UT College of Pharmacy PharmD graduates, faculty, family and friends

came together at First Baptist Church on Thursday, May 30, in

Memphis for the Honors and Awards Convocation. College Grand

Marshal, Jeff Bogue, directed the faculty and student processional.

Joseph Griner, Minister, Salem Church of Christ, gave the invocation

and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and “America the

Beautiful.” Barbara Wells, PharmD, Dean Emeritus, University of

Mississippi

Special Student Edition

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Class of 2013 PharmD and PhD Students Graduate

On Friday, May 31, the UT Health Science Center graduated 648 students from the six colleges that comprise the

campus. Dean Marie Chisholm-Burns of the College of Pharmacy presented diplomas to 146 Doctor of Pharmacy

graduates. Dr. Don Thomason presented a diploma to one College of Pharmacy PhD graduate.

PharmD Honors and Awards Convocation

July/August 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS

PRECEPTOR DEVELOPMENT

August 13: Knoxville Campus

August 21: Memphis Campus

ROTATION/RESIDENCY DAY

August 14: Knoxville Campus

August 22: Memphis Campus

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

July 4: Independence Day

July 13-17: AACP Meeting, Chicago, IL

July 14-18: TPA 125th Annual Meeting,

Chattanooga, TN

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Graduation & Convocation

International Rotations

PharmD Awards

Pages 1-9

Pages 11-15

Pages 16-18

To serve as a model for pharmacy education, practice, research, and outreach in Tennessee and beyond

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Mississippi School of Pharmacy (pictured on the front page), gave the charge to the students. Justin Griner, class

president for the Memphis Campus, and Grayson Peek, class president for the Knoxville Campus, presented the student

response. Students then took part in the hooding ceremony, in which Drs. Peter Chyka and Stephanie Phelps presented

academic hoods to each graduate. Dr. Chasity Shelton, chair of the Honors and Awards Committee, led the presentation

of student awards. She was assisted by a number of other faculty and special guests.

Class of 2013 Inaugural Gift to College

At the Honors & Awards Convocation on Mary 30, Justin Griner and Grayson Peek presented Dean Chisholm-Burns with

a check for $1,117 on behalf of the Class of 2013. The Dean thanked the class for “the College of Pharmacy's Inaugural

Graduation Class Gift. You have started the tradition of the graduation class giving a gift made collectively from

individual gifts within one class, and for that I am very much grateful. I know this is something we talked about, but you

actually made it happen. I know the personal sacrifices and courage it takes to start new trends; thus, you must believe I

not only cherish your generosity but also your dedication/commitment to successfully implementing this monumental

program in the college's history.”

2013 PhD Graduate

Hao Wu is the College of Pharmacy’s only spring 2013 PhD graduate.

His advisor is Ram I. Mahato, PhD, and his research is “Gene Therapy

and Stem Cell Therapy to Improve the Outcome of Human Islet

Transplantation.”

Congratulations Class of 2013

PharmD & PhD Graduates!

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2013 PharmD Convocation Awards

The Valedictorian Award - Megan Nicole Perry The Salutatorian Award - Leslie Nichole Smith

2013 Outstanding Student Pharmacist Award - Justin Daniel Griner Tom C. Sharp, Sr., Leadership Award - Whitney Van Cleve Elliott

Memphis Area Pharmacists Society Leadership Award - Drew Landon Armstrong The Hospital Pharmacy Leadership Award - Grayson Kenneth Peek

The Mid-South College of Clinical Pharmacy Practice Award Tiffany Parrish Nason & Kirsten McVay Roberts Clinical Pharmacy Award - Lindsey Dawn Wells

TEVA Outstanding Student Award - Julie Ann Rust Facts and Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication - Brooke Michelle Crocker

Pharmacy Communication Award - Emily Counce Gulley Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award - Robin Nicole Wingate

Excellence in Community Pharmacy Practice Award McKenzie Lee McIntire & Jamie L. Price

The Community Pharmacy Leadership Award - Amy Marie Richardson & Erin Marie Latendresse Natural Medicines Database Recognition Award - Charles Gregory Harrison

The John L. Butler Award - Justin Daniel Griner Merck Award - Yiwen Chan, Mary Margaret Maxwell,

