practice. At the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2019, Kevin Sneed, Pharm.D., founding dean of the USF College of Pharmacy, commented that the accreditation notice was received “July 8, 2015, at 11:58 a.m.,” adding, with a laugh, “but who’s counting?” This achievement was accomplished by an energetic, committed, outstanding faculty that accepted the opportunity to build a curriculum based upon simulation, interprofessionalism, and a vision of healthcare in the future. We are especially thankful for Amy Schwartz, Pharm.D., the associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Pharmacy, and her efforts to lead our accreditation efforts. The USFCOP has published its 2015 – 2019 Strategic Plan, and will continue the work of assessing and improving the college and the profession to match the healthcare workforce needs of the future. 36
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Dr. Sneed shares the College of Pharmacy’s accreditation notice with faculty
White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2019 displays USF’s Support for the College of Pharmacy The 2015-2016 academic year was one of growth and success. Our academic year started with a rousing White Coat Ceremony for the entering Class of 2019. This year’s ceremony was especially rewarding as we presented Rhea Law with the college’s highest award, the Dean’s Award – the Bowl of Hygeia – a symbol of the pharmacy profession for centuries with its foundation in Greek mythology. In sharing comments of the college’s young history, Dr. Sneed included the early efforts by Law, who chaired the USF Board of Trustees at the time the program was approved, and was a very strong advocate for the program. In her comments, Law shared with everyone the joy she sees in watching this young program grow. “It’s a pleasure to see the results,” she said. “When the Board of Governors originally approved the pharmacy degree, we focused on something that would be innovative and take pharmacy to the next level. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing in this program.” In applauding Dr. Sneed for his unwavering drive to get the pharmacy program going, Law said, “He never lost focus and he never lost heart.” The white coat ceremony displayed the unique interprofessional collaborations among the USF Health colleges. There to welcome the students were the leading representatives of all
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Above, Rhea Law speaks at the White Coat Ceremony for the incoming Class of 2019. Below, President Genshaft demonstrates USF’s “Bulls” hand sign.
The USF College of Pharmacy Celebrates Our Veterans A student in the USF College of Pharmacy, John Pasciak, was named a 20152016 Tillman Scholar. This scholarship is provided by the Pat Tillman Foundation to honor Pat Tillman, an NFL player who put his career with the Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve in the Army after the attacks of 9/11. He was killed in action in April 2004. Pasciak, a third-year student in the College of Pharmacy, served his John Pasciak military career in the U.S. Army infantry in Iraq and Afghanistan after enlisting in the wake of 9/11. Upon graduation, Pasciak plans to provide clinical pharmacy services at a Veterans Affairs hospital. His military experience will be a great assistance to the veterans he admires and with whom he identifies. Being named a Tillman scholar is a grand honor for veterans across the country, and USF is very pleased to have John Pasciak as a member of our university society. USF COLLEGE OF PHARMACY – SETTING NEW TRADITIONS
four USF Health Colleges: Dr. Bryan Bognar, vice dean of educational affairs for the Morsani College of Medicine; Dr. William Quillen, director of the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; Dr. Dianne Morrison-Beedy, dean of the College of Nursing; and Rita DeBate, associate dean of academic and student affairs for the College of Public Health. The event was made even more special by the presence of USF System President Judy Genshaft, who provided the students with a quick lesson for making the “Bulls” sign with their hands and yelling “Go Bulls.” For the entire group, she urged, “Every time you give a prescription out, say Go Bulls!” Ninety-six students received their first white coat at the ceremony and were accepted in the USF College of Pharmacy family.
