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from the editors from the editors

Evelyn Khader & Lynnette Valencia, Class of 2024

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a memory is priceless. This simple yet meaningful proverb resonates with us, and it echoes what we hope to inspire in this year’s RxPerience. In the midst of studying long hours for exams, being on time to classes, feeling the pressure to succeed in OSCEs, and balancing life with school, there are reflective moments and irreplaceable memories that are created around us which are integral to who we are individually and collectively at Loma Linda School of Pharmacy. As co-editors our goal in this publication was to evoke an emotion, reminisce on the lifelong friendships that were made, ignite that continual spark of professional growth, and capture the inspiration behind every article and photograph.

When we began our journey as class representatives for RxPerience, the thought of becoming editors one day to our school’s tradition was difficult to believe. Nonetheless, as we were given the opportunity and privilege to become editors, we have enjoyed capturing fragments of time throughout the years and leaving footprints that pave the way to inspire our readers, our colleagues, and faculty to reflect and embrace the memories we have created, taking a new step into the next adventure of our lives.

Our Pharmily is shaped and molded with unique experiences, exemplary leadership,

a fervor to serve our communities with skills and knowledge in providing a distinguished quality of patient care, and most importantly showing resilience to a brighter future. Our desire with this publication is to convey the significance and beauty of what moments in our pharmacy career can bring with the bonds that strengthen us both mentally and emotionally.

We could not have accomplished this without our supportive and wonderful team. We cannot express it enough that this publication is a very special one and requires special individuals. We would like to give a big thank you to Mrs. Jennifer Mathew who has always believed in us and encouraged us consistently throughout our years with RxPerience. We also want to acknowledge and thank our amazing class representatives Brittany Hanna and Harrison Tran (P4 Class), Marianne Albarracin and Sally Oh (P2 Class), and Melanie Galima and Katherine Reynaldo (P1 Class). We are so fortunate to have such inspiring leaders. Thank you for all your hard work this year!

It has been an honor to be your co-editors this school year for RxPerience. We hope these articles and photographs reflect all the meaningful moments that surround us and continue to bring you smiles as we end the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for all the memories!

Lynnette Valencia

Evelyn Khader

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Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP

“SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND”

Diamonds are perhaps one of the most beautiful gems on earth. But diamonds don’t start out as precious, polished stones. Rather, they begin as molecules of carbon, and then with very high temperatures and extreme pressure the carbon forms over many years into what we call a diamond. Three elements are key to the formation of diamonds: heat, pressure, and time. What does this have to do with pharmacy? In the past year, I’ve heard some pharmacists say, “If I had it to do over again, I’m not sure I would have been a pharmacist.” Some young people have been encouraged by their pharmacist-parents or relatives to pick another field. The reasons for this are varied. Depending on the work performed as a pharmacist, it may be a really tough time right now! The heat of insufficient staffing, the pressure of long shifts and high dispensing volumes, and the intensity of low reimbursement rates for pharmaceuticals are all real concerns. But there are some REALLY exciting things happening in pharmacy. In just the past three years, pharmacies became the primary location for influenza vaccines, and pharmacists administered nearly 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Now, one might think this happened in three years, but actually, it has taken 26 years since pharmacists first started giving vaccines to reach this point. Several states passed laws declaring pharmacists as healthcare providers, and a few have recently passed laws mandating that pharmacists be paid by insurance companies for clinical services if that same service is paid for other providers. This is a battle that’s been waging for over 35 years, with light just now shining through state-by-state! Community pharmacies are implementing remote micro-fulfillment centers, Amazon is making access to drugs as easy as an online transaction, and artificial intelligence applications are predicting drug distribution issues in all settings long before the issue develops. In the 1990s, APhA and other associations began advocating that pharmacies needed to embrace dispensing technologies so that pharmacists could be freed up to take care of patients. Walgreens now anticipates that within three years, over 80% of all prescriptions will be filled outside of the local store, thus allowing pharmacists to provide direct patient care. That’s a change 30-years in the making!