Brandon Lee Sipe & Christopher Thomas Short Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Practice Award - Jacob Lawrence Marler

Patient Care Award - Megan Nicole Perry Excellence in Ambulatory Care - April Marie Joyner & Casey Smith LaRue

Excellence in Scholarship and Research - Andrew Tadashi Nishimoto Academia Award - Jacob Lawrence Marler & Leslie Nichole Smith

UTHSC Student Service Award - Lindsey Dawn Wells Martin E. Hamner Award - Drew Landon Armstrong & Rachel Lauren Kile

ASHP Clinical Skills Competition Award - Rachel Lauren Kile & Brandon Lee Sipe Student National Pharmaceutical Association Leadership Award

Alftan D. Dyson & Shundraneeka Lasha Thaxter The Rachel Welton Community Service Award Jocasta Nicole Gee & Zachary Burns Germann

APhA-ASP Community Service Award - Haley B. Armstrong, Rachel Lauren Bauer, Jonathan Ford Lister, Thaddeus Paul McGiness & Jana Michelle Sterling

APhA-ASP Chapter Award - Hamilton C. Borden & Whitney Van Cleve Elliott APhA National Patient Counseling Competition - Rachel Lauren Kile

Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Award - Matthew Eric Jones & Ammie Ngoc Tran Rho Chi Honor Society - Alpha Nu Chapter

Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society - Theta Chapter

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Class of 2013 Convocation

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Class of 2013 PharmD Graduates and Hometowns