USFCOP’s First Ever Honorary Degree Recipient For the second year, the USF College of Pharmacy participated in the USF Health-wide commencement activities on May 6, 2016. Fifty-five USFCOP students received their Doctor of Pharmacy diplomas and will begin their careers prepared to transform health. Among those receiving degrees from the College of Pharmacy was James (Jim) Martinez. Martinez has been one of the most recognizable and respected health care professionals in the Tampa Bay region, and the entire state of Florida, for more than 50 years. He is not only a great pharmacist and a great entrepreneur, but a great American as well, and was truly deserving of this prestigious recognition. Mr. (now Dr.) Martinez started his academic career at the University of South Florida in 1962 to pursue pre-pharmacy studies. The university had just opened its doors to students. He was accepted into the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in 1964, and completed his studies with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1966. Upon his graduation from pharmacy school, Martinez turned his attention to serving our country. He enrolled in the United States Air Force at the rank of Lieutenant First Class in 1966. Martinez served in the military from 1966 – 1973, during the height of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War. While serving in the military, Martinez was awarded the United States Air Force Commendation Medal in June 1971. He received an honorable discharge in January 1973. While he was serving in the military, Martinez continued to serve in a pharmacist’s capacity here in the Tampa Bay area. Eventually he heard the call to resume direct patient care, and became a co-owner and ViceMAY 2016
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James Martinez with Judy Genshaft, Charly Lockwood, and Board of Trustee member Scott Hopes
President of Northside Medical Pharmacy, Inc., from 1975 to 1984. He then became the co-owner and president of Fletcher Medical Center Pharmacy in 1984, where he remained until he retired in 2009. It is during his time as the president of Fletcher Pharmacy, as it is popularly known, that he provided his most impactful service and advocacy directly to the University of South Florida. Since our college opened in 2011, Martinez has been one of our strongest and most consistent supporters in the Tampa Bay area. He served on the inaugural advisory council for our USF College of Pharmacy. And, in the ultimate act of generosity and support, he endowed the very first scholarship in our college, The James and Sylvia Martinez Endowed Scholarship. This was actually the second named scholarship that he provided to the college since its inception. His support has been unwavering, and he regularly carries the USF College of Pharmacy “flag” when speaking to members of the pharmacy community in Tampa Bay. He is certainly deserving of this honor. Congratulations, DR. James Martinez, for receiving the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy Honorary Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Honoris Causa). We are forever grateful for the service you have provided to the profession of pharmacy, our country, and our college. Interprofessional Clinical Collaborations Reach New Milestones High level interprofessional clinical collaborations are being achieved with pharmacy, medical and nursing students and faculty. This year, graduating USFCOP students joined students from the Morsani College of Medicine in a capstone simulation experience in the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). Students from both colleges were provided with patient cases on flash drives and tasked with performing clinical duties that will mimic their clinical practices after graduating. Faculty, medical residents and senior administration from USF Health provided insightful comments to the group about the impor38
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tance of team-based care in the future and survival tips for post-graduate clinical practice. Students from both colleges stated that it was a rewarding capstone experience. Pharmacy students and USF College of Nursing students spent an entire semester having interprofessional clinical experiences together in a USFCOP nutrition support elective course. Pharmacy students were afforded the opportunity to learn in the high-fidelity nursing simulation rooms on campus and gathered invaluable knowledge that reinforced their didactic material. This simulation-based course was conducted by USFCOP faculty members Gwen Wantuch, Pharm.D., and Kamila Dell, Pharm.D. It will provide a solid foundation for similar additional courses to occur in the years to come. Or clinical faculty continue to expand their clinical practices into the USF Physicians Group alongside their Morsani College of Medicine colleagues. Robust clinical pharmacy services are now being achieved in the following departments: family medicine; general internal medicine; cardiology; psychiatry; orthopedics and sports medicine; and infectious diseases. While we continue to work with USF Physicians Group representatives, state and national officials and commercial insurance plans to allow higher levels of reimbursable services, the value of the services provided by USFCOP clinical faculty is clearly being recognized. Additional significant clinical pharmacy services are also being provided in health entities outside of USF Health by our faculty, and will serve to add enhanced quality, safety and value to patients. Ultimately, our vision is to create clinical situations that mimic how an ideal clinical healthcare system will operate in the very near future as healthcare continues to evolve. By engaging students from all of the colleges within USF Health in interactive learning modules, we believe the result will be a transformed health workforce that expects interprofessional clinical collaborations to be the norm for their future health environments. The Dean Is the One Surprised This Time It has been well known that USF College of Pharmacy Dean Kevin B. Sneed, whenever possible, likes to surprise students. Last year, Dean Sneed was present at a USF Track and Field event to surprise and welcome Paige Cooke, a high jumper on the women’s track team, into the USF College of Pharmacy. Cooke is just completing her first year in the college and is performing very well. This time however, the surprise was on Dr. Sneed. Dr. Sneed with Paige Cooke
