School of Pharmacy Newsletter - Fall 2022

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Dear students, alumni, friends and colleagues,

We are excited to welcome the PharmD Class of 2026 to Regis University and wish them the best as they begin their new journey. It has been an exciting time at the School as we continue to find ways to grow and help our students prepare for an evolving job market. We now offer several dual degree and certificate programs in areas such as data science, health informatics, pharmaceutical industry affairs and joint PharmD/MBA, PharmD/HSA and PharmD/MS in Health Informatics. Over the last two years, our Student Success Taskforce and Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity Taskforce (DEITF), have done exceptional work to help launch a number of new initiatives to support student success in the program, and continue making Regis a more inclusive space. I want to thank Dr. Miki Goldwire for her untiring efforts in publishing each edition of the Pharma Personalis, and helping share and celebrate the progress and activities at the School with you. As you will see in this issue, the student clubs and organizations have been doing some amazing work and I highly encourage the Class of 2026 to get involved in these activities. It was wonderful for us to meet some alumni at the Blue and Gold weekend and we hope to see more at the RUSOP 2022 ASHP Midyear Reception.

Happy Holidays!

Samit Shah, PhD, RPh, MBA Dean, Regis University School of Pharmacy

WELCOME!

Regis University School of Pharmacy welcomed the members of the Class of 2026 who joined us in August for New Student Orientation. Regis University School of Pharmacy employs team-based learning (TBL) which has a widespread history of proven success in medical and business schools. Unlike traditional teaching methods in which information is learned through a lecture format, in TBL students learn the discipline of pharmacy through a working group approach. Students are divided into teams of five to seven members who work together for an extended period of time to learn subject matter. Prior to class, study material is assigned to students for independent review. During class, they apply their gained knowledge to relevant activities with their teammates. Most courses are taught using TBL as the main instructional strategy.

Our unique Team-Based Learning approach allows students to learn valuable interpersonal and communication skills enhancing their ability to function as an effective member of a health care team. You also receive personalized attention from devoted faculty and develop close connections with your peers and future colleagues, helping you become a leader within healthcare. To learn more about TBL, see our informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w19CZQVjsfE.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Kappa Psi

Members of Kappa Psi had a rush event at a Rockies game where current brothers and potential new members came together to watch the game and another rush event at the Coyote Song Trail in Littleton, Colorado.

Project CURE

Student and staff from school of pharmacy volunteered to sort and pack donated medical supplies at the international headquarters of @Project CURE in Denver. These supplies will be shipped to hospitals and clinics throughout the over 134 countries Project C.U.R.E. partners with. #healthcare #thisisregis #thisisregispharmacy #volunteers #projectcure

Emily Hurlburt, Anastasia Mustoe, Dana McDonald

Judy Vang, Anastasia Mustoe, Steven Sanders, Kyle Powell, Vincent Tavalez, Malyka Medina, Artie Pelton, Dana McDonald, Michelle Hatchett (Denver Grad Brother)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

NCPA

Kudos!

Regis Chapter won a national award:

Greatest percentage of NCPA student members at a school of pharmacy Congratulations!

NCPA Secretary Nikki Weakley presents new advancements in community pharmacy such as the patient services and prescribing rights of pharmacists in Colorado.

NCPA Board members Daniella Salawu (President), Hailey Murphy (President-Elect), Abigail (Covington (Treasurer) and Daniel Ballotti (Vice president) attended the 40th RxPlus Annual Meeting.

NCPA members Cynthia Okanga (Left), Rosemond Sarpong (Middle), and Daniella Salawu (Right) donated homeless kits to Homeless shelters through the Global Health Pathway!