Amy Abernathy Tucker, GA

Zahirah Ahmed Tullahoma

Julia Akin Seymour

Drew Armstrong Oak Ridge

Haley Armstrong Milan

Trenavia Ashley Tallahassee, FL

Daniel Atchley Cleveland

Candi Bachour Cookeville

Ryan Barnes Franklin

Rachel Bauer Tullahoma

Megan Benner Woodbury, MN

Erik Berg Wake Forest, NC

Timothy Berg Wake Forest, NC

Renee Berube Knoxville

Kavel Bhathela Cary, NC

Charde’ Blair Memphis

Hamilton Borden Louisville

Corey Bradley Waverly

Robert Brink Ashland City

Holly Brown Shelbyville

Brandon Bugg Union City

James Burnett Jonesboro, AR

Jesse Butler Brentwood

Jessica Butler Adamsville

Marisa Campbell Memphis

Christie Carlill Cookeville

Garrett Carver Benton

Yiwen Chang Nashville

Khushbu Chaudhari Chattanooga

Jaclyn Chiodo Boca Raton, FL

Courtney Colotta Cordova

Josh Cortopassi Nashville

Joseph Crane Franklin

Cullen Creasy Goodlettsville

Brooke Crocker Henderson

Physhantia Curry Denmark

Ryan Dacus Memphis

Anas Damiri Knoxville

Sam Davis Bartlett

Shweta Desai Nashville

Alftan Dyson Memphis

Lauren Eaves Chattanooga

Whitney Elliott Covington

Sarah Fitzgerald Lafayette

Julia Friedman Germantown

Jocasta Gee Knoxville

Zachary Germann Suwanee, GA

Kristen Goodman Murfreesboro

Jodie Greene Hendersonville

Robert Greenwald Collierville

Stacey Grimshaw Greenback

Justin Griner Hohenwald

Emily Gulley Caruthersville, MO

Steven Hackbarth Chester Springs, PA

Scott Harris Hendersonville

Charles Harrison Nashville

Jillianne Hiller Warren, OH

Elizabeth Hofammann Birmingham, AL

Hollie Hunt Decatur, GA

Jamie Lynn Hunt Coalmont

Coral Iserhienrhien Austell, GA

Marcas Jett Memphis

Jonathan Jeu Memphis

Matthew Jones Burns

April Joyner Memphis

Maryam Karimi Khaledi Eads

Jennifer Kennon Collierville

Rachel Kile Soddy Daisy

Casey LaRue Somerville

Erin Latendresse Camden

Joycelyn Le Memphis

Deborah Lee San Francisco, CA

Christopher Lewis Olive Branch, MS

Jonathan Lister Greenbrier

Feng Lu Memphis

Darrin Majors Nolensville

Jacob Marler Memphis

Alyson Massengill Jacksboro

Class of 2013 PharmD Graduates and Hometowns – continued

Kelly Massey Bartlett

Mary Maxwell Bolivar

Amanda McClarty Cordova

Mandalyn McCullough Memphis

Thaddeus McGiness Lake City, MI

McKenzie McIntire Leland, MS

Hannah Miller Chattanooga

Rebecca Miller Morris Livonia, MI

Ian Morris Knoxville

Tiffany Nason Smyrna

Hao Nguyen Franklin

Ngoc Nguyen Memphis

Andrew Nishimoto Germantown

Jessica Northcutt LaVergne

Jonathan O'Brien Jackson

Tiffany O’Neal Williston

Debra Osadebe Friendswood, TX

Melissa Paschalis Memphis

Grayson Peek Mount Juliet

Megan Perry Mount Juliet

Tonya Phelps Port Gibson, MS

Deepa Pillai Carrollton, MS

Jamie Price Germantown

Lauren Rauch Bartlett

Monique Reedy Memphis

Andrew Rhodes Hendersonville

William Rich Cordova

Amy Richardson Seymour

Kirsten Roberts Knoxville

Lindy Rodery Campbell, MO

Julie Rust Oak Ridge

Melissa Rutherford Knoxville

Robert Savage Richmond, VA

Joseph Seo Knoxville

Sana Shaikh Nashville

Kathleen Sheehan Cleveland

Christopher Short Mason

Mandy Shum Germantown

Brandon Sipe Knoxville

Brandon Slaughter Memphis

Ashley Smith Nashville

Jeffrey Smith Dunlap

Leslie Smith White House

Sarah Smith Chattanooga

Tyler Smith Ewing, KY

Jessica Smyly Hollandale, MS

Kyle Standley Dickson

Maggie Stepp Jackson

Jana Sterling Bartlett

Jacob Stout Maryville

Shundraneka Thaxter Humboldt

Angela Thompson Taft

Amanda Torbett Cleveland

Tuyetdung Tran Memphis

Tri Vu Cordova

Emily Ward Murfreesboro

Wakefield Washburn Bartlett

Chad Waters Camden

Andrew Weatherford Martin

Lindsey Wells Collierville

George Wingate Camarillo, CA

Robin Wingate Newbury Park, CA

Jacob Winn Iuka, MS

Kevin Witbrodt Saint Louis, MO

Brittany Wodowski Germantown

Jason Wright Granville, OH

Brant Young Crossville

Angela Yuem-Hodge Knoxville

Michell Zulu-Shutes McKenzie

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Class of 2013 PharmD Graduates’ Career Plans

The Class of 2013 is excited to take the next step in their careers. For the Class of 2013, approximately 53% will be

working in chain community pharmacy; 3% will join an independent community pharmacy; 34% will be taking part in

residency training; 2% have positions in institutional pharmacy; and 2% will be graduate students/fellows. The following

chart details individual students’ specific plans shared at the time of graduation:

Name Practice Position Location

Amy Abernathy Memorial University Medical Center PGY1 Residency Savannah, GA

Zahirah Ahmed Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Julia Akin Blount Memorial Hospital PGY1 Residency Maryville

Drew Armstrong The MED PGY1 Residency Memphis

Haley Armstrong Target Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Dallas, TX

Daniel Atchley Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Candi Bachour UTHSC Fellowship Fellowship Memphis

Rachel Bauer CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Megan Benner CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Renee Berube Aurora West Allis Medical Center PGY1 Residency West Allis, WI

Kavel Bhathela Target Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Charlotte

Charde' Blair Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist TBD

Hamilton Borden Blount Discount Pharmacy MTM Coordinator Maryville

Corey Bradley Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Middle TN

Robert Brink Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Holly Brown CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Jesse Butler Sacred Heart Health System PGY1 Residency Pensacola, FL

Jessica Butler Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Marisa Campbell Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Christie Carlill Walgreens Staff Pharmacist TBD

Garrett Carver Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Chattanooga

Yiwen Chang Methodist University Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Khushbu Chaudhari Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Courtney Colotta Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Northwest MS

Josh Cortopassi University of Alabama-Birmingham PGY1 Residency Birmingham, AL

Joseph Crane CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Pensacola, FL

Brooke Crocker Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center PGY1 Residency Memphis

