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the BulletinMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Spring 2006 • Volume 31 • Number 1 The Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student Center ALSO: ■ Vision 2008: Charting the Future of Health Professions Education ■ Alumni Lend a Hand in Storm-Ravaged States May 10, 17 & 24 September 12 December 2-8 Henrietta DeBenedictis Board of Pharmacy Meeting American Association of Pharmaceutical Women’s Health Series White Hall, MCPHS–Boston Scientists (Attend one, two or all three sessions) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. San Antonio, Texas MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium II May 10: 5:30-8:30 p.m. (evening) September 15 December 3-7 May 17: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (morning) F1 Racing and CE (see form, page 46) American Society of Health-System May 24: 5:30-8:30 p.m. (evening) Major Trends in Drug Abuse Pharmacists F1 Racetrack, Braintree, Mass. Anaheim, Calif. May 10-11 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner & CE Certificate Program in Pharmaceutical 7:30-8:30 p.m. Briefing & Safety Waivers December 14 Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians 8:30-9:30 p.m. Racing Year-end Law Program MCPHS–Worcester MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium II September 19, 26 & October 4, 12 5:30-8 p.m. May 19 HIV CE for Pharmacists Commencement: MCPHS–Boston (4 dates/locations to select from) December 19 Bayside Expo Center, Boston Sept 19: MCPHS–Boston Year-end Law Program 10 a.m. White Hall, 5:30-8:30 p.m. MCPHS–Boston, Room 117 calendar Sept 26: Berkshire Hills Country Club, 5:30-8 p.m. June is Alumni Appreciation Month! Pittsfield, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct 4: White’s of Westport For information about alumni events, May 3 June 1 Westport, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m. call the Alumni Office at 617.732.2902 or Alumni Association Board of Directors Alumni Reception Oct 12: Spinelli’s e-mail [email protected]. Or, visit MCPHS–Boston Colony Club, Springfield, Mass. Lynnfield, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m. www.mcphs.edu. NOTE: Information on President’s Conference Room, 4th floor this calendar is subject to change. Please 5:30 p.m. June 2-4 September 28 & 29 contact the Alumni Office to confirm Administration of Local Anesthesia for 2nd New England Pharmacist Convention events, dates and locations. May 4 Dental Hygienists Certificate Program Foxwoods Resort Casino, Conn. Full Reunion Committee Meeting MCPHS–Boston For more information about CE MCPHS–Boston Esther M. Wilkins Forsyth Dental Clinic October 11 & 12 programs, contact the CE department President’s Conference Room, 4th floor Friday: 1-6 p.m. Fall Interview Days (617.732.2081) or visit our website: 5:30 p.m Sat & Sun: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MCPHS–Boston http://www.mcphs.edu/ce/index.html NOTE: Calendar subject to change. May 10 June 6, 14 & 20 October 18 Health Sciences Preceptor Appreciation New Drug Update & Law Program Board of Trustees Meeting Dinner and CE Program (3 dates/locations to choose from) College Corporation Meeting Westin Hotel, Waltham, Mass. June 6: White’s of Westport MCPHS–Boston 6-8:30 p.m. Westport, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reunion Weekend June 14: Lombardo’s October 20 & 21 2006 Randolph, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m. N.H. Society of Physician Assistants June 20: Spinelli’s Fall Conference (See page 35 for more information.) Non-Traditional PharmD Lynnfield, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Allumni & Preceptor Appreciation Luncheon Friday, June 9 Pathway Sheraton Harborside, Portsmouth, N.H. Rolling Dinner Buffet June 9-11 Radisson Hotel Boston is now accepting applications Reunion Weekend 2006 October 21-22 for fall 2006. (See weekend event details, this page) Pharmacy Technician Review Course 200 Stuart Street MCPHS–Boston, Room 114 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Non-Traditional PharmD (NTPD) path- June 15 7 a.m.-4 p.m. After dinner choose from: way is an innovative program that allows Board of Trustees Meeting pharmacists to: Blue Man Group – 7:30 p.m. MCPHS–Worcester October 22 Comedy Connection – 8 p.m. ■ enhance their education with a Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene convenient distance learning format; June 16 90th Anniversary Celebration Commencement: MCPHS–Worcester MCPHS–Boston Saturday afternoon, ■ continue working while earning a Mechanics Hall, Worcester PharmD degree that can be completed June 10 10:00 a.m. November 2 in two years, part time; Choice of three activities: Fall Health Care Symposium ■ be part of a well-respected, accredited June 21-28 Sheraton Colonial, Wakefield, Mass. Tours of Fenway Park pharmacy program; American Dental Hygienists’ Association 7 a.m.