Regis University School of Pharmacy Newsletter

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Regis University School of Pharmacy Newsletter
Summer 2015
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is time to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2015, the third to leave our classrooms and laboratories as Regis Pharmacists. As did the two classes before, this class
enters practice as skillful, knowledgeable and principled professionals eager to use the education and values developed while at Regis to care for their patients.
The Class of 2015 will be practicing in many different settings. Approximately 70% have accepted positions in community practice; about 8% in hospital practice; and 19%
have accepted residencies. Those participating in the ASHP residency matching program outshone their peers by matching at a 75% rate, more than 10% over the national
average. Regis graduates matched at residencies across the country: from Oregon to New York and from the Mayo Clinic to Johns Hopkins. We are very proud of all of our
graduates as they show their commitment to their patients and to a value-based practice.
Later in this issue you will find the student award and scholarship winners who received their recognition at our April Awards Ceremony held in the St. John Francis Regis
Chapel. Students from all classes were recognized for excellence in the classroom, practice and service as well as for showing potential to be leaders in their profession. I
want to thank all scholarship and award sponsors for their support of our students and our school. Recognizing excellence and financially supporting students’ education
are critical elements in building our program and its reputation for producing skillful, knowledgeable and principled professionals.
I would like to conclude with a quote from one of our community preceptors, Ryan Telford, speaking of the Regis students he has interacted with in his practice: “... in
the two years that we have run this program, your students stand out from their peers in both in the interview process and in their performance in the program. Overall,
they come with more polished communication skills, more comfortable in new settings, more prepared to contribute as members of a team and they bring more tangible
leadership experiences with them to lean on as they continue laying the groundwork for their careers. I interview and work with a large number of interns and pharmacists
and it certainly appears to me that Regis is focused on graduating professionals not just pharmacy school graduates. We appreciate having Regis as part of the Colorado
pharmacy community.”
Rodney A. Carter, Pharm.D.
Dean, Regis University School of Pharmacy,
P.S. I just received notification from ACPE of their Board’s review of our accreditation status. Thanks to your hard work, diligence and commitment to
the program we received full accreditation for the maximum 4 year period!
SCHOOL OF
PHARMACY
Executive Editor: Rodney A. Carter, Pharm.D.
Dean, School of Pharmacy
Regis University
303-625-1300
Editor: Miki Goldwire, PharmD, MSc, BS, BCPS
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
[email protected]
Student Editor: Elizabeth Khuong, Class of 2017
Photographers: Carl Buhay, Class of 2016 and University staff
Graduation
Members of the Class of 2015 participated in
graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 2.
Students Daran Thach, Sean Moore, and Cory Lehano smile for the camera
before the ceremony begins.
Students begin their walk.
Dr. Megan Leeds, Director of Experiential Education, provides the invocation.
Chau Nguyen, pharmacy candidate, shares her perspective during
the ceremony.
Lauren Hammond shakes hands with President, John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J.
Jane Han beams after receiving her hood and diploma.
An overjoyed Tony Martinez smiles for the camera with his doctorate
degree in hand.
Amy Paul gives a thumbs-up with her diploma in hand.
Michael Luu beams after receiving his hood and diploma.
Kristen Gutowski, Amy Paul, and Jordan Thomas stop for a photo.
Blake French grins after receiving his hood and diploma.
Steve Bui embellished with leis smiles for the camera.
Amber Yates smiles after receiving her hood and diploma.
April Oi, Amanda Ikehara, Diana Kebo, and Hoi Chan celebrate after
the ceremony.
Daran Thach beams after the ceremony.
Farid Torabi after receiving his hood and diploma.
Graduation Banquet
Members of the graduating class take time for a photo during the graduation banquet.
Elina Gutkin, Cedrick Hardy, and Taila Autele pose for the camera.
Alicia Ostenson, Thuy Nguyen, Kristen Carroll, and Chau Bui smile during the graduation banquet.
School of Pharmacy Valedictorian
The valedictorian is the student who achieved the highest academic rank in the graduating class and was honored at the graduation banquet.
Recipient: Joe Nakouzi
Award Recipients
The school of pharmacy held their annual award celebration this past April.
Excellence in Service Award
Awarded to the student who made the greatest contribution and commitment to
service through volunteer efforts associated with the school and university, including
involvement in community, promotion of the profession of pharmacy, and leadership and
collaboration with classmates.
Award recipient Kristyn Gutowski with Dr. Marianne McCollum.
