Shridhar V. Andurkar, B.S.Pharm, M.S., Ph.D. Chair and Associate Professor Chicago College of Pharmacy Midwestern University sandur@midwestern.edu
The ALFP is a great program. I interacted with the best people who had already achieved a lot, had great ideas and great future plans. The Dean Mentors were very kind to share their valuable wisdom with the Fellows. I believe I have made long-lasting friendships based on trust and mutual respect.
Lea S. Eiland, Pharm.D., BCPS Associate Clinical Professor Harrison School of Pharmacy Auburn University eilanls@auburn.edu
Meeting such wonderful people in the program has created a larger networking community for me. I believe these relationships will grow and be beneficial in the future for my career in pharmacy. The program makes you recognize your abilities and strengthens them. I have been able to grow as a leader and develop a stronger skillset for a career in pharmacy academia and administration.
Schwanda K. Flowers, Pharm.D. Assistant Dean for Experiential Education Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice College of Pharmacy University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences skflowers@uams.edu
The Whistling Swan...we were just getting to know one each other and it was great to meet so many new colleagues. I had no idea how close we would be as a group at the end of the year! The Fellows Program has opened my eyes to a new set of opportunities in academia. I now have a huge set of contacts to call on when I need advice, help, or collaboration! It has been an honor to be in this cohort of Fellows! I think together we would be the best college of pharmacy faculty in the country!
Richard F. O’Brocta, Pharm.D. Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Wegmans School of Pharmacy St. John Fisher College robrocta@sjfc.edu
Eye opening no matter what your prior leadership experience is. This program is a gift that we must open and give to others. The Fellows that unwrap this gift now have a responsibility to re-gift and help the Academy to continue to grow and flourish. We must also set the example, so others become involved and give back to the Academy. The dedication of Bob Smith to the program was phenomenal, he truly cares about leadership in the Academy.
Sunil Prabhu, B.S.Pharm, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences College of Pharmacy Western University of Health Sciences sprabhu@westernu.edu
For me, the ALFP experience has been wonderful! I consider myself lucky to have been part of this program (thanks to my Dean!) and to have the opportunity to meet and bond with current and future leaders of our profession. I have made some everlasting friendships with my fellow Fellows, learning that “Level 5” is where I need to reach in my leadership development, discovering where my strengths and weaknesses lie and gaining overall confidence in my abilities to succeed as a leader. I believe that my future successes as a leader can significantly be attributed to this vibrant and memorable experience!
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