University of the Pacific Scholarly Commons Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health News Capsule Sciences 7-1-2014 News Capsule Academy of Student Pharmacists - University of the Pacific Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/news-capsule Recommended Citation Academy of Student Pharmacists - University of the Pacific, "News Capsule" (2014). News Capsule. 15. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/news-capsule/15 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in News Capsule by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Academy of Student Pharmacists University of the Pacific 751 Brookside Road Stockton, CA 95211 Volume XII, Issue IV July 2014 WELCOME The News Capsule is a SECTION I bi-semesterly ASP-sponsored newsletter. We always welcome suggestions or National and International comments about how to improve the newsletter. If you have any ideas or if Organizations you would like to submit an article, please e-mail us at: [email protected] Your editors, Residencies Galore Jennifer Doan Sarah Chiu were starting a residency or Joshua Tai fellowship. Each of the panelists Alison Tang CSHP Secretary and Public Relations started off by talking about While others have been themselves, their achievements, relaxing and sticking their toes in experiences, and why they pursued the sand this summer, CSHP- a residency. They then elaborated Inside the News Capsule Pacific has been keeping its on both general questions directed members on their toes with its to the panelists as well as questions Section I popular repertoire of residency directed towards each individual National and events. Early in the semester, regarding the individual’s chosen International CSHP-Pacific held its annual residency path. The Q&A session Organizations 1-5 Residency Panel on May 13th. This was a great opportunity for the first event was focused on a panel of and second years to have their alumni--all UOP pharmacy questions answered and to develop graduates or soon - to- b e a better idea of different pathways graduates—who had completed or to take when pursuing a residency Section II or fellowship. Pharmacy School Section I On the following day, because Committees we could not wait to provide our 5-14 CSHP 1-2 members with another exciting event, CSHP-Pacific hosted the IPSF 2-3 Residency Extravaganza in conjunction with CSHP-Central Section III Valley. This event is specifically NCCCP 4-5 held to prepare pharmacy residents Professional to present at the Western States Pharmacy Greek 15-17 NCPA 4 Conference, a conference where CSHP (Continued on page 2) VOLUME XII, ISSUE IV PAGE 2 News Capsule CSHP (Continued from page 1) students regarding what a residency entails, the advantages and disadvantages of a residency, and the entire residency application process. Next, each of the eight residency programs that attended the event gave brief presentations about their program. This was followed by an opportunity for the students to personally talk to the pharmacy directors and residents, each of whom were Photo by Andrew Seong stationed in front of poster During Residency Showcase, pharmacy residents and pharmacy directors boards advertising their speak with students who express interest in pursuing a residency. program. Many of the residency programs pharmacy residents and residents’ ability to quickly commented that the students fellows from all over the answer them on the spot. were well prepared and that Western hemisphere gather Through this, everyone they have never been to a a n d m a k e f o r m a l benefits—residents receive student-run showcase as presentations of their projects great preparation, pharmacists successful. or ongoing research. The are given continuing education On a final note, many who Extravaganza is invaluable to (CE) credit, and students are attended these events have each resident, as it prepares exposed to new information expressed their excitement for them to present in front of a and innovative ideas. CSHP events to come. Through large audience, which in this To conclude the repertoire hosting such unique events, case were pharmacists and with a bang, CSHP-Pacific CSHP-Pacific has again interested pharmacy students. held its renowned Residency achieved its goal of At Extravaganza, the audience Showcase on June 25th. The enlightening students about is allowed to ask questions showcase began with a speech health-system pharmacy, and regarding the presentation, from Dr. Jason Bandy, who hopes to continue to do so long which further tests the spoke to first and second year into the future Pacific Without Borders: An International Night Mihret Argaw with practiced ease. Sponsored the floor of the event allowed IPSF Gleason Project Co-Director by the Flower Foundation and all who attended an attended by Pacific luminaries, opportunity to sample cuisine On June 19th 2014, the the event was educational and and learn about different International