Excellence in Clinical Practice Award
This achievement celebrates the student who exemplifies excellence in
clinical achievement consistent with the mission of Regis University and the
School of Pharmacy; additionally, the student shown exemplary clinical skills
and attitude above all other classmates.
Award recipient Corinne Feehan with Dr. Michele Hanselin.
Excellence in Research Award
This award recognizes a student who developed, completed
and presented quality research as a pharmacy student.
Award recipient Megan Feeney with
Dr. Michele Hanselin.
Excellence in Leadership Award
This honor is awarded to the student who has shown
considerable involvement in student organizations as
evidenced by elected leadership roles, organization of
events, and service to the school; this student also must be
well respected as a leader among classmates.
Award recipient Elina Gutkin with Dr. Michele Hanselin.
Excellence in Living the Regis Mission
This award is given to the student who demonstrates magis
(Latin term meaning more or better), practices integrity and
respect for others, exemplifies service to others with compassion
and caring, demonstrates cura personalis (care for the whole
person) during experiential rotations and service learning
activities, is socially responsible and committed to advancing
social justice and community engagement.
Award recipient Ashley Cherian with Dr. Michele Hanselin.
Outstanding Performance
on an APPE
Given to the student who has demonstrated
consistently outstanding performance during
the fourth professional year.
Award recipient Farid Torabi with Drs. Lauren Burt
and Megan Leeds.
Susan M. Paulsen Heart
and Soul Award
The Susan M. Paulsen Heart and Soul Award is
given to a student who, above all other classmates
and in the eyes of faculty and peers, bring out
the best in others, demonstrate outstanding
leadership, recognize the good in all situations,
practice reflection, balance responsibilities and
roles, excel as listeners, and above all else, are the
heart and soul of their graduating class.
Award recipient Amy Paul with Dr. Leticia Shea.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Given in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to
a member of the student chapter of the American College of
Clinical Pharmacy.
Award recipient Keyvan Nekouei with Dr. Michele Hanselin.
American Academy of
Managed Care Pharmacy
Given in recognition of outstanding
leadership and service to a member of the
student chapter of the American Academy of
Managed Care Pharmacy.
Award recipient Cory Lehano.
National Community
Pharmacists Association
Given to the student who made the greatest
contribution to the Regis University School of
Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists
Association student chapter.
Award recipient Lauren Hammond with faculty advisor Dr.
Charlotte Ricchetti.
Phi Delta Chi
Given in recognition of brotherhood, service, leadership and advancing
the Gamma Rho Chapter of Phi Delta Chi.
Award recipient Paul Nguyen with faculty advisor, Dr. Brandon Sucher.
Student Society of HealthSystem Pharmacists
Given in recognition of outstanding
leadership and service to the goals set forth
by the Student Society of Health-System
Pharmacists.
Award recipient Jane Han with faculty
advisor Dr. Chad Martell.
Scholarship Recipients
Presidential National Community Pharmacists
Association (NCPA) Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by members of the NCPA Foundation Scholarship Committee to a student who has demonstrated interest in independent
pharmacy and proven leadership qualities through noted accomplishments and extracurricular activities.
Recipient: Lauren Hammond, Class of 2015
CVS Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student interested in pursuing a
career in retail pharmacy, specifically to a student who can identify
the opportunities and barriers to providing patient-centered care
services in community pharmacy.
Chantel Fernandez receives the CVS Pharmacy Scholarship award
presented by Dr. Christine Feltman.
Kent M. Nelson Clinical
Pharmacy Scholarship
Recipients of this scholarship have demonstrated
great interest in clinical pharmacy practice and
plan to pursue a career in this field. Individuals
are also involved in the community and active in
student and professional organizations.
Recipients (left to right): Jeannette Bouchard,
Paul Cornelison, Dr. Alfred Lyman, Nyles Fowler,
Kelly Stone, and Lance Nelson.
P1 Excellence Scholarship
Every year, students apply to be accepted into the school of pharmacy. Students who stand out during the interview process are
awarded a scholarship; specifically, students received a unanimous “yes” from more than eight interviewees, or an interviewee
thought the candidate worthy of a scholarship. In addition, the candidate received a score of > 60 on his/her PCAT (Pharmacy
College Admission Test), a math GPA of > 3.2, a passing essay score and no absolute “nos” for their interview.
Recipients: Kelli Brown, Leanne Ertle, Idana Espinoza, Rachel Franklin, Robert Humphrey, Kobi Nguyen, Marissa Papaleo, and Suzette Rovelsky.
