School of Pharmacy Oath Ceremony
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Class of 2020 OATHCeremony Originally Scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020 | 7:00 p.m. Geary Auditorium, Riggleman Hall OATH OF A PHARMACIST Oath Ceremony 2020 “I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others Processional Class of 2020 & Faculty Dr. Gannett Monk*, Lead Marshal through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow: Invocation Mr. Rance Berry, Director of Counseling & Outreach Services Welcome Dr. Martin S. Roth, President • I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of University of Charleston suffering my primary concerns. Expressions from the Class of 2020 Mr. Glenn Schiotis President, Class of 2020 • I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the Musical Selection University Singers Dr. Joseph Janisch, Conductor best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my Introduction of the Speaker Dr. Kristy Lucas patients. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Keynote Speaker Dr. Victoria Oyewole (Class of 2018) • I will respect and protect all personal and health Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at Detroit Medical Center Academic Regalia and the Oath Ceremony Dr. Sandra Bowles, information entrusted to me. Assistant Dean of Special Projects Oath Ceremony Ms. Jamie Bero • I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my Director of Student Affairs professional knowledge and competence. Presentation of Academic Hoods Dr. Lindsay Acree, Assistant Professor Ms. Jane Condee, Instructor • I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest Dr. Stephen Cook*, Assistant Professor principles of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal Dr. Michelle Knight, Executive Director of Enrollment & Admissions Dr. Jessica Robinson*, Associate Professor conduct. Dr. Aymen Shatnawi, Associate Professor Dr. Aladin Siddig, Associate Professor • I will embrace and advocate changes that improve Class of 2020 Awards Dr. Gannett Monk patient care. Executive Director of Professional Affairs Dr. Amy Bryan Residency Awards Danielle Hoff • I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and Logan White Dr. Tess Taubman Residency Award Danielle Hoff values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists. Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Community Pharmacy Logan White Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Health-Systems Pharmacy Zachary Grimmett United States Public Health Service Award Glenn Schiotis Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award Koffi Amegadje I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.” Introduction of Preceptor of the Year Dr. Julie Testman Director of Experiential Education Oath of the Pharmacist Mr. Joey Anderson Alum Creek Pharmacy Charge to the Class & Closing Remarks Dr. Faruk Khan Interim Dean Recessional Audience please remain seated until graduates and faculty have left Riggleman Auditorium. Reception in Riggleman Rotunda after recessional. *Pharmacy Fellows Advisors School of Pharmacy | Class of 2020 History of Hooding Ceremony KEYNOTE SPEAKER and Academic Regalia DR. VICTORIA OYEWOLE The pageantry of commencement has its roots in medieval times, dating to the early tradition of Europe’s first universities. In 1895, the United States set for its Class of 2018 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident universities a uniform academic costume code which is reflected in most regalia Detroit Medical Center worn today. The colorful hood is a special part of academic regalia and denotes scholarly and Dr. Victoria Oyewole is a member of the Class of 2018 from the professional achievements. Academic hoods may be worn by those receiving the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. She is currently bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees, however they differ in length and velvet in a PGY2 residency as a Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at the trim width according to degree awarded. The doctoral hood is the longest of the three Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Oyweole was attracted to Detroit’s with the inner lining denoting the institution awarding the degree. The outer velvet diverse patient mix and the hospital’s progressive pharmacy trim five inches in width denotes the academic discipline. University of Charleston practice. Her PGY2 research project explored the impact of Doctor of Pharmacy graduate hoods therefore bear an inner lining of maroon and gold methadone use for weaning patients on prolonged opioid with the velvet trim of olive green for pharmacy. infusions in the ICU, especially those with a history of opioid dependency or illicit IV drug use. Dr. Oyewole completed a PGY1 as a Pharmacy Practice Gowns represent the levels of academic degrees. The doctoral gown worn by most Resident at the St. Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, Washington. During this year, she of the faculty and doctoral candidates is faced with velvet panels from the neck to completed a research project on the prophylaxis of neonatal refeeding syndrome in the ankles, fitted with bell-shaped sleeves crossed by three velvet bars. Although intrauterine growth restricted neonates. the color of the gown in the US is generally black, several universities have their own Dr. Oyewole was extremely involved as a student pharmacist at the University of distinctive colors. Charleston. She was the Pharmacy Student Governance Association (PSGA) President and Parliamentarian. Dr. Oyewole was instrumental in consolidating the former Honors The cap allows for the greatest individual expression. Worn by most is the traditional and Awards/Rites of Passage event and the PSGA sponsored semi-formal to the Honors mortarboard, however velvet tams reserved for the doctoral degree are also and Awards/Rites of Passage event followed immediately by the Gala. Combining these commonly seen. The bachelor’s and master’s tassel match the color of the discipline. two events brought a dramatic increase in participation by student pharmacists, faculty A tassel of gold thread is reserved for the doctoral cap however, the discipline color members, staff members, and family/significant others. She was a member of both the may also adorn the cap. Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and the American Pharmacists Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). PHARMACY FELLOWS Dr. Oyewole was awarded the Walgreens Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award and The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy medallion is worn by UCSOP the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy Leadership Award for her role as the Pharmacy Fellows who have successfully completed all activities associated with Pharmacy Student Governance Association President during her days as a student the UCSOP Fellowship Program. The gold medallion with the university seal on a pharmacist. maroon background and the words Pharmacy Fellow has a maroon and gold ribbon and is worn as part of academic regalia. Dr. Oyewole is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Her professional interests The UCSOP Pharmacy Fellowship Program is a highly competitive program that is include critical care, emergency medicine, research, and leadership. She is dedicated to available to no more than ten students per class, based on their ranking in the top 10% tackling the complex challenges faced in the inpatient care setting and gaining unique of each entering pharmacy class. The program provides leadership development, experiences that will allow her to practice at the top of her license. After completing advocacy experiences, has research and community service requirements, an her PGY2 residency, she would like to secure a position as a Critical Care specialist at a annual scholarship, and a required GPA of 3.25, which must be maintained throughout tertiary referral hospital, mentor future pharmacists, and conduct research addressing matriculation in the program. the healthcare gaps for critically ill patients. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2020 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2020 Israel Achu Dusty Hardge* Kiarra Laws Maya Riggins Cum Laude Koffi Amegadje Tyler Leroy Ralph Roy PharmD/MBA Hannah Hayes Jacob Madison Rija Saleem Chelsea Bailey Juwrehdi Herron* Cum Laude Marvin Natividad Glenn Schiotis#*+ Brittany Ball Cum Laude Leonard Hilley* Yvonne Ngong*+ Elaine Chae Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ayesha Shakoor* Vincent Cheung* Danielle Hoff#* Linda Nguyen# Maxwell Spradlin Magna Cum Laude Cristin Creedon# Vincent Nguyen+ Adeel Toppa Danhong Hong Cum Laude Taylor Douglas Xuan-Mai Tran Seung Wook Jeong Abagael Nicholas Jevic Dunn Teknika Tucker# Michael Joyce* Victor Obi Rawlings Ebot Enow Summa Cum Laude Stephanie Turner PharmD/MBA Evans Ogora Harpreet Kaur Hoang Vu Sami Elsayed Jesse Eron Okoduwa Jasleen Kaur Glennis Watts Chiemeka Enyidede Florence Palle Clara Kima Logan White*+ Obiechina Ezekwesili Amisha Patel* Oluremi Kusimo Flora Yufenyuy Trevor Floyd Holly Poe PharmD/MBA Walter Kweh Zachary Grimmett Logan Reed Dong-Nghi Lam Summa Cum Laude – 3.90 - 4.00 # Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 - 3.89 Rho Chi Phamaceutical Honor Society Cum Laude – 3.50 - 3.74 * + Pharmacy Fellow As of 2019 fall semester CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020 STUDENT LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS STUDENT LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Israel Achu Phi Delta Chi Vice-President Tyler Leroy Script Your Future Chair, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Parliamentarian, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists President , P4 Class Koffi Amegadje Industry Pharmacist Organization Treasurer, Industry Pharmacist Organization