So, what’s the point in all of this? Pharmacy as a profession is in the midst of the same process a diamond goes through. We are experiencing the heat and pressure of the system, which has been going on now for long enough that time is finally causing the first glimmer of the diamond to shine through! More pharmacists than ever are practicing in settings where they never touch a single medication – but they touch the lives of patients and ensure they are using medicines correctly. Young pharmacists graduating

are innovating and creating new pathways of practice that have never before existed. This is inspiring!

Here at Loma Linda University, we are preparing you to be pharmacists in this exciting new future. Yes, you’ll experience some of the heat and pressures of the system.

But you’ll also be ready to withstand those pressures, innovate in the face of them, and be a part of making the diamond that YOU shine through!

My best to each of you as you reflect on the past year and look forward to the future!

spiritual message CAST YOUR ANXIETIES ON HIM BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU

By Dr. Justin Kinney, PharmD, MA, BCCCP

Completing a four-year Doctorate of Pharmacy program is filled with rewarding experiences and busy schedules and can be an emotional rollercoaster for those riding it. But let me share one of my favorite passages of scripture that helped me stay focused when I was a student. (It still reminds me today that there is only so much within our control, and the rest has to be left to God.)

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 NIV

These verses resonate with me because of the simplicity it brings to trusting in God; it really closes the loop. As long as we ask His plan to be done, we can breathe easy knowing it will be. Plus, I know His plan for me is much better than my own. So, we do our best to balance academics, extracurriculars, personal well-being, work, and more. However, at the end of the day, we can sleep easier knowing God’s plan for us is in motion. He already knows the grade you’re getting on the exam, your score for today’s iRAT, and the extra shift your supervisor is calling you in for.

I remember often saying a prayer when I was a student and a challenge was in front of

me (especially a major exam). I did so to let God’s will be done in my life and allow His plan to unfold. I would revisit that favorite Bible passage during tough times knowing I did my best and that the rest was in God’s hands.

The next time you are faced with a hardship or a roadblock, remember these verses and find comfort in them. Put your faith in God and ask that His will be done. Then accept that it will be. God’s will doesn’t always play out the way we think it should; but the result will be better than you imagined.

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president’s message DEAR FELLOW GRADUATES...

Harrison Hamada, President

As we come to the end of our program, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt congratulations to each one of you. It’s been an incredible journey filled with a lot of hard work, dedication, and determination. As we cross this finish line, I am filled with pride and admiration for all that we have achieved together.

As your class president, I have had the honor of witnessing the remarkable personal and professional growth of each one of us. We’ve faced countless challenges and overcome them with resilience, creativity, and passion. We’ve developed into capable healthcare providers, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

As we prepare to embark on the next phase of our professional lives, I am reminded of a

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quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” These words remind us that our inner strength and resilience are the keys to unlocking our true potential. No matter what obstacles we may face in the future, we have the power to overcome them because of the incredible spirit that lies within us.

So, my fellow graduates, as we bid farewell to this chapter of our lives, I want to express my gratitude for the privilege of serving as your class president. I wish you all the very best as you go forth and follow your dreams, knowing that the strength and determination that lies within you will always guide your path.

Congratulations again, and best wishes for your future endeavors.

Harrison Hamada

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Natalie Drew

Rosa Trieu Harrison Tran

Nhi Nguyen Shasta Erickson

Afzal Nadvi

Michelle Kaplansky

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class of 2023 “MEXICO, THE BEAUTIFUL”

Elizabeth Bankole Interview

By Brittany Hanna, Class of 2023

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BH: Where did you go and how long were you there?

EB: We went to Ensenada, Mexico. It’s a beautiful place. I can still close my eyes and see the outstanding view and scenery as we drove, like the ocean and the sunset. We stayed at an orphanage, where, if you wake up early enough, you can witness the sunrise. I truly felt so close to God.

The entire trip, from start to finish, lasted for two and half or three days.

What did you do on the trip?

EB: The trip consisted of us doing a bit of everything. For the healthcare part, we sorted all the medication they had for the pharmacy. On the day of clinic, we were dispensing them and conducting counseling. Once we received the prescription in the pharmacy, we would ensure that dosing and frequency were appropriate before handing it to the patient. For the community service, we went out into the city after we completed clinic for the day and the surrounding communities to pass out free food and clothing to those who didn’t have enough. To be honest, Mexico felt a bit like home. It felt very familiar. Every street I was on reminded me of streets I walked in Nigeria. I really enjoyed it. I didn’t feel out of place. It felt like I’d been there before.

