update on the northeastern ohio universities college of pharmacy october 30, 2006 neo regional...

Update on the Northeastern Ohio Universities

College of Pharmacy

October 30, 2006

NEO Regional Leadership Taskforce Regional Day

A Unique Educational Partnership

• The College of Pharmacy for four universities:–The University of Akron–Kent State University–Youngstown State University–Cleveland State University

• Partnering with existing hospitals and health care providers throughout northeastern Ohio

• Non-duplicative; only College of Pharmacy in the eastern half of the state

Student Population:

(approximate)

Masters Degrees:

Doctoral Degrees:

UA 23,000 100+ 17

KSU 36,000 49 21

YSU 13,000 68 1

CSU 16,000 40 7

University StatisticsUniversity Statistics

Training Ohio’s Health Care Professionals

• Interdisciplinary training: A national priority.

• Professionals are trained in isolation, then expected to work as a team.

• Goal: Improved patient outcomes and reduction in medical errors.

Expanded Role of the Pharmacist

• Pharmacists more actively involved in direct patient care.

• As population ages, the demand for well-trained pharmacists increases.

Addressing Community Need

Current use of Pharmacists

2001

Projected Need for Pharmacists

2020

Order fulfillment 136,400 100,000

Primary Services 30,000 165,000

Secondary/Tertiary Services

18,000 130,000

Indirect/Other Services 12,300 22,000

Total 196,700 417,000

Total Estimated Supply 260,000

Shortfall 157,000Source: The Pharmacy Workforce: A Study of the Supply and Demand for PharmacistsHealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 2001

An Economic Engine for Our Region

Eight-Year Impact

– Northeast Ohio: $51.45 million and 399 jobs.

– Statewide: $58.32 million and 528 jobs.

An Economic Engine for Our Region

15-Year Impact

– Northeast Ohio: $211.58 million and 1,013 jobs.

– Statewide: $263.14 million and 1,700 jobs.

Number of Students

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010

Year 1 (P1) 0 75 75 75 75

Year 2 (P2) 0 0 75 75 75

Year 3 (P3) 0 0 0 75 75

Year 4 (P4) 0 0 0 0 75

0 75 150 225 300

Required Pre-professional Courses

Semester Credit Hours

Principles of Biology I/II w/lab 8

Principles of Chemistry I/II w/lab 8

Organic Chemistry I/II w/lab 8

Biochemistry 6

General Physics 6

Calculus 3

Statistics 3

English Composition/Literature 6

Economics 3

Computer Literacy 3

Speech/Communication 3

Psychology 3

Social Science Electives 6

Humanities Electives 6

Total 72

NEOUCOM Teaching Hospital Network

Structure and Timeline Summary

• Pharmacy faculty to include:

• Four administrator-faculty members• Dean• Executive Associate Dean• Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair• Pharmacy Practice Chair

• 29 Faculty FTEs

Administration Recruiting Timeline

During AY 2006-2007

• Executive Associate Dean (7-1-06)– Dr. Robb McGory

• Chair, Pharmacy Practice (8-1-06)– Dr. Janis MacKichan

• Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences (9-1-06)– Dr. Neels Van der Schyf

Expected Timeline

• July 2006: Accepting applications for Fall 2007

• Summer 2007: Renovation of laboratories complete

• August 2007: Class of 2011 begins the professional program!!

• May 2011: The Class of 2011 graduates!!

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