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UT College of Pharmacy PharmD graduates, faculty, family and friends
came together at First Baptist Church on Thursday, May 24 in Memphis
for the Honors and Awards Convocation. College Grand Marshal, Jeff
Bogue, directed the faculty and student processional. Dr. Peter Chyka
gave the invocation and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance as
well as “America the Beautiful.”
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Class of 2012 PharmD and PhD Students Graduate
On Friday, May 25, the UT Health Science Center graduated 648 students from the six colleges comprising the campus.
Dean Marie Chisholm-Burns of the College of Pharmacy presented diplomas to 176 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates. Dr.
Don Thomason presented diplomas to the 3 College of Pharmacy PhD graduates. Steve J. Schwab, MD, Chancellor of
the UT Health Science Center, presided over the ceremony held at the FedEx Forum in downtown Memphis. UT
President Dr. Joe Dipietro conferred the degrees and gave the charge to the graduates.
PharmD Honors and Awards Convocation
July 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRECEPTOR DEVELOPMENT August 14: Knoxville Campus August 22: Memphis Campus
ROTATION/RESIDENCY DAY August 15: Knoxville Campus August 23: Memphis Campus
LUNCH & LEARN July 25 at 12 noon CT/1 pm ET (Room 102 Memphis, 306 Knoxville, 213 Nashville) Drs. Eoff, Miller, Laizure, Kurosu
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES July 4: Independence Day July 15-18: AACP Meeting, Kissimmee, FL July 16-19: TPA 125th Annual Meeting, Panama City, FL
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
PharmD Students
2011-2012 Student Awards, Publications, and Presentations
Pages 8-16 Pages 17-19
Learn • Lead • Discover • Engage
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PharmD Honors and Awards Convocation – continued
Dr. Heather Eppert presented the faculty charge to the class. Lola Afolabi, class president for the Memphis Campus and Kelly Monteen, class president for the Knoxville Campus presented the student response. Graduates then took part in the hooding ceremony, in which Drs. Peter Chyka and Stephanie Phelps presented academic hoods to each graduate. After the hooding, Dr. Chasity Shelton, co-chair of the Honors and Awards Committee, described the award and revealed which student(s) received each award. Dr. Shelton, assisted by other faculty and special guests, then presented awards to the students.
Pictured top left clockwise: Dr. Peter Chyka giving the convocation address, Titilola Afolabi (left) and Cassandra Thomas (right) receiving the
Rachel Welton Community Service Award from Dean Marie Chisholm-Burns (center), Phillip Ieng (right) shaking hands with Dean Chisholm-Burns
(left) and Morgan Honeycutt (right) receiving his diploma from Dean Chisholm-Burns (left) as Dr. Jim Eoff (center) reads the graduates’ names.
Special thanks to Stroud Photography (www.stroudphotography.com) for providing photos of convocation.
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2012 PharmD Convocation Awards
Valedictorian Award – Nicole McClellan
Salutatorian Award – Christina York
2012 Outstanding Student Pharmacist Award – Jake Smith
Academia Award – Mark Dunnenberger and Wendy Plude Gabriel
ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge Award – Mark Dunnenberger, Sloan Regen,
Jennifer Rivers and Jake Smith
