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Personalis Regis University School of Pharmacy Newsletter
Fall 2013
Moving Forward… It’s been a busy fall thus far with the Class of 2017 beginning their journey to practice. The faculty have incorporated computer-based testing that gives us better and earlier tracking of student progress. We have signed three new faculty members and a new administrative assistant. Dr. Erika Freitas joined us in August and teaches in the integrated laboratory series. Peg Ekstrand joined our staff as an administrative assistant this past summer. The other two faculty members, one in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the other our new Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, will begin at the start of the New Year. We are also in conversation with some of our practice partners for collaborative residencies to begin in 2014. All in all, a busy and productive autumn. What I am also keenly aware of is the new mind set in the School as we move from our development phase (evidenced by receiving full accreditation in June) to what can best be described as a maturation phase. We have a vision and mission that have served us well; how will we live the mission, guided by the vision, as we no longer can be considered a “new school” moving forward. We must look to all our friends, constituents, supporters - and ourselves to build a culture based on our stated values and consistent involvement. Our students must develop a sense of patient-centeredness that is much more than just a catchword. Our faculty must strengthen our community of scholars with excellent teaching and scholarship based on service to our students, patients, and the profession. Our administrators must find the resources to support these efforts and build the processes that enable achievement of our mission. Projecting from all this is the question, “what will the culture of a mature Regis School of Pharmacy be?” The School’s Board of Advisors met in September and challenged us to wear our values and mission of service on our sleeves. As we intensify our student recruitment efforts, we should set ourselves apart from the rest not only by touting our innovative integrated TeamBased Learning curriculum, but also by evidencing our commitment to serving our patients in ways above and beyond the norm. While broadening our net for prospective students we should also make them well aware that an education at Regis doesn’t just prepare them to pass the NAPLEX, but also to make a difference for their patients. As a School we must take this approach to all our endeavors - to evidence quality with a purpose. And we need your help... I am asking for your involvement in the many activities and programs of the School - from our first year students’ White Coat Ceremony to our experiential education courses to our community outreach activities. Through sharing your time, opinions, and reflections you help us shape what the Regis School of Pharmacy is all about. We have an accredited School of Pharmacy - let’s make it a positive force for our patients and our profession.
Rodney A. Carter, Pharm.D. Dean, Regis University School of Pharmacy Class of 2017
Executive Editor: Rodney A. Carter, Pharm.D. Dean, School of Pharmacy Regis University 303.625.1300
Editor: Miki Goldwire, PharmD, MSc, BS, BCPS Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Regis University, School of Pharmacy mgoldwir@regis.edu
Welcome Class of 2017! Regis University School of Pharmacy welcomed members of the Class of 2017 who joined us in August for new student orientation. In addition to learning about the School of Pharmacy and the basics of Team-Based Learning (TBL), students attended a fashion show in which peers modeled apparel considered appropriate and inappropriate.
the health care team. In addition, students receive personalized attention from devoted faculty and develop close connections with peers and future colleagues. To learn more about TBL, see our informational video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw8rRs-65XQ.
Regis University School of Pharmacy employs TBL as a teaching method. Unlike traditional teaching methods in which information is learned through a lecture format, in TBL students learn the discipline of pharmacy through working in teams. Students divide into teams of five to seven teams then work together for an extended period of time learning course content. Prior to class, students read assigned material and come to class prepared to take a readiness assessment quiz and complete application exercises with their teammates. Most courses are taught using TBL as the main instructional strategy. Through the TBL process, students naturally develop interpersonal and communication skills preparing them to become an effective member of Class of 2017 students, Andrew Wohlers and Melanie Sherlock
Mass of Holy Spirit The Regis University community commemorated the beginning of the academic year by celebrating the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel. The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a centuries old tradition in Jesuit education, dating back to the 16th century. “The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a wonderful tradition inviting the Holy Spirit’s wisdom and influence on the entire Regis community and our collective academic
endeavor,” said University Ministry Director Kristi Gonsalves-Mccabe. “University Ministry wants everyone at Regis, regardless of faith affiliation, to come and celebrate this wonderful tradition.” Many catholic universities and high schools offer a Mass to the Holy Spirit at the beginning of each academic year. Members of the School of Pharmacy participated in the Mass.