Who else was with you on the trip?

EB: There were a lot of us there from the university. There were students from the schools of nursing, speech pathology, pharmacy, a few people from radiology, I believe, and PT. The School of Nursing was spearheading the trip because the NP’s were in charge of performing diagnostics and medication prescribing.

How did you contend with the language

barrier? Were all the prescriptions in Spanish? Did you have to counsel in Spanish? Did you have access to an interpreter?

EB: Yes. None of us were Spanish-speakers. However, we did have a nurse who spoke Spanish and acted as our interpreter. But because patients would have medication-related questions, she still had to defer to us for clarifications. Unfortunately, our preceptor had a family emergency and wasn’t able to be with us, and I was the only fourth year student. So, a lot of those medication questions were deferred to me, since I was the most senior of the pharmacy team. It was really nerve-wrecking! But thankfully we had the nurse who spoke English, and I also had an English-to-Spanish dictionary that told me how certain sigs and abbreviations were written in Spanish. And we had Google translate. So the the NP wrote the prescriptions in English. Next, we would translate them into Spanish. Then we would counsel the patient with the nurse present. If the patient had questions, she would relay them to us. And I would use other resources like Lexicomp if I wasn’t too sure about the answer to a particular question.

Do you think that was the most difficult thing you dealt with during the trip?

EB: It actually wasn’t the most difficult thing I had to deal with because I had help. What was difficult was seeing people who did not have the same advantages that we had. I saw kids and families without access to good clothes. What wore was torn and dirty. Thankfully, the church that we were working with had those things and food for them to receive. But, it was difficult to realize how detached I had become to the struggles of people back home [Nigeria]. Being there brought me back

to reality. I wasn’t learning and pursuing pharmacy for myself. I was doing it to help people like this. Sometimes, I wish I could give them a pill and say that it will remove all their pain, but it’s more than just pain. They didn’t have access to the basic necessities: shelter, food and clothing. And now you add sickness?! So it was really hard to see, especially on a daily basis.

How did you mentally prepare for this mission trip? I’m sure you had some expectations going into it, but what intentional steps did you take to prepare to do this service?

EB: I don’t think I did anything to mentally prepare myself. I just knew this was something I always wanted to do. I’ve been waiting so long, and finally it was happening. Physically? Absolutely! Had to be prepared. I had to get a sleeping bag, water bottles, some of those heating pads. So I was very confused and wondering, “where are we staying??” I didn’t realize how cold Mexico was! I was freezing at night. I had so many layers on: first my sweatpants, then a sweater and my jacket. Then I would lay in my sleeping bag with a blanket on top of that!

How did it feel being, basically, a person of authority since you didn’t have a preceptor with you?

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EB: It was terrifying, to be honest! I wished I’d had more time to prepare. Or at least know the most common disease states. It was scary. But the people I was with were very supportive. None of the medications I was unfamiliar with. And there was a lot of repeats when it came to therapy choice. Did the mission trip meet your expectations?

EB: It far exceeded my expectations. And not just because of the service and clinic part of the trip, but because of the people I interacted with. It felt like family. From the bus driver to the students to the other volunteers. Every morning we started the day with devotion, and I was given the opportunity to lead everyone into worship. I didn’t feel out of place. For as long as I’ve been at Loma Linda, this was when I felt I fit in most. I realized I was meant to be at Loma Linda, for this particular trip. It was so fulfilling. And I can’t forget the all-youcan-eat food!! We ate so much good food. But seriously, for a $100, I was able to serve, provide healthcare to those who needed it, eat all the food I wanted, worship and build a community with who I’m excited to go on the next mission trip. It was such a great experience. I would definitely recommend everyone go on at least one. It will be worth it.