APhA-ASP Chapter Award –Elizabeth Ackerman and Morgan Honeycutt
APhA-ASP Community Service Award – Laura Baldridge, Jamie Deeds, Heather Mullins,
Lacie Stockstill and Shelagh Tankersley
ASHP Clinical Skills Competition Award –Morgan Honeycutt and Cyle White
ASHP Patient Counseling Award – Elizabeth Ackerman
Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Certificates – Christina York
Clinical Pharmacy Award – Cyle White
Community Pharmacy Leadership Award – Macon Carroll and Rebecca Haygood
Excellence in Ambulatory Care Award –Elizabeth Ackerman and Brittany White
Excellence in Community Pharmacy Practice – Morgan Honeycutt
Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Practice – Jennifer Blocker
Excellence in Scholarship and Research Award – Sarah Whaley
Facts & Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication – Michael Samarin
Feurt Scholars – Chaela Presley and Sarah Whaley
Health Systems Pharmacists Leadership Award – Jake Smith
John L. Butler Award – Kelly Monteen
Martin E. Hamner Award –Whitney Baker and Daniel Rowland
Memphis Area Pharmacists Society Leadership Award – Sloan Regen
Merck Award – Zach Delaney, Tyler Madere, Jennifer Rivers and Michael Winkler
Mid-South College of Clinical Pharmacy Outstanding Achievement Award – Nicole McClellan
Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award – Michelle Valentine
Natural Medicines Database Recognition Award – Nicole McClellan
Patient Care Award – Luke Knox
Pharmacy Communication Award – Kellye Dawson
Rachel Welton Community Service Award –Lola Afolabi and Cassandra Thomas
SNPhA Leadership Award – McLisa Davis
Student Affairs Service Award – Jake Smith
TEVA Outstanding Student Award – Tony Moseley
Tom C. Sharp Leadership Award – Jenny Easterling
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Class of 2012 PharmD Graduates and Hometowns
Elizabeth Ackerman Baton Rouge, LA
Titilola Afolabi Memphis
Tasfia Ahmed Tullahoma
Patrick Ailey Morristown
Morgan Baker Henderson
Whitney Baker Spencer
Laura Baldridge Old Hickory
Vela Barner Columbia
Kecia Bartholomew Gainesboro
Brandon Bates Ooltewah
Akeylah Battle Cordova
Renee Baylor Farragut
Beth Black Knoxville
Jennifer Blocker Columbia
Michael Brady Remlap, AL
Taylor Butler Brentwood
Jada Callis Martin
Macon Carroll Lawrenceburg
Joshua Carter Elizabethton
Jennifer Castellaw Maury City
Ada Cheng Natchez, MS
Karen Chiu Collierville
Rachael Clark McKenzie
Sloane Cleveland Knoxville
Paul Collins Fall Branch
Angel Craig Selma, AL
Joseph Crane Franklin
Daniel Cripps Liberty
Tam Dao Chandler, AZ
Elizabeth Darby Bartlett
Mary-Clayton
Davenport
Bristol
McLisa Davis Brownsville
Kellye Dawson Dixon Springs
Jamie Deeds Olive Branch, MS
Kristin Dehaven Fort Wayne, IN
Zachary Delaney Savannah
Latasha Dennis Memphis
Deidra Dickerson Memphis
Haley Dickson Columbia
Jana Drumright Silver Point
Henry
Dunnenberger
Memphis
Audra Earnheart Memphis
Jennifer Easterling Antioch
Chinenye Enekwa Franklin
Myeshia Field Memphis
Patrick Flanagan Chattanooga
Kathleen Fowler Germantown
Whitney Fulton York, PA
Jillian Furst Knoxville
Wendy Gabriel Knoxville
Mary Gallaher Signal Mountain
Linda Genung Knoxville
Christian Gifford Decatur, AL
James Gilchrist Aliceville, AL
Julie Glasgow Arlington
Jessica Gwinn Nashville
Benjamin Harbin Springfield
Sara Harper Clarksville
Carrie Harris Speedwell
Jana Harvey Germantown
Rebecca Haygood Arlington
Kayla Hickman Harrison
Julian Hinton Jackson
Christopher Honeycutt Gray
Sarah Humber Bartlett
