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Volume 14; Fall 2021 Committed TO OUR COMMUNITY
Table Of Contents DEAN’S WELCOME
3 Dean’s Welcome
4 Dean Scott Weston Q&A Greetings UC School of Pharmacy Friends and Supporters:
6 Thank You to Our Sponsors Welcome to the Fall 2021 edition of Scripts!
Our Mission
8 Commencement Activities The mission of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy is to
prepare pharmacists who will provide comprehensive patient care, Extraordinary. Unprecedented. Historic. These are some of the words that have been used to
9 Oath Ceremony Speaker to advance the profession through research and advocacy, and to describe the global COVID-19 pandemic that began in late 2019. And yet, in the face of incredible
serve the community as leaders in rural health care. challenges, I am so proud of the ways in which our UCSOP community has stepped up to help
10 Honors & Awards each other and to take care of our community. Our faculty and students have played a critical
Our Vision role in the success of the COVID vaccination efforts here in West Virginia, administering over
Dean’s List 50,000 shots across the state. These efforts have attracted national attention and acclaim,
The vision for the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy is to: with our students featured in the New York Times, World News Tonight, NPR, and more.
11 Alumni Accomplishments • Become nationally recognized for an emphasis on rural health The COVID pandemic also impacted our campus, with classes shifting to remote or hybrid
care and service to the Appalachian region teaching. Throughout these changes, our faculty remained focused on making sure that our
12 Faculty Highlights students continued to receive the same outstanding education that they need to succeed in
• Maintain its status as an innovative leader in the use of technology in
their careers. In addition, we continue to improve our curriculum to ensure optimal learning
pharmacy education and practice
14 Faculty & Staff Spotlights outcomes for our students. I’m convinced that there isn’t a group of faculty anywhere who are
• Advance the profession of pharmacy through leadership, more committed to helping their students succeed than here at UCSOP.
education, research, and advocacy
15 UCSOP and WV DII Collaboration
• Elevate the profile of the University of Charleston as a leading
16 Professional Organization of the Year comprehensive university We are proud of our UCSOP students and alumni and their continued success and impact on
our community. For the seventh year, our program was honored to win the National Award
18 COVID-19 Efforts from the National Consumers League (NCL) Script Your Future Medication Adherence
Campaign. In making the award, the NCL specifically noted our impact in administering
20 Student Pharmacist Places in Top 10 for USPHS over 50,000 COVID vaccinations and directly counseling over 45,000 individual patients on
Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award medication adherence. In addition, our current UCSOP students continue to be recognized.
Darius Berry (Class of 2023) was selected for a prestigious externship with the U.S. Public
The University of Charleston Doctor of Pharmacy program Health Service working with Native American communities in Arizona. Tristan Maynard
21 Graduates Begin Post-Graduate Residency Training
is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (Class of 2020) was awarded the Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award from the
135 LaSalle Street, Suite 4100 Chicago, Il 60603 U.S. Public Health Service. Alumna, Debbie Nag (Class of 2013) and her team at OhioHealth
22 Script Your Future National Award Winner
312-664-3575 • FAX 312-664-4652
received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the American Pharmacists Association.
23 Pharmacy Phun www.acpe-accredit.org
I’m also very proud of the continued success of our faculty, not just in serving our community
and in their dedication to teaching, but in their continued commitment to research and
OFFICE OF THE DEAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR
scholarship. Drs. Tamer Fandy and Aymen Shatnawi received $445,000 in competitive grants
Dean Asst. to the Dean/Communications Coordinator from the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence to support their
G. Scott Weston, PhD Carly Stover Williams
research laboratories and bolster the core research capabilities here at UCSOP. Dr. Rebecca
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
DESIGN Linger co-authored a new book on the medicinal plants of the Appalachian Region. Dr. Faruk
Kristy Lucas, PharmD
Graphic Designers Khan was reappointed to the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board.
Executive Director of Professional Affairs
Bridget Turley
Faruk Khan, PhD
Katheryne E. Popp
Executive Director of Enrollment & Admissions
Michelle Knight, PharmD SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: As we continue to grow and develop the School of Pharmacy, I look forward to working
Executive Director of Experiential Education Administrative Assistant with you in my role as the new dean. As a new resident of West Virginia, I am eager for the
Julie Testman, PharmD Amanda Hinchman opportunity to engage with you as I travel around the state.
Executive Director of Assessment VP of Communications & Marketing
Leah Hall, PharmD Dave Traube Sincerely,
Chair - Department of Pharmacy Practice Videographer/ Photographer/Social Media Coordinator
David Bowyer, RPh Brock Burwell
Chair - Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
Tamer Fandy, PhD ON THE COVER
Front Row L to R: Carmelita Brown, Vanessa Semke, Dr.
G. Scott Weston, PhD, MBA, BSPharm, RPh
Michelle Knight, Israa Shehata, Olukemi Omotola, Asjad
Gariballa, Minh-Hanh Nguyen. Dean
Back Row L to R: Dr. Gannett Monk, Darius Berry
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Q& A with
DEAN WESTON Tell us a little more about you!
I grew up in a rural part of northeastern Arkansas, but have since lived in nine states, including now being in West Virginia.
For me, pharmacy has My wife, Tammie, and I met while we were both students at the University of Mississippi. I initially began my career doing
research in drug discovery and development in the pharmaceutical industry before transitioning into academia. As a
always offered the perfect pharmacy academician, I’ve helped launch three new schools of pharmacy, and I’m excited to now be here at the University
of Charleston.
opportunity to combine
my desire to help and serve
What are some of your goals for the first year as dean?
people with my interests in
Being new to both West Virginia and to the University of Charleston, one of my goals is to get out around the state and meet
science. I love being able to people. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know our alumni, preceptors, and friends of the school. I also want to work
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use my knowledge and skills
to make a difference in the
on increasing the engagement that our alumni have with the program and to increase our program’s engagement with our
community. In addition, I look forward to the opportunity to share the story of UCSOP and the great things that we are doing
here with a wider audience of potential students from across the nation and the world.
lives of our patients.
Why did you want to become a pharmacist?
For me, pharmacy has always offered the perfect opportunity to combine my desire to help and serve people with my interests
in science. I love being able to use my knowledge and skills to make a difference in the lives of our patients. In addition,
as a teacher, I’m able to bring first-hand observations from my pharmacy practice into the classroom to help educate our
students. I love helping our students build their knowledge base and skill sets and hearing their own stories of how they’ve
made a difference for their patients and communities, especially during the COVID pandemic.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Try to learn something from every person you meet and every situation that you’re in. Stay awkward, brave, and kind
(Brené Brown).