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Bankole, Elizabeth

Erickson, Shasta

Phan, Tam

Tran, Khue

Chan, Christopher

Graham, Sarah

Ro, Nathan

Trieu, Rosa

Chan, Luis

Hanna, Brittany

Rochford, Kristin

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Woo, Courtney

Chang, Nicole

Iskander, Mirna

Sabri, Maurine

Zelaya, Nancy

Davis-Ward, Imagine Nguyen, Nhi

Sanchez Gonzalez, Mariadelmar

Do, Tra Huong

Nyakundi, Beth

Tran, Harrison

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president’s message DEAR CLASS OF 2024...

Shant Krikorian, President

Another year passed while having the privilege to serve you all as your class president. This year was another difficult year; however, we encountered those difficulties together. We were able to overcome the obstacles that were placed before us. I am glad to say that we were able to prevail. We proudly managed to push ourselves to the end and soon we will cross the finish line together. As I am writing this letter, I know

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that each one of us is getting excited and ready to begin the next journey of our lives. The third year is nearing the end and most of us are getting ready to weaponize our knowledge as we tackle rotations next year. I have the confidence that we will lift ourselves and our institution so high with our perseverance and hard work.

Once again, I am extremely thankful for every one of you and proud to call you all my friends and family.

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MOST LIKELY TO GO TO DISNEYLAND INSTEAD OF STUDYING

MOST LIKELY TO BE THE FACE OF PHARMACY

THE CLASS HEROES

MOST LIKELY TO FORGET WHAT DAY THEY SCHEDULED THE NAPLEX

 Evelyn Khader

 Huy Ly

 Shant Krikorian & Timmy Afable

 Cristian Rodriquez

BEST SMILE

MOST LIKELY TO TRIP ON THE STAGE AT GRADUATION

WALKS INTO CLASS LIKE IT’S THEIR PERSONAL RUNWAY

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MOST LIKELY TO RETIRE AFTER ONE YEAR OF WORKING

 Hadeel Al-Fayiz & Peter Haydaw

 Katarina Colada

 Esraa BenKhadraa

 Teresa Tran & Samy Esa

 Sama Yousif

THE 4.0 STUDENT

 Divine Grewal

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LOVE IS THE REASON...

Katarina Colada, Class of 2024

Without a doubt, springtime has always been my favorite season during the academic year. With sunlight warming the horizon and the prospect of summer break drawing ever nearer, Block D has always felt like a period of renewal – a time to shed old habits and finish the school year strong. During this year, however, Block D has been feeling less like a metamorphosis and more like a time of reflection.

As my class counts down the last few weeks before we head onto our APPE rotations, every experience feels like we’re slowly packing up this chapter of our lives as we get ready for the next. For myself, I’ve become an expert in euphemisms since all of our times saying “I’ll see you tomorrow” have started to have an undercurrent of “I’ll see you around.” What were once normal Thursday lunch breaks with my friends are now one of the last few opportunities that we’ll get to enjoy together before we’re spread all across the country. Every morning coffee run, every inside joke, every moment that used to be small are all being held under a magnifying glass, as if they’ll disappear if we don’t pay close enough attention to them.

On the flip side, this time of reflection has also provided opportunities to have a renewed sense of gratitude and grace. The renowned French author Victor Hugo once said, “To love another person is to see the face of God,” and as I’ve been reminiscing on my last few years here, I think that Mr. Hugo perfectly hit the mark on that sentiment. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve made my fair share of mistakes while navigating my professional and academic growth in our program; like so many others, there were countless times where I stumbled and felt impossibly weighed down by all of the responsibilities and due dates ahead of me. But

what kept my spirit grounded and empowered through it all was love – love for the profession, love for my friends, and love for God’s everlasting divine grace.

Love was the reason why I was able to attain my accomplishments so far. Love was the reason why I was able to continue in the moments when my spirit felt so downtrodden. And love will always be the reason why I choose to push through the tough times and have faith for a better tomorrow. The amount of profound love that I’ve been able to both give and receive from others in this program has changed my heart for the better – they are the reason why I see the face of God on a daily basis. While this upcoming year will be hard without seeing them every day, it’ll be easier knowing that I’ll have them with me like handprints on my heart.

