THE GEORGIA PHARMACIST MAGAZINE VOLUME 73 2020-2021 The letter from the dean dedication: brian seagraves Georgia Dear Class of 2021 PharmDawgs: The Georgia Pharmacist Magazine honors a beloved College of Pharmacist Pharmacy faculty member who has committed himself to his Congratulations on your recent graduation from the University of students and colleagues. It is evident to anyone who interacts with Magazine Georgia College of Pharmacy! We are proud of your commitment, him that he has a tangible passion for the field of pharmacy and hard work, and determination that allowed you to reach this maintains genuine care for his students and patients. UGA’s CoP is excited and proud to dedicate this year’s Georgia Pharmacist momentous milestone. You have committed yourself to the service Volume 73 Magazine to Dr. Brian Seagraves. This is the third year he has of others through the profession of pharmacy. For that, I am received this coveted designation, which is determined by the 2020-2021 honored to call you a pharmacy colleague. graduating PharmD class at the College.

I am certain that one of your fondest memories from your academic As a 2004 graduate of UGA’s College of Pharmacy, Dr. Seagraves Published career will be the people with whom you spent the last four years. has committed almost two decades to serving others as a Clinical Encapsulated in this e-magazine are profiles of your fellow students; Pharmacist. After receiving his Doctor of Pharmacy degree, he annually for the photos from your unprecedented Commencement Ceremony at began working in a private pharmaceutical practice. Then, in University of Stegeman Coliseum; highlights of the poignant Commencement 2016, Dr. Seagraves returned to his alma mater to teach the next speech delivered by your class president, Dr. Nick Rozelle; and generations of pharmacists. Georgia College overviews of the 17 student organizations that found new ways to operate this year. The dedication of this e-magazine is the capstone Dr. Seagraves can detect the abilities and potential in his students, of Pharmacy and he strives to make them realize their own capabilities. One of the document. Dr. Brian Seagraves was selected by your class to of his students detailed how “…his door is always open to his Athens, GA. receive this coveted recognition – the third time he has received students – starting from day one. He is always there to listen and this honor. You will enjoy reading his profile. provide support in any way he can.” Another student observed On the Cover: how “…he has unwavering belief in students, even when they Whether you are in a residency program, embarking on your first question themselves. He has always encouraged me to be a well- job, or entering an advanced degree program, I wish you well! rounded pharmacist, because that’s how you can be most effective The Pharm.D. Remember: once a PharmDawg, always a PharmDawg! in terms of working as a team, taking care of your patient, and Class of 2021 taking care of yourself.” Commencement Good Luck and Always Be Learning! Ceremony in Dr. Seagraves’s commitment goes well beyond his work with the CoP. He has served as the director of the Mercy Health Center’s Hep-C Clinic, a free hepatitis C treatment location, for more than 14 years. He is the current Chair of the Stegeman Coliseum. Athens Nurses Clinic, which offers another free hepatitis C treatment site. In addition, he is on the board for Women to the World. Dr. Seagraves explains, “I have a strong love for people and a strong desire to serve my community. I wholeheartedly believe that civic involvement is what will make our community robust and prosperous.”

Former Associate Dean Dr. George Francisco, a previous recipient of this honor, notes that “Dr. Seagraves is truly Kelly M. Smith, Dean dedicated to the profession of pharmacy as demonstrated by his long hours and tireless efforts at the College, the UGA College of Pharmacy considerable amount of time he serves at community health care practices, and his daily interactions wit