What do you like to do in your free time?
My wife and I like to travel and experience new places. I’m a big sports fan (Ole Miss Rebels, Kansas City Chiefs, San Antonio
Spurs) and an avid reader (who thinks that the Kindle is one of the single greatest inventions ever).
What is your favorite movie or book?
Having grown up as the son of a preacher, the Bible would be number one on the book list. As a science fiction and fantasy
fan, Asimov’s Foundation series is another one of my favorites. For movies, the original “Star Wars” would be at the top of the
list, although I’m also a fan of the classics like “Casablanca”, as well.
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Thank You Thank you to our 2020-2021 sponsors!
OUR SPONSORS
TO OUR SPONSORS We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donations.
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Commencement OATH CEREMONY
Keynote Speaker
ACTIVITIES DR. SHERRI YOUNG
DO, FAAFP
Commencement Activities took place on April 24, 2021. Dr. Sherri Young is the Associate Chief Medical Officer
at Charleston Area Medical Center for the West Virginia
Health Systems and the Aetna Appreciates You Award in
recognition of exemplary leadership and vigorous work ethic
Health Network. In 2019, her colleagues elected her to be the within these companies. She also received many prestigious
The University was able to resume in-person graduation with social distancing
President of the West Virginia State Medical Association, the awards during her medical training, including the Intern of
measures. This was followed by the UCSOP Oath Ceremony on April 27, 2021. State’s largest medical society. She is also the Immediate- the Year Award and the Resident of the Year Award during
Past President of the West Virginia Academy of Family her Family Medicine Residency at Charleston Area Medical
Physicians. Center.
Dr. Young has served many leadership positions in the past. Dr. Young has extensive experience with more than 100
Most notably, she was the first State Immunization Officer professional education presentations, providing CME for
for West Virginia. She also served as Medical Director her peers at the local, state, national, and international
for Keystone Peer Review Organization, Aetna/Coventry levels. She has spoken extensively about immunizations and
commercial and Medicare divisions, and the University immunization laws in West Virginia. She is considered one
of Charleston Physician Assistant program. Prior to her of West Virginia’s leading experts in immunizations and gave
administrative roles, she was in clinical practice. the keynote address at the International Zika Conference
and Workshop. This conference took place as the Zika virus
Dr. Young has been recognized for her extensive work in was identified as an emerging global public health crisis.
Kanawha County leading Health Command through the
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department (KCHD) during Dr. Young received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
the COVID-19 pandemic. With her Health Command degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic
team and community partners, they have worked tirelessly Medicine in 2003. She then completed her Residency in
throughout Kanawha County by setting the standard for Family Medicine at Charleston Area Medical Center. She is
nursing home testing, large-scale drive-up COVID-19 testing a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr.
sites, and been nationally recognized for vaccination clinics. Young graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Virginia
University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology
Class of 2021 Dr. Young has received several awards including 2021 West
Virginia Family “Doc” of the Year, from her colleagues at
and Audiology.
the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians, the Angel
Award, from Senator Joe Manchin for her work in COVID-19
response and a Certificate of Congressional Recognition
from Senator Shelley Moore Capito. She also received a
Certificate of Appreciation from 13 News Gives Back/West
Virginia American Water, for COVID-19 response. She was
a 2020 finalist for Remarkable Women Award, by WOWK
TV. Other awards include the Public Health Merit Award
from the West Virginia Public Health Association, the
Preceptor of the Year Award for Clinical Faculty, from the
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, the Above
and Beyond Award for Outstanding Service, from Holzer
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Honors Alumni
&
TOAWARDS
OUR SPONSORS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS:
Class of 2022- Matthew Richardson and Jennifer Wine
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACISTS-
CLINICAL PHARMACY CHALLENGE WINNERS: Ten Years in the Field:
Class of 2023- Petir Abdal and Zourayz Kamran Michaela Beron, Keren Hernandez, Matthew Richardson,
and Adrian Rodriguez Negron
BETH TODD – CLASS OF 2011
Class of 2024- AlexiAnn Drouin, Hanna Light, Hahn
Nguyen, Olukemi Omotola, Botao Peng and Jonathan By Betsy Allen, BA
Robles Diaz AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM
PHARMACISTS- CLINICAL SKILLS COMPETITION Administrative Assistant for Professional Affairs,
WINNERS: Academic Affairs, and Enrollment and Admissions
RITA CARRICO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Zachary Harris and Joy Zhang
Sara Goff- Class of 2022
LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Beth’s acceptance into pharmacy school in 2007 was very
MAGGIE KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Ashley Luster, President, Class of 2022
Johnna Ball- Class of 2024 competitive. She said it was a privilege to have a seat in
Stanley Ogwotu, President, Student National
Pharmaceutical Association the UCSOP as the second class. She graduated in 2011, and
PATRICK SCHNUR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
AlexiAnn Drouin- Class of 2024 Olusola-Joy Okeyemi, Vice-President, Student National then completed a PGY1 residency with UCSOP in 2012. She
Pharmaceutical Association obtained her board certification in BCPS (Board Certified
NNEOMA IMO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Olukemi Omotola, President, Class of 2024
Pharmacotherapy) and BCACP (Board Certified Ambulatory
Darlene Fatunbi- Class of 2021
FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Care Pharmacist).
CATHERINE S. BOWYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 2021 Recipient: Dr. Jennifer Dettra
Isabelle Manewa Sitouok- Class of 2024 Class of 2022 Recipient: Dr. Jessica Robinson Beth’s experience includes being an Assistant Professor in
Class of 2023 Recipient: Dr. Gannett Monk
Class of 2024 Recipient: Dr. Gregory Polsinelli
Pharmacy Practice at South College School of Pharmacy
BRAYDON ELI SCHOLARSHIP:
Mena Kualleny- Class of 2022 Golden Apple Award Winner: Dr. Gannett Monk in Knoxville from 2012 – 2015. Her practice site was an
ambulatory care practice in an independent community
PIONEERING SPIRIT AWARD: STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR:
pharmacy, and the focus was medication therapy
Emily Chattin- Class of 2022 Ms. Betsy Allen
management, diabetes education, and medication adherence. Beth’s acceptance into pharmacy
FRUTH SCHOLARSHIP: COVID-19 APPRECIATION AWARD: Beth was also the preceptor of the year while at SCSOP.