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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Laurensia Urip, Class of 2024

Ihave been in school since I was five. By the time I was in college, I had grown a bad, self deprecating habit. I mean, haven’t we all? My habit was that I never liked to think that I would do well on an exam because I was always more nervous about the possible disappointment I would feel after. I hated it, but for some reason, I was convinced that berating and feeling bad for myself after failing an exam was all part of the college experience. Eventually, I realized it did absolutely nothing for me or for anyone near me. It was depressing, and I’m sure my friends didn’t particularly enjoy hearing the mean things I’ve said to myself afterwards. It most certainly didn’t help my mental health, but I figured you can’t be disappointed if you expected much worse.

When I started pharmacy school, I thought I would change my perspective on how I reflect after exams whether I did well or not. Failure is inevitable in life, but it’s never a reflection of your character. It’s the way we learn from our failures that

changes who we are and how we grow as humans. I had to stop underestimating my efforts and telling myself I wasn’t smart enough. I had to stop beating myself up for an exam grade I couldn’t change. Mainly, I needed to learn how to laugh it off and move on. Now, laughter. Nothing made me laugh more than watching TikToks – another portal I could easily self-indulge in for hours minimum. If you hear me chuckling out-loud, I’m probably on Tik-Tok, specifically at one of Becca (@becccamooore) videos. In her videos, Becca typically rates her life experiences on a scale of one to ten. The fun part is that her ratings numerically make zero sense and are exaggerated. For example, she recalls a time where she had a terrible experience but rated it 30/10. The worse her experiences became the better the rating. I thought it was a great outlook on experiences I’m sure were horrible in the moment but she could look back on later and laugh. I thought I could do something similar by rating my exams during midterms and finals week.

My ratings on Instagram became an outlet for me to reflect on the hard work I’ve done and to look back at the mishaps. I had no idea that so many of my friends– some still in school and some not– would laugh along with me. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone during a stressful time. I especially loved when other people shared their own ratings, stating that it made exam week somewhat bearable because now they could look back at it and laugh.

People have asked me how I rate the exams. Truth is my “rubric” changes based on how feel in the moment. I rate the exam based on completely subjective information which I believe is the fun part of the whole process. Looking back, it wasn’t really all that bad. I guess that’s how I know I’m doing a better job at learning to laugh and let things go because now my ratings are significantly less harsh. In fact, I can’t recall half of the tests I’ve rated poorly. The ratings allowed me to learn not to dwell in the past because, frankly, it won’t matter years from now.

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president’s message DEAR CLASS OF 2025...

Ahmed Bahjri, President

Mabruk lana and Alhamdulilah (Congratulations to us and Praise be to God)! Just like that, our second year is done! We went through Drug Info, Fluids, Endocrine, Cardio, FBMS, Management, and the list continues. Alongside our classes, we also tackled our Institutional Rotations in our steps to experience an inpatient environment. The list can further accumulate for each of us whether it includes organizational work, community service, juggling work with school, and having fun.

This year, we all encountered adversities, whether shared or individual. It is a fact that we will continue to face challenges and difficulties in school and outside of school. However, it is the challenges we encounter that enable us to develop and progress into becoming better future pharmacists and above all,

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better people. I advise myself and you to keep pushing through, seek guidance and comfort in others, and know that you are not alone in the process.

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I would like to thank you all for making this an enjoyable second year. I am grateful to have been surrounded by people like you all, as we survived IRATs, TRATs, ICATs, SOAPs, TBLs, OSCEs, regular assignments, and examinations through laughter, coming together, and finding joy in the little things. I pray for our ongoing perseverance as well as enjoying our time along the way.

This summer, regardless if you are going to work, starting research, or heading back home, please take time to treat and reward yourself. You deserve it! I pray and can not wait to see you all again, Inshallah.

