October 21, 2022

PediaWarriors PharmD student organization holds first in-person general meeting

On Oct. 19, the Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association held its first general meeting in the Applebaum Building with enthusiastic participation.

SPAA is a student-led organization promoting education and experience for those pursuing the field of pediatrics, and 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.

"We are excited about future professional and community service projects," said Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Victoria Tutag Lehr, PharmD, who serves as the group's faculty advisor and is pictured below, on the left. "I encourage student pharmacists to join this new student organization."

Follow @Pediawarriors on Instagram for details about future meetings, such as an early November talk by Dr. Mersedeh Moshfeghi, clinical coordinator of Pediatric Pharmacy at St. Christopher Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, who will share details of her career experience in pediatric pharmacy and talk about pediatric residency. 

SPPA e-board members:

President Shahad Zaytouna, P3 
President-Elect Brittany Choulagh, P2
Treasurer Samantha Jaboro, P2
Fundraising Chair Hoda Fotovat, P3
Volunteer Chair Endi Zaka, P3

About us

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Wayne State University is a four-year curriculum in the heart of Detroit. Approximately 100 students are enrolled in each year of the program. WSU Applebaum information meetings for prospective students take place at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The application process for the Doctor of Pharmacy program begins each July.

An anchor in urban health care

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 25,000 students.

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