Regis School of Pharmacy
Principled Scholarship
The Principled Scholarship seeks to reward that
student who exemplifies empathy and leadership
as well as social and cultural sensitivity while
being willing to accept the crucial role that
pharmacists play in achieving a common good
within society.
Dr. Michele Hanselin with award recipient,
Theresa Simpson.
Rx Plus Scholarship
The Rx Scholarship goes to students who are currently members of the NCPA and have plans to pursue a career in independent community pharmacy.
Recipients: Sara Eichner, Justin Fahringer, Maggie Lu, Derrick Waller, and Megan Willis received the RxPlus
scholarship presented by Mr. Brad Young, Director of Government Affairs Rx Plus Pharmacies Inc.
Safeway Scholarship
The Safeway Scholarship goes to students of
racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the
field of pharmacy.
Recipients Meigan Yuen, Hanh Nguyen Wenger,
and Jonathan Nguyen
Meigan Yuen receives the Safeway Scholarship award from
Dr. Robert Willis, Safeway Academic Relations and Programs
Manager/Residency Program Director.
Jonathan Nguyen receives the Safeway Scholarship award.
U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in
Public Health Pharmacy Practice Award
This award recognizes pharmacy students across the nation
who are dedicated to furthering community disease education
and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This dedication is further
exemplified through service to the medically underserved
community and the leadership he/she exemplifies in efforts to
foster the team approach in patient care.
Captain Thomas Berry, PharmD, with award recipient Andrea
Reinig, who received the USPHS Excellence in Public Health
Pharmacy Practice Award.
Walgreens Diversity and Inclusion
Excellence Award
The Walgreens Diversity Scholarship is awarded to a
student who embraces diversity and promotes diversity
and inclusion initiatives on campus.
Andrea Nguyen receives the Walgreens Diversity and
Inclusion Excellence Award from Michael Huynh, district
pharmacy supervisor, Walgreens.
Walgreens Diversity Scholarship
As an organization committed to the education and professional
development of the most accessible and trusted health care
providers in communities across America, the Walgreens
Diversity Scholarship is awarded to one or more students of an
underrepresented minority group in the field of pharmacy who
shows a demonstrated commitment to community pharmacy.
Recipients (left to right): Sangkuk Lee, Phu Trinh, Samantha Valdez, and
Dr. Michael Huynh, district pharmacy supervisor, Walgreens.
Student Activities
Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)
Members of the Delta Chi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) were initiated in April. PLS is a pharmaceutical leadership society that recognizes those
students and faculty at Regis University who have a strong dedication to leadership, and who have high moral character both in and out of the classroom.
The ceremony was facilitated by ceremony officiates: Dr. Mary L. Euler, the National Executive Director of PLS, Dr. Shannon Knutsen and Dr. Lauren Burt, Regis
PLS Delta Chi faculty advisors.
The following students and faculty were nominated by faculty recognition and were inducted into PLS:
Class of 2015: Ashley Cherian, Keyvan Nekouei, and Amy Paul
Class of 2016: Melissa Busciglio, Kelly Eanes, Stephanie Gann, Josephine Giang, Matthew Gutzmer, Tylor Heilman, John Le, Amelia C. Nelson, Ashley
Schuler, Theresa Simpson, and Phu Trinh
Class of 2017: Jeannette Bouchard (Secretary), Nyles Fowler (President), Audra Wilson (Vice President), and Megan Willis (Treasurer)
Faculty: Dr. Bianca Calderon, Dr. Miki Goldwire, Dr. Michele Hanselin, Dr. Leticia Shea, and Dr. Allana Sucher
This year inductees were the first of many to become members of the Delta Chi chapter of PLS. They also had the pleasure of being inducted during the 50th
anniversary year of PLS and were awarded a specialized anniversary pin.
Rho Chi
Rho Chi is the national honor society for schools of pharmacy of which members are in the top 20 percent of their class.
Member(s): Danielle Barsalou, Thomas Bendell, Jeannette Bouchard, Paul Cornelison, Kelly Eanes, Justin Fahringer, Sydney Gaffin, Jamie Heine,
Amber Kabrick, Michelle Maguire, Sean Moore, Lance Nelson, Alicia Ostenson, Andrea Reinig, Briana Stapornkul, Adam Tormehlen, Audra Wilson,
and Christopher Wilson
Dean Rod Carter with Dr. Dennis Helling, SOP Advisor Board Member
Student Activities
American Academy of Managed Care
Pharmacy (AMCP)
Talent Show
AMCP held the second annual Regis Got Talent show for students
and faculty. There were a total of 15 performers, which included 6
faculty and 8 students. Money raised will help fund service projects
for the upcoming year.