The annual NCPA conference was held in Kansas City, MO and several students from Regis University presented research findings (left): Nicole Weakley, Hailey Murphy; (middle): Hailey Murphy, Nicole Weakley, Daniel Ballotti, and Daniel Salawu; (right): Daniella Salawu.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

SNPhA

The 7th Annual NextGen Health Event, formerly Diversity Day event, was hosted this year by SNPhA?in Peter Claver Hall at Regis University in October. With the aim of inspiring high school students from underrepresented populations?to explore future careers in healthcare,?Regis pharmacy students collaborated with nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling/ family therapy students?to offer a day full of interactive activities. Under the guidance of Dr. Freitas, the Regis School of Pharmacy students?demonstrated?their dynamic role in healthcare?by constructing activities involving patient drug therapy assessment cases as well as non-sterile compounding of hand sanitizer, which students were allowed to take home. Over 20 volunteers from all pharmacy classes and Dr. Curtis Theard, RUSOP alum Class of 2022, participated. Through a partnership with Colorado GEAR UP and KIPP Public Charter Schools, the event served approximately 60 high school students, which made it the? largest event yet! President Cody Teets delivered the opening remarks and Pharmacy Dean?Samit Shah?provided? inspiring?closing remarks. SNPhA?looks?forward to hosting the NextGen Health?event in future years?to continue motivating the next generation?to become involved in healthcare and providing opportunities?for students?in underrepresented populations?to realize their vast career potential.

Nicole Kochman oversees a participant in the compounding lab.

Stephanie Warshaw with other participating students in the sim lab.

Interim Regis University president, Cody Teets, addresses the attendees.

Back row: Rosemond Owusu Sarapong, Deion Adams, Dr. Curtis Theard (Class of 2022), Athena Avalos, Anastasia Mustoe, Stephanie Warshaw, Annie Nguyen (OTClass of 2024), Laleobe Olaka (OT Class of 2024), Dr. Erika Freitas, Abdoul Abdoulmoumine Madjid, Brandon Marasigan (Nursing, Class of 2023), Abigail Covington, Hailey Murphy

HALLOWEEN

Some of the students, faculty , and staff took a break during Halloween to show their spirit.

Left to right: Dr. Leah Behrmann, Kathryn Miller, Dr. Michele Claiborne, Dr. Emily Clemens, Nataly Gonzales, Dr. Jeff Lalama, Val Roby, Angela Mrosczak, Stephanie Warshaw

Members of the Class of 2025 dressed like Dr. Hanna (center) with everyone wearing black.

Left to right: Deion Adams, Jolie Garcia, Andrea Robles, Mitch Leroy, Amanda Mascarenas, Neko Sooch, Andrew Namkoong, Ashley Campanella, Kati Gribble, Jason Dizon, Jamshaid Ahmed, Tyler Petrini, Dr. Leah Behrmann, Alex Gomez-Mendoza, Maddi Watts

Alumni Weekend

Regis held its annual Blue and Gold weekend in September which included the first ever school of pharmacy alumni gathering.

Left to Right, Back row: Drs. Marta Brooks, Samit Shah, Jeff Lalama, Dan Berlau, and Brandon Sucher; Front row: Drs. Elias Safadi, Leila Khurshid, Laurrie Lorenzo, CamLinh Vu, and Rachel Aviado

Dr. Brandon Sucher

Dr. Dan Berlau

Dean Shah

APPE SPOTLIGHT

Mi Excursión en Equador by Juan Hernandez, Class of 2023

For anyone looking to better their medical Spanish as well as experience healthcare in different countries, I highly recommend completing a South American international pharmacy rotation offered through Common Grounds International. My block one rotation in Ecuador and Costa Rica offered not only a great opportunity to improve my medical Spanish, but also to dive deeper into a different country?s healthcare system. More than the medical Spanish, I was exposed to various accents, different slang, and multiple cultures from both countries.