Matthew Richardson- Class of 2022 Ms. Marsha Sheets
school in 2007 was very competitive.
Trey Lockhart- Class of 2021 She said it was a privilege to have
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: In 2013, Beth married fellow graduate of the Class of 2011,
WALGREENS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EXCELLENCE Student National Pharmaceutical Association Alex Todd. They moved back to WV for a job opportunity for a seat in the UCSOP as the second
AWARD:
George Chalil- Class of 2023
WALGREENS MULTILINGUAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Ali Makki- Class of 2022
Alex, and in 2016 Beth was the Pharmacy Clinical Services
Manager of the Walmart Pharmacy in Charleston. She was
in the position for two years, until 2018. During this time,
class. She graduated in 2011, and
then completed a PGY1 residency with
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the couple struggled with infertility. The desire to have a
UCSOP in 2012.
family led them to adoption, and in 2017, with only a 22-hour
CLASS OF 2022 CLASS OF 2023 CLASS OF 2024 notice, a sibling group of 3 (then aged 6, 2, and 3 months) was
Michaela Beron* Petir Abdal Jessica Adams-Duffield
placed with them. They adopted the children in 2018.
Abigail Birikorang* Lujin Al Jishi Johnna Ball
Dean's
FALL 2020 Emily Chattin* Ali Aldar Sindy Canales
Also in 2018 Beth was the Clinical Assistant Professor Also in 2019, she and her husband were notified that their
Sara Coombs Austin Bertrand AlexiAnn Drouin*
Tara Evans Nicholas Cavender Asjad Gariballa at Marshall University School of Pharmacy. In 2019, she children’s birth mother had another child. They took in the
Joyce Fajuroki George Chalil Hanna Light* little girl at one week old. She was officially adopted by the
decided to be closer to home and left Marshall to come back
Mena Kualleny Lauren Coccari Madison Loyer
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to the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. She is Todds in 2020.
Moses Kusorgbor Thien Thanh Huynh Minh-Hanh Nguyen*
*Received a 4.0 Stanley Ogwotu* Zourayz Kamran Olukemi Omotola* now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy
Matthew Richardson* Dyllan Lewis Botao Peng* Practice, and her practice site is at Thomas Health Primary Beth is very happy to be back home and plans to stay at the
Adrian Rodriguez Negron Mary Heather Walsh Natan Perez Sola UCSOP with her family.
Care at Ashton Place. Her focus is diabetes management/
Lauren Shelton* Jonathan Robles Diaz*
Jennifer Wine* Harrison Yoo education and medication adherence.
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HIGHLIGHTS
FACULTY
THE UCSOP FACULTY
have been busy with contributions to the profession of pharmacy
and scholarly endeavors. Below is a sampling of some of their activities:
DR. REBECCA LINGER DR. MOHAMED RASHRASH T. Climate Care is Health Care: A Call for Lapatinib Congeners as Selective and American College of Clinical Pharmacology • Member, Enrollment and Admission
Collaborative Pharmacy Action. Journal of Potent HER2 Inhibitors with Favorable (ACCP) annual meeting September 21 -23 Committee 2018-2021
• Co-authored along with Vazhappily, CG., • Accepted for publication Manuscript the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Metabolic Stability. J Med Chem. Dec (Virtual). Clin Pharmcol Drug Dev. Vol 9, S2
Amararathna, M., Cyril, AC, Matar, R, Number: JAPHA-D-21-00117R1 Patient • Advisor, American Association of
Published online February 12, 2021. doi: 24;63(24):15906-15945. #54.
Merheb, M, Ramadan, WS, Radhakrisnan, Characteristics Associated with the Use Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)-UCSOP
10.1002/jac5.1412.
R., Rupasinghe, HPV. “Current of Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination • Carraway HE, Malkaram SA, Cen Y, • Shatnawi A, Malkaram SA, Fandy TE, Tsouko Student Chapter- 2013-2020
Methodologies to Refine Bioavailability, Services and Predictors of Service Shatnawi A, Fan J, Ali HEA, Abd Elmageed E, Frigo DE (2020). The bimodal function
• Reviewer, World Journal of Pharmacy and
Delivery, and Therapeutic Efficacy of Plant Utilization. Journal of the American DR. JULIE TESTMAN ZY, Buttolph T, Denvir J, Primerano DA, of ING4 in prostate cancer reveals its
Pharmaceutical Science, 2020
Flavonoids in Cancer Treatment.” Journal Pharmacists Association (2021) – Service: Fandy TE (2020). Activation of SIRT6 by potential role in the disease therapy.
of Nutritional Biochemistry, vol. 94, August • Mid-Atlantic Experiential Education DNA hypomethylating agents and clinical Permanent Abstract Number: 4677, AACR
• Rashrash, Mohamed, et al. "Predisposing, Consortium (Chair) consequences on combination therapy in Annual Virtual Meeting. DR. KRISTY LUCAS
2021, 108623.
Enabling, and Need Factors Associated leukemia. Sci Rep. Jun 25;10(1):10325.
with the Choice of Pharmacy Type in the • AACP Experiential Education Section – Presentations: • Fall 2020 Invited member of the ACPE
DR. ALADIN SIDDIG, VICTOR OBI, US: Findings from the 2015/2016 National Awards Committee (Member) • Shatnawi A, Malkaram S, Fandy TE, Tsouko • American Association of Pharmaceutical Task Force for Curricular Standards 2.
YVONNE NGONG, DR. STEPHEN COOK, Consumer Survey on the Medication • Poster Reviewer: Virtual Pharmacy
E (2019). Identification of the inhibitor Scientists (AAPS), Rapid Fire Session
• May 5, 2021, presented a national
DR. LINDSAY ACREE, DR. AYMEN Experience and Pharmacists’ Roles." Education AACP Annual Meeting 2021
of growth protein 4 (ING4) as a potential (2020). Clinical Implications of
educational webinar for educators
SHATNAWI AND DR. DEAN REARDON (2021). (Experiential Education Section)]
target in prostate cancer therapy. Mol Cell SIRT6 Enzyme ActivaMon by DNA
with Drs. Leah Hall, Leiana Oswald, and
Biochem. 464(1-2):153-167. Hypomethylating Agents. Virtual Annual
• The Development and Assessment of • Mehmood, S., Hasan, S.M.F., Razzakova, Alejandra Zertuche entitled "Using Data to
• West Virginia Geriatrics Society (Board of meeting PharmSci 360.
