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AMCP student leaders Jackie Fleury and Johnie Bailey awarded scholarshipsThe student pharmacists of Wayne State University’s chapter of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy continue to earn accolades. WSU AMCP Chapter President Jackie Fleury was awarded AMCP Midwest’s scholarship and the opportunity to attend the AMCP National Conference, while WSU AMCP President-Elect Johnie Bailey was selected to receive a full-tuition scholarship for Harvard Business School online program and earned a graduate certificate in Global Business.
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WSU Applebaum Kappa Psi philanthropy efforts reach Ukraine, Turkey and SyriaThe brothers of Kappa Psi led a warming drive on campus in partnership with FILAMCCO, PAFI and the Philippine American Cultural Center of Michigan, where WSU Applebaum students and faculty joined the community in donating winter coats, sweaters and jackets. They also are hosting a fund drive for Turkey and Syria earthquake relief.
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Student pharmacist Morgan Mrowca earns national Lambda Kappa Sigma education grant“Morgan truly believes in the mission and vision of LKS, and devotes much time to make it happen," said Dr. Mary Beth O'Connell. "Maintaining a 3.9 GPA is extremely impressive in our very rigorous PharmD program, especially in light of her LKS leadership and commitment to three other student organizations, all while working two internship positions and being selected as head intern at her hospital site this year!”
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March 9 in the Applebaum Commons: Parker’s House of Pancakes!The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) is proud to announce the return of PHOP – Parker’s House of Pancakes. The much-awaited fundraiser takes place, March 9, 2023, in the Applebaum Commons from at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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GALLERY: Phi Lambda Sigma and Rho Chi Initiation, Lakey Award LectureOn March 6, 2023, Wayne State Pharmacy held the annual Lakey Award Lecture and Phi Lambda Sigma / Rho Chi initiation ceremony and banquet.
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WATCH: Implicit Bias in Health Care presented by Dr. Rodlescia SneedOn Thursday, March 9, WSU Applebaum's Student Pharmacist Diversity Council (SPDC) hosted a seminar on implicit bias in health care with Dr. Rodlescia Sneed, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Wayne State Institute of Gerontology and Department of Psychology. Watch the recording here.
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LKS hosting 5K to benefit Project HOPEThe Omicron Chapter of the Lambda Kappa Sigma Professional Pharmacy Fraternity is hosting a 5K walk/run at Nankin Mills Recreation Area at Hines Park on Saturday, April 8, to raise funds for Project HOPE.
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WSU IPhO team takes second place in national Up to Us competitionWayne State University’s Up to Us team placed second in the national competition with their integrated marketing campaign that focused on healthcare as a major driver of government spending and the importance of civic engagement and responsible fiscal policy.
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All welcome to attend SPDC implicit bias seminar March 9On Thursday, March 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. on Zoom, WSU Applebaum's Student Pharmacist Diversity Council (SPDC) is hosting a seminar on implicit bias in health care with Dr. Rodlescia Sneed, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Wayne State Institute of Gerontology and Department of Psychology.
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LKS Hygeia Day is March 9! Get 1 hour live CE credit and support Project HOPEWayne State Lambda Kappa Sigma’s Hygeia Day presentation features Dr. Sheila Wilhelm, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, who will discuss pharmacotherapy for infertility. This lecture will qualify for 1-hour live CE credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The presentation will take place on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the WSU Applebaum Auditorium and on Zoom.
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AMCP to hold BCBSM managed care internship webinar next Tuesday, Feb. 28The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Kim Moon, who manages the Medication Therapy Management Team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Moon is also the residency program director of the only Medicare-specific PGY-1 managed care residency in the U.S. and supervises pharmacy interns in a managed care pharmacy setting.
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LISTEN: Candice Garwood interviews Chris Giuliano and co-author PharmD alums about their Pharmacotherapy publication on the ACCP Journals podcastThe authors provide perspective on how to complete retrospective, observational studies and the use of factor Xa inhibitors in patients with AKI.
