A Glimpse Into the Future The University of Tennessee Throughout the week, monitors at the Memphis and Knoxville campus buildings at The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy displayed a slideshow featuring faculty, their accomplishments and some interesting “Did You know” facts. For example, one slide noted that Dr. Stephan Foster, professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine, was inducted into the National Academies of Practice in spring 2012 and was the first pharmacist on the CDC advisory committee on immunization practices. A reception held in Knoxville allowed students to talk with faculty and learn more about academia and their professional backgrounds. As in previous years, students signed up for faculty shadowing experiences. They participated in research and case reports that they hope will lead to poster presentations and publications. Third-year student pharmacist Blake Poole, who shadowed Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Andrea Franks, Pharm.D., said, “shadowing Dr. Franks allowed me to get a small glimpse into the world of academia and further research the topic to better understand the role of the academic pharmacist. It was eye opening to see all of the things in which you can become involved. Pharmacy educators influence the lives of future pharmacists, which could lead to the advancement of the profession.” Franks plans to nominate Poole for the AACP Walmart Scholars Program and serve as his mentor at the 2013 AACP Annual Meeting if he is selected. Another student pharmacist, Kayla Werner, shadowed Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Shaunta’ Ray, Pharm.D. The third-year student highlighted the benefits of putting her skills into real-world practice. “My experience with the faculty shadowing program has thoroughly enhanced my pharmacy school experience,” Werner said. “Dr. Ray allowed me to accompany her on family medicine rounds and shadow her residents meeting with patients. It has broadened my knowledge of the field and helped me apply what I am learning in school. I have learned the impact academia has on the future of pharmacy.”
At Belmont University, pharmacy faculty members submitted three clues as part of the “Get to Know Your Faculty” scavenger hunt. Students were encouraged to visit the college’s Web site to learn more about their professors and hopefully crack the case.
Top: (L to R) University of Tennessee student pharmacists Levi Lancaster (P3), Ian Morris (P4) and Brandon Sipe (P4) at the student reception. Morris and Sipe were completing an academia rotation in October and assisted with American Pharmacy Educator Week planning and events. Bottom: Student pharmacists celebrate American Pharmacy Educator Week with faculty at the reception.
Getting to Know You Belmont University To kick off American Pharmacy Educator Week, Belmont University sent all student pharmacists an e-mail describing activities scheduled for the next five days. Among them was a “Get to Know Your Faculty” scavenger hunt. Participating faculty members submitted three clues related to their alma mater(s), hobbies, pets and other favorites. Students used in-person interviews and the college’s Web site to learn more about their professors and hopefully crack the case. The winner of the scavenger hunt received a gift card to a local favorite eatery. Also during the week, faculty members posted on their office doors their reasons for entering academia. This encouraged interaction between students and faculty and informed students about what’s required of an academic career.
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ACADEMIC PHARMACY NOW Winter 2013