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2014 Preceptors of the Year We are happy to announce this year’s APPE and IPPE Preceptors of the Year. 2014 APPE Preceptor of the Year Jason Gable, R.Ph. Pharmacy Manager Walgreens #5323 Jason Gable has been the pharmacy manager at the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1910 South Reynolds Road for the past eight years. He began his career with Walgreens 11 years ago starting as an intern. Jason received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at The University of Toledo in 2004. He has precepted for the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for the past 8 years. Additionally, he is a preceptor for students from Ohio State University, University of Findlay, Ohio Northern University, and Ross College for pharmacy technicians. He is very passionate about educating the students and developing them into pharmacists. A majority of the rotation is based on clinical retail training which consists of: immunizations, medication therapy management, health testing, adherence monitoring, patient counseling, and pharmacy management. During his time at Walgreens, his store has developed into an immunization center of excellence and a HIV center of excellence. Jason is honored to receive the Preceptor of the Year award and thankful to all of his staff that helps him develop the pharmacy students. (Continued on page 2)
Farewell from Kathy Zember Dear Preceptors, I wanted to let you know that my last day at UT will be November 30th. I am taking the next big step forward to RETIREMENT and am looking forward to it with great anticipation. Thank you all for being such a joy to work with over the past 20 years. It has been an amazing experience and I have loved working with each one of you so much. I have felt such a personal bond between us and it will be a big adjustment to lose that contact with you. I will truly miss you. Thank you for the many outstanding rotation opportunities that you have so willingly provided to our students. Thank you for your involvement in various University committees all with the goal of enhancing our pharmacy program at UT. Wishing you the very best! Kathy Zember
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2014 IPPE Preceptor of the Year Najwa Kassem, R.Ph. Pharmacy Owner/Manager Westgate Family Pharmacy Najwa loves her job and loves her customers. She has been precepting our University of Toledo IPPE and APPE students since 2001. Originally from Lebanon, Najwa graduated with her pharmacy degree and entered into a world that was dominated by only men. She later opened her own pharmacy in Lebanon and was very successful. In 1995 she moved to Toledo Ohio and began working as a manager with the Rite Aid Corporation. Najwa’s passion was to be an independent pharmacist and make a difference. In October 2012, she opened Westgate Family Pharmacy on Central Avenue in Toledo. Here she has the time and freedom to connect with her customers on a one-onone basis. Her pharmacy offers free delivery, immunizations, Blister Packaging and MTM.
INFLUENZA VACCINES Effective immediately, we require all our University of Toledo Pharmacy students to attain an Influenza Vaccine. Students are required to provide proof of their vaccination no later than November 1, 2014. All information will be viewable in CoreTrax by selecting the Preceptor Home from your drop down menu > Use the Program filter at the top right to select the appropriate class > select which student you'd like to view > then press Profile. You are able to view each of your assigned student’s health records in CoreTrax by following the steps above.