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The charter class surprised Dr. Sneed with the news that they had established a scholarship in his name. It was important to the Class of 2015, as the founding class, to honor the founding dean in a meaningful way, and the entire class was in on it – there was 100 percent giving participation from the students of the Class of 2015. Named the Dean Kevin B. Sneed Inaugural Class Pharmacy Scholarship, the fund aims to offer scholarships to full-time students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy in the USF College of Pharmacy. The dean, almost speechless, gave thanks to the inaugural Class of 2015. Go Bulls! USFCOP Students Honored by the Florida Pharmacy Association USFCOP students again were honored to be recipients of awards offered by the Florida Pharmacy Association. Benjamin Groves, a third-year student, received the 2016 Florida Pharmacy Association’s Terry Gubbins Student Leadership Scholarship. The award recognizes Groves’s involvement in FPA and in school and community activities and his demonstrated commitment to the pharmacy profession. Groves is a member of the FPA Public Affairs Council and previously served on the Organization Affairs Council and as a Florida Legislative Days Health Fair liaison. At the USFCOP, he served as chapter president for the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), vice president of operations for the Delta Mu Chapter of the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, and a student delegate. Upon graduation, Groves plans to pursue a combined two-year health system/pharmacy administration residency with a master’s degree. In addition to the award received by Groves, Brandon Welch was awarded the 2016 Norm Tomaka & Family Community Service Award. This award recognizes and celebrates dedication to community leadership through service. The Norm Tomaka & Family Community Service Award was established by Norman Tomaka in honor of his mentor, Alton Tower. Welch is a member of the USFCOP Class of 2019. Research Thrives as the USFCOP Graduate School Takes Shape A valued quality of the University of South Florida is its focus on transformative research activities. Annually, USF now has greater than $400 million per year in research awards and contracts, achieving a top-40 ranking among public universities in research in the country. USF also ranked 10th nationally and 13th among universities worldwide for U.S. patents granted in 2014, according to reports from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). With this university-wide focus, the USF College of Pharmacy aspires to add to this researchrich environment with transformative research that will improve the lives of people in communities, both in our country and globally. The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS) con-
tinues to contribute to a robust research environment that is collaborative, engaged, and yearning to make new discoveries. This past year, we added a key component to the college in naming Mark Kindy, Ph.D., as the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. Dr. Kindy has a successful history of attaining federal grant funding and is poised to continue the advocacy and mentoring of our young research faculty. Dr. Kindy also has expertise in entrepreneurial endeavors that will position the college to add to the patents and licensing prowess of the university. The USFCOP continues to develop strong relationships throughout the USF research community while reaching out to regional and statewide entities to create collaborations that will produce numerous biomedical discoveries. The USFCOP enters the graduate school realm this year with its first graduate program. The college was approved to begin offering the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology (MSPN) degree in 2015. This unique degree offering moves beyond the traditional medication delivery vehicles of tablets, capsules and syrups with the futuristic medication delivery systems of nanomedicine. By combining efforts with our USF College of Engineering, we now offer six graduate certificates and two tracks leading to the MSPN. This program is being created by our Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Shyam Mohapatra, Ph.D. In 2014, Dr. Mohapatra was inducted into the inaugural Florida Inventor’s Hall of Fame for his efforts in the area of nanomedicine research. The college is now accepting applications for courses to begin Fall 2016. Clinical research is also growing in our Department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research. This year, the college was a key partner in attaining a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant along with the colleges of nursing, medicine and public health. This grant project, the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), is a partnership between USF Health and Tampa Family Health Centers. Associate Deans Amy Schwartz and Angela Hill are the USFCOP’s lead co-investigators in this interdisciplinary grant. And one of our newest clinical faculty members, Nicholas Carris, Pharm.D., quickly attained a new clinical investigator award from ACCP titled “Diabetes Prevention: Updates Cost-Savings Analysis.” Dean Kevin Sneed completed a pilot study, “Clinical Management of Adolescent Athletes Identified and Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Trait,” that is assessing the educational potential for youth athletes to become educated about this medical condition. The report will be provided to state legislators to consider creating a state-wide program. The future remains bright as we seek to increase our clinical research by collaborating throughout USF Health and the entire state of Florida. The metropolitan, urban, suburban and rural populations that surround the University of South Florida offer a fertile environment to continue our quest to build the USFCOP research profile into a nationally recognized program. MAY 2016
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USF Pharmacy Students Attend Pharmacy Legislative Day Our students again participated at the Pharmacy Legislative Day in Tallahassee. The professionalism displayed by our students continues to elicit steady praise from state legislators, and particularly from our Tampa Bay area delegation. We anticipate continued involvement at this event in the future. We would also like to recognize faculty and administrative members Drs. Angela Hill, Melissa Ruble, Jackie Cole and Sarah Steinhardt for their preparation of students for this event.