Dr. Peter Clapp, Sou-Ann Nieves, and Dr. Jamie Nash were three of the many
participants who showed off their talents during the show.
American Pharmacists AssociationAcademy of Student Pharmacist (APhAASP)
Students, guests and faculties enjoy wine, FUN-draising and dancing!
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
CPNP student chapters hosted its’ ‘80s themed Regis graduate skate night event on April 14 at Skate City in Westminster. Students, staffs, faculties, and
guests enjoyed one another’s company as they skated the night away in their groovy ‘80s gear.
Lindsay Ross, Dr.Lauren Burt, and Kelly Stone
Skaters join together for a photo shoot highlighting the enjoyment of the
night’s event. (Left to Right) Top row: Michael Greiner, Kristen Rowe, Dr.
Lauren Burt, Lindsay Ross, Linda Truong, Melanie Sherlock, Mikayla George,
Lisa Calliham, Brandon Kondo, Paul Cornelison, Lina Kim Hyungheui,
Samantha Valdez, Audra Wilson, Cassandra Holt, Andrea Reinig, Dr. Megan
Leeds, Marie-Claire Desrosiers, Kelly Stone, Christopher Wilson, Dr. Dan
Berlau with his wife, and Dr. Jeffery Lalama. Having a good ol’ time!
Samantha Valdez, Cassandra Holt, and Melanie Sherlock
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
Spelling Bee
Regis University National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Graduate Student Council teamed
up to sponsor the first annual Interprofessional Medical Spelling Bee. This event was designed to promote
interdisciplinary interactions and networking among the healthcare professionals at Regis; including pharmacy,
nursing, physical therapy, health service administration, and counseling.
Faculty from each discipline contributed words for the event, and students spelled words from their specific
discipline. In addition, students were challenged in the bonus round as they were asked to spell words backwards
or through song.
Pharmacy students: John Le, Sara Eichner,
and Maggie Lu
Teams of 3 students each competed for the top prizes; the majority of participants were pharmacy and physical
therapy students, with 7 teams (21 students) total competing. Each team donated an entrance fee, and over $100
was given to the Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency, a local non-profit home health organization.
Students that participated included:
Physical Therapy Students: Donavan Taraba, Tess Slapper, Lauren Arceneaux, Jessica Murphy, Allison Mayers, Kyrie
Deslatte, and Cindi Rauert
Pharmacy Students: Lisa Calliham, Megan Willis, Lauren Nickell, Sara Eichner, Maggie Lu, Bob Schultz, John Le,
Paul Cornelison, Marie Claire Desrosiers, Branden Thompson, Derrick Waller, Nathan Schoenauer, Kelly Stone, and
Danielle Barsalou
The top three teams won restaurant gift cards.
1st Place: Branden Thompson, Marie Claire Desrosiers, and Paul Cornelison
2nd Place: Sara Eichner, Maggie Lu, and John Le
3rd Place: Derrick Waller, Kelly Stone, and Danielle Barsalou
The event also included two emcees: Dr. Jeffery Lalama from pharmacy and Mr. Michael Ricchetti, a non-health
care professional. Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti, from pharmacy was the judge.
Regis 9 Health Fair: Generation Rx event
Every April, 9 Health and Regis University sponsor a health fair for the
surrounding community. The health fair hosted by Regis University is
staffed completely by student and faculty volunteers and is usually
the kickoff event for the string of 9 Health Fairs hosted throughout the
Denver metro area. These health fairs have a variety of screenings as
well as informational booths regarding health. Members of NCPA used
educational materials from Cardinal Health’s Generation Rx toolkit to
be a voice in the community against prescription drug abuse.
Three NCPA student members participated in this event: Sydney Gaffin,
Derrick Waller, and Megan Willis. These students spoke with the health
fair patrons about proper medication disposal and the dangers of
prescription drug abuse. The students provided handouts regarding
frequently asked questions and information to better inform the public
about this growing epidemic.
Student National Pharmaceutical
Association (SNPhA)
Diabetes Health Fair
Members of school of pharmacy SNPha chapter hosted a Diabetes
Health Fair held at Sam’s Club. The students and their preceptor, Dr.
Jeffery Lalama, measured patient’s blood pressures and provided
counseling on ways to help decrease and maintain blood pressure.
