UCSOP Monthly Recap: July 2022 |
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We have some familiar faces in new leadership positions! Here is the UCSOP Executive Committee. |
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Dr. Julie Testman, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs |
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Dr. Leah Hall, Executive Director of Assessment |
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Dr. Tamer Fandy, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences Chair |
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Dr. Gannett Monk, Department of Pharmacy Practice Chair |
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Mrs. Jane Condee, Interim Executive Director of Experiential Education & Director of Experiential Education |
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Dr. Karrie Murphy, Executive Director of Professional Affairs |
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Dr. Michelle Knight, Executive Director of Enrollment & Admissions |
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Dr. Scott Weston will be leaving at the end of the month. His service to the institution is greatly appreciated and we wish him the best in his future endeavors! |
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Dr. Rajveer Kaur, UCSOP Class of 2022 Alumna, will be completing the UCSOP Fruth PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency this academic year. |
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Emilee Spangler is the UCSOP's new Administrative Assistant and Communications Coordinator. |
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The UCSOP Class of 2026 (P1) and P2 and P3 transfer students are less than a month away from starting orientation on August 8th. These students have ties to many unique locations across the country and globe, including West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., South Carolina, Michigan, Florida, Puerto Rico, California, Alaska, Cameroon, Ireland, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Syria. |
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UCSOP Pharmacy Career
Exploration Challenge Winners
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Chloe Anderson was selected as the winner of the undergraduate student Pharmacy Career Exploration Challenge. Chloe completed her undergraduate pre-pharmacy coursework at UC and is a member of the incoming UCSOP Class of 2026.
"Overall, I had prior knowledge that was supported by my experience as a community pharmacy technician. However, from learning in the Career Exploration Challenge, I think that I will be more open to learning about different types of pharmacy."
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Taylor Martin of Riverside High School was selected as the winner of the high school student Pharmacy Career Exploration Challenge.
"Before this experience, I thought of a pharmacist as a frontline healthcare worker commonly seen dispensing medications in a drugstore. This job interested me, as I am extremely passionate about chemistry and female representation in STEM-based careers, but I never knew there were so many more possibilities after graduating from pharmacy school. After watching the provided videos and reading the slide shows, my eyes were opened to the many types of other pharmacy fields that are offered."
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UCSOP P4 Students Lakesha Lock and Hannah Blackburn took a moment to de-stress in between patient care responsibilities while on their Palliative Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience with Dr. Leah Hall. Palliative Care focuses on the care of patients with a chronic life-limiting illness, where pharmacists can help improve patient symptoms and increase quality of life. Lakesha and Hannah are learning how to make recommendations to alleviate pain and other symptoms, while caring for the patient as a whole. Health care team members in Palliative Care can experience highly emotional situations while caring for patients, making self-care important to be an effective practitioner. |
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Get involved with the West Virginia Pharmacists Association! |
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Mark your calendars for the WVPA Annual Meeting on November 4 - 6 at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy campus!
- Residency showcase/student programming planned
- Registration coming soon
Follow the WVPA Mountain State Pharmacist Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
The WVPA faculty and FREE student membership drive for 2022-2023 is now open! UCSOP pre-pharmacy and pharmacy students can join for free at wvpharmacy.org/ucsop.
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Sept 18th from 11am to 3pm in Huntington, WV |
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Get a professional evaluation and put your resume out there for employers to compete for YOU! Start now at wvpharmacy.org. |
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UCSOP Class of 2012 alumnus Dr. Salvatore J. Sirico and Brittany Sirico welcomed baby Salvatore S. Sirico on December 14th, 2021 and were married on January 1st, 2021. Thanks for the update! |
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Interested in getting involved? Check out these advocacy resources. |
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Drug Emporium is looking for several interns to work part time at the Kanawha City location. There would be a limited number of hours on evenings and weekends and potential to continue working as a summer intern in the future.
Drug Emporium is also searching for UC undergraduate pre-pharmacy (Pharmacy Direct) and incoming P1 students (UCSOP Class of 2026) to start working as a pharmacy technician then transition to an intern upon the start of pharmacy school and obtaining the WV intern license. Reach out to current student Jacob Ryan (jacobryan@ucwv.edu) to learn more about this opportunity from the student perspective.
Interested students should can complete the application below and bring it to Drug Emporium, or fill out the application in the store. Call the pharmacy and ask to speak to Angela Stone for questions about the application process.
Drug Emporium #3
5101 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Pharmacy Manager: Garrett Carte
Phone: (304)925-8022
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Xcenda is a global healthcare consulting organization focused on helping manufacturers prove the inherent value of lifesaving products and helping patients gain access to these innovative therapies. Xcenda offers a number of unique opportunities for students pursuing a career in managed care, industry, consulting, or academia. Depending on their interests, students completing a fellowship, rotation, or internship at Xcenda will gain exposure and contribute to a variety of work types in collaboration with our Global Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Medical Communications, Strategic Market Intelligence, and Market Access teams.