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class of 2025 PHILIPPINES DURING SPRING BREAK

Josh Torres, Class of 2025

My trip to the Philippines was one of learning and adaptability. Though this was a pharmacy-based mission trip, I found myself spending most of my time outside of a pharmacy role. In addition to pharmacy, I found myself helping with tasks such as taking vitals, triage, medical consultations, and even holding the heads of dental patients. By the end of our trip, our three medical mission clinics served around 430 patients! Outside of clinics, we met with the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), and the Manila Adventist College (MAC). We also toured two

major medical centers and learned more about the differences in the roles of pharmacists in the Philippines compared to the US. A significant part of this trip was also the friendships that I made. In addition to the AUP students, I got to know students from other parts of LLU, such as Public Health, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational therapy, and even pharmacy students from the P1 and P3 classes. I got to learn about each of their roles in health care as well as find new friendships during the trip. During our stay, we also traveled and worked closely with medical clerks (fourth- year medical students) from AUP College of Medicine. They were incredible hosts, and I can confidently say that this trip would not have been as exciting if they were not part of it. I was blessed to make friends with them. Overall, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to serve and be blessed while learning more about Filipino culture, healthcare in the Philippines, and the power of interprofessional collaboration.

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Kirollos Amin, Class of 2025

Serving as Spiritual VP was scary at first. I did not know what to do or say. I didn’t even know what my tasks were. At first, this position was hard on me, but then I started to think about what to do. I considered myself, how I want my spiritual life to be while I am in school, and how I want someone to encourage me during struggles. I started calling my classmates a family, as we were spending a lot of time together– more than the time we spend with our families. Involving encouraging scriptures from the Bible was the main concern to me because it is better to talk to my family with God’s words instead of my words. Birthdays were another concern to me since many of my classmates are away from their families and friends, and there is no one to celebrate their birthdays with them. In addition, many of the birthdays come during major assessments, which means it is hard to

celebrate because they would rather prepare or study for them instead of celebrate. Therefore, making a small recognition of birthdays by singing “Happy Birthday” at the beginning of their special days enhances their spiritual well-being as they realize their second family in school is thinking of them and recognizing them as an important part of the family. I think being a spiritual vice president has actually benefited me more than my classmates. I have become more spiritual, and my spiritual well-being has been enhanced. Putting God first is the motivation in all of my works. The scriptures I share every day with my classmates are hitting my heart first before hitting my classmates’ hearts. On birthdays, seeing happiness in a brother’s or sister’s eyes has made me happier than them. Being a Spiritual VP is one of the most amazing experiences in my life.

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Learning and making it through each therapeutic course alongside my friends.

This year, making the extra effort to see my family made me happy. Life gets very hectic and I often feel there isn’t enough time to do everything I want to, but dedicating this time to see those I love helped motivate me to fight through the burnout.

Getting engaged and wedding planning!

Being able to work with my peers this whole year made me happy. There will always be struggles in pharmacy school, but being able to work through them with your friends makes it worthwhile. My community enabled me to get through this year.

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WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS YEAR?

Knowing how to accept, letting things go and moving on

I enjoyed hearing that our efforts and struggles in class as P2’s impacted the class after us to have a more accommodating experience in pharmacy school

Days with no cardio quiz!!!

Being able to pass my classes and see my classmates grow academically.

Living in the same building as my friends.

president’s message DEAR CLASS OF 2026...

Lena Lebada, President

Iam so proud to see everyone grow and continue to push through this first year together.

I could not have asked for stronger, happier, smarter, and more amazing classmates. Thank you to everyone for supporting each other everyday and always being the kind of people our class can rely on. It takes so much courage from everyone to chase their dreams, and we are all here together to help others and follow what we believe in.

I have had the pleasure to work alongside some of the most talented, passionate, and caring individuals I have known. I have no doubt that we will all go on to do amazing things in our careers, and I am grateful to have each and every one of you as my classmates and friends.

Starting our journey in pharmacy school, we have faced countless challenges, from difficult exams to working hard on rotations. Yet through it all, we have persevered, supporting each other and working together to overcome any obstacle in our path.

I am particularly grateful for the many ways in which each of you have contributed to our class community. Whether you have served as a mentor to a struggling student, volunteered

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your time to organize a fundraiser, or simply offered a kind word of encouragement to a classmate in need, your efforts have helped to create a culture of support and collaboration that has benefited us all.