Physhantia Curry Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Ryan Dacus Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Anas Damiri Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Sam Davis FDA/Eli Lilly/Purdue University-Indianapolis Fellowship Indianapolis, IN

Shweta Desai Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist TBD

Alftan Dyson University of Missouri-Kansas City/Walgreens (Community Pharmacy Residency)

PGY1 Residency Kansas City, MO

Lauren Eaves Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Dallas, TX

Whitney Elliott VA Memphis PGY1 Residency Memphis

Dr. Hao Wu

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Class of 2013 PharmD Graduates’ Career Plans – continued

Name Practice Position Location

Sarah Fitzgerald Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Pensacola, FL

Jocasta Gee HCA/UT Managed Care Residency PGY1 Residency Nashville

Kristen Goodman CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Chattanooga

Jodie Greene Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Nashville

Robert Greenwald Rite Aid Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Stacey Grimshaw Tennessee Pharmacists Association (Executive Residency) PGY1 Residency Nashville

Justin Griner Methodist University Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Emily Gulley Mercy Hospital PGY1 Residency Springfield, MO

Steven Hackbarth CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Key Largo, FL

Scott Harris HCA Nashville Managed Care Residency PGY1 Residency Nashville

Charles Harrison Methodist University Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Jillianne Hiller Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Jamie Hunt Palmer Drugs Staff Pharmacist Palmer

Coral Iserhienrhien Grady Memorial Hospital PGY1 Residency Atlanta, GA

Jonathan Jeu Rite Aid Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist TBD

April Joyner Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Maryam Karimi Khaledi Walgreens Staff Pharmacist TBD

Jennifer Kennon Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist TBD

Rachel Kile Memorial Healthcare System PGY1 Residency Chattanooga

Casey LaRue St. Thomas Hospital PGY1 Residency Nashville

Erin Latendresse University of Mississippi (Community Pharmacy) PGY1 Residency Jackson, MS

Joycelyn Le Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital PGY1 Residency Germantown

Deborah Lee Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Indiana

Christopher Lewis Walgreens Pharmacy Manager Memphis

Jonathan Lister VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Memphis

Darrin Majors Memorial Healthcare System PGY1 Residency Chattanooga

Jacob Marler Methodist University Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Alyson Massengill CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Kelly Massey Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Dallas

Mary Maxwell VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Memphis

Amanda McClarty Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Mandalyn McCullough CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist MS

Thaddeus McGiness UT Medical Center Pharmacotherapy Residency PGY1 Residency Knoxville

McKenzie McIntire Reeves-Sain (Community Pharmacy Residency) PGY1 Residency Murfreesboro

Rebecca Miller Morris Food City Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Ian Morris Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Hao Nguyen Atlanta VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Atlanta, GA

Ngoc Nguyen Baptist Memorial Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Andrew Nishimoto Methodist University Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Jessica Northcutt Rite Aid Staff Pharmacist Atlanta, GA

Jonathan O’Brien Union University PGY1 Residency Jackson

Tiffany O’Neal Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist TBD

Dr. Hao Wu

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Class of 2013 PharmD Graduates’ Career Plans – continued

Melissa Paschalis Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Grayson Peek Duke University Hospital PGY1 Residency Durham, NC

Megan Perry Vanderbilt University Hospital PGY1 Residency Nashville

Deepa Pillai Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Jamie Price Mac's Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Residency) PGY1 Residency Knoxville

Lauren Rauch Fred's Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Andrew Rhodes Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

William Rich Target Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Amy Richardson Providence St. Mary Medical Center PGY1 Residency Walla Walla, WA

Kirsten Roberts VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Memphis

Lindy Rodery Target Pharmacy Exec. Pharmacist Knoxville

Julie Rust VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Memphis

Melissa Rutherford Ingle's Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist East TN

Robert Savage VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Memphis

Sana Shaikh Food City Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Kathleen Sheehan Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center PGY1 Residency Houston, TX

Mandy Shum Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Brandon Sipe Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Chattanooga

Brandon Slaughter Rite Aid Staff Pharmacist TBD

Ashley Smith HCA Nashville PGY1 Residency Nashville

Jeffrey Smith Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Chattanooga

Leslie Smith Methodist University Hospital PGY1 Residency Memphis

Sarah Smith Memorial Healthcare System PGY1 Residency Chattanooga

Tyler Smith Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Jessica Smyly Rite Aid Staff Pharmacist Southaven, MS