Amanda Huskey Sevierville
Rachel Hutchison Milan
Phillip Ieng Germantown
Ijeoma Iloh Oakland
Timothy Jacobs Murfreesboro
Shanise Jamison Clarksville
Larhonda Jefferson Cane Ridge
Paula Jemes Memphis
Ashley Jenkins Somerville
Jessica Johns Mount Juliet
Andraya Johnson Kennesaw, GA
Charles Johnson Knoxville
Laqunna Johnson Memphis
Keith Jones Memphis
Keri Jones Collinwood
Heather Kelsey McKenzie
Leigh Keough Collierville
Melissa Kerr Memphis
Charles Kim Knoxville
Lisa King Jackson
Jordan Klein Memphis
Luke Knox Bartlett
Derrick LaRue Manchester
Angela Lingerfelt Memphis
Patrick Lising Clarksville
Brittany Long Graham, NC
Evelyn Lu Huntsville, AL
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Michael Samarin Knoxville
Reham Sayed Antioch
Kathleen Schilling Knoxville
Matthew Schmidt Arlington
April Shelton Memphis
Alda Shepherd Fayette, MS
Amy Skinner Iuka, MS
Clinton Smith Milledgeville
Erin Smith Cumberland Furnace
Jacob Smith Memphis
Ashley Sowards Memphis
Brian Stafford Palmyra
Christopher Stoltz Jackson
Jelena Stupar Nashville
Melissa Talbert Collierville
Shelagh Tankersley Alcoa
Cassandra Thomas Fort Smith, AR
Julie Todd Clarksburg
Loan Tran Memphis
Phuoc Tran Knoxville
Benjamin Tubbs Collierville
Lora Underwood Hazlehurst, MS
Michelle Valentine Columbus, OH
Brandon Vetter Dickson
Kevin Vo Nashville
Lauren Wagner Hixson
Latasha Walker Nashville
Juliet Wallace Murfreesboro
Micah Wallace Mount Juliet
Whitney Wallis Clarksville
Michelle Washington Houma, LA
Mary Watts Cordova
Katerina Webb Bartlett
Mallory Webb Moulton, AL
Sarah Whaley Elizabethton
Amanda White Murfreesboro
Brittany White Powell
Cyle White Powell
Danesha Williams Shubuta, MS
Michael Winkler Carthage
Christina York Memphis
Kendra Young Knoxville
Youssef Zaky Antioch
Mary Lyon Signal Mountain
Tyler Madere Kingston Springs
Michael Massengill Germantown
Nicole McClellan Collierville
Robert McDaniel Marion, AR
James McKinney Maryville
Joseph Merkel Jackson
Angela Metz Arlington
Matthew Miller Crossville
Ashley Mitchell Martin
Kelly Monteen Athens
Katey Moore Brentwood
Leila Moore Goodlettsville
Michael Moore Bartlett
Erin Morelock Kingsport
Sarah Morris Germantown
Dorothy Morrison Brentwood
Tony Moseley Luverne, AL
Ashley Muir Collierville
Heather Mullins Cordova
Taylor Nelson Jackson
Stephen Neu Franklin
Ashley Oliver Cordova
Lashayna Olojo Nashville
Lacie Panich Arlington
Alison Pardue Nashville
Maria De Lourdes
Paredes Oliver
Memphis
Jarod Parrish Summerville, GA
Jennifer Penny Memphis
George Phillips Brownsville
James Phillips Germantown
Thomas Popelka Dublin, OH
Alicia Potter Knoxville
Marcus Potts South Fulton
Chaela Presley Memphis
Morgan Rainey Joliet, IL
Sloan Regen Atoka
Michael Rikard Germantown
Jennifer Rivers Bartlett
Arielle Ross Chattanooga
Daniel Rowland Memphis
Josiah Ryman Johnson City
Class of 2012 PharmD Graduates and Hometowns – continued
2012 PhD Graduates
The following are our 2012 PhD graduates, along with their research area and advisor:
Fei Ma
“Preclinical Study of Potential Antiglioma Novel Tetrahydroisoquinoline Analogs: Pharmacokinetics and
Mechanism of Action”
Advisor: C. Ryan Yates, PharmD, PhD
Yi Zhang
“Investigations of Pharmacokinetic Challenges in Premature Infants”
Advisor: Bernd Meibohm, PhD
Rui Zhu
“Investigation of Enhancement of Furosemide Solubilization with Cyclodextrins and a Novel Octenyl
Succinate Anhydride Starch”
Advisor: James R. Johnson, PhD
Congratulations Class of 2012 PharmD & PhD Graduates!