Patients were also provided handouts and pamphlets with information
regarding diabetes.
Left to right: Lina Kim, Briana Stapornkul, John Le, Dr. Jeffery Lalama, Lovelace
Twumasi-Ankrah, Linda Truong, Lynn Dang, Peggy Clark, and Eric Furuya
Dr. Jeffery Lalama and students, Briana Stapornkul and Eric Furuya, counsel a
patient.
Student Society of Health System
Pharmacist (SSHP)
Student members of the SSHP volunteered at the Visiting Nurses
Association (VNA) 9Health Fair in April. Students participated
in the “Ask a Pharmacist” booth with their faculty advisor, Dr.
Allana Sucher, and the Blood Pressure booth, where they measured
patients’ blood pressures and talked to patients about dietary and
lifestyle modifications.
9 Health Fair
The 19th annual 9Health Fair at Regis University was a huge success
with more than 600 participants. Students from across health care
disciplines collaborated in interprofessional teams to conduct a wide
variety of screenings and to provide education. Faculty and students
from the school of pharmacy assisted in answering medication
questions, measuring blood pressures and providing medicationrelated education.
Back row (left to right): Stefanie Gann, Rachel Monjesky, Audra Wilson, Dr.
Allana Sucher, Swati Bhakta, Kelly Eanes, Eric Furuya, and Cheng Chang;
Front row (left to right): Amelia Nelson, Alysia Parks and Katie Ronis.
Sarah Hagan, Sami Rafferty and Sou-Ann Nieves
Jeannette Bouchard and Sou-Ann Nieves
Meet our New Faculty
Dr. Christine Feltman
Dr. Feltman earned her PharmD from the University of Colorado in 2005. During her time
as a student, she was class president, APhA president, and PLS vice president. After
graduation Dr. Feltman worked as a pharmacist for Target Pharmacy where she built
amazing relationships with patients. She then managed her own store and was able
to open a new pharmacy in Westminster. After several years, she became a Pharmacy
Business Partner overseeing the business practice for 22 pharmacies in the Denver area
in which her primary role was educating pharmacists and store managers about pharmacy
processes and operations. As a member of the Target pharmacy team, she and three
colleagues initiated pharmacist run immunizations for the company. Dr. Feltman is a
certified immunization train-the-trainer through APhA.
After 10 years with Target, Dr. Feltman joined the Regis University School of Pharmacy
team as the Assistant Director of Experiential Education. She is excited to be able to teach
students her love of pharmacy and build relationships with students and preceptors.
In her free time, Dr. Feltman enjoys spending time with her husband, and their 6-yearold son Alexander and 14-month-old daughter Aria. She also loves going to concerts,
spending time with friends, traveling, dancing, snowboarding or skiing, and outside
activities! Her newest adventure is learning/improving her golf game so she can spend
more time getting to know her husband’s favorite hobby.
Dr. Robert Haight
Dr. Haight earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy from University
of Colorado Colorado Springs. His dissertation was on the effects of regional quality of
life on college graduation rates using a fixed-effects analysis. During his graduate work
he studied the effects of same-gender teacher assignment on student achievement in
elementary and secondary grades, resulting in a publication in Economics of Education
Review. He also has a Masters of Public Administration from University of Colorado Denver
and a B.A. in Political Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He joined the
Department of Pharmacy Practice in November 2014 as Assistant Professor. Prior to his
faculty appointment, he was the assessment coordinator for the school of pharmacy, a
position he continues to hold.
Dr. Haight’s areas of research focuses on utilizing econometric statistical techniques as
a means to approach causality in educational research. Currently he is investigating
links between low immunization rates among K-12 students and their demographics,
emotional intelligence among Pharmacy students, and the assessment of global immersion
experiences. He also works on a number of assessment projects to improve student learning
and programmatic effectiveness at the school of pharmacy.
When Dr. Haight is not working he enjoys fishing and camping in the summer and
snowboarding in the wintertime. He is also an avid gardener and home brewer. He enjoys
spending time with his two dogs, Rupert and Marley at his home in Lakewood.
Faculty Accomplishments and Recognitions
Footer CH, Eigsti CM, Leeds M, Haight R, McCurdy J, Lee J. Return on Investment of International Immersion Programs: Stakeholder Perspectives. Poster
Presentation, World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress May 2015, Singapore.
Hemstreet B. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Practice Workshop. King Saud Medical City. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, May 2015.