Diabetes Patient Education Elective at C.M., Rashrash, M., et al. Abstracts – Book Chapters: Drive Continuous Improvement in Student
Directors)
The Doctor of Pharmacy Program. WJPPS, from the 1st JoPPP Conference on • Uddin GM, Fandy TE, DNA methylation • American Association of Pharmaceutical Learning"
August 2020, Vol 9, Issue 9 2512-2529. Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. J inhibitors: Retrospective and perspective Scientists (AAPS 2020), Special poster
of Pharm Policy and Pract 13, 3 (2020). DR. JULIE TESTMAN view, Advances in Cancer Research, collection session (hosted by Dr. Meena
MRS. BARBARA DOAK
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-019- & MRS. JANE CONDEE Academic Press, 2021, (In Press). Subramanyam, Vice President-Global
DR. AYMEN SHATNAWI 0201-2 Project Leader at Takeda). Comprehensive • Completed the APhA Medication Therapy
• EPAs for New Pharmacy Graduates: • Fandy TE, Leffler M, Khan MF (2020).
• Dr. Aymen Shatnawi, Nehad Ayoub and analysis of histone posttranslational Management Certificate Program Faculty
• El-Dahiyat, Faris, et al. "Herbal medicines: Addressing the Key Assumptions for Medicinal Chemistry of Antiepileptic drugs.
Amer Khalifah. ING4 Expression Landscape modifications induced by curcumin analog. Training enabling her to be an instructor in
a cross-sectional study to evaluate Success. Presented at the West Virginia In Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs Affecting
and Association With Clinicopathologic the APhA MTM Certificate Program.
the prevalence and predictors of use Pharmacists Association 113th Annual the Nervous System. Volume 2. Chapter 6.
Characteristics In Breast Cancer. Convention (virtually via Zoom); November Edited by M.O. Faruk Khan & Ashok Philip, DR. ALADIN SIDDIG • Continued participation in the Creating
among Jordanian adults." Journal of
Manuscript submitted Clin Breast Cancer. 15, 2020. Bentham Science, Sharja, UAE. – Publications: Healthy Communities Coalition in
pharmaceutical policy and practice 13.1
2020 Nov 19: S1526-8209(20)30295-0. eISBN: 978-981-14-5407-3. • Aladin Siddig, Victor Obi, Yvonne Ngong, Washington County, Ohio through which
(2020): 1-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.11.011. Online Stephen Cook, Lindsay Acree, Aymen she and her P3 and P4 students offer
ahead of print. • Rashrash M, Sawesi S, Schommer JC, DR. KARRIE MURPHY – Posters/Abstracts:
Shatnawi and Dean Reardon. “The community wellness events such as lunch
Brown LM. Predisposing, Enabling, and • Abd Elmageed ZY, Polsinelli G, Fandy
– Grants (Active 2021): • Recertified as a Board-Certified Geriatric Development and Assessment of a and learn events and immunization clinics.
Need Factors Associated with the Choice TE (2020). Histone posttranslational
• Title: The Inhibitor of Growth Family Pharmacist Diabetes patient Education Elective at
of Pharmacy Type in the US: Findings modifications induced by DNA • The first employee at UC to receive the
Member 4 (ING4) Inhibits Amino Acid the Doctor of Pharmacy Program”. World
from the 2015/2016 National Consumer hypomethylating agents. American COVID-19 immunization through the
Transporter 1 (LAT1) Expression and Journal of Pharm. and Pharm Sci., Vol 9,
Survey on the Medication Experience DR. FARUK KHAN AND DR. KARRIE Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Kanawha County Health Department on
Control Breast Cancer Pathogenesis. Issue 9, 2512-2529. 2020
and Pharmacists’ Roles. Pharmacy. MURPHY (AAPS) annual meeting, October 25 - December 29 at UC, then also assisted
• PI: Aymen Shatnawi, 60% November 5 (Virtual). • A Siddig, Thi Diem My “Priscilla Bui, Dean R with the clinic along with several faculty
2021; 9(2):72. https://doi.org/10.3390/ • Along with individuals from other
• Date of Submission: 04/15/2020 o Readon, Monica Ven, Zachary Bailes, Jacob and students.
pharmacy9020072 institutions presented at the 2021 AACP • Abd Elmageed ZY, Shatnawi A, Fandy
Supporting agency: NIH collaborative WV- Hefner, Aaron Gillig, Divansh Singh, and
INBRE supplementary. • Rashrash M, Sawesi S, Schommer JC, Virtual Meeting- Medicinal Chemistry and TE (2020). Comprehensive analysis of • Along with P3 and P4 students, offered
Kwame G Yeboah. “Analytical Comparison
• Requested Level of funding: $ Brown LM. Patient characteristics Pharmacy Curriculum: A Comprehensive histone posttranslational modifications wellness events in the Parkersburg and
of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin
100,000.00. associated with the use of pharmacist- Analysis of Curricular Outcomes in U.S. induced by curcumin analog. American Marietta areas: October 2020 - Flu vs
Infusion and Multiple Daily Injections
• Performance period: 08/2020 to 07/2021. administered vaccination services and Pharmacy Programs Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists COVID-19 Information Display at Cox
in Children and Adolescents with Type
predictors of service utilization. Journal (AAPS) annual meeting, October 25 - Family Pharmacy's location inside Piggly
I Diabetes Mellitus”. Journal of Drug
• Title: Modulation of Estrogen Related of the American Pharmacists Association. November 5 (Virtual). Wiggly (So. Parkersburg); February 1,
DR. CHELSEY LLAYTON Research and Development, Vol. 6, issue 2,
2020 - YMCA Wellness Event in Marietta,
Receptor Alpha by ING4 in Breast Cancer 2021 May 29. • Gaballah MS, Mahgoub S, Joshaghani M, 1-7, 2020.