Maggie Stepp Walmart Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Jana Sterling Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Jacob Stout Rite Aid Staff Pharmacist Knoxville

Shundraneka Thaxter Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Angela Thompson Middle TN Pharmacy Services & Bedford Drug Staff Pharmacist Shelbyville

Amanda Torbett VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System PGY1 Residency Nashville

Ammie Tran Baptist DeSoto PGY1 Residency DeSoto, MS

Tri Vu The MED Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Emily Ward Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center PGY1 Residency Knoxville

Wakefield Washburn CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Andrew Weatherford CVS Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist West TN

Lindsey Wells The MED PGY1 Residency Memphis

Robin Wingate Sanford Med Center Sioux Falls PGY1 Residency Sioux Falls, SD

Jacob Winn Fred's Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Ripley

Brittany Wodowski Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis

Jason Wright Tri Star Centennial Medical Center PGY1 Residency Nashville

Brant Young The Medicine Shoppe Staff Pharmacist Crossville

Angela Yuem-Hodge Target Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Southern CA

Dr. Hao Wu

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Student Pharmacist Leadership Retreat

On May 8-9, 2013, thirty-five

College of Pharmacy student

leaders took part in the 6th

Annual Student Leadership

Retreat. The agenda for the

first day of the retreat began

with a discussion of leading

from the front, middle, and

behind; strength-based

leadership; and dysfunctions of

a team: delegation and

accountability by Dr. Stephanie

Phelps. Dr. David Rogers

discussed vision and goals

setting and Dr. Andrea Franks

discussed managing

imbalance. Student

pharmacists learned about

their and others’ strengths and discovered how individuals can work together on projects utilizing their talents, rather

than focusing on their weaknesses. Day one ended with a wine tasting and at the home of Dr. Cathy Crill.

On the second day of the retreat, student pharmacists came together in groups to learn about leadership roles. Dr.

Peter Chyka discussed “How to Run a Meeting,” Dr. Todd Bess talked about “LIFO,” and Dr. Phelps enlightened students

with “Conflict and its Resolution (Emotional intelligence)”.

Graduate Students Winners at PharmForum 2013

A group of UTHSC graduate students and postdocs recently

attended PharmForum 2013, the regional scientific meeting of the

Southern Regional Discussion Group of the American Association

of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS). This year, the meeting was

hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little

Rock, AR. The students were quite successful and brought home a

number of awards. Congratulations!

Podium: 1st Place, Jordan Toutounchian (advisor Ryan Yates)

3rd Place, Margaret Thomson (advisor Bernd Meibohm)

Honorable Mention, Chetan Rathi (advisor Bernd Meibohm),

Honorable Mestion, Asht Trivedi (advisor Bernd Meibohm)

Poster: 1st Place, Josiah Ryman (advisor Bernd Meibohm)

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International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences 2012-2013

Thirty-two UT COP student pharmacists had the opportunity to take part in an international APPE this year, traveling to

countries across the globe. Student pharmacists learned about pharmacy practice, culture and people of Manchester

and London, England; Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Mahasarkham, Thailand; Australia, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, New

Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Thailand and Turkey. The international rotation program has been in place for over 20 years.

Mary Maxwell Lister and Brooke Crocker, Istanbul, Turkey. “Mary

Margaret and I had an incredible time in Istanbul, Turkey. It was

the experience of a lifetime, but we were most impressed with the

people we met. We were constantly met by such hospitality and

kindness. We loved seeing the historical artifacts and landmarks,

but we were more impacted by the friendships we made.”

Lindsey Wells and Whitney Elliott, Auckland, New

Zealand. “The pharmacists and students we met in New

Zealand were so hospitable, and the country has to be

one of the most beautiful places on earth! It was a once

in a lifetime experience!”

"Although challenging on many different levels, the

opportunity to visit Lyon, France to observe European

pharmacy practice, learn about the French culture, and enjoy

some amazing food was an opportunity of a lifetime. The

international rotation experience was extremely unique, and

I am extremely grateful to have had this educational

opportunity."