Dr. Leticia Shea (center) singing in the choir
Carl Buhay, Class of 2016, playing his violin
Dr. Miki Goldwire (left) reading the prayers of the faithful
Student Activities Student Leadership Symposium on Public Health and Preventive Medicine Shawn Mazur, class of 2014, received a highly competitive scholarship to attend the 12th annual Paul Ambrose Scholars Program (PASP) Symposium, held June 20-23, in Washington, DC. Shawn joined 45 other medical, physician assistant, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, and graduate nursing students dedicated to bringing health promotion and preventive approaches to health professions education and their communities. The students were selected from a pool of applicants from over 80 health professions schools across the country.
industry experts, and public health veterans led sessions. PASP is named for Paul Ambrose, MD, MPH, a rising star in the field of prevention and public health who tragically lost his life on September 11, 2001. Through his intelligence, commitment, and heart-felt energy, Ambrose forged meaningful relationships and touched many lives by demonstrating a zest for living, and passion for prevention and public health. Ambrose’ mother, Sharon Ambrose, attended this year’s symposium.
In addition to financial support awarded for travel and participation in the symposium, Shawn Mazir is eligible to receive a micro-grant to fund a public health or disease prevention project focused on one of the Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators in the Denver community within the next year. PASP is planned and implemented by the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research and sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Rear Admiral (RADM) Boris D. Lushniak, MD, MPH, U.S. Public Health Service, Deputy Surgeon General, provided an inspiring message that set the stage for the rest of the symposium. Throughout the leadership development program, Shawn and other participants attended presentations and lively discussions on disease prevention, healthcare and the economy, health policy advocacy, project planning and community organizing, medicine and the underserved, public speaking and media relations, social determinants of health, and careers in public health and prevention. Public health officials, Shawn Mazur, second row center
Regis University Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (RU-SSHP) Clinical Skills Competition The Clinical Skills Competition sponsored by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) provides pharmacy students opportunity to highlight their clinical and collaborative skills. This competition is an interactive, team-based analysis of clinical scenarios meant to challenge students in clinical skills and collaborative practice with physicians while providing direct patient care. Local competitions are held each fall on college campuses around the nation. The national competition takes place at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December.
Sixteen students making eight teams participates in the local competition held in October. Students for all but one team will be graduating in May. The outcome was very close and the top teams were: 1. Tonna Farinha and Renee Papageorgiou (Class of 2014) 2. Jacob Hartman and Nader Nassar (Class of 2014) 3. Samantha Baird and Elizabeth Le (Class of 2014) Tonna and Renee will represent Regis University in the National Semi-final Competition at ASHP Midyear in December. Congratulations to everyone.
ASHP Student Forum Advisory Group ASHP’s Student Forum is made up of six advisory groups whose members focus on providing guidance and education to student chapters. During the upcoming year, Renee Papageorgiou (Class of 2014) will serve as a member of the Student Society Development Advisory Group (SSDAG). Having been a founding executive board member of RU-SSHP, Renee understands the importance in having the right information and knowledge about starting a new chapter. Members of SSDAG provide support to new and existing schools of pharmacy as new chapters form and assist in the ASHP-SSHP recognition process. Participation as an advisory group member for a national organization allows students to gain experience and grow as a leader. Congratulations Renee!
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Two students from the Class of 2015, Chau Bui and Ashley Cherian, represented SNPhA at the 9Health Fair Family Fair held at Barnum Recreational Center on October 12, along with their preceptor, Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti. The volunteers also enjoyed a little yoga stretching during their downtime.
Chau Bui, Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti, and Ashley Cherian
Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti and Ashley Cherian leading yoga
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Student Chapter After attending the AMCP national conference in San Diego last year, Cory Lehano (Class of 2015) Dr. Brittany Todd, Clinical Pharmacy and Daniel Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Ng (Class of 2014) started a “Job of the Month” initiative to increase awareness of managed care pharmacist opportunities available for both members and non-members alike. The “Job of the Month” initiative serves two purposes: first to expose
student pharmacists to managed care activities pharmacists execute daily and second to increase visibility of managed care pharmacists in the local community. Many student pharmacists may think that AMCP serves only managed care organizations; however, clinical pharmacists, managers, pharmacy directors, AMCP diplomats, and pharmacists working in academia perform managed care activities almost daily. The first “Job of the Month” is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente. Members interviewed, Dr. Brittany Todd, PharmD, BCPS, who graduated from the University of
Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and has been working as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Colorado for the past three years. To read Dr. Todd’s interview visit the student chapter website: http://ruamcpstudent.weebly. com/job-of-the-month.html.