Hemstreet B. Endocrine Disorders American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2015 Clinical Pharmacy Summit. Manila, Philippines, March 2015.
Hemstreet B. Gastrointestinal Disorders. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Updates in Therapeutics: Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course. Chicago,
Illinois, April 2015.
Hemstreet B. Navigating the P4 Year. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Emerge from the Crowd: How to Become a Standout Residency Candidate
program. Chicago, Illinois, April 2015.
Hemstreet B. Pulmonary Disorders American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2015 Clinical Pharmacy Summit. Manila, Philippines, March 2015.
Kahaleh A, Woodard L, Nash J, Gogineni H, Ohri L. Healthy People 2020: Global Assessment of Pharmacists’ Involvement. American Pharmacists Association
(APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, California; March 27-30, 2015.
Lalama J, Sheridan L, Martell CW. Piloting not grading applications in a Team-Based Learning pharmacy course. Poster presentation, 14th Annual TeamBased Learning Collaborative Conference; March 6-7, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL.
Lalama J. Optimal duration for dual antiplatelet therapy. Presentation, Colorado Pharmacists Society’s 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. May 9, 2015;
Denver, CO.
Martell CW. Advancing Ambulatory Care: Engaging the State-wide Pharmacist Community. Roundtable Facilitator. Colorado Pharmacists Society-Academy of
Health-System Pharmacists, Colorado Ambulatory Care PPMI Summit; Denver, CO: June 6, 2015.
Nelson MH, Fierke KK, Sucher BJ, Janke KK. Including Emotional Intelligence in Pharmacy Curricula to Help Achieve CAPE Outcomes. Am J Pharm Educ. 2015;
79(4): Article 48.
Paul A, Ricchetti C. Are vitamin K antagonists losing their hold on periprocedural anticoagulation in the setting of elective cardioversion? The “shocking”
news. In: Linn WD. eds. Topics in Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2015. http://accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/
updatesContent.aspx?bookid=533&Sectionid=81725014.
Suit L, Winkler P, Campbell L, Pennington K, Szutenbach MP, Haight R, Roybal D, McCollum M. A correlation study of social network usage among health care
students. J Nursing Ed. 2014;54(4):207–213.
Suit L, Winkler P, Campbell L, Pennington K, Szutenbach MP, Haight R, Roybal D, McCollum M. A correlation study of communication skill level and electronic
social network usage among health care students. Poster Presentation, 48th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Western Institute of
Nursing, Albuquerque, NM; May 2015.
Sullivan PW, Campbell JD, Ghushchyan VH, Globe G. Outcomes before and after treatment escalation to Global Initiative for Asthma steps 4 and 5 in severe
asthma. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015 Jun;114(6):462-469.
Vandiver JW, Ritz LI*, Lalama JT. Chemical prophylaxis to prevent venous thromboembolism in morbid obesity: literature review and dosing recommendations.
J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2015;DOI 10.1007/s11239-015-1231-5.
*school of pharmacy student
Dr. Brian Hemstreet, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
Dr. Karen Smith with Dr. Jeffrey Lalama and pharmacy student Leticia Ritz during the Regis University
Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Excellence.
Faculty of the Year
Students voted on their favorite faculty member. Congratulations to all faculty members!
P1 Class – Dr. Brandon Sucher
P2 Class – Dr. Chad Martel
P3 Class – Dr. Rebecca Moote
Faculty Promotions
The school of pharmacy is pleased to announce that the following faculty will be promoted in rank this August following their
successful rank committee review.
Promoted to Professor:
Dr. Brandon Sucher, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Promoted to Associate Professor:
Dr. Dan Berlau, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Lauren Burt, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Michele Hanselin, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Jeffery Lalama, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Chad Martell, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Karen Smith, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Robin Wackernah, Department of Pharmacy Practice
School of Pharmacy Welcomes New Members
Dr. Rebecca Moote gave birth to Eleanor Rose Moote on May 12.
Dr. Shannon Knutsen who gave birth to Croix Jonas Knutsen on June 8.
Alumni News
Pharmacy Residents Present Research Projects
Kaiser Permanente Colorado/ Regis University School of Pharmacy PGY 1 resident, Ryan Leyland, and Safeway PGY1
Community Pharmacy – Regis University residents, Brianna Sanelli and Tonna Farinha presented their research projects at the
Mountain States Residency Conference and Western States Residency Conference in May 2015.