Meds & Terms All P1-P3 students are studying commonly prescribed medications according to the following schedule this semester. Information about these medications are based on a new required textbook, Mancano MA, Gallagher JC. Frequently Prescribed Medications: Drugs You Need To Know, 2nd Edition. We hope to incorporate the information about commonly prescribed medications into the laboratory and didactic courses. Please feel free to discuss and/or ask question about any of these medications. We greatly appreciate your time and efforts in helping us reinforce this information. SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2014 CLASSIFICATION
MEDICATIONS COVERED
Analgesics
Narcotics, narcotic/non-narcotic combination, NSAIDS, selective COX-2 inhibitors, acetaminophen
Antidiabetics
Metformin, sitagliptin, insulin, sulfonylureas, pioglitazone
Endocrine agents
Bisphosphonates, calcitonin, estrogen, progestins, oral contraceptives, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones
Gastrointestinal agents
Antacids, antidiarrheals, antiemetics, laxatives, H2 receptor antagonists, PPIs
Each class is responsible for different information regarding these medications. P1 YEAR
P2 YEAR
P3 YEAR
Generic/Brands
Common Usage
Adverse Events
Drug Class
Drug Interactions
Counseling Points
Dosage Forms
Contraindications
Key points
Common Usage
Brand/Generic
Common usage
Drug class
Drug interactions
Dosage forms
Contraindications
Common adult dosage
Brand/Generic Drug class Dosage forms Common adult dosage
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2014 CLASSIFICATION
MEDICATIONS COVERED
Hematologics
Warfarin, aspirin, factor Xa inhibitors, thienopyridines, colonystimulating factors, erythropoietins, heparins, LMWH, thrombin inhibitors, alteplase
Cardiovascular agents
Alpha-1 blockers, Alpha-2 agonists, adrenergic agonists, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers, antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, nitrates
Lipid-lowering agents
Statins, fibric acid derivatives, niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, bile acid sequestrants
Miscellaneous agents
Finateride, Isotretinoin, hydroxychloroquine, scopolamine, acetylcystein, flumazenil, naloxone, colchicine, allopurinol, potassium chloride, overactive bladder agents, erectile dysfunction agents, smoking cessation aids
DATES TO REMEMBER
Homecoming
October 24-25, 2014
IPPE Institutional Week
October 27 - 31, 2014
Pharmacy Career Day
October 29, 2014
Drug Information Longitudinal APPE Seminar
October 30, 2014
APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting
October 31 - November 2, 2014
Election Day
November 4, 2014
Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2014 (no classes)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26 - 30, 2014
Winter Break
December 20, 2014 January 11, 2015
STUDENTS RECEIVE ASHP-SSHP RECOGNITION 2013 & 2014 Congratulations go to immediate past-president Dan Israel and current president Kelly Gaffney. The Student Society of HealthSystem Pharmacy at The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has achieved official recognition for the fourth year in a row from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Congratulations on a job well done!
Dean Johnnie Early Honored by Toledo Nonprofit Author and entrepreneur Steve Saint once said, “Your story is the greatest legacy that you will leave to your friends. It's the longest-lasting legacy you will leave to your heirs.” In this spirit, Dean Early adds his story to that of the African American Legacy Project, a local nonprofit that is dedicated to “documenting and preserving the history of Northwest Ohio’s African American communities and their impact and influence upon Toledo and the greater world community”. This fall, the AALP will honor Dr. Early with its Legend Award, recognizing his achievements in leadership, service and academia as part of Toledo’s history. Nominated for his decades-long
career as a pharmacy dean as well as his ongoing service to the pharmacy and African American communities, Dr. Early lives his commitment to diversity and student success. His story, which carried him from humble beginnings in a small Georgia town to national leadership positions in pharmacy organizations, is indeed worthy of recognition. “I am honored to receive this recognition,” Dr. Early said. Most important to my personal legacy are student-centeredness, global outreach and diversity, all of which are cornerstones of our college’s mission and goals.” Dr. Early will be recognized alongside three other honorees at a gala celebration on October 3-4, 2014.
Homecoming 2014
Class Reunions Pre-Gala Reception Homecoming Gala Post-Gala Gathering Homecoming Parade Alumni Tailgate Rockets vs. UMass
Join The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as we celebrate Homecoming and the 110th anniversary of the college.
Pre-Gala Reception, reunion Student Union Room 2592 Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres
Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade Bancroft Street
Gala banquet ($30) Pharmacy honoree is Jerry Wisler, ‘79. Student Union Auditorium
Pre-game tailgate Koester Alumni Pavilion
Post-Gala Gathering Student Union Room 2592
This year’s Homecoming theme is Blast from the Past. Do you remember when Rocky looked like this?
Rockets vs. UMass ($25) Glass Bowl Stadium
www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/alumni Jeff Barton, 419-530-5413 or Jeffrey.barton@utoledo.edu Ashleigh Sonnenberg, 419-530-5359