• PI: Aymen Shatnawi • Took over a practice site at Dr. Sarah Ohio - offered a blood pressure screening
– Service: Ali HE, Fandy TE, Ali HI, Hassan ZA, Abd
• Date of Submission: 04/15/2020 Nease's cardiology outpatient clinic, • Aladin Siddig, Ronaldo Ramirez, Mackenzie and information display about Heart Health
• Served in new students interviews Elmageed ZY (2020). Exosome-transfer
• Supporting agency: NIH and WV-INBRE previously run by Dr. Kristy Lucas. Since K Wood, Xiaoping Sun, Gretchen Smith and Go Red for Women. We also did a
University of Charleston of miR-6068 mediates the aggressive
FDRA. she has been there, the average time and Kwame G Yeboah. “Formulation Facebook live broadcast that day on these
phenotypes of prostate cancer cells.
• Requested Level of funding: $ 25,000.00 • Member of Faculty Affairs Committee in therapeutic range (TTR) for warfarin and Comparative Characterization of topics; Assisted with several COVID-19
American Association of Pharmaceutical
• Performance period: 08/2020 to 07/2021 patients has exceeded the state average Methylcellulose, Carbomer and Petrolatum immunization clinics in Marietta - Barbara
• Member of the Enrollment & Admissions Scientists (AAPS) annual meeting, October
and remained above 70%. Gels for Topical and Transdermal Delivery administered the COVID immunizations
committee University of Charleston 25 - November 5 (Virtual).
• Title: West Virginia PharmD Students’ of Zosyn (Piperacillin/Tazobactam) and the students assisted with various
• Presentation with Dr. Krista Donohoe
Knowledge, attitude & Self-efficacy on • Volunteered to Meal Plan Delivery at • 4. Joshaghani M, Ali HE, Gaballah MS, Antibiotics’. J Pharm Pract Pharm Sci tasks at the vaccinators' stations such as
from VCU SOP "LGBTQIA+ Patient Care
Covid-19 University of Charleston Haque M, Ali HI, Udeani G, Fandy TE, Abd 2020(1): 96-114 counseling the patients and vaccination
Laboratory-Based Exercises" during the
• CO-PI: Aymen Shatnawi Elmageed ZY (2020). TMTC4 is a novel prep; March - diabetes awareness
AACP Lab Sig Webinar showcasing LITE – Service:
• Date of Submission: 09/09/2020 biomarker and potential therapeutic target information display at Cox Family
• Supporting agency: WV Clinical and
DR. ALICE GAHBAUER Award winners and nominees in August
in prostate cancer. American Association
• Member, Faculty Affairs Committee 2019-
Pharmacy in So. Parkersburg.
2021. 2021
Translational Science institute. • Presented "From bench to bedside to bin: of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
• Barbara, along with Jane Condee, Jennifer
• Requested Level of funding: $ 5,000.00 Teaching environmental sustainability annual meeting, October 25 - November 5 • Advisor, UCSOP Class of 2023
Dettra, and Beth Todd offered the APhA
• Performance period: 3/15/2021 to principles across the pharmacy DR. TAMER FANDY (Virtual).
• Advisor, Muslims Student Association Diabetes Certificate Program to 10 UCSOP
09/14/2021 curriculum" at AACP Virtual Conference on – Research Articles:
• H. Carraway, A. Shatnawi, Y. Cen, S. (MSA) at the University of Charleston, students (January 2021).
along with P4 Ashley Lam and colleagues • Elwaie T, Abbas S, Aly E, George RF, Ali
– External Appointment/Service: Malkaram, T. E. Fandy (2020). SIRT6 2013-2020
from other institutions. H , Fandy TE, ElSayed K, Abd Elmageed • Barbara Doak, Jane Condee, and Lynn Roth
• PhD thesis committee- external member/ Activation by DNA Hypomethylating
Z, Ali H (2020). HER2 Kinase-Targeted • Interviewer, UCSOP New Students for presented "New Year, New You - Let's Get
examiner: North Carolina Central University • Gahbauer A, Gruenberg K, Forrester C, Agents and Clinical Consequences
Breast Cancer Therapy: Design, Synthesis, Admission 2007- 2020 Fit UC Community" during Enlightened
2021-present. Saba A, Schauer S, Fravel M, Lam A, Brock on Combination Therapy in Leukemia.
In vitro and In vivo Evaluation of Novel Living Day - January 17, 2021.
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FACULTY & STAFF spotlight
UCSOP and WV DII Collaboration
SmartRxU: West Virginia’s First Medication Safety and Responsibility Program
By Dr. Rebecca S. Linger, Ph.D., Professor of Medicinal Chemistry
Chelsey Llayton Erica Paxton Dr. Rebecca Linger and student pharmacists Virginia State University, four from Concord University, and four
from the University of Charleston from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine participated
School of Pharmacy (UCSOP) have been in the education program online.
collaborating with the West Virginia Drug
Intervention Institute, Inc. (WV DII) to Comparing the change in answers from the pre-knowledge survey
How long have you been at the UCSOP? How long have you been at the UCSOP? increase the understanding of drug safety and drug misuse among to the post-survey, we saw a 76% improvement in the knowledge of
West Virginia college students. One of several collaborative efforts how to safely dispose of medication by using medication disposal
1 year, I started in July 2020 (right in the middle of the 3 years.
between UCSOP and the WV DII is the SmartRx University™ kits or mixing them with other materials (such as cat litter)
pandemic, whew).
program (SmartRxU), which was created by the WV DII with when disposing in the trash. The students also learned that most
Favorite aspect of working at the SOP? support from the Maier Foundation. SmartRxU is West Virginia’s misused prescription drugs come from a friend or relative (87%
Favorite aspect of being a professor? I love the entire college atmosphere. There are so many first medication safety and responsibility program for college improvement). Assumptions of drug misuse among college students
students. The goal of this program is to provide medication safety was also believed to be greater than the actual value; at first only 29%
I’ve always enjoyed teaching and sharing knowledge. different cultures, views, and wonderful energy. It is
education on collegiate campuses across West Virginia, reduce believed that 75% of students have never misused medications. After
When most kids wanted to play with toys, I was exciting to work in an environment that always has so
prescription misuse, and prevent medication-related overdoses and viewing the education materials, 90% of participants recognized
playing school (much to my siblings' dismay). As a much going on (it keeps me on my toes).
overdose deaths. “At the WV DII, we know that college students face that stimulant misuse occurs in approximately 16% of college
professor, I enjoy sharing my passion for pharmacy unique stressors and circumstances, this course that acknowledges students. With opioid use, a greater proportion of the participants
and helping students discover theirs. Three words that best describe you. those circumstances and stressors, and focuses on prescription recognized that 9% of college students have misused prescription
safety and responsibility, in an effort to prevent future prescription opioids, however, we saw a 48% improvement of knowledge with
Hopeful, Nurturing and Thankful.
