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Monica Murariu, PharmD '18, invites fellow pharmacists to volunteer at community clinicMonica Murariu, PharmD '18, is a clinical pharmacist at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital and the pharmacy director of the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac, which is seeking volunteer pharmacists to expand its impact.
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GALLERY: WSU Applebaum Pharmacy at ASHP Midyear Clinical MeetingStudents, faculty and alumni from Wayne State's Division of Pharmacy attended the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, Dec. 4-8, 2022, in Las Vegas.
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Charles M. Washington '87 joins WSU Applebaum Board of VisitorsAt a November 2022 meeting, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Board of Visitors welcomed Charles M. Washington as its newest member.
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FAWN strengthens partnerships in preparation for World AIDS Day on Thursday, Dec. 1World AIDS Day presents an opportunity for people across the globe to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for those living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day. To commemorate World AIDS Day this year, WSU Applebaum’s Fighting AIDS with Nutrition (FAWN) student organization is once again organizing events on campus to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and support its global and local outreach programs that help patients living with HIV/AIDS.
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GALLERY: Pharmacy Alumni Fireside Chat in Grosse Pointe Park on Nov. 10On Nov. 10, 2022, local Warriors joined WSU Applebaum at Atwater Brewery in the Park for A Focus on Advocacy in Pharmacy, featuring alumni panelists Edward Szandzik '80 and Hanadi Thomas '01, moderated by Dr. Brittany Stewart '09.
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It's National Radiologic Technology Week!November 6-12, 2022, is National Radiologic Technology Week, and we're proud to celebrate Wayne State's Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy Technology faculty, students, alumni and clinical instructors for their hard work, dedication and commitment to patient care.
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GALLERY: See WSU Applebaum Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science and Pathologists' Assistant programs showcased during the Mortuary Science Building open house on Nov. 3, 2022WSU Applebaum's Mortuary Science Building hosted an open house on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, for the first time since the pandemic began. Free and open to the public, the event showcased Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science and Pathologists' Assistant programs. Visitors toured the four-story building, which houses the most advanced teaching and research resources in pathology, anatomy, embalming, restorative arts and clinical laboratory science.
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WSU Applebaum pharmacy faculty, alumnae earn top MSHP awardsAt its annual meeting on Oct. 28, 2022, the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) recognized four pharmacy leaders in Michigan with prestigious distinctions for notable contributions to their field – and all have ties to the Wayne State University Pharmacy Division!
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Student Spotlight: Q&A with Savannah Dellach, Pathologists’ Assistant Class of 2024“I chose this field because of my fascination for anatomy. I think seeing a variety of specimens, for all kinds of reasons, is super exciting and not knowing what you are walking into for the day keeps you on your toes too. I love the lab atmosphere as well.”
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GALLERY: Health Sciences Preceptor Appreciation NightOn Oct. 19, 2022, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences treated its health sciences preceptors to an evening at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. Preceptors teach our students in clinical settings, providing invaluable hands-on training and experience.
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Tour the Wayne State Mortuary Science Building on Nov. 3Students, alumni and the community at large are invited to tour the four-floor Mortuary Science building at 5439 Woodward Avenue, which is home to advanced teaching and research resources in pathology, anatomy, embalming, restorative arts and clinical laboratory science. The event is free and open to the public.
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Happy National Women Pharmacist Day from WSU Applebaum students, faculty, preceptors and alumniEvery day is #WomenPharmacistDay for our stellar students, faculty, preceptors and alumni, but October 12 holds special meaning. Throughout the day, we'll be celebrating the impact our pharmacy professionals and educators have had on the field. Follow this link to see dozens of examples of pharmacy success.
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Warrior women make headlines in pharmacyEach October 12, we join the pharmacy industry to celebrate the impact women have on the field during National Women Pharmacist Day. But at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, we celebrate women pharmacists every day — and share their news whenever they make headlines.