Dr. Fei Ma Dr. Yi Zhang
Dr. Rui Zhu
Dr. Rui Zhu
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Class of 2012 PharmD Graduates’ Career Plans
The Class of 2012 is taking the next step in their professional lives. For the Class of 2012, 45% will be working in
chain community pharmacy; 2% will join an independent community pharmacy; 28% will be taking part in
residency training; 5% have positions in institutional pharmacy; 3% will be graduate students/fellows and 2% will
pursue positions in other areas. This year’s graduates’ salaries range from $40,000 to $126,880. The following
chart details individual students’ specific plans:
Name Practice Position Location
Elizabeth Ackerman Roudebush VA Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Indianapolis, IN
Titilola Afolabi Children’s Hospitals and Clinics Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Minneapolis, MN
Tasfia Ahmed MedCommunications Fellowship Memphis
Patrick Ailey Belew Drug (Community Pharmacy Residency) Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Gary Anderson CVS Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Whitney Baker Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Cookeville
Laura Baldridge CVS Staff Pharmacist Nashville Kecia Bartholomew Target Staff Pharmacist Tri-Cities
Brandon Bates University of Alabama at Birmingham Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Birmingham, AL
Akeylah Battle Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Houston, TX
Renee Baylor Sacred Heart Health System Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Pensacola, FL
Beth Black Kmart Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Jennifer Blocker Wilson Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Residency) Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Johnson City
Keith Brady CVS Staff Pharmacist Pensacola, FL
Latasha Brown Baptist Memorial Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Taylor Butler Blount Memorial Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Maryville
Jada Callis CVS Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Macon Carroll Duren Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Residency) Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Waynesboro
Joshua Carter Johnson City Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Johnson City
Jennifer Castellaw CVS Staff Pharmacist Southaven, MS
Ada Cheng VA Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Karen Chiu Kroger Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Rachael Clark CVS Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Sloane Cleveland Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Paul Collins University of Tennessee Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Angel Craig CVS Staff Pharmacist Dallas, TX
Daniel Cripps River Park Hospital Staff Pharmacist McMinnville
Jessica Davis CVS Staff Pharmacist Crossville
McLisa Davis The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Columbus, OH
Kellye Dawson VA Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Jamie Deeds Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Kristin Dehaven Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Fort Wayne, IN
Zach Delaney CVS Staff Pharmacist West TN
Deidra Dickerson Methodist University Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Haley Dickson East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Mark Dunnenberger Mission Hills Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Asheville, NC
Jana Drumright CVS Staff Pharmacist Ridgeland, MS
Audra Earnheart Medicap Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Jennifer Easterling VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Nashville/Murfreesboro
Chinenye Enekwa Atlanta Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Atlanta, GA
Myeshia Field Baptist Memorial Hospital Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Heather Flippin Rite-Aid Staff Pharmacist Nashville/Clarksville
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Class of 2012 PharmD Graduate Career Plans – continued
Name Practice Position Location
Kathleen Fowler Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Whitney Fulton CVS Staff Pharmacist Halls
Jillian Furst CVS Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Wendy Gabriel University of Tennessee Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Christian Gifford Decatur General Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Decatur, AL
James Gilchrist Rite-Aid Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Julie Glasgow Medicap Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Benjamin Harbin Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Bowling Green, KY
Carrie Harris Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Kayla Hickman Rite-Aid Staff Pharmacist Chattanooga
Julian Hinton Kroger Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Christopher Honeycutt Mac’s Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Residency) Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Sarah Humber Kroger Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Amanda Huskey Central Baptist Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Lexington, KY
Phillip Ieng Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Phoenix, AZ
Timothy Jacobs St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Shanise Jamison Methodist Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Germantown
Ashley Jenkins Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Charles Johnson Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Dallas, TX
Laqunna Johnson CVS Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Keith Jones Kroger Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Leigh Keough VA Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Melissa Kerr St. Francis Hospital Clinical Staff Pharmacist Bartlett
Charles Kim Omnicare Staff Pharmacist Nashville
Jordan Klein Kosair Children’s Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Louisville, KY
Luke Knox VA Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Derrick LaRue Rite-Aid Staff Pharmacist Middle TN
Angela Lingerfelt Kroger (Community Pharmacy Residency) Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Patrick Lising Kroger Staff Pharmacist Dixon
Brittany Long CVS Staff Pharmacist Hickory, NC
Amy Lowrey CVS Staff Pharmacist Ripley, MS
Mary Lyon CVS Staff Pharmacist Charleston, SC
Tyler Madere Regional Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Brett Massengill Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Nicole McClellan VA Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Robert McDaniel Regional Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Cole McKinney Seymour Advalue Staff Pharmacist Seymour
