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WSU Applebaum Pathologists’ Assistant student attends 19th annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference"Perhaps the most poignant topics that stuck with me are how equality does not equal equity and that even if we operate in diverse communities, those communities can remain segregated," wrote first-year PAA student Shuriah Harris.
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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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PediaWarriors PharmD student organization holds first in-person general meetingStudent Pediatric Pharmacy Association is a student-led organization promoting education and experience for students in the field of pediatrics. SPPA is dedicated to holding educational events, seminars and fundraisers to advance pediatric pharmacy. They also are focused on introducing student pharmacists to the field, striving for involvement and progress in the community.
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Wayne State pharmacy faculty receive honors at ACCP Global ConferenceWayne State University Pharmacy was well represented at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Global Conference Oct. 15-18, 2022 in San Francisco, with several faculty members bringing home honors.
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Share your thoughts on the kind of president Wayne State needs – attend a search committee feedback sessionAs the Board of Governors embarks on the search for the 13th president of Wayne State University, they are seeking a visionary leader who will continue our commitment to providing students an excellent and affordable higher education led by superior faculty. Each listening session is jointly hosted by the BOG and a key campus partner. All sessions are open to the WSU community.
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Kelly Kepley, Jewel Konja to represent WSU in state, national ASHP Clinical Skills CompetitionOn Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, the Wayne State Doctor of Pharmacy program held its annual clinical skills competition. The top-scoring team of Kelly Kepley and Jewel Konja will represent WSU Applebaum in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) National Clinical Skills Competition in December, as well as the state competition on Oct. 28.
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Dr. Linda Jaber to share expertise at Middle Eastern/North African Refugee and Immigrant Health Equity symposiumWayne State University's Center for Health Equity and Community Knowledge in Urban Populations (CHECK-UP) and the Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Health Equity & Community Engagement are pleased to present their third 2022 Community Engaged Research Symposium, Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) Refugee and Immigrant Health Equity, on Nov. 1 and 2, 2022, from 5-8 p.m.
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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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Tips from CAPS: Anxiety impacts academic performanceTaking action when you experience anxiety can help change the situation to be more manageable.
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Physician Assistant Studies students: Learn about rural workforce and loan repayment opportunities during virtual talk at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 25Learn how to get money to pay for your degree or student loans by putting your skills and abilities to work in communities in need. This free presentation will cover federal and state loan repayment programs, health challenges rural Michigan is facing and why you should work in rural Michigan.
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Pre-Med and Health Science Center advising team earns WSU Advisor Training Academy awardTyrone Austin, Arnelle Douglas, Laura Hetzler, Amanda Horwitz, Desmond Mack, Helen Wilson and Kate Bernas were honored for being student-centered, supportive and collaborative.
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Invite prospective students to campus for WSU Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – advance registration required
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Student Pharmacists Diversity Council brings health care screenings to Midwest Buddhist Center“The mission of SPDC promotes the value of diversity in the health care field by promoting unity and creating a culturally inclusive environment among health care professionals and patients alike,” said SPDC President Linh Pham. “Our organization served the temple community, which allowed our student pharmacists to interact with a different community outside of Wayne State. As the health fair’s attendees were mostly of Thai culture, it was a great opportunity for our members to learn more about their culture while providing health care services. Through outreach events like these, SPDC works to create culturally competent providers and while addressing health disparities in various communities.”
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It’s Up to Us: Students are invited to attend APhA-ASP Pizza & Policy event on Oct. 20“Pharmacists and student pharmacists alike should be involved in policy-making, as is it a powerful tool to advance our profession and broaden the scope of pharmacy practice. We need to help guide policy to encompass our full capabilities as health care providers and it begins with getting involved in this legislative process, promoting policies that fulfill these goals, and voting for legislators that will support these efforts,” said APhA-ASP President Shannon Habba.
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Tips from CAPS: Whole-body benefits of stretchingDoes your body creak every time you stand up? You might blame it on age, but in reality, it could stem from a lack of mobility and stretching.
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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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19th annual WSU Applebaum College Research Day abstract bookCollege Research Day takes place Wednesday, Oct. 12. Poster judging is from 9-10:55 a.m., and the keynote lecture by Dr. Andrew King begins at 11 a.m.
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WATCH: WSU Applebaum Physician Assistant Studies Quiz Bowl team films out-of-this-world videoThe 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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Wayne State IPhO chapter places 8th in national VIP Case Competition“This accomplishment is a milestone for our IPhO chapter, as we established our chapter just over a year ago and this was the first time Wayne State IPhO competed in the VIP Case Competition,” said WSU IPhO President Joseph Paul Javier. “The competition offers IPhO chapters an opportunity to participate in a national event that encourages student pharmacists to hone their critical thinking skills, promote teamwork and foster leadership development.”
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WSU Student National Pharmaceutical Association teams up with U-M chapter at community health fairSNPhA student pharmacists were on hand to provide blood pressure screening and information on COVID-19 vaccination. Other services offered during the health fair were nutrition and lifestyle counseling, mental health and addiction counseling, mobility screenings, dental exams, chair massages, and hygiene kit distribution.
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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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Tips from CAPS: Using affirmations to turn negative thoughts into positive feelingsImagine being forced to listen to a recording on constant repeat for years, with the words in the recording attacking and belittling you relentlessly. Can you imagine how you might feel after years of hearing that same recording? Let’s now picture having the power to remove that old recording and replace it with an encouraging and empowering one. This new recording was made just for you, with the intention of deleting all negative and destructive words from your mind. That is the power of positive affirmations!
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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."