I believe each and every one of us will become confident and helpful pharmacists one day. Thank you all for being kind and uplifting to each other. It warms my heart when I see everyone encourage each other to be the best they can be. It has been an honor to work alongside such talented and motivated individuals, and I am proud of all that we have accomplished together. From our early days as nervous students to our current status as learning and knowledgeable professionals, we have grown and learned so much as a class.

And to my fellow class officers, thank you for your hard work and dedication to making our class a success. You have all gone above and beyond to ensure that our class functions smoothly and that we are able to enjoy our time together. Thank you for all your hard work and countless hours you have devoted to bringing us all closer together as a class.

Thank you to my pharmily.

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Chi Duong, Class of 2026

During the first few weeks of pharmacy school, everything was new. New school, new city, and new people. Even though our class had orientation for a whole week together, had gone to the mountains together, and had been going to classes in the same classroom almost everyday after orientation, many of us hadn’t quite made the first move yet and taken the time to get to know each other. We all had our own little friend groups that we were comfortable with and even throughout class, lunch, and even outside of class, we mainly talked with just those in our friend groups.

We had other activities such as the flu vaccine clinic or organization events during lunch, but most of us stuck with people that we were familiar with. Usually after class, most of us went home. I mean who didn’t want to do that? Especially after a long day at school. After all, there were so many classes to adjust to and so much to study for.

But this all changed one hot day in September. With the SoCal heat, a refreshing treat sounded just awesome and luckily there was the “Meet and Treat” where there would be free ice cream! Plus, we first years wanted the

opportunity to hang out with Dean Hogue. Mrs. Mathew was very generous to arrange a “Meet and Treat” activity for us students and Dean Hogue so that we could all socialize. Unfortunately, Dean Hogue wasn’t able to make it and even though it seemed like the event wouldn’t be the same without him, we managed to make the most of it.

It was my first time having ice cream from Happy Camper Creamery and also the first time I got to have conversations with my classmates who weren’t in my friend group. Without this gathering opportunity, we most likely would have just gone home after class. But this day was different. It was nice to converse about things besides school. I remember most of the conversations started with “What flavor did you get?” and that really broke the ice and allowed for conversations to flow.

I was grateful for the delicious free ice cream and the “Meet and Treat” event because I got the opportunity to get to know my classmates better, get out of my comfort zone, and have a great time overall. This memory was definitely a highlight of the beginning of my journey at pharmacy school.

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HALLOWEEN SOCIAL

As a pharmacy student, there are many things that can bring us together as a class. From studying long hours for exams to working on group projects, we bond over our shared experiences and passion for the field of pharmacy. However, one event that stands out to me as the most memorable and personal was the Halloween Social.

I remember this event as if it was just yesterday. The atmosphere was electric with excitement, anticipation and a sense of camaraderie that was truly special. As soon as we finished our Self Care quiz, we all rushed to the lawn outside Shryock Hall, eager to see what costumes our classmates had come up with. I remember feeling a rush of joy and amazement as I saw my classmates decked out in their most creative and imaginative costumes.

The games we played that day were not just about the prizes or the competition; they were an opportunity to let loose, have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We played childhood games like red light green light, four corners and telephone. We laughed until our stomachs hurt. There were moments of pure joy that we all shared together.

What made this event so special was the strong sense of connection that we felt. We weren’t just a group of strangers studying in the same classroom. We were a tight-knit community of people who shared a common passion for pharmacy and a genuine interest in getting to know each other better. I had the pleasure of learning some interesting facts about my peers that I had not known before. I was fascinated to learn that one of my classmates had traveled to Hawaii, while another had been a yoga instructor. In turn, I had the chance to share my own experience of visiting Paris, France. These shared experiences helped me see my classmates in a whole new light and allowed us to bond on a deeper level. Suddenly, it felt like we were not just students, but a family. It was

truly a heartwarming moment that I will always cherish and that left me feeling more inspired and connected to my peers than ever before.

I know that pharmacy school can be a demanding and stressful experience, but events like the Halloween Social make it all worth it. It was a reminder that we are more than just students in a classroom – we are people who are passionate about our profession and who care deeply about each other. It was a time where we left all of our school stress behind and learned about each other’s families and hobbies outside of pharmacy school.