Joseph Merkel Baptist Memorial Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Angela Metz Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Matthew Miller Kroger Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Katey Michelle Moore Harris Teeter Staff Pharmacist Nashville
Leila Moore Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Michael Moore Baptist Memorial Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Erin Morelock CVS Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Sarah Morris First Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Dorothy Morrison Walgreens
Staff Pharmacist Nashville
Tony Moseley Rite-Aid Staff Pharmacist Nashville
Ashley Muir CVS Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Bartlett
Heather Mullins Medical Alternatives Home Infusion Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Morgan Neese Kroger Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Stephen Neu VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Nashville/Murfreesboro
Lisa Newsom Regional Hospital Staff Pharmacist Jackson
Elizabeth Olewinski Kroger Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Ashley Oliver Target Staff Pharmacist Orlando, FL
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Class of 2012 PharmD Graduates’ Career Plans – continued
Name Practice Position Location
Alison Pardue CVS Staff Pharmacist Southern, MS
Jarod Parrish Target Staff Pharmacist Nashville George Wade Phillips CVS Staff Pharmacist Yazoo City, MS
James Phillips Wal-Mart Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Alicia Potter Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Marcus Potts Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Chaela Presley University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Graduate School Memphis
Morgan Rainey Target Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Sloan Regen Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Houston, TX
Michael Rikard Walgreens Staff Pharmacist West Memphis, AR
Jennifer Rivers Baptist Memorial Hospital Clinical Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Arielle Ross Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Daniel Rowland Medicap Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Clinton, MS
Lashayna Ruffin Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Atlanta, GA
Josiah Ryman University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Graduate School Memphis
Michael Samarin Methodist University Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Matthew Schmidt CVS Staff Pharmacist Memphis
April Shelton Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Alda Shepherd Family Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Clinton Smith Wal-Mart Staff Pharmacist Jackson,
Erin Smith Wal-Mart Staff Pharmacist Hopkinsville, KY
Jacob Smith Johns Hopkins Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Baltimore, MD
Ashley Sowards Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Brian Stafford Regional Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Christopher Stoltz Phipps Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Jackson
Jelena Stupar Gastonia Memorial Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Gastonia, NC
Melissa Talbert Kroger Staff Pharmacist West TN
Shelagh Tankersley East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Cassandra Thomas Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Little Rock, AR
Julie Todd Food City Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Loan Tran Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Fort Worth, TX
Phuoc Tran Walgreens Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Benjamin Tubbs Kroger Staff Pharmacist Collierville
Lora Underwood CVS Staff Pharmacist Atlanta, GA
Michelle Valentine VA Tennessee Healthcare System Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Nashville/Murfreesboro
Brandon Vetter Fred’s Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist Waverly
Kevin Vo Novartis/Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Fellowship Boston, MA
Lauren Wagner CVS Staff Pharmacist Chattanooga
Juliet Wallace VA Tennessee Healthcare System Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Nashville/Murfreesboro
Micah Wallace CVS Staff Pharmacist Knoxville
Whitney Wallis Methodist University Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Memphis
Michelle Washington University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Fellowship Memphis
Mary Watts Rite-Aid Staff Pharmacist Crossville
Mallory Webb CVS Staff Pharmacist Florence, AL
Sarah Whaley University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Graduate School Memphis
Brittany Whipple Blount Memorial Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Maryville
Cyle White University of Tennessee Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Knoxville
Danesha Williams VA Medical Center Staff Pharmacist Memphis
Michael Winkler Saint Thomas Hospital Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Nashville Christina York University of Mississippi Medical Center Post Graduate Year 1 Resident Jackson, MS
Kendra Young Air Force Staff Pharmacist TBD
Rebecca Young Walgreens Pharmacy Manager Forrest City, AR
Zaky Youssef Publix Staff Pharmacist Nashville
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2012-2013 Student Leaders
Memphis Knoxville
PSGA
President
Clayton Johnston
Executive Vice President
Brian Winbigler
Class of 2013
P4 President
Justin Griner
P4 President
Grayson Peek
Class of 2014
P3 President
Phillip Wilkins
P3 President
Brian Winbigler
Class of 2015
P2 President
Charles Johnson
P2 President
Erica Schumacher
TSSP
Member-at-Large
Binoy Shah
Member-at-Large
Nathan Cope
APhA-ASP
President
Cole Larsen
Executive Vice President
Lindsey Plogger
SNPhA
President
Keysha Ray
Vice President
Merry Daniel
Phi Lambda
Sigma
President
Keaton Smetana
Vice President
Brian Winbigler
Rho Chi
President
Sarah Beth Norrid
Vice President
Blake Poole
Kappa Psi
Regent
Yousef Behbahani
Associate Regent
Phillip Guidry
Phi Delta Chi
Worthy Chief Counselor
Hannah Eberle
Worthy Vice Counselor
Ryan Pratt
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Student Pharmacist Leadership Retreat
On May 2-3 thirty-three College of Pharmacy student leaders took part in the 5th Annual Student Leadership
Retreat. Dr. Stephanie Phelps introduced student pharmacists to Tom Rath’s Strengths Finder 2.0. Phelps
discussed the book, highlighting the idea that it is important for people to determine their strengths and then
utilize those talents. Student pharmacists learned about theirs and others’ strengths and discovered how
individuals can work together on projects utilizing their talents. The focus is on utilizing strengths, rather than
focusing on areas of weakness.