-Tiffany Nason, PharmD Graduate

Charde’ Blair and Tiffany Nason, Lyon, France. "Although challenging

on many different levels, the opportunity to visit Lyon, France to

observe European pharmacy practice, learn about the French culture,

and enjoy some amazing food was an opportunity of a lifetime. The

international rotation experience was extremely unique, and I am

extremely grateful to have had this educational opportunity.”

Lindsey Wells and Whitney Elliott, Auckland, New

Zealand. “The pharmacists and students we met in New

Zealand were so hospitable, and the country has to be

one of the most beautiful places on earth! It was a once

in a lifetime experience!”

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International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences 2012-2013 – continued

Lauren Eaves-Bailey and Kelly Massey,

Thailand. “Kelly and I traveled to Chaing Mai

together and then Khon Kaen. We had such an

amazing time while we were there. The people

and food were amazing. We learned that

pharmacy in Thailand is very similar to the US

in the hospitals, but the medications were free.

In the community setting, many Rx

medications are OTC. It was a great experience

and we would highly recommend it to

anyone!”

Brandon Sipe in Paris, France

Marisa Campbell and Coral Iserhienrhien, London,

England. “Our rotation was based in London for the

month, but we spent the weekends traveling Europe.

We visited Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. Best

part of the trip: the whole experience of visiting new

places and different cultures. Worst part of the trip:

Coral lost her passport in Barcelona airport, but

thankfully we both made it home safely.”

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International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences 2012-2013 – continued

Jessica Butler and Holly Brown going for a ride on an

elephant in Thailand.

Holly Brown and Amanda McClarty meet a tiger in Thailand.

Jessica Butler and Holly Brown on an

elephant ride in Thailand.

Thad McGinnis, Jessica Butler, Jacob Stout

and Holly Brown, Thailand. “Jessica Butler

and I met up with Thad McGinnis and

Jacob Stout in Thailand. International

Rotation in Thailand was a once in a

lifetime opportunity. It allowed me to

experience a culture vastly different than

my own while at the same time getting a

glimpse into their strife to improve

pharmacy in their country.“

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International Advance Pharmacy Practice Experiences 2012-2013 – continued

Jocasta Gee, Hiroshima, Japan. “My

experience in Japan was truly life

changing. It was amazing to see a society

that's mission is focused on peace and

unity. They are a "We" society and not a

"Me" society. We were also met with

kindness and respect despite the

language barrier. Our preceptors,

student guides, and the people of Japan

welcomed us with open arms. I enjoyed

learning and understanding the

differences between pharmacy practice

in Japan and America. During our time in

Japan we traveled to several cities,

including Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo,

Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka, Miyajima, and

many more. We had the opportunity to

visit different pharmacy schools,

hospitals, castles and shrines. It was an

overall amazing experience.”

Drew Armstrong in London, England

Rachel Bauer at Penny Lane in Liverpool, England

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Government Advanced Practice Experiences 2012-2013

As part of the diverse pharmacy pratice experiences offered by UT COP, 45 students had the opportunity to participate

in one of several different government rotations. The program began in 2005 and has since expanded to include more

sites. Student pharmacists travel across the United States to provide patient care as part of the Indian Health Service

(IHS) program in Arizona and Wyoming , the United States Air Force in Alaska, and the United States Army in Kentucky.

While on rotation, students learn about government-based pharmacy practice and the culture of the patients they

serve.

“My rotation was in Sells, Arizona. It provided the

opportunity to see the Indian Health Service in action

along with plenty of counseling and educational activities.

By living on the reservation, I was exposed to the culture,

foods, and language of the Tohono O'odham. Overall, it

highlighted the importance of being culturally competent

within health care. Nighttime observing at Kitt Peak

National Observatory, a tour of Biosphere 2, and an

educational visit to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

are a few of the things I was able to do on my weekends,”

Renee Berube (and cactus).