I had a unique experience in Ecuador as I was able to see Ecuador before and during a revolution. During my first week I was able to work at a community pharmacy where I was exposed to many new medications. While the generic names were recognizable most of the brand names were new to me. This made it difficult to help patients which almost exclusively asked for brand name medications. My preceptor explained that the reason for this is many Ecuadorians are misinformed and believe the brand is more effective than the cheaper generic version despite them sharing the same active ingredient. To my surprise much of the misinformation comes from the large chain pharmacies in Ecuador. Many technicians are paid on commission and required to sell a certain amount each month. For this reason, technicians may dispense a more expensive brands unless specified. I was intrigued by this and conducted a study assessing the price differences at different pharmacies. I went to different pharmacies and asked for 3 medications. The result of my study was a $3-$4 price difference at a large chain pharmacy compared to the independent pharmacy I was working; this is significant given a typical meal cost around $2-$3. I also had the chance to speak with a microbiologist who described a country wide problem with antibiotic resistance and a pharmaceutical representative who explained how the healthcare system works in Ecuador which he described was ?in diapers?compared to other South American countries. For my second and third weeks the country was going through a revolution. The indigenous people were protesting against oppression, and increased gas and food prices. As part of their protest burning tires blocked roads, stores if open were raided, and car tires punctured. A 15-minute taxi ride turned into a 1-hour walk to my pharmacy. Despite the protest some businesses cautiously stayed open closing their gates when protesters passed by. The biggest challenge came when it was time to leave. Because of the road closures and riots, the United States embassy recommended we stay in Otavalo, Ecuador until the protest ends. Knowing we all had flights to catch this was not an option. Since roads were blocked, we had no choice but to take a helicopter out of Otavalo. While stressful, I am grateful to experience Ecuador during its best and worst moments.

Vanessa Farmaredes (pharmacist), Karlita Alcivar (technician), Carlos Tafur (Spanish instructor), Juan Hernandez (far right)

APPE SPOTLIGHT

My Nomadic APPEYear by Stephanie Warshaw, Class of 2023

At the end of finals my P3 year, I moved all my belongings into a storage unit and packed my car with clothes, toiletries, and an instant pot and started my nomadic lifestyle for APPEyear. Every 6 weeks I have an opportunity to experience a different state and healthcare system. This year has not been without its challenges, but it has also been more rewarding and fun than I could have ever imagined. ?It will be worth it?was never truer.

I started at the VA in Phoenix, AZ and was able to practice inpatient mental health during the hottest part of the year in the desert. From there, I went to Swedish Medical Center here in Denver and was able to experience everything the level I trauma center had to offer including some hands-on activity during codes. My favorite adventure so far was block III in Anchorage, AK on the joint military base for an elective ambulatory care rotation; the season quickly transitioned to more darkness than daylight. After that I was back on campus with Dr. Brooks where I enhanced my professional development and leadership skills. From here I will travel to Haxtun, CO for a critical access hospital experience before continuing to Tacoma, WA for a hospital health system rotation at Tacoma General. I will then finish my rotations in the greater Chicagoland area at a community pharmacy.

I knew I wanted to travel and experience as many different facets of pharmacy as I could during my APPE year. I chose to continue my work in the service industry as opposed to becoming an intern somewhere. Economic stability and the chance to save for a year of travel without working was, in my opinion, worth the experience I was giving up. Over my first three years, I was able to work full time and save enough to fund an entire year of travel.

The cost of traveling for a whole APPEyear is not as high as some might think. I have used services like AirBnB and FurnishedFinder to obtain housing for each block and it averages out to less than my rent in the Denver area. There are discounts for reserving early and having extended stays. I drove everywhere in the lower 48 and only had to fly to Alaska because of only two days between blocks. The car rental in Alaska was the biggest single cost, by far, for the year.

I started reaching out to potential preceptors during P3 year. It takes months in some systems to establish the possibility of an affiliation agreement, and the Regis OEEoffice has been incredibly supportive every step of the way. I made my intentions known very early and they (OEE) helped direct me to the right people and places and talked me through possibilities when multiple preceptors fell through. For every 6 emails I sent, I received one response and for every 4 responses, one potential yes from a preceptor. Despite the rejection and stress, it was worth it.

In addition to budgeting for housing and living expenses, I obtained my intern license in states that did not reciprocate with Colorado, which was three. It was truly a lot of extra work, but it has led to an extraordinary year. I have made amazing connections with fellow students, future colleagues, and amazing communities across the country. I have loved every minute of this year and can?t wait to see what adventures are still in store.

Stephanie Warshaw (right) with her preceptor, Dr. Kaleigh Owens (center) and a University of Kansas student.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Cooper Bailey, PharmD, Class of 2021

Upon graduation, I moved to upstate New York to complete a 1-year post-graduate fellowship in Oncology Association Management with National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA), an international non-profit oncology association dedicated to providing global resources, expertise, and leadership to cancer care providers. During my fellowship, I establish the first NCODA International Student Meeting and traveled to and spoke at several pharmacy schools. I created and developed resources for healthcare students to learn about oncology. Through these experiences, I developed a strong passion for helping healthcare students learn, develop, and become future innovative leaders.