On the last day of the retreat, student pharmacists came together in groups to learn about leadership roles by
playing games. Students met with Dean Chisholm-Burns for an hour long lunch. Presentations were given by Dr.
Franks about “Managing Imbalance,” Dr. Phelps about “Dysfunctions of a Team” and Dr. Suda about “Conflict and
Its Resolution.” After discussing case examples of accountability and conflict resolution, students attended a
banquet to learn more about business dinner etiquette.
International Rotations 2011-2012
Thirty- two UT COP student pharmacists had the opportunity to
take part in an international rotation this year, traveling to
countries across the globe. Student pharmacists learned about
pharmacy practice, culture and people of Liverpool, Manchester,
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.
Student leaders participating in a team-building game Student leaders building relationships during the retreat
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International Rotations 2011-2012 – continued
“The most unique experience we had while in Thailand was
at the Saraphi Community Holistic Hospital. This is a rehab
hospital for patients who are recovering from some type of
traumatic event or disease (e.g. stroke, neuropathy, limb
paralysis, etc.). The patients and doctors at this hospital
believe in the power of non-chemical, natural medicine.”
Shanise Jamison (left) and Leila Moore (right).
“The International Rotation program is an excellent opportunity
for students to expand their perspective, and experience
firsthand how people are much the same no matter your plane
lands. In Ireland we were exposed to a slower, more relaxed pace
of life, but the same great passion for patient care. We are so
thankful to the University of Tennessee for this life changing
experience.” Kelly Monteen
“We had the opportunity to travel to
amazing places. It was a once in a lifetime
chance for some of us.” Kelly Monteen.
Pictured here left to right in front of the
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France: Michael
Winkler, Sarah Humber, Sara Harper, Alicia
Potter, Stephen Neu, Laura Baldridge, Kelly
Monteen and Heather Mullins.
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International Rotations 2011-2012 – continued
"I was inspired by pharmacy
practice in Thailand. The hospitals
resources are not abundant, but
pharmacists manage to perform
above standard duties." Arielle Ross
(far right) and Morgan Rainey (far
left) along with pharmacy students
from Bangkok assist in performing
Medication Therapy Management
in the home of a Thai patient, a
duty of the community pharmacist.
"The International Pharmacy Rotation was one of
the greatest experiences of my life. I was able to
learn details of Hungarian pharmacy practice as
well as experience the European culture. Our hosts
while in Hungary were outstanding and made us
feel very comfortable. This was a once in a lifetime
opportunity afforded to me by our university and I
would advise anyone who has this opportunity to
take full advantage of it.” Jarod Parrish
“Traveling New Zealand via campervan was an
unforgettable experience. Words and pictures do
not adequately describe the beauty of the country.
We visited pharmacies all over New Zealand, both
the North and the South Island. It was great to
experience firsthand the services pharmacists
provide in another country. The "Kiwis" welcomed us
with open arms. It is safe to say it was my favorite
rotation.” Tyler Madere (left) and Jake Smith (right).
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Government Rotations 2011-2012
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 in Wyoming with IHS was an incredible
experience! We administered immunizations, provided
patient counseling and participated during patient rounds.”
Laura Baldridge (right) and Ada Cheng (left) standing in
front of the Grand Tetons in Wyoming.
“The IHS rotation in Wyoming was definitely an eye-opener to the
many career possibilities in health care for pharmacists. This
opportunity to learn more about public health played an important
role in my career path decision.” Jennifer Blocker (right) and Kristen
Dehaven (left) and at the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
“Alaska was an amazing experience, very beautiful
and life changing! Brittany Long (right) and Elizabeth
Olewinski (left) posing on top of the glacier they
climbed in Alaska.