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2012-2013 AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

UT College of Pharmacy PharmD students, graduate students, residents and fellows are well-recognized for their

accomplishments. The following summary highlights awards received by organizations and individuals during the 2012-

2013 academic year. See COP News at http://uthsc.edu/pharmacy/news/cop-newsletters.php for additional details on

these prestigious awards

2012-2013 PharmD Organization and Individual Student Awards

Organizations

APhA-ASP National Immunization Award & 2012 Most Informative PharmFlix Video

Division A Chapter of the Year Award

Phi Lambda Sigma Awarded $4,000 Target Grant to host case study “Health Guests=Happy Guests”

Students

Grayson Peek ASHP Student Leadership Award

Shrikant Patel The Price Is Right TV Show. Prize package over $32K

Nick Capote National President of APhA-ASP

Grayson Peek Appointed Chair of ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group

Merry Daniel Awarded $2,000 scholarship from Rite-Aid

Eric Jones and Ammie Tran $1,500 Scholarship grant for successful completion of Nuclear Pharmacy

Authorized User Training Program

Jacob Marler

Abstract, “Safety outcomes in high risk patients receiving triple therapy after

percutaneous coronary intervention” finalist in American College of Clinical

Pharmacy’s Best Resident and Student Poster competition

Rachel Kile & Brandon Sipe ASHP Local Clinical Skills Competition

2012-2013 PharmD & Graduate Student, Resident and Fellow Presentations

During the 2011-2013 academic year, UT College of Pharmacy PharmD

students, residents, graduate students and fellows presented at numerous

state and national conferences. There were 11 PharmD student

presentations at TSHP, ACCP, ASHP, and AACP, and TPA. During TSHP, APhA,

and ASHP, there were 19 UT College of Pharmacy resident presentations.

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2012-2013 AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

UTHSC Healthcare Challenge

Students who participated in the Health Care Challenge 2013 were recognized at an awards banquet on March 27, 2013.

They were joined by faculty advisors, UTHSC administrators, and Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)

representatives. Alicia Dorsey, PhD, associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and director of Interprofessional

Education and Clinical Simulation, presided over the event.

To participate in the Health Care Challenge, students form teams and compete for cash prizes. Each team selects an

underserved group in the Memphis area and comes up with a plan to address that group’s health-related needs. In

addition to helping with the health needs of a population, the competition also strengthens interprofessional

understanding and collaboration among future health professionals.

Now in its second year, nearly 200 students have participated in the Health Care Challenge, developing and/or

implementing a wide array of community-based, health-related initiatives. Students from each of UTHSC’s colleges

participated on nine teams guided by 23 faculty advisors. After close consideration and discussion, a panel of judges

selected five teams for the final round. Judges were very impressed with the thoughtfulness, creativity and effort that

went into the proposals.

All of the finalists and their advisors were recognized during the awards ceremony. The members of the fourth and fifth

ranked teams each received $50 iTunes cards. Members of the third, second and first ranked teams received cash

awards of $300, $500 and $1000, respectively. The finalist teams presented summaries of their proposals at the

ceremony.

First Place: Healthy Transitions – facilitating a healthy transition to college through the use of social media and other

interactive strategies.

Team 1 – First Place

Chancellor Schwab and Vice Chancellor Scheid pose with students from left: Vata Sitimascharoen (2012 awardee – Pharmacy) Anna

Dutton (Pharmacy), Wesley Dutton (Medicine), Teresa Bell (Research), Amanda Box (Medicine), Barton Sanders (Medicine), Candace

Schaefer (Medicine), and Dr. Waletha Wasson, Associate Professor (Dentistry). Not pictured: Brenda Hill, Instructor (Nursing).

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UTHSC Healthcare Challenge – continued

Team 9 – Second Place

Chancellor Schwab and Vice Chancellor Scheid pose with students from left: Students: Eric Zimmermann (Medicine) and Lauren Bode

(Pharmacy); Faculty Advisors: Rebecca Chhim, Assistant Professor (Pharmacy) and Linda Pifer, Professor (Allied Health Sciences). Not

pictured: Millicent Nwokolo-Udeaja (Nursing).

Team 2 – Third Place

Chancellor Schwab and Vice Chancellor Scheid pose with students from left: Carolyn Watson (Nursing), Dr. Trevor Sweatman,

Professor (Medicine), Keanna Dandridge (Nursing). Not pictured: Ailyssin Dacus.

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Happy Independence Day!

Acknowledgements Special thanks to David Bolton and Melissa Smith for their contributions to this edition of the newsletter.

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