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Kappa Psi brothers among WSU Warriors honored by Wayne County Pharmacists AssociationLast month, the Wayne County Pharmacists Association held its annual awards and installation ceremony. The gathering was an auspicious one, especially for Wayne State University Warriors, several of whom were honored by the WCPA and their colleagues from the pharmacy profession.
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PHOP is back: Parker’s House of Pancakes returns to WSU Applebaum on Thursday, March 9Proceeds from the PHOP fundraiser will go to support the Wayne State University SNPhA chapter and its various projects and initiatives.
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Through WSU Applebaum and CON collaboration, Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic hosts a free community health fair“We are thrilled to collaborate with Taylor Street Clinic,” said Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Joseph Fava. “Connecting vulnerable communities to health care resources is an important focus of our program.”
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Wired: Drug shortages aren’t new, the tripledemic just made you look, with comments from Dr. Susan DavisCoping with drug shortages is such a regular occurrence that “it’s almost its own subspecialty in pharmacy now,” WSU Applebaum’s Associate Dean for Pharmacy Susan Davis told Wired. “It’s something that people have as part of their job description, trying to manage shortages, which is unfathomable.”
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WXYZ Detroit: U.S. COVID testing requirement begins for air passengers from China, with comments from Dr. Paul KilgoreAssociate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Paul Kilgore spoke on camera to 7 Action News reporter Mike Duffy, saying, “I view public health as 80% politics, 20% science. The part of public health that’s so important is that engagement, that communication, the sharing of information. If we can actually get back to that, we may not actually need the testing of passengers before they get on an airplane because right now ... [it's] not likely to help an overall control of the disease in China or other countries.”
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Student pharmacist organizations spread holiday cheer with the spirit of giving“Our fraternity has a tradition of giving gifts to those in need in the local community during the holiday seasons and we are proud to come together with other student organizations to support this year’s Social Amenities Committee project benefiting Toys for Tots,” said Kappa Psi Philanthropy Chairman and SNPhA President Obioma Opara. “Knowing that the toys our members have collected will bring smiles to the faces of so many kids is a reward in and of itself.”
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WSU Industry Pharmacists Organization addresses holiday food insecurity“Food insecurity while in college can have detrimental effects on students’ academic performance and health,” WSU Industry Pharmacists Organization President (IPhO) Joseph Paul Javier said. “Our organization wanted to come together to address this issue on our campus.”
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Student pharmacists encouraged to join AMCP annual P&T Competition – sign up by this Friday, Dec. 16“Student pharmacists should join the P&T Competition because of the real-life clinical application experience it provides. Oftentimes, we deal with issues with formularies and prior authorizations as pharmacists with no true understanding of the science behind it,” said WSU AMCP Chapter President Jackie Fleury. “In addition to exposing students to a different side of pharmacy, the P&T Competition provides us with the opportunity to gain understanding about the process of introducing newer drugs to the public and providing patient access to potential better, more cost-effective therapies. This enhances our communication efforts both across disciplines and within our patient populations, ultimately improving patient outcomes.”
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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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Dr. Brian Cummings connects with students during second annual Conversations With the Dean seriesIn a tradition that began with Dr. Brian Cummings' first semester as dean of the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, students from across the college were invited to informal meet-and-greet sessions this fall.
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Wayne State's World Health Student Organization and Arab American Pharmacists Association raise $2K to support less fortunate in Lebanon“We were heartbroken following the tragedy of the Beirut Port explosion of 2020,” said WHSO President Ayah Habhab, PharmD ’23. “This catastrophic event left an estimated 300,000 people homeless, many of whom were children. Lebanon was truly in distress. Our organizations came together to express our sorrows and discuss ways we could provide relief.”
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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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WSU Applebaum Mu Omicron Pi chapter earns accolades at Kappa Psi Great Lakes Province Fall AssemblyThe Wayne State University chapter took home two awards: Best Attendance and the highly coveted Best Chapter Report. “It’s a wonderful feeling to see our fraternity chapter’s hard work recognized for advancing the profession and our various educational and outreach programs that our brothers have engaged in this past year," said Immediate Past President Noah Trotter.