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WSU Applebaum Physician Assistant Studies program presents lectures, advances to Quiz Bowl finals and wins best video at MAPA conferenceThe WSU Applebaum PAS program headed to Grand Rapids on Oct. 6-8 for the 2022 Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants Fall CME Conference. A team of students wrote, performed, directed and produced a two-minute space-themed video ahead of participating in the annual Quiz Bowl.
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Dr. Sara F. Maher appointed as permanent associate dean for health sciencesDr. Maher had served as interim associate dean for health sciences since January 2022, assuming oversight of nine clinical programs, which include Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science, Pathologists’ Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Radiation Therapy Technology and Radiologic Technology. During this time, she has also stepped up to lead the Office of Student Affairs on an interim basis.
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Student Spotlight: Q&A with Jessica Minchella, Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2023"I am super passionate about helping others and I have always been drawn to medicine. Becoming a physician assistant gives me the perfect balance of patient care and medical practice."
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Pharmacy CE opportunity Oct. 17: Implementation of Pharmacist Prescribing Contraception in a Busy Community PharmacyProfessor of Pharmacy Practice Mary Beth O'Connell has organized an upcoming continuing education opportunity for pharmacists and pharmacy techs. The Oct. 17 panel, which includes pharmacists prescribing contraception from independent, grocery and chain pharmacies from three different states, is part of a tri-college CE series that is accredited by the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
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WSU Warriors of Distinction Award nominations open – nominate yourself or others by Oct. 14The President's Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) Career Development Committee invites you to submit nominations for the 2022 WSU Warriors of Distinction Awards! These awards recognize Wayne State University students, employees and alumni who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to women and/or issues of diversity, equity and inclusion at Wayne State. Submit nominations by October 14, 2022, for Student Award, Alumni Award and Employee Award. Awardees will be notified by November 3.
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Follow in the footsteps of Ashley Walczybock, MOT '22 – be part of the next Warrior Strong ad campaign! Click for casting call formWayne State is looking for fresh faces for upcoming photo and video shoots to be a part of the Warrior Strong campaign. They will be shooting in various locations on campus and around Detroit during the fall semester. You must be a current or admitted WSU student, alumni or staff/faculty to participate. Click here to provide your information and availability.
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Pathologists' Assistant Industry Night is Oct. 23The WSU Applebaum Pathologists’ Assistant Class of 2023 is hosting the annual PA Industry Night on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at The Congregation in Detroit. Industry Night is an evening for current and prospective students to meet each other and network with professionals in the field who have widely experienced careers as pathologists' assistants.
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Bridge magazine: Dr. Mary Beth O'Connell quoted in 'Gov. Whitmer wants more Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control'Professor of Pharmacy Practice Mary Both O’Connell said that, ideally, the Michigan Pharmacists Association wants a law change that would give pharmacists prescribing authority for birth control without collaborative agreements.
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Bridge magazine: 'Should you get a flu shot and COVID booster at the same time,' with comment from Dr. Joe Fava"With two relatively non-existent flu seasons – not to mention a weariness over repeated COVID boosters – Michigan residents might be reluctant to roll up their sleeves this fall for n annual flu shot. Not good, experts say. 'Flu is going to circulate – absolutely,' said WSU Applebaum Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Joe Fava, PharmD '11. The Biden administration has encouraged people to get both shots at the same time."
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Pharmacy CE credit available for College Research Day keynoteThe 19th annual Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Research Day is Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, and pharmacists who attend the keynote presentation may be able to earn 1 contact hour of live continuing education credit.
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AMCP invites students to Managed Care webinar on Sept. 7Wayne State University’s chapter of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) is excited to announce a discussion panel centered around Managed Care. The online event will take place this Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 11:30 a.m. The webinar will be moderated by recent WSU Applebaum PharmD graduate Dr. Fadi Manuel, who is a current HEOR/Market Access Fellow at AESARA.
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GALLERY: 2022 PharmD White Coat CeremonyOn August 22, the Class of 2026 gathered in General Lectures on main campus to celebrate the start of their pharmacy education by taking the Oath of a Pharmacist and trying on their white coats for the first time.