Regis University Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (RUSCCP) Clinical Pharmacy Challenge
Connecting with Local Clinical Pharmacists
The annual ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge provides an opportunity for teams of three pharmacy students to compete against teams from other schools and colleges of pharmacy in a “quiz bowl”– type format. The winners of the 2013 ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge for Regis University are: 1st: Samantha Baird, Elizabeth Le and Holly Newby 2nd: Jennifer Kubert, Tonna Farinha and Renee Papageorgiou 3rd: Bryan Johnson, Mallory McCullough and Kyle Ochotny Congratulations to all participants and winners!
Members of RUSCCP hosted three dinners this semester connecting chapter members with clinical pharmacists around the metro area. On October 24, RUSCCP student members hosted dinner for Dr. Kathryn Paige, Clinical Coordinator at Presbyterian St. Luke’s.
From the left, clockwise: Elina Gutkin, Melinda Shand, Jane Han, Amelia Nelson, Keyvan Nekouei, Dr. Katie Paige (PSL), Tony Martinez, Jennifer Davidson, William Irizarry, and Blake French
National Community Pharmacist’s Association (NCPA)
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Director of Pharmacy (Charter Vista Psychiatric Hospital) • Medical Missionary (Presbyterian Church of Zaire) Members of the Regis University chapter of NCPA Mr. Altland extended an invitation for students to participate in an APPE rotation at Whale Tail hosted a guest speaker Friday, September 27. Pharmacy. For more information visit the Whale Mr. Bill Altland owner of Whale Tail Pharmacy Tail Pharmacy Facebook page or website (www. in Craig, Alaska rode his motorcycle down and whaletailpharmacy.com). spoke. Topics included pharmacy in Alaska, starting and operating a community pharmacy, rural pharmacy practice, practicing pharmacy overseas, and participating in medical missions. Mr. Altland has a diverse background within the profession which includes: • Co-Owner of Whale Tail Pharmacy (Independent Pharmacy) • Pharmacist-In-Charge (Native Clinic) Missionary Pharmacist (Cross Road Medical Center) • Staff Pharmacist (Thrifty Payless Drugs) Director of Pharmacy Department (Albert Schweitzer Hospital) • Staff Pharmacist, Student Health Services Out-patient Pharmacy (University of Arkansas)
Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti, Mr. Bill Altand, and Lauren Hammond, Class of 2015
Bill and Sarah Altland in the Museum and Library corner of Whale Tail Pharmacy, Craig, Alaska
Phi Delta Chi (PDC) Members of PDC and faculty participated in Sleep Tight Colorado’s Second Annual 5k pajama jog with proceeds benefiting the homeless throughout Colorado.
: Drs. Jeffery Lalama, Megan Schumacher, Brandon Sucher, and Charlotte Ricchetti
Left to Right, Front row: Tylor Heilman, Sara Eichner, Mallory McCullough, Matthew White, Josephine Giang, Amy Paul; Back row: Jordan Thomas, Jennifer Davidson, Bryan Johnson, Paul Nguyen, Jason To, John Le, and Dr. Brandon Sucher
Members also enjoyed the Halloween season with pumpkin carving and a dinner.
Amy Paul, Lauren Hammond, Corinne Feehan, Jordan Thomas, Kristyn Gutowski, Chau Nguyen, and Linda Duong
Linda Duong, Shawn Mazur, Sheryle Ishimoto, Amy Paul, Michael Luu, Hoi Chan, Joey Nguyen, An Pham, Steve Bui, Paul Nguyen, Tylor Heilman, Josephine Giang, Dewey Bowman, SooJin Kim, April Oi, Blake French, Diana Kebo, Chau Nguyen, Corinne Feehan and guest.
Project Homeless Connect On September 17, Class of 2014 students and faculty from the School of Pharmacy participated in Project Homeless Connect (PHC), a free event to link homeless and at-risk people and families with needed services. PHC serves more than 1,000 individuals. Services included health care, legal aid, haircuts, housing referrals, identification assistance, veterans’ aid, job fairs, and more.