“My experience in Wyoming was awesome. You get to work with an
exceptional group of people at each IHS clinic. The rotation was a
perfect mixture of community and ambulatory care.” Sarah Humber
(far right) and Karen Chiu (second from right) in Wyoming.
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Government Rotations 2011-2012 – continued
“We really enjoyed the IHS rotation!
The reservation in Wyoming at Fort
Washakie is right up against the
Rocky Mountains. The Shoshone and
Arapaho tribes have lived there
together over 100 years. We were
really thankful to be given the
opportunity to serve such a unique
community of people.” Photo by Tim
Berg and Erik Berg.
“This rotation offered a unique opportunity to learn more about the
Tohono O’odham culture. Through meeting a number of wonderful
individuals, we gained a new perspective and appreciation for their
way of life and struggles. It was truly a memorable experience.”
Leslie Smith (left) and Rachel Bauer (right) at the Grand Canyon
National Park in Arizona.
“This rotation was a once in a lifetime experience. We worked
during the week at the Elmendorf Air Force Base outpatient
pharmacy. On the weekends, we went kayaking, deep sea fishing
and walked on glaciers.” Becky Miller Morris (left) and Ian Morris
(right) standing on a glacier after flying over Mt. McKinley
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2011-2012 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
2011-2012 academic year. See COP News at http://uthsc.edu/pharmacy/news/cop-newsletters.php for
additional details on these prestigious awards
2011-2012 PharmD Organization and Student Awards
Organizations
APhA-ASP National Chapter Achievement Award in Patient Care
Phi Delta Chi
Top 15 Chapter
Award for achieving 100% in the Achievement Awards Program
Second place in Scholarship
Fourth place in Window Display
Rho Chi Region III Chapter Achievement Award
Most Improved Chapter Award
SNPhA
Hosted the 38th Annual SNPhA Region I & II Conference in Memphis
Top 3 Chapter in the Large Chapter Category
Most Service Hours among 70 active chapters
Certificates of Participation for fulfilling all six National Initiatives (Diabetes,
Power to End Stroke, HIV/ AIDS, Operation Immunization, Legislative/ Voting/
Immigration and Chronic Kidney Disease)
Students
Drew Armstrong Elected Phi Delta Chi Mid-Atlantic Regional Correspondent
Samantha Boldin, Nathan
Cope, Brandon Sipe and
Jana Sterling (Alternate
Sarah Wright)
Placed 2nd in the National Alliance for State Pharmacy Associations and
Nonprescription Medicine Academy (NASPA/NMA) Second Annual Student
Pharmacist Self-Care Championship
Mythili Chunduru and Vata
Sitimascharoen (“Team
CHIC”)
Placed 1st in the UTHSC Health Care Challenge sponsored by the
Interprofessional Education and Clinical Stimulation (IPECs) organization
Divya Merry Daniel and
Frank Yu Placed 1st in the SNPhA Regions I & II Clinical Skills Competition
Zach Drabick Appointed Vice Chair of the 2012 APhA-ASP Communications National Standing
Committee
Mark Dunnenberger, Sloan
Regen, Jennifer Rivers and
Jake Smith
Placed 2nd in the 2011 National ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge
Morgan Honeycutt and
Kelly Monteen AACP Walmart Scholars
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Dr. Wu holding the Chinese Government Award
2011-2012 PharmD Organization and Student Awards – continued
Students – continued
Laura Jennings Appointed APhA-ASP Region III Representative to the 2012 National Nominating
Committee
Eric Jones and Amy Tran Cardinal Health Scholarship Grant for completion of the Nuclear Pharmacy
Authorized User Training Program
Jenny Luo Elected SNPhA National Financial Secretary
Tony Moseley and Jennifer
Rivers (“Interdisciplinary
Titans” team)
Placed 1st in the Third Annual Interprofessional Clinical Case Competition
sponsored by the Meharry Medical College-Vanderbilt University (MMC-VU)
Alliance
Alda Shepherd SNPhA James Bricky Hills Endowed Scholarship
Alda Shepherd and Kendra
Young Placed 1st in the SNPhA National Clinical Skills Competition
Chase Stooksbury Elected APhA-ASP Region III Member-at-Large
Kevin Witbrodt 2011 RxPortfolio Profile Award Winner
PhD Student Dr. Hao Wu Receives Chinese Government Award
Dr. Hao Wu has been honored with the 2011 “Chinese
Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed
Chinese Students Study Abroad” by the China Scholarship
Council (CSC). This is a merit-based, peer-reviewed
award founded by the Chinese government in 2003 with
the purpose of rewarding the academic excellence of
self-financed Chinese students studying overseas. Only
those with outstanding performance in their PhD studies
are considered by the award selection panel, and $5000
is granted to each person to support their study and
research. He is one of only 155 Chinese graduate
students in the United States chosen to receive this
award.