Tell us about your practice site. misuse and overdose deaths,” explained Jessica Napier-Eagle, WV this question.
DII Education Director.
My practice site is an outpatient cardiology clinic What’s a fun fact about you that people In the program evaluation, 93% indicated the program increased
with Dr. Sarah Nease. I primarily manage patients' may not know? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WV DII staff had to be creative their knowledge of medication safety and that the information
anticoagulation regimens and consult on other in the program’s delivery by developing an asynchronous online presented was useful to them. Overall, the program was well
When I was MUCH younger, I played the violin and
patients as needed. Students on rotation with me course with learning modules. Working with the West Virginia received by the students and the WV DII plans to continue to offer
was a part of the WV Junior Symphony.
are also able to see patients with Dr. Nease and Collegiate Recovery Program and the WV Higher Education Policy SmartRxU to additional colleges in the fall with UCSOP assisting in
medical students/residents for an interprofessional Commission, SmartRxU was shared with several public and private program evaluation and delivery.
experience. If you had to choose one food to eat for the two and four-year campuses in West Virginia. (It is hoped that the
rest of your life, what would it be? program will be rolled out to all universities in West Virginia by the Feedback from the campuses that participated this year has
conclusion of the 2021-22 academic year.) College students were been positive. In fact, two campuses included the course in their
What’s a fun fact about you that people PIZZA!
trained through the WV DII’s online learning management system curriculum. At BridgeValley Community and Technical College, the
may not know? to deliver the program to peers on their campuses and serve as course was offered as part of the clinical experience for behavioral
I tell the P1's this, but my wife and I combined our SmartRxU Ambassadors for the state of West Virginia. health majors. At WVU, the program was included in courses
last names when we were married. My maiden name required for addiction studies majors. According to Frankie Tack,
is Lloyd and hers is Payton, so combined we made Students who participated were given pre- and post-education Clinical Assistant Professor at West Virginia University, “The
Llayton. surveys to assess their knowledge level in the areas of medication SmartRxU program and our partnership with the West Virginia
safety, statistics regarding substance misuse, the impacts of Drug Intervention Institute provided an accessible opportunity
substance misuse, and perceived stigma towards substance misuse. for our students to become informed consumers of prescription
If you could have any superpower, what By surveying participants prior and after training allows for medications with addictive potential. As a result of SmartRxU, our
would it be? assessment of students’ pre-knowledge of drug safety and substance students will also be equipped to share this information with their
My wife and I LOVE to travel, especially abroad, so misuse as well as their ability to learn new material about these future clients in mental health and addiction treatment settings
having the ability to live out my Harry Potter dreams topics. Study participants consisted of students who were educated which could have life-saving results.”
of apparition would be fantastic and allow us to visit in the SmartRxU program as students who would be trained to
present the program to peers (in person) at their universities. This partnership between the UCSOP and WV DII has provided
family more often.
student pharmacists many advocacy and outreach opportunities.
In this first year of the program, 65 students from BridgeValley West Virginia needs advocacy efforts like the SmartRxU program
Community and Technical College, 47 students from West Virginia to stem the tide of the opioid crisis and to educate our population
University, 14 from the University of Charleston, five from West on the risks of drug misuse.
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SNPhA Wins Professional
Organization of the Year
By Stanley Ogwotu & Joy-Olusola Okeyemi
Class of 2022 student pharmacists
The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) is
a student-run educational service organization concerned with
the pharmacy profession, healthcare problems, and the under-
representation of minorities in these fields. The SNPhA Chapters at
the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy (UCSOP) have aided
in the development, organization, coordination, and implementation
of programs targeted at improving the health, educational, and social
environments of minorities.
The UCSOP SNPhA chapter offers six initiative chair positions.
Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, immunization, stroke,
and legislation are among the issues addressed by the Initiative
chairs. Chair positions are often held by first-year pharmacy
students. The purpose of giving these roles to first-year students is
to provide them with the opportunity to develop their leadership
and professional skills. They are in charge of conceptualizing and
coordinating activities relating to their position.
SNPhA is also recognized for its entertaining activities. Every year, “MASKED up COVID down” event. At this event, SNPhA donated over
after the white coat ceremony for the incoming class, SNPhA hosts 600 face masks and 50 hand sanitizers to two homeless shelters in the
a patio party (formerly a roof-top party). This is a gathering for Charleston, WV area. SNPhA also hosted an event called, “Sock it to
families to commemorate their loved ones' passage into pharmacy Diabetes” where socks were donated to at-risk seniors and people who
school. SNPhA also organizes the annual cultural week. This is a full- are homeless. The goal of these events was to equip the community
week event in February when members of the UCSOP community members with important resources such as masks, hand sanitizers,
may dress up in cultural clothing and engage in a variety of cultural and socks so that members of the community can protect themselves.
events. These events create happiness, inclusiveness, and a culturally
harmonious environment. In recent years, these events have been SNPhA's biggest event was the inaugural virtual annual culture week
successful that the UCSOP SNPhA chapter hosted the region I & II event, held February 8-12, 2021. The event comprised of the cultural
conference in April of 2016. fashion show, poster presentation, black history month Kahoot, and
a tribute to Nneoma Imo and Zach Long, two excellent students
The UCSOP SNPhA chapter had a very different academic year in at UCSOP student and SNPhA members. As a result of everything
2020-2021 than in previous years. As a result of the present pandemic, accomplished this school year, SNPhA was awarded the Professional
a new normal has formed. Wearing masks on campus, holding virtual Organization of the Year.
organizational meetings, and being randomly selected for COVID
testing made it difficult to get things done. Despite the challenges of COVID during the 2020-2021 academic year,
SNPhA found ways to fulfill its mission of serving the community
With things transitioning virtually for the year, SNPhA took while representing the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy.
advantage of all social platforms. From Facebook to Instagram and As President of the organization, I was impressed and grateful for the
Snapchat, SNPhA promoted all events and showcases on their social creativity and dedication of each member in making this year a success.
media page. One of the first major events SNPhA held was the
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UCSOP Aids in WV COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
By Carly Stover Williams, BS- Editor in Chief, Communication Coordinator & Assistant to the Dean
West Virginia is a leader in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in and productive work. The students, faculty and administrators
the U.S. as reported by the NY Times and various other national have been together in this novel venture to keep our campus and
news outlets, and University of Charleston School of Pharmacy community safe from the pandemic. Under this trying time, they
(UCSOP) students and faculty have played a huge role in its success. have made history and will continue to do so. This is one of the
Pharmacists and student pharmacists are the unsung heroes in the proudest moments of my service as the interim dean of the UCSOP,”
fight against the disease that has plagued our nation for over a year. said Faruk Khan.