So, to my Pharmily, I say this: let’s keep making memories, let’s keep supporting each other, and let’s keep striving to be the best pharmacists we can be. I can’t wait to see you all again next year and continue building the bonds of friendship that we formed on that unforgettable day. Together, we can achieve great things and make a lasting impact on the world of healthcare.

Inshaal Rehman, Class of 2026

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WHICH CLASS WOULD YOU TAKE AGAIN AND WHY?

• Disease Management

• I would retake calculations from Block A. I enjoyed learning about calculating dosages and about the math part of the class. In part I like the clinical part of IPDM in Block C, but definitely not the difficulty of the class.

• Self care because i want to my otc better

• Pharmaceutical Calculation, because I like math lol

• EPIDEMIOLOGY&PH

• Self-care because it is actually useful

• Self care because it was informative to my current experience outside of school.

• Self care. So I can get the information concrete in my memory.

• Self care because it was 5 units

• IPDM 1, hands down. It was definitely the most interesting course we had with actual pharmaceutical tips on how to think/act

• Self care really helped me with my OTC drugs and in the real world setting.

DESCRIBE YEAR 1 IN ONE WORD

• Rollercoaster

• challenging

• challenging

• winding

• Chaotic

• New

• Entitled

• Overwhelming

• Learning

• Eye-opening

• Challenging

IF YOU COULD CREATE A DRUG, WHAT WOULD IT DO?

• I would create a miracle drug to cure all cancers.

• A drug that’ll help you remember everything you studied without fail.

• Sensory-enhancing meditation

IF ONE OF YOUR CLASSMATES WAS A DRUG, WHO WOULD BE WHAT DRUG?

Hao: ergocalciferol (drisdol) “the sunshine vitamin”

Andrew Gaboras would be Adderall.

Isabelle is aspirin

Desiree would be desyrel

Rita - beta blocker

Ali, he’d be Adalimumab Tim - TIMOLOL

• Can’t say because someone might steal my thesis

• Promote tau proteins and prevent the collapse of microtubules in the frontal and temporal lobes to combat dementia.

FAVORITE P1 MEMORY?

• meeting some of my best friends who have helped me push through the hard classes and tough weeks that we have experienced in class

• Our Halloween hangout outside Shryock

• The retreat during orientation week

• The end of year 1

• Spending time with friends

• Meeting everyone

• Doing activities during orientation and getting comfortable!

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organizations ACCP

Divine Grewal, ACCP President

This school year, our American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) chapter was ecstatic to provide opportunities for our student body to implement and enhance their clinical, research, communication, and collaborative skills. Our events spanned from opportunities to learn about different pharmacy specialties, to how to prepare for residency, and specific outreach to our local community in the Inland Empire.

One of the goals of our chapter was to provide educational opportunities for students to learn about clinical pharmacy and how it looks in practice. This year, our chapter was able to organize a “Pharmacy Specialties” event to learn about careers in critical care, ambulatory care, cardiology, and internal medicine. Our chapter strived to promote residency preparation events to provide students with tools and skills that can help in residency and throughout their professional career. This was facilitated through many events including our collaborative Letter of Intent Workshops, Mock Residency Interviews, and the Emerge From the Crowd Event at the ACCP Global Conference. ACCP was proud to continue our partnership with the LLU School of Medicine for our Street Medicine Clinics at the Hospitality House. This outreach event was an opportunity for students to foster their interprofessional communication and collaboration skills while providing free health care screenings to members of the community. Our student chapter was also excited to share a new outreach opportunity with our student body; we hosted two “Stop the Bleed” events at local high schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Stop the Bleed is an initiative to raise awareness and teach the public how to control life-threatening bleeds. Our students were able to practice their teaching skills leading the lesson and hands-on activity.

Our annual local Clinical Pharmacy Challenge and Clinical Research Challenge allowed students to test their clinical and biostatistics skills while engaging in critical thinking. The local ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge winners were Harrison Hamada, Grant Drew, and our previous President, Shasta Erickson. Our local Clinical Research Challenge winners were Joseph Miles, Baylee