Pharmaceutical entertaining. countries. Posters, stands and Students’ Federation (IPSF) of Dinner and the country attendants dressed in the the University of the Pacific showcase were first on the appropriate cultural garb were welcomed attendees to the agenda, which gave the guests on hand to discuss the fine fourth annual “Pacific without a chance to browse the cultures points of each country on Borders” International Night on display that night. Walking display. IPSF (Continued on page 3) VOLUME XII, ISSUE IV PAGE 3 News Capsule IPSF (Continued from page 2) A night of multicultural appreciation and outreach, the event continued with a rousing introduction on culture and understanding by keynote speaker Patrick Day, Pacific Vice President of Student Life, who was introduced by the director of the Multicultural Center Sergio Acevedo. For those who enjoy more spectacle than personal exploration a lively fashion show followed. Colorful ensembles from robes to skirts, gowns and headdresses were shown. The full list of countries included in Photo by ASP the event are as follows: Models representing Puerto Rico, Palestine, Iran, China, Vietnam, In- Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Ghana, dia, Iraq, Ethiopia and Ghana. Korea, Japan, Mexico, Guam, Caribbean, China, Italy, India, their feet to the beat of each act of the kitchen commenced. Vietnam, and the Philippines. as they displayed Judges for this event included M u s i c a n d d a n c e choreographed steps in groups, Dr. Katerina Venderova, Dr. performances from groups with partners or as solo Ed Rogan, Dr. Myo-Kyoung representing China to Mexico performers. The performers Kim and Dr. Mamoun and everywhere in between danced their unique dances in Alhamadsheh. A twist on the took the stage to turn up the traditional outfits along to competition was that each volume and show their pride. It traditional beats. fraternity must incorporate was hard for attendees not to The Fraternity Cook-off into their main dish the secret nod their head in time and tap followed, and a hot competition ingredients of mango and sweet potatoes. When the dust had settled and all dishes had been sampled, the Rho Pi Phi fraternity came out on top. First year co-chairs Mihret Argaw and Sanaz Ziad, along with the Pacific Without Borders Planning Committee, worked diligently to put this cultural event together and all the proceeds went to support a local charity, Gleason Clinic. The evening had the fine showing the event is known for and we look forward to the fifth annual International Night as it continues this fine tradition Photo by ASP into 2015 and beyond! Ballet Folklorico Mexican Folk Dance: Dances from the State of Veracruz VOLUME XII, ISSUE IV PAGE 4 News Capsule The 3rd Annual NCCCP Research Symposium & the 1st NCCCP/PLS Residency Mock Interview Event Christopher Joe NCCCP Co-Chair The Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy (NCCCP) Committee at University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was proud to host the Third Annual PharmD Research Symposium. We were proud to feature sixteen research projects that encompass studies within pharmacy practice, dentistry, and the biological sciences. This symposium’s aim was Photo by Patrick Lee to allow pharmacy, dentistry, Interviewer: Dr. Deepti Vyas and Interviewee Chaundra Cox and graduate students to present their findings to the All students participating ACC/AHA Cholesterol Pacific community, showcase in research have worked under Guideline in an Ambulatory the diverse researches the guidance of faculty Medicare Beneficiary accomplished at Pacific, and sponsors and mentors. Population. better showcase the dynamic Students presented their work In addition to NCCCP’s 3rd capabilities that Pacific in poster format and were Annual Research Day, NCCCP students have to offer. The judged by faculty within collaborated with PLS to host goals of this symposium were pharmacy practice and the the first Residency Mock to better develop leadership health sciences. The winners Interview Event. This event through presenting, inspire for Outstanding Poster was geared to better prepare others to partake in research, Presentation were Brittney our students for a professional and better spread awareness of Kubota, Emily Kung, and Mari residency interview. We had the importance of research in Koshkakaryan for their current clinical pharmacists, the biological sciences and research on the Implications of faculty, and residents to pharmacy practice. This year, Sensory Loss in an Ambulatory prepare our students in a 1 on we had a more Medicare Beneficiary 1 interview session. In interdisciplinary symposium Population. addition, students had the because we were fortunate to The winners for Research opportunity to learn about a have dentistry in addition to Excellence were Hieu Buu and career in Dr. Kehoe’s PharmD and graduate Katie So for their research on presentation on a career in students.