Caption: Kristy Sadler preparing a vaccination
Caption: Jenny Kubert preparing a vaccination
Kristy Sadler and Jennifer Kubert (in purple) along with pharmacy students from the University of Colorado preparing a vaccination
Participants from left to right, Front row: Kristy Sadler, Renee Papageorgiou, Dr. Allana Sucher, Daniel Ng, Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti; Back row: Ryan Leyland, Jennifer Kubert, Dr. Robin Wackernah, Belinda Brehmer, Hieu Nguyen, and Arnold Decano.
Celebrate Health Celebrate Health, a health fair sponsored by The Health Ministry at Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church, was held on September 28. Class of 2014 students and faculty volunteered to operate the “Ask the Pharmacist” booth. Members of the church congregation brought their medications and asked questions.
Dr. Robin Wackernah, Ryan Leyland, and Daniel Ng
Health Fair Participation Class of 2014 students participated in a flu clinic sponsored by the Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital on September 20 and 21.
Renee Papageorgiou vaccinating a patient
Arnold Decano and Daniel Ng preparing vaccinations
Denver Walk to Defeat ALS Members of student organizations and the student body at Regis University SOP participated the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Denver Walk as “Dr. Allison’s Aliquots.” More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS brings hope to people living with ALS while raising money to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year. Often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Dr. Dean Allison, a founding member of the School of the Pharmacy, was diagnosed with ALS at the end of the spring 2013. Over 50 members from the School of Pharmacy participated in the event held on October 5.
Dr. Dean Allison with Daran Thach, Ashley Smith, and Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti stretching before the walk
Dr. Leticia Shea and Dean Rod Carter
Kristina Kimberley, Lendy Le, and Janice AuYeung
Class of 2014 students gathered around Dr. Allison
Jordan Thomas, Dr. Dean Allison, Dr. Brandon Sucher, Amy Paul, and Kristyn Gutowski
Dr. Dean Allison with Class of 2015 students
Dr. Allison’s Aliquots
“Script Talk� APhA Radio show Script Talk, formerly Pharmacy Perspectives, is the APhA/Regis Radio weekly talk show
Dr. Leticia Shea and Lisa Calliham (Class of 2017)
hosted by Lisa Calliham (Class of 2017), Carl Buhay (Class of 2016) and Lauren Hammond (Class of 2015). During the show, students air great music from local to big-name bands/ artists and discuss various topics about pharmacy. Topics include interviews with special guests such as Regis University School of Pharmacy faculty members, facts about nutrition, information about Advanced and Introductory Practice Pharmacy Experiences (APPE/ IPPE), and the daily life of a pharmacy student at Regis University. The first show featured Dr. Leticia Shea. Upcoming planned shows include moving beyond School of Pharmacy activities to interviewing APPE preceptors and other pharmacy professionals. The mission of Script Talk is to gain understanding of the current practice of pharmacy, to serve as an information source for pharmacy student organizations, and to help pharmacy students learn about what awaits them beyond the classroom. Future topics include legislation, administrative practice, expanding practice, traditional practice, and much more. Tune in Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. or listen online at http://krcx.org/.
Dr. Rebecca Moote visited the School of Pharmacy Mobile Site Providing information to current students through the RUSOP mobile site, a survey University of West Virginia In September, Dr. Rebecca Moote provided an introduction to Team-Based Learning (TBL) to the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy at a faculty retreat in Morgantown, West Virginia. The WVU School is considering a new curriculum and teaching methodology. The presentation was well received, with the WVU very engaged and interested in TBL. This was a great opportunity for Regis SOP in networking and spreading the word about TBL and its innovative approach.
including those enrolled in clinical clerkships can be a struggle. Accessing information via a mobile device enables students on campus and off campus easy retrieval. Members of the Regis University School of Pharmacy (RUSOP) developed a mobile site to improve communications between students and faculty and to provide easy access to online resources. With help from University Brand Marketing and Information Technology a mobile content management system specific to the SOP was developed. Available information includes SOP news, links to drug information databases, SOP student handbook, course schedules and exams dates, and frequently visited sites (e.g., RegisNet, E*Value, D2L).
was sent to SOP faculty and students (n=179). Most (85%) believe the mobile site improves accessibility to online resources, with over 90% accessing the site weekly and 44% accessing the site daily. Faculty and students access DI References (44%), SOP Info (24%), and Quick Links (32%). As the use of mobile technology continues to grow, a school-specific mobile site improves access to information and resources. The mobile site can be accessed through: http://www.regis. edu/school-of-pharmacy-mobile.aspx.