-4 p.m. – meet at Fenway at 12 p.m. ■ develop the latest clinical skills Annual Session Duck Tours necessary to stay competitive in Alumni Breakfast – June 26 November 7 – depart Museum of Science 12 p.m. today’s health care environment; and Orlando, Fla. Radiological Sciences CE Afternoon of Beauty MCPHS–Boston, Room 101 ■ learn from experienced faculty and August 3 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Boston Radisson Hotel 1:30-3 p.m. share information with fellow Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians pharmacists. 5 p.m. - Dinner at MCPHS November 16 Saturday evening, June 10 The application priority filing date is July 1, 6:15 p.m. - Trolley to Fenway Pharmacy Preceptor CE Annual Alumni Dinner 7:05 p.m. - Game time Metro Boston (location and time TBA) 2006. For more information on the program, 5:30 p.m. – Receptions visit: www.mcphs.edu September 9 November 18-19 6:30 p.m. – Dinner Thanks to the many alumni who have Immunization Training Program for Pharmaceutical Care Days I & II Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington St. referred friends and colleagues to the NTPD Pharmacists MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium II pathway program. The program continues MCPHS–Boston, Room 117 Two full days, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11 to experience great success from alumni 8 a.m.-6 p.m. referrals! Keep them coming! December 2-3 Annual Alumni Brunch Pharmaceutical Care Days III & IV 9 a.m. – Forsyth Annual Meeting MCPHS alumni receive a 15% discount MCPHS–Boston, Room 216 on tuition! 10 a.m. – Brunch Buffet & Campus Tours Two full days, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spring 2006 the Volume 31 • Number 1 Bulletin Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences contents departments ii • Calendar 3 • Letters 4 • In the News 8 11 22 5 • Student Profile Alejandro Pino-Figueroa, PhD Candidate, Pharmacology 8 • A Gift for the Next Generation Ronald A. Matricaria Donates $5 Million to the College 6 • In Brief 30 • MCPHS and Forsyth 11• Vision 2008 Alumni Associations Charting the Future of Health Professions Education 36 • Class Notes 19• Answering the Call 38 • Alumni Profiles Hurricane Victims Assisted by Alumni and the College Community Nantucket: An Irresistible Draw for a Community Pharmacist: John Bertolami BSP ’67 / 38 22• 25 Foster Street Worcester’s Living and Learning Center Dedicated A Passion for Promotion and Prevention: Christel (Koppel) Autuori DH ’71 Forsyth / 41 From Leis to Licensure: 25• Lt. Smith Goes to Washington (and to New Orleans) Fae Ganiron PharmD ’05 / 43 26• Ireland: Land of Heart’s Desire 44 • In Memoriam MCPHS CE Participants Mix Business and Pleasure Farewell: Mitchell J. Stoklosa —Teacher, Administrator, Trustee / 45 28• The Reed Conference CMS Administrator Discusses the Pharmacist’s Role in Medicare Part D Cover: Ronald A. Matricaria BSP ’66, ScD ’92 (Hon.) PHOTO BY TRACY POWELL THE BULLETIN • Spring 2006 / 1 letter from the president The Bulletin is published two times a year for alumni Dear Alumni and Friends of the College, and friends of the College. Editor: George E. Humphrey Managing Editor: Joyce E. Hempstead Senior Writer: Margaret Bucholt Let me begin on a sad note—the passing of Mitchell J. Stoklosa, teacher, trustee emeritus and Art Director: Joyce E. Hempstead dean of students emeritus, last November at the age of 92. “Mike” was one of the most beloved Design Assistant: Cathy Moylan Contributors: faculty members in the College’s history, and one of its greatest supporters. He always found a Michael Ratty way to “give back.” In keeping with Mike’s spirit, this issue of The Bulletin features several won- Katherine Keough Meg Buckingham derful examples of the many ways in which our alumni, faculty and students are giving back to Send changes of address and editorial correspondence to the College, the profession and the community. The Bulletin, MCPHS, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Tel: 617.732.2902. E-mail: [email protected]. The cover story on Ronald A. Matricaria BSP ’66 is a case in point. His recent gift of $5 mil- Printed in the U.S.A. MCPHS Alumni Association lion—the largest single donation to the College since George Robert White—is one of the many Board of Directors, 2005–2006 ways that he has supported his alma mater. In the past, he served on the Board of Trustees, and Delilah Barnes BSP ’94 Herbert E. Capron BSP ’88 just recently he volunteered his time to appear in a film about the exciting changes that are Robert A. Curtis BSP ’77 Steven M. Dolley BSP ’88 occuring at MCPHS. Anne E. Jensen DH ’67 Forsyth Karen M. Ryle BSP ’85, MSRA ’02 As I visit with alumni around New England, as well as with our “snowbirds” in Florida and Lindsey L. Laliberte BSHP ’00, BSP ’00 Iris Sheinhait PharmD ’03 Arizona, I have been showing the film, and it is getting rave reviews. I hope you will be able to Renu Vaish MSRA ’01 join me at a future event in your area—it is a great way to re-connect with the College and dis- Chantal M.