Informational Webinars
We encourage anyone interested in our student programs to view our recorded webinar or participate in one of our upcoming live webinar sessions on the following dates/times:
- Monday, August 8th, from 5-6 PM EST
- https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2421336134828360205
- Friday, September 9th, from 1-2 PM EST
- https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7711160243338563083
- Friday, September 30th, from 12-1 PM EST
- https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7012671292538066955
Fellowship Programs
Xcenda offers two unique fellowship programs:
- 2-year, degree-granting Health Outcomes and Market Access fellowship (5 positions)
- 2-year, degree-granting Medical Communications fellowship (3 position)
Interested candidates are encouraged to join our informational webinar to gain information regarding the application process. Candidates will not be required to participate in the Personnel Placement Service (PPS) through the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Meeting to request an interview for Xcenda’s Fellowship Program. Xcenda will utilize its own online application form, opening in early August, to collect required materials from interested candidates. All screening interviews will be conducted virtually, with our final-round interviews conducted in-person in our office located in Carrollton, TX. Application deadline is Saturday, October 15th at 11:59 PM CT.
APPE Student Rotations
Every year, we offer up to 25 students the opportunity to complete an APPE rotation with Xcenda. Rotations are offered year-round, except for the last 2 weeks of December, and range from 4-6 weeks based on the university’s APPE block schedule. We can accommodate up to 3 students at any given time and can tailor the experience to their interests based on their ranking of available project types.
The online application for 2023-2024 APPEs will be available starting August 1st and can be completed by any interested candidates prior to the October 30, 2022 deadline. Clear instructions on the first page of the application will ask students to provide the following:
- Current CV
- Statement of interest (maximum of 200 words)
- Start and end dates for 3 preferred rotation blocks
FormularyDecisions® Research Assistant Program
Additionally, Xcenda offers an internship role as a Research Assistant (RA), which is a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in managed care, industry, or consulting. RAs work in conjunction with the Product Management and Engagement teams to support FormularyDecisions®, a secure platform that facilitates exchange of information between manufacturers and healthcare decision makers to help support medical policy and formulary development.
This is a one-year, part-time remote role that may be renewed on an annual basis. Candidates pursuing a doctorate degree (eg, PharmD, PhD, etc.) in health sciences are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 31, 2022 and contracts would begin next May. Interested candidates can apply by sending your CV and letter of intent to Sydney Ottinger (Sydney.Ottinger@Xcenda.com)
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King's Daughters Medical Center is looking for inpatient pharmacy interns. Interns will gain valuable experience in medication reconciliation, IV compounding, Pyxis use optimization, individualized projects, and more. Incoming pharmacy students (i.e., Class of 2026) are encouraged to apply!Contact the Pharmacy Director, Wes Romanello, with any questions: wes.romanello@kdmc.kdhs.us
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Cardinal Health is hiring student pharmacists nationwide, including, but not limited to, students who are bilingual in Vietnamese and Spanish. Visit https://jobs.cardinalhealth.com and search the keywords "Student Pharmacist" to learn more. Job Description: The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Pharmacy Student Patient Engagement Coordinator will assist MTM Pharmacists to support our mission of delivering safe, effective, and affordable medication therapy to our target population. The MTM Pharmacy Student Patient Engagement Coordinator assists pharmacists in providing outstanding patient care and customer service through targeted medication reviews, intervention follow-up, and scheduling medication reviews. In addition, they will perform technical and clerical duties which do not require the professional clinical judgment of the pharmacist.
Walgreens currently has intern and graduate intern opportunities for students with minimal hour obligations. Pharmacist positions (Full Time, Floaters, Staff, Manager positions) and part time/as needed hourly positions are also available. Walgreens has new higher compensation packages in certain locations. Contact Tim DeRose at timothy.j.derose@walgreens.com
Weirton Medical Center is looking for pharmacy technicians, interns, and pharmacists. This would be a great opportunity to gain experience in inpatient pharmacy and also for graduating students. Contact Robert Coram at robert.coram@weirtonmedical.com or 304-797-6069 or Brent Scott at brent.scott@weirtonmedical.com or 304-797-6504.
Kroger Pharmacy is looking for pharmacy technicians at their Ashton Place, Kanawha City, Marmet, and Delaware Avenue locations. Visit jobs.kroger.com today and apply! Contact mary.fletcher@stores.kroger.com for questions about the Kanawha City and Marmet locations, and donna.wattie@stores.kroger.com for Ashton Place and Delaware Avenue.
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July 25 - August 26
Class of 2023 APPE Block 3
July 25 - August 5
Class of 2024 IPPE-3 Block 7
August 8 - 19
Class of 2024 IPPE-3 Block 8
August 8 - 19
Class of 2026 (new P1) and Transfer Student Orientation
Class of 2024 IPPE-3 Block 8
August 22
Fall Semester Classes Begin
August 26
Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony
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