Ryan Leyland
The project evaluated patient purchased statin therapy in Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s pharmacist-run Lipid Results
Management Program (LRMP). Clinical pharmacists reviewed patient profiles to determine if statin therapy was appropriate
and then ordered a statin for the patient to pick up in pharmacy. The proportion of statin purchases for patients managed
by the LRMP (n=2492) were 2.6 times greater compared to patients who received standard KPCO care, (n=7035; p<0.001).
Future research will focus on the clinical outcomes of the LRMP.
Brianna Sanelli
Brianna’s residency project platform presentation entitled, “Community Pharmacy Hypoglycemia Education Program in
Patients with Diabetes” was delivered at the Western States Conference in San Diego, CA. The objectives of the study were
to evaluate the effects of a pharmacist-run hypoglycemia education program on ED visits/admits, to measure the reduction
in hypoglycemic events, and to measure reported patient confidence level in treating hypoglycemic events. This project
is currently being implemented in Safeway Pharmacies for patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes filling insulin and/or
sulfonylurea prescriptions. As of May 2015, 25 of the 30 enrolled patients have been contacted for their 30-day follow-up call
and 15 patients for their 90-day follow-up call. The number of hypoglycemic episodes per month decreased from 2.0 to 1.2
at 30 days and 1.1 at 90 days (p = 0.03 and 0.11 respectively). Patients’ confidence as measured on a 4-point Likert scale
increased from 3.3 at baseline to 3.7 (p=0.03) and 3.8 (p=1.2) at 30 and 90 days, respectively. The 90-day data is likely not
achieving statistical significance because the population is smaller and a number of patients are still due to have the 90-day
follow up calls completed. Safeway is currently unable to assess the impact on hospital admission/ED visit rates as only one
patient reported measure at baseline and was lost to follow-up. This pilot program remains in progress.
Tonna Farinha
Tonna presented her preliminary results at the Western States pharmacy conference, for her project titled, “Community
pharmacist impact on smoking cessation post-hospital discharge”. The objective of the study was to determine the impact of
both an interprofessional intervention during hospitalization and a community pharmacist intervention post-discharge on 30
and 90-day tobacco abstinence/quit rates. This is an ongoing project that will continue through next year. Out of 47 eligible
patients, 14 consented to participate, 8 completed the 7-day post treatment follow-up survey and 6 completed the 30-day
follow-up survey. As of May 2015, 75% of patients were still abstinent from smoking at 7 days and 67% were abstinent at 30
days. One patient has been contacted for 90 day follow up and was still smoke-free at this time.
Former Regis University pharmacy students who are current pharmacy residents pose for the camera after
lunch at the Western States conference. Left to right (back row): Holly Newby, Elizabeth Le, Janon Khedir
Al-tiae, Brianna Sanelli; Front row: Eve Hackett, Tonna Farinha, with Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti.
Five years of service
The following school of pharmacy faculty and staff have served 5 years, congratulations!
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Ms. Teri Asbery
Dr. Pete Clapp
Dr. Marianne McCollum
Dr. Rebecca Moote
Ms. Shonda Story
Dr. Allana Sucher
Dr. Brandon Sucher
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Residencies
Several school of pharmacy graduating students matched to pharmacy practice residencies through the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Match program and others participated in the scramble to secure a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency. Some
Alumni were accepted into PGY2 residencies. Congratulations to everyone!
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Erica Caffarini (PGY2) – Rush University Med Center in Chicago, IL
Ashley Cherian (PGY1) – Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC
Arnold Decano (PGY2) – NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, NY
Corinne Feehan (PGY1) – Lutheran Medical Center in Denver, CO
Megan Feeney (PGY1) – OHSU Hospitals and Clinics in Portland, OR
Nicole Gunderson (PGY2) – Froedtert/Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
Elina Gutkin (PGY1) – Lutheran Medical Center in Denver, CO
Kristyn Gustkowski (PGY1) – St. Vincent Health Care in Billings, MT
Jane Han (PGY1) – Lutheran Medical Center in Denver, CO
Kimberly Howe (PGY1) – VA Eastern Kansas Health Care in Kansas
April Huges (PGY1) – Safeway in Denver, CO
Amber Kabrick (PGY1) – St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK
Shawn Mazur (PGY2) – Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD
Keyvan Nekouei (PGY1) – Centura Health St. Anthony in Westminster, CO
Amy Paul (PGY1) – Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
Samantha Su (PGY1) – Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston, MA
My APPE in Vietnam
By Kristine Luong, Class of 2016
The Pasteur Institute was founded in 1930, and has been the center of manufacturing and distributing vaccines to all of Vietnam. The Institute’s
specialty is the rabies vaccine. The institute has a small clinic, which I spent most of my time in. Each week I have been given the opportunity to
experience different services offered, such as blood and lab testing, and preforming ultrasounds, ECGs, and x-ray.