The Pharmacy of the Future: USF Health – Pharmacy Plus Displays Innovation Last year, the USFCOP opened a futuristic community pharmacy in our Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare, a multi-specialty health care center located on our campus in Tampa. The pharmacy, USF Health – Pharmacy Plus, has initiated an intense review of the practices that community pharmacies may adopt in the near future as healthcare continues its evolution. The implementation of electronic medical records review, clinical pharmacogenomics, mobile health technologies and development of clinical decision analytics are being realized in this location. Most importantly, our USFCOP students are learning alternative clinical practices to position them to capitalize on value-based healthcare. New technologies not yet commercially available are now being evaluated for inclusion in this very unique community pharmacy. Welcome to the future of pharmacy.
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The University of South Florida College of Pharmacy: Leading the Transformation of Health The University of South Florida College of Pharmacy continues to strive to prepare students for the future of health. As accountable care organizations, patient-centered medical homes and clinically integrated networks continue to erupt within the healthcare landscape, the USFCOP remains determined to not only survive these changes, but assist in leading the transformation. We believe our determined focus on clinical management of the elderly, personalized medicine and emerging informatics and technology will produce a pharmacist clinician that is prepared to thrive in the midst of these changes. As we continue to grow interprofessionally within USF Health, the opportunity to propel the profession of pharmacy forward as a valued and trusted member of the healthcare team is well within our reach. We sincerely thank USF System President Judy Genshaft, USF Health Vice President Charles Lockwood, the Florida Board of Governors and the Florida Legislature for their continued support. We remain committed to our students, faculties and partners as we transform the DNA of healthcare! Story assisted by USF Health Public Affairs
HELP SUPPORT THE ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROGRAM Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) 126th Annual Meeting & Convention June 30-July 3, 2016 Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Again this year, students from Florida Colleges of Pharmacy will be “Adopted” for the FPA Annual Meeting and Convention. Pharmacy students will benefit from the interaction with practicing pharmacists, learn first hand how FPA actually operates and how they can become involved in their chosen profession. As you remember, college students are on a tight budget and most of them cannot afford to attend convention. Here is how you can help! Be a Bronze, Silver or Gold Sponsor! The donation amounts are Bronze ($150), Silver ($250), and Gold ($500) Level Mentor Sponsors and will help offset the costs of the AAS program. You also have the option to give any amount you prefer. The FPA offers Adopted students complimentary registration, which includes tickets to the Exhibit Hall, Student Luncheon, Awards Banquet, President’s Breakfast, hotel accommodations for 3 nights at the host hotel, and special programs designed for them. Your generous support of the FPA’s programs and services are keys to our success in advocating for our profession, supporting our pharmacy students and promoting quality patient care services. Thank you for giving back to your profession. Make a contribution yourself, ask your local unit association or get together with friends to Adopt-A-Student. Remember, these are the future leaders of pharmacy! Mentor Program. Each of the adopted students will be assigned a pharmacist who may invite them to attend meetings, CE programs, and share their knowledge and pharmacy experience with them. If you plan to attend the convention and would like to be a mentor, please contact the FPA office. Please donate online or complete the form below and fax or mail with your check to: Florida Pharmacy Association 610 North Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Fax: (850)561-6758 Please make your check payable to the Florida Pharmacy Foundation Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _______________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Amount of Contribution: _______________________ Charge to the following (please circle): AMEX
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