Daniel Ng, Class of 2014 designed, developed and assisted in implementing a preliminary version of a Regis School of Pharmacy mobile site during his APPE with Dr. Miki Goldwire and Dr. Pete Cogan. For more information To assess perceptions about improved access on the mobile site contact Dr. Miki Goldwire, to online resources and correspondence mgoldwir@regis.edu.
Dr. Rebecca Moote with Dr. Terry Schwinghammer, Professor and Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy West Virginia University
Fort Morgan Immersion Trip In October this year, Dr. Rebecca Moote and APPE students, Nicole Gunderson and Rahel Dawit, travelled with members of Regis University Service Learning department and Regis College 75 miles northeast to Fort Morgan, Colorado. The goal of the trip was to learn about immigration and refugee populations and their integration into the existing communities. OneMorgan County, a nonprofit company whose aim to help make the transitions associated with immigration more efficient for immigrants and the receiving community members for the betterment of ourselves and for the community, sponsored the event. Students, staff, and faculty spent two nights in Fort Morgan, living with immigrant and refugee families and learning about their community. The group met with many community leaders, visited a family health center, and had open and honest dialogue with migrant workers, rural farmers, and an elementary school principal regarding community issues related to immigration. “This unique trip opened our eyes to the needs of immigrants and refugees in our own backyard and community. By acknowledging these issues and the amazing work of OneMorgan County to help with the difficult transition, we will be better able to interact with our
immigrant and refugee patients. Taking the time to ask about and appreciate their life experiences will help us provide more holistic health care, which is the expression of cura personalis for a Regis Pharmacist,� said Dr. Rebecca Moote, faculty member about the immersion trip experience.
Habitat for Humanity Over two hot and sunny days in July, nine Regis University SOP faculty and staff, including one honorary member, participated in a summer service project to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Faculty and staff worked with other community volunteers equipped with hard hats and nail aprons. Nails were driven into 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 pieces of lumber resulting in several blisters, to build trusses between floors. Wooden planks were measured and cut with circular power saws and foam insulation was sprayed onto new constructed wall. Although challenging at times, the work was rewarding and the experience fulfilling.
Dr. Bianca Calderon, Mrs. Megan Kepler, Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti, and Dr. Shannon Knutsen
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization whose members help to build or repair homes for affordable housing worldwide. In its 33-year history, members of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver have built 500 homes through community engagement. The homes are energy-efficient and made affordable to low-income families with zero-interest loans and low mortgage payments.
Dr. Shannon Knutsen
Dr. Bianca Calderon
Mr. Robert Haight and Dr. Pete Clapp
Faculty Honor Dr. Allison Faculty gathered to honor Dr. Dean Allison for his years of service in a festive celebration.
Dean Rod Carter presenting Dr. Allison with a gift
Goodbye to Dr. Steven Luckey Olin Gregory Luckey was born just before midnight on July 9 after a relatively swift labor and delivery. Olin weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20.5 inches in length. Dr. Luckey has since left the Regis Community to live closer to family in the Seattle area. He accepted a position with Seattle University, a Jesuit institution, in the Biology Department. He will be missed, but we wish him all the best of luck at our sister Jesuit institution. Dr. Steve Luckey and baby Olin
Regis Days
Dean Rod Carter
Dr. Dean Allison talking with Class of 2014 students, Vivian Lee, and Becky Doe
Faculty Accomplishments Adams AJ, Clark DR, DeLander GE, Mackinnon GE, Malloy M, McGivney MS, Mobley C, Nuffer W, Parsons P, Smesny AL, Smith M, Ives TJ. Report of the AACP task force on patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations. Am J Pharm Educ. 2013;77(7):Article 142. Adams AJ, Clark DR, DeLander GE, Nuffer W, Smith M, Ives TJ. Opportunities and responsibilities for the academy in the medical home. Am J Pharm Educ. 2013;77(7):Article 137. Allen RE, Copeland J, Franks AS, Karimi R, McCollum M, Riese DJ, Lin AYF., Team-based learning in US colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. Am J Pharm Educ. 2013;77(6): Article 115. Al-Tiae JK*, Lalama J. Rivaroxaban takes on vte prophylaxis for acute medically ill patients (update). In: Linn WD, Al-Qadheeb N, Havrda D, AlQadheeb N, Havrda D, eds. Topics in Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2013. http://www.accesspharmacy.com/content. aspx?aID=4000296. Accessed September 2, 2013. Caffarini E*, Savaryn H*, Shea L, Fete M. Determining effective methods to evaluate dietary supplements in various tablet formulations for analysis using ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis) spectroscopy and high-pressure liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (HPLC MS). Poster to be presented: ASHP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL: Dec 2013. Caffarni E*, Shea L*, Savaryn H*, Haight R, Fete M. A chemical analysis of currently available melatonin products in the United States. Poster Presentation: ACCP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM: Jul 2013. Chahine E, Chamoun J, Taleho M, Sucher A. Update on the management of Streptococcal pharyngitis. U.S. Pharmacist 2013;38(7):51-56. Goldwire MA, Crewell J, Pennington K, et al. Interprofessional spiritual care elective: a pilot experience. Poster Presentation: AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL: Jul 2013. Goldwire MA, Smith KA, McCollum M. Association of exam scores and final literature critique paper score in a literature evaluation course. Poster Presentation: AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL: Jul 2013. Goldwire MA, Sucher A, McCollum M. Interprofessional education: from theory to classroom. Poster presentation: AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL: Jul 2013. Gortney JS, Seed S, Borja-Hart N, Young V, Woodard LJ, Nobles-Knight D, Scott DM, Nash JD. The prevalence and characteristics of dual PharmD/MPH programs offered at US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. Am J Pharm Educ. 2013;77(6): Article 116. Khan S*, Lalama J. Can prasugrel beat clopidogrel in ACS without revascularization? (update). In: Linn WD, Al-Qadheeb N, Havrda D, Al-Qadheeb N, Havrda D, eds. Topics in Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2013. http://www.accesspharmacy.com/content.aspx?aID=4000297. Accessed September 2, 2013. Lalama J, McCollum M, Nelson M, Sucher A, Sucher B, Carter R. A pathway to a principled pharmacist: using reflection throughout the curriculum to guide the way. Poster Presentation: : AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL: Jul 2013. Nassar N*, Khedir Al-tiae J*, McCullough M*, Papageorgiou R*, Goldwire MA. Assessment of drug information resource preferences and curriculum preparedness by pharmacy students. Poster presentation: ACCP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM: Oct 2013. Nassar N*, Khedir Al-tiae J*, McCullough M*, Papageorgiou R*, Goldwire MA. Assessment of drug information resource preferences and curriculum preparedness by pharmacy students for clinical rotations. Poster to be presented: ASHP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL: Dec 2013.
Nelson M, Allison D, McCollum M, Luckey SW, Clark DR, Paulsen SM, Malhotra J, Brunner LJ, The Regis model for pharmacy education: a highly integrated curriculum delivered by team-based learning (TBL). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2013; available online 21 September: http:// dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2013.07.002 Ng D*, Miyashiro K*, Dawit R*, Goldwire MA. Assessment of drug information resource preferences and curriculum preparedness by pharmacy students. Poster to be presented: ACCP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM: Oct 2013. Ng D*, Papageorgiou R*, Goldwire MA. Evaluating the utilization of a school-specific mobile site for accessing drug databases in pharmacy practice. Poster to be presented: ASHP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL: Dec 2013. Sucher A, Potnis D*, Hartman J*. Infections in pregnancy. U.S. Pharmacist 2013;38(9):HS12-HS16. *School of Pharmacy student Several School of Pharmacy students presented research findings this past October at the Annual ACCP Meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Daniel Ng and Keriann Miyashiro
Keyvan Nekouei
Erica Caffarini and Dr. Leticia Shea
Nader Nassar, Janon Khedir Al-tiae, Renee Papageorgiou, and Mallory McCullough
Educational Technology Micro-grants Congratulations to Dr. Leticia Shea and Dr. Lauren Burt who received a Teaching and Learning with Technology Micro-grant program (TLTM) from the Regis University Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (RHCHP) Educational Technology Committee. Dr. Shea will be working with Associate Director for Service Learning, Sharif Abdelhamid, on a project involving digital storytelling of service learning experiences in self-care. Dr. Lauren Burt will be assessing the use of tablet devices during the medication reconciliation process during her oncology APPE rotation at Lutheran Medical Center.
Meet Dr. Erika Lourenco de Freitas Dr. Erika Lourenco de Freitas graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2002. She completed her master’s degree at the same university in 2005. After graduation, she worked for six years as a medication therapy management (MTM) pharmacist and professor in Brazil. Her clinical practice focused around patients living with HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. She also has extensive experience with community pharmacy practice. In 2009, she joined the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Graduate Program at the University of Minnesota. Her doctoral study concluded August 2013 and focused on identifying effective pedagogical approaches to train strong critical thinkers in clinical practice. She joined the Regis faculty team in August 2013.
Dr. Erika Lourenco de Freitas, PhD, MS, BPharm
Office of Experiential Education Update Due to the shortage of local IPPE and APPE hospital opportunities, the OEE allowed students to seek opportunities inside and outside the local region over the summer of 2013. Twenty-eight students were placed in summer IPPE in a variety of hospital environments across the State of Colorado as well as in other states. Students felt the experience allowed them to focus on what the site could offer, without having to worry about coursework. Additionally, many students spent the entire 80-hour experience in rural communities which is not a possibility during the fall and spring semester because of required weekly classes on campus. OEE has plans to continue to offer students this opportunity for the summer of 2014 with the hope of expanding beyond hospital IPPEs. OEE is in the midst of acquiring APPE and IPPE sites for the 2014-2015 Academic Year. Please contact OEE if you are interested in providing rotations. This year, OEE itself has provided an APPE rotation to Class of 2014 (P4) students. The experience has allowed students to experience the nuts and bolts of what makes up the OEE and a life of an administrative faculty member. Students have been provided opportunities to experience teaching, service, and scholarly components of an academician. For 2013-2014 academic year, a total of five students will have participated in this specialized APPE rotation.
Samantha Su, Class of 2014
Working with DNA and Escherichia coli By Becky Doe, Vivian Lee, and Angelette Tran, Class of 2014
Greetings Regis School of Pharmacy Faculty and Students! Congratulations to members of the Class of 2014 who graduate in May! We completed a unique research experience with Dr. Peter Cogan. The three of us learned about molecular biology, not medicinal chemistry. For six weeks, we worked with our now favorite bacteria, Escherichia coli, to isolate a protein of interest. Why do we need this “protein” you ask? The main goal of this research project was to synthesize DNA by being “green”. The current method, known as the phosphoramadite method, is used to synthesize DNA required in research. However, this method produces many biohazardous waste products. Dr. Cogan’s proposal was to go “green” and produce waste products creating little to no toxic waste.
Although the research project is in the beginning phase, a lot has been accomplished. Rewinding back to molecular biology, we transformed E. coli cells with the desired plasmid containing gene of interest, creating successful agarose gels, purifying plasmid DNA, and operating the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) machine. Throughout this rotation, we used what we learned in undergraduate science classes such as recalling serial dilutions and how to read DNA bands. Additionally, we mastered aseptic techniques using the laminar flow hood. We also created protocols for various experiments. We hope that other APPE students will benefit from our written protocols. We would like to thank Dr. Cogan for all the help and guidance during our APPE experience.
Dr. Pete Cogan, Becky Doe, Angelette Tran, and Vivian Lee
Angelette Tran, Vivian Lee, and Becky Doe
Pharmacy students Sara Eichner and Carl Buhay with a nursing student in the new simulation lab
Calendar of Events November 27 - December 1
January 11, 2014
January 20
Thanksgiving Holiday
White Coat Ceremony, Class of 2017
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)
December 8 - 12
January 12 - 15
March 1 - 9
CPS Annual meeting, Vail, CO
Spring Break
January 13
March 30
Classes Begin
9th Annual Health Fair, Regis University
ASHP Clinical Midyear Meeting, Orlando, FL
December 9 -13 Final Exams