For the first two weeks, I administered vaccines to various patients both young and old. One of the hardest barriers was gaining the trust of
patients because they are used to seeing the same workers each month. I had to prove to the patients that I was well trained after which I
administered more than one hundred vaccines. The vaccines recommended are different from those suggested by the CDC. For example, all receive
the Japanese encephalitis and cholera vaccines because both diseases are prevalent in Vietnam. Most surprising to me, was that here in Vietnam,
they Zoster vaccine is not manufactured or stocked.
Afterwards I moved into the testing room, where I learned to take blood from patients and administer H. pylori breath tests. I have taken blood
from more than fifty patients. Attached to the testing room is the laboratory; there I have been trained to process complete blood counts (CBCs),
anti-hepatitis B antibodies, lipid panels, and hemoglobin A1c tests.
My experience at this clinic has been both amazing and interesting. The clinic is short staffed and everyone works together to make sure the 200
patients that come in everyday are seen. One of the workers is a dentist, but has been certified in administering vaccines and taking x-rays; he can
be seen running up and down the halls when the clinic gets busy. I have learned a lot and everyone at the clinic has been welcoming and trusting.
Kristine administering oral polo vaccine to an infant.
City scape of Da Lat
Pasteur Institute Clinic
Experiential Update
The class of 2016 started their APPE rotations this past May and are out there testing their skills! We also have P2 (IPPE II) and P3 (IPPE IV) students on
rotations at a variety of hospitals and clinics this summer. We are always in need of more institutional (hospital) rotations, so if you are able to precept,
please email ([email protected]) or call us (303) 625-1326.
Thank you to our network of preceptors for their commitment and generosity by working with our students. Students require 300 hours of IPPE and 1500
hours of APPE, and because of you, we are able to meet that requirement and our students P1-P4 students are able to gain invaluable experience while
attending many diverse experiences. It is motivating and inspiring when we hear stories from our students and get feedback on how preceptors bring the
classroom learning and the real-world application together.
Thank you to everyone who was able to come to the annual Preceptor Appreciation Event held at Regis University School of Pharmacy. It was a great
event, and pictures and award winners will be coming in the next newsletter.
It is our hope that we can continue to grow our current relationships with preceptors and organizations while striving to add new partnerships as well.
We are looking to do more site visits in the upcoming months, so if we have not been to your site in a while and you would like us to visit – please let us
know. We would love to come out to visit. Also, if you know of anyone who might be interested in becoming a preceptor, please feel free to pass along our
contact information or send their information to us. Feedback and recommendations are always welcome!
Department Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Regis University School of Pharmacy has an opening for the position of Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice. The department is seeking an
enthusiastic individual who will mentor and develop faculty, provide strategic direction for the department and school, and establish and maintain
partnerships in the community.
The Department Chair of Pharmacy Practice will provide leadership in teaching, scholarship, and service to 20 full-time faculty, of whom four are
social administrative science faculty. The Chair will also serve on the Executive Committee of the School and will need to balance administrative
responsibilities with advocating for and mentoring of faculty. The Chair will teach in the school within his or her respective field and will represent the
school on college and university committees.
Qualifications:
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Doctorate in an appropriate pharmacy-related field
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Willingness to support innovative, collaborative learning models
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Ability to foster an atmosphere of collegiality within the department and school
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Enthusiasm for supporting the career growth of faculty and staff using a variety of methods including individual mentorship and formal faculty development programs
Candidates who embrace the school’s commitment to innovation and the university’s Jesuit mission are invited to apply for the position online at jobs.
regis.edu.
Direct questions to Dr. Charlotte Ricchetti, Associate Professor, Regis University School of Pharmacy at 303-964-6080 or [email protected].
Calendar of Events
July 11- 15, Saturday - Wednesday
Sept. 17, Thursday
Academy of American Colleges of Pharmacy Annual
Meeting, National Harbor, Maryland
Mass of the Holy Spirit (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Aug. 19-21, Wednesday-Friday
New Student Orientation
Aug. 24, Monday
Classes Begin
Sept. 7, Monday
Labor Day (no classes)
Sept. 24, Thursday
Pharmacy Career Fair
Oct. 17, Saturday
Third Annual Summit for Health Care Professionals