This passion led me to my current role as the Associate Manager of Professional Development and Student-Centered Initiatives at NCODA. I currently oversee a number of different initiatives, including: NCODA?s Professional Student Chapters, Fellowship program, APPEprogram, and Oncology Career Symposium. I also had the opportunity to help start the first ever Medically Integrated Pharmacy Practice (MIPP) residency program.

I currently live in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and serve as a liaison to our Canadian partners. Regis?s innovative TBL learning provided me the appropriate tools and education to be successful in my pharmacy journey. I continue to precept a number of Regis APPEstudents and hope to serve as a mentor to future Regis pharmacists interested in effecting change on an international scale.

Dr. Cooper Bailey presenting at an NCODA professional student organization meeting.

REGIS SCHOOL OF PHARMACY HOLDS A SUMMER CAMP

Members of the Regis school of pharmacy faculty organized the Doctor Rx High School Camp for high school students in the Denver area who are considering pharmacy as a career. Camp goers attended sessions specific to the practice of pharmacy, as well as the basics of team-based-learning, drug development, and pharmacists as researchers. In addition they participated in hands-on training that included Compounding oil and water - DO mix, and Soap and water, wash and scrubsterile compounding. Participants also verified prescriptions. Comments from participants were positive with one counselor stating, "I heard from the students that it was a great event and we have at least 1 student who now knows what she will study, pharmacy! Success!?

WELCOMES UNC STUDENTS

This fall, Regis University school of pharmacy hosted students from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Community College of Aurora (CCA) for an immersive day in the life of a pharmacy student. Students participated in team-based learning alongside third-year pharmacy students. Dr. Allana Sucher and Dr. Pete Clapp taught students about HIV infection that focused on application to real-life patients. After class, Dr. Freitas and Dr. Claiborne simulated hospital patient care rounds where the students cared for a pregnant patient with a new diagnosis of HIV. PharmD candidates Cheyenne Minton and Stephanie Warshaw guided the critical analysis discussion with the students and played an Oscar-worthy performance as the patient. The participants interviewed the patient, performed vital sign assessments, and worked with the Clinical Pharmacists (Dr. Claiborne and Dr. Freitas) to assess each disease problem and optimize patient outcomes.

to right: Stephanie Warshaw, EhThaw Soe (UNC), Ally Ashbaugh (UNC), Megan England (UNC), Cheyenne Minton, Mariana Ojeda (CCA),

Dr. Cassandra Hanna leading sterile compounding.

Dr. Erika Frietas (organizer of the event) with a high school students.

Dr. Chris Malarky explaining how pharmacists can be researchers.

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Dr. Freitas

OFFICE OF EXPERIENTIAL AWARDS CEREMONY

The Office of Experiential Education held their annual preceptor

program.

awards to celebrate preceptors for the school of pharmacy experiential

Dr. David Nash clinical pharmacist in pediatrics at Children?s Hospital Colorado Springs won the APPEPreceptor of the Year award. Pictured with Kathryn Miller, Dr. Christine Feltman, and Dr. Cassandra Hanna.

Dr. Brianna Zerr senior clinical pharmacist and APPEsite coordinator at Craig Hospital won the Alumni Preceptor of the year award. Pictured with Dr. Cassandra Hanna, Kathryn Miller, and Dr. Christine Feltman.

Dr. Paul Nguyen staff pharmacist at Grane Rx won the IPPEPreceptor of the Year award. Pictured with Kathryn Miller, Dr. Christine Feltman, and Dr. Cassandra Hanna.

Dr. Mark Albiani (not pictured) critical care pharmacist at SCL Health

? Lutheran Hospital won the Most Influential Preceptor of the Year award. Mark could not make it to this event so he invited his Regis APPEstudent, Steven Sanders, to accept the award on his behalf. Pictured with Dr. Christine Feltman, Dr. Cassandra Hanna, and Kathryn Miller.

Dr. Chad Martell, Associate Professor of pharmacy practice won the Faculty Preceptor of the Year award. Pictured with Dr. Christine Feltman, Dr. Cassandra Hanna, and Kathryn Miller.

FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Brown noise has become a hot topic online ? but can it help you to focus, sleep or relax?

Dr. Dan Berlau, weighed in on the power of white, brown and pink noise in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/09/23/well/mind/brown-noise.html

#ThisIsRegis #JesuitEducated

PUBLICATIONS

Goldwire MA, Leeds MK. COVID-19 infection in children, 2-hour CE. PowerPak Continuing Education for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians August 2022, expires August 2024.

Kracht KDa , Eichorn NLa , Berlau DJ. Perspectives on the advances in the pharmacotherapeutic management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2022;23(15):1701-1710.

Matura JMa , Shea LA, Bankes VAa. Dietary supplements, cytochrome metabolism, and pharmacogenetic considerations. Ir J Med Sci. 2022;191(5):2357-2365.

Shea LA, Lourenco deFreitas E, Nguyen T,a Salawu DW a , Soquinase Na Over-the-counter pediculosis humanus capitis treatment: the nit comb is not appropriate for all hair types! J Am Pharm Assoc. 2022; doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2022.09.005.

Shea LA, Calderon B, Stratton J, Duggan C, et al. Interprofessional osteoarthritis care: a pilot for interprofessional care and education. Medical Research Archives [online] 10(9). https://doi.org/10.18103/mra. v10i9.3074

Sucher AJ, Thai Aa, Tran Ca, Mantena N, Noronha A, Chahine EB. Ibrexafungerp: A new triterpenoid antifungal [published online ahead of print, 2022 Sep 9]. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022; zxac256.

Sucher AJ, Sucher BJ, Chahine EB. PreHevbrio: A New 3-Antigen Hepatitis B Vaccine for Adults. Ann Pharmacother. 2022 Jul 29:10600280221114469. doi: 10.1177/10600280221114469. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35906803

Sucher B. Nonspecific Respiratory Tract Symptoms (with Cough). In: DiPiro JT, Yee GC, Posey L, Haines ST, Nolin TD, Ellingrod V. eds. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 12e. McGraw-Hill. Thomas S, Calderon B, Stratton J. Use of the National Institutes of Health pain education cases to frame an interprofessional activity with healthcare professional students. J Interprofessional Educ Pract. 2022;29:100566

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PRESENTATIONS

Sucher B, Ihler E, Sullivan P. ?The Impact of a Comprehensive Asthma Education and Management Program on Patient Access to Self-Management Tools in a Patient-Centered Medical Home: A Pilot Trial.?Association of Asthma Educators Annual Conference. Chattanooga, Tennessee. August 5, 2022.

Sucher BJ. I Discovered My Strengths. Now What? Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute?s 18th Leader-Development Seminar. Arlington, TX; 2022.

Sucher B, Ihler E, Sullivan P. ?The Impact of a Comprehensive Asthma Education and Management Program on Patient Access to Self-Management Tools in a Patient-Centered Medical Home: A Pilot Trial.?Association of Asthma Educators Annual Conference?s Top Abstracts Podium Presentations (Second Place). Chattanooga, Tennessee. August 5, 2022.

STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Congratulations Class of 2022 for your outstanding residency placements

Aurora BayCare Medical Center

Lutheran Medical Center

University of Chicago Medical Center Saint Joseph Hospital

Mayo Clinic Health System

Providence Health and Services Swedish Medical Center

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

The Medical Center of Aurora

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

University of Missouri Health Care Kaiser Permanente ?Santa Clara Research Medical Center at Kansas City

Congratulations to Eustacia Bean (class of 2024) for being selected as a student representative to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Member Relations Committee!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov 23-27, Thanksgiving break

Dec 5-9, Finals weeks

Dec 23, last day of APPEblock 5

Jan 9, Classes begin, APPEblock 6 begins

Executive Editor:

Samit Shah, PhD, RPh

Dean, School of Pharmacy Regis University 303-625-1300

Editor: Miki Goldwire, PharmD, MS, MA, BCPS Professor, Director of Drug Information Regis University, School of Pharmacy mgoldwir@regis.edu

The editors would like to thank Nataly Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant, for her help gathering content.