Currently, Dr. Wu is a fourth year graduate student in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He joined Dr.
Ram I. Mahoto’s lab in 2008 after receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Tsinghua University in
Beijing, China. His research focus is on the use of gene therapy and stem cell therapy for human pancreatic islet
transplantation in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Since joining UTHSC, he has published 4 research
papers and 1 review article in peer-reviewed journals such as Molecular Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical
Research. Dr. Wu has presented his research through poster presentations at the 2009 American Association of
Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and 2010 American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT)
Annual Meeting. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
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2011-2012 PharmD & Graduate Student, Resident and Fellow Presentations
During the 2011-2012 academic year, UT College of Pharmacy PharmD students, residents, graduate students and
fellows presented at numerous state and national conferences. There were 10 PharmD student presentations at
TSHP, ACCP, ASHP, and AACP, and TPA. During TSHP, APhA and ASHP, there were 81 UT College of Pharmacy
resident presentations. At least one graduate student presented during the American College of Clinical
Pharmacology Conference and at least one fellow presented at ASPEN’s Clinical Nutrition Week.
2011-2012 PharmD & Graduate Student, Resident and Fellow Publications
Self T, Rogers ML, Mancell J, Soberman JE. Carvedilol therapy after cocaine-induced myocardial infarction in patients with asthma. Am J Med Sci 2011 (July);342:56-61. Faust AC, Oliphant CS. Management of argatroban surrounding a lumbar puncture: a case report. Am J Hematol 2011;86:720. Dickerson RN, Hamilton LA, Connor KA, Maish GO 3rd, Croce MA, Minard G, Brown RO. Increased hypoglycemia associated with renal failure during continuous intravenous insulin infusion and specialized nutrition support. Nutrition. 2011;27:766-72. McFarland MS, Brock M, Ryals C. Place in therapy for liraglutide and saxagliptin for type 2 diabetes. South Med J. 2011 Jun; 104(6):426-39. Balderson B, Yates M, Patil N, Suda K. Evaluation of doripenem utilization and susceptibilities at a large urban hospital. Int J Clin Pharm. 2011 Sept 17. Woods JA, Usery JB, Self TH, Finch CK. An evaluation of inhaled bronchodilator therapy in patients hospitalized for non-life-threatening COPD exacerbations. South Med J 2011;104:742-745. Self TH, Wallace JL, George CM, Howard-Thompson A, Schrock SD. Inhalation therapy: help patients avoid these mistakes. Journal of Family Practice 2011 (Dec); 60:714-720. Budha NR, Kovar A, Meibohm B. Comparative performance of cell life span and cell transit models for describing erythropoietic drug effects. AAPS Journal 2011;13:650-61. Prado ME, Ryman JT, Boileau MJ, Martin-Jimenez T, Meibohm B. Pharmacokinetics of oral ponazuril in healthy llamas (Lama glama). Am J Vet Res 2011;72:1386-9. Morrison EK, Rowe AS. Probable drug-drug interaction leading to serotonin syndrome in a patient treated with concomitant buspirone and linezolid in the setting of therapeutic hypothermia. J Clin Pharm Ther 2012, Mar 27. Mehrotra N, Tang L, Phelps S, Meibohm B. Evaluation of vancomycin dosing regimens in preterm and term neonates using Monte Carlo simulations. Pharmacotherapy. 2012 May; 32(5):408-19; DOI: 10.1002/j.1875-9114.2012.01029.x
Ray SM, McMillen JC, Treadway SA, Helmer RS, Franks A. Indacaterol: a novel long-acting β2-agonist. Pharmacotherapy. 2012 May; 32(5):456-74; DOI: 10.1002/j.1875-9114.2012.01025.x
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