The UCSOP immediately took action after the Moderna and Pfizer UCSOP students will soon have the opportunity to begin
vaccines were approved by the FDA for emergency use in December. vaccinating state residents in rural areas of the state, far from
The students and faculty understood that the pharmacy community the Charleston campus. Several UCSOP students have signed up
would be a vital partner in seeing that West Virginia residents receive to be members of the WV VACS Team (Vaccine Administration,
vaccines in a timely manner. “UCSOP was approached by a number Collaboration & Support), and plan to travel with students from
of different representatives, from the WV Board of Pharmacy, other health science programs to assist local health departments,
Higher Education Policy Commission, Kanawha-Charleston hospitals and community partners to reach these WV residents.
Health Department and West Virginia University to work in “This is an amazing opportunity to build relationships with other
collaboration to expand the workforce and ease the burden on the future health care providers from medicine, nursing, physician
overwhelmed public health system,” Kristy Lucas, Associate Dean assistant and other state pharmacy programs, all while providing
for Academic Affairs stated. Student pharmacists at UC have the life-saving vaccinations to residents of our state that may otherwise
unique opportunity to receive their APhA Immunization Training not have the opportunity to be vaccinated,” said Gannett Monk,
Certificate in their first year of school and are able to vaccinate Executive Director of Professional Affairs at UCSOP.
under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Because of our state
laws allowing this, and our strategic curricular planning, all of our Pharmacists are the drug experts and are one of the most accessible
students have been able to make an impact almost immediately in healthcare professionals to the public. They are an incredible
the fight to end the pandemic. resource for vaccine information including ingredients, process
for approval, possible side effects, and whether you are a good
Immunization clinics began with our most vulnerable population candidate to receive a particular vaccine. “Perhaps one silver lining
in nursing homes. Many students spent several hours of their of the pandemic has been highlighting the critical role pharmacists
holiday break traveling to these locations with community play on the healthcare team. Pharmacists are conducting COVID-19
pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to the elderly. The tests, administering the new vaccines, educating patients and
work then continued with the UCSOP partnering with clinics held other healthcare professionals, evaluating the literature, assisting
by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, Kanawha County with research and clinical trials, and communicating important
School Board, Cabin Creek Health Systems, and Family Care Health information to the public,” noted Michelle Knight, Executive
Centers. Director of Enrollment and Admissions at the UCSOP.
With the assistance of the UCSOP, the vaccinating potential has Current students during this global pandemic will be more prepared
significantly increased. All doses that had been allotted at clinics than ever to immunize their communities after graduation.
were able to be administered. These clinics could have administered “History is being made and UC School of Pharmacy is thrilled to
more vaccines if the state was provided more doses. The UCSOP be a positive contributor to this chapter, dedicated to ending the
has had 119 student pharmacists, 14 faculty advisors, and one staff COVID-19 pandemic. When our students don their white coats
member assist at 44 vaccination events so far. UCSOP students and step out with a vaccination in hand and a caring smile upon
and faculty have volunteered over 1,100 hours and have assisted in their face, I see gratitude overriding apprehension in the hearts
administering approximately 50,000 COVID-19 vaccines. of the patients they approach, and I am assured that these future
pharmacists are already making a difference!” Lucas stated.
“This challenging time has allowed me to rediscover and witness the
power of our UCSOP team in their dedication to community service
19American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student
Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Policy Vice-President, and P4 Class
Historian. During the spring semester of 2020, he was instrumental
in planning an on-campus health & wellness fair. Unfortunately,
Graduates Begin
the University of Charleston campus was closed to all in-person Post-Graduate
Residency Training
events due to the pandemic before the event could occur. Maynard
Tristan Maynard named completed five of his eight APPE rotations at Charleston Area
Medical Center (CAMC).
USPHS Excellence in Public Jamie Bero, Director of Student Affairs, had the opportunity to
JULIA GOODIN
Health Award and Viatris work with Maynard during his days as a student pharmacist.
North Country HealthCare
Flagstaff, AZ
Excellence in Pharmacy “Tristan was a creative student leader. It was fun working with him
and seeing his ideas come to fruition during the PSGA Gala,” she
Award Winner said. According to Lindsay Acree, APhA-ASP co-advisor, “Tristan
always stepped up into leadership roles whenever needed. He
BRIAN GRAY
Holzer Hospital
was highly involved with APhA-ASP and could be counted on to Gallipolis, OH
volunteer for events. In addition, Tristan is very professional in all
By Jamie L. Bero, MA, Director of Student Affairs
of his interactions and is able to instill confidence in others, which ANDREA HARMON
is extremely important when communicating to an individual how Marshall University/KDMC
to improve his or her health.”
Ashland, KY
A preponderance of Maynard’s co-curricular activities centered
DANIELLE HOFF (CLASS OF 2020)
around his contributions as a Tech Sergeant in the West Virginia
CAMC PGY2 Geriatrics
Air National Guard (WVANG) serving as a medic. In this role,
he collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide medical Charleston, WV
services for 300 patients per drill weekend. He has obtained over
4,000 patient contact hours in various specializations (ER, ICU, TRISTAN MAYNARD
Tristan Maynard was awarded the United States Public Health to be a recipient of the USPHS Excellence in Pharmacy Award.
Service (USPHS) Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award This accomplishment can be credited to the collective efforts of multi-service unit, internal medicine, pediatrics, OBGYN, and Cabell Huntington Hospital
for graduates in the Class of 2021. The pharmacists of the USPHS the faculty, staff, preceptors, and student organizations, as each optometry). While also completing his P3 spring semester, he served Huntington, WV
established this award in 2003 to encourage student pharmacists has enabled me to bring the recognition back to UCSOP. I hope as the non-commissioned officer in charge of medical in-processing
to become active in public health. They believe that pharmacists our current and future pharmacy students continue to strive for for the WV COVID-19 Task Force. He medically screened and FAITH PETERS
are trusted, accessible healthcare providers and they have the excellence in public health within our respective communities. tracked over 2,000 service members and government contractors Marshall University/KDMC
from March-June 2020. He facilitated and performed COVID-19
capability and responsibility to produce a positive impact on our This area of pharmacy can be advantageous for future policy Ashland, KY
nation’s health by educating members of their local community on development and to showcase the leadership ability of our school of swabbing and antibody blood drawing of military and government
the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. They also believe that pharmacy to combat the public health issues throughout the region. contractors to allow these individuals to continue their duties. His
DYLAN ROSE (CLASS OF 2012)
student pharmacists have similar opportunities to make positive Again, thank you UCSOP for allowing me to impact patient care efforts allowed six task force teams to continue their duties to:
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
impacts on public health in their communities and hope that they through public health advocacy. Our work is just beginning!” • Safely deliver medical supplies and food to underserved areas Winston-Salem, NC
strive to continue and increase those positive impacts as pharmacists of West Virginia,
after graduation. Pharmacists and student pharmacists alike are Tristan was also awarded the Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy
• Provide sanitation training to businesses to reduce the TAYLOR SCHLEISSER
pivotal in advancing public health. Award. Mylan and Upjohn Pharmaceuticals have merged into one
company, Viatris, and they are pleased to recognize one graduate at
possibility of transmission of COVID-19, CAMC
The USPHS award recognizes student pharmacists who each school of pharmacy whose pursuit of excellence has already Charleston, WV
• Facilitate the augmentation of service members to the WV
demonstrate a commitment to public health. It recognizes student put them in a class by themselves. This is a graduate who has made Department of Health and Human Resources where they
pharmacists who are active in developing innovative approaches to their mark through academic achievement, professional motivation assisted epidemiologists in contact tracing LOGAN WHITE (CLASS OF 2020)
current public health challenges and those who will help lead our and by demonstrating a unique ability to communicate drug Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,
nation to a healthier future! Nominees for the Excellence in Public information. Tristan revised the Charleston Area Medical Center Tristan has been involved with several research projects based on Critical Care-PGY2
Health Service Award are reviewed by the Pharmacist Professional (CAMC)’s Parental Nutrition Policy and worked on therapeutic his interest in public health and desire to make a difference. The Hershey, PA
Advisory Committee. This group is comprised of highly qualified recommendations on emerging drugs while performing a literature Impact of Opioid Administration on Previously Opioid Naïve
healthcare professionals that focus on public health leadership and review and a cost comparison that were accepted by the provider Intensive Care Unit Survivors was published through a local
TYLER SIMS
clinical service in the federal government. This year 90 student team. Tristan served in many leadership positions as a student hospital’s research center and will be used to teach students and
Holzer Family Pharmacy
pharmacists from across the country were recognized for their pharmacist. He was Pharmacy Student Governance Association medical providers about the delicacy of opioid naive patients verses
Gallipolis/Marshall University
innovative and impactful efforts to address current public (PSGA) Gala Chair, American Pharmacists Association-Academy opioid dependent patients. He is currently enrolled in a PGY1
health challenges. According to Maynard, “I am beyond grateful of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Membership Vice-President, residency at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Gallipolis, OH
20 21PHARMACY phun
Despite COVID-19
restrictions we
managed to still
have a lot of fun
throughout the
school year!
UCSOP Wins National Script Your Future
Medication Adherence Challenge Award
By Jamie L. Bero, MA, Director of Student Affairs
For the seventh time, the University of Charleston School of a difficult year to find community outreach events because of the
Pharmacy (UCSOP) was a national award winner in the Script pandemic. Our community outreach and involvement were deemed
Your Future Medication Adherence (SYF) campaign. This campaign exemplary in the nation and garnered us winning this national
is a competition designed to engage health profession students and Script Your Future Overall Award.” Our Script Your Future team
faculty/staff across the nation by encouraging teams to develop participated in clinics where over 50,000 COVID-19 vaccinations
creative initiatives to raise public awareness about the importance were administered during the Script Your Future Challenge time
of medication adherence in improving health outcomes and frame of February 1- April 1, 2021. The University of Charleston
reducing total healthcare costs. During the 2021 competition, 78 (School of Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Program and School of
health profession schools in 13 states participated. Nursing) was consistently mentioned as an active participant in the
COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Charleston and the surrounding
The University of Charleston Script Your Future interprofessional communities in weekly press releases.
team leadership included Ms. Jamie Bero (Director of Student
Affairs), Ms. Jane Condee (Director of Experiential Education), Our participants planned and executed 46 unique, innovative
and Ashley Lam (Class of 2022) from the School of Pharmacy; Ms. activities resulting in over 28,000 pledges to take their medications
Melissa Jensen, from the Physician Assistant Program, and Ms. as prescribed. According to Jane Condee, “I think that the COVID-19
Melissa Layne form the School of Nursing. Most of the outreach immunization clinics were a great way for our student pharmacists
was achieved at immunization clinics sponsored by the Kanawha- to practice their immunization skills as well as a fantastic way to
Charleston Health Department (KCHD). We also collaborated with disseminate the medication wallet cards and emphasize medication
other community partners including Bypass Pharmacy, Clendenin adherence. The patients were happy to have someone to talk to
Pharmacy, Kanawha County Schools, Boone County Schools, Cabin during their 15-minute recovery/observation time and many of
Creek Health, Man Pharmacy, Family Care, Jackson County Health them asked for additional wallet cards for family members
Department, Maranatha Church, and the West Virginia Vaccine and friends.”
Administration, Collaboration & Support (VACS) Team.
During the SYF challenge period 118 student pharmacists and 14
When asked about this year’s SYF challenge, Jamie Bero commented, School of Pharmacy faculty/staff participated in this endeavor.
“I am very proud of the School of Pharmacy’s impactful involvement This includes 67% of the student pharmacists and an astounding
in 35 COVID-19 immunization clinics with our colleagues from 85% of the P1 class. The University of Charleston Team participated
the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs. I know that the in 35 unique COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Additionally, over 100
community was happy to have someone to talk to while they waited student nurses and physician assistants and faculty participated.
(after their vaccinations) and to receive the medication wallet cards. These student health professionals were thrilled to be able to
I would like to thank our Script Your Future team as well as Dr. practice their skills. This group volunteered over 2,300 hours
Gannett Monk for coordinating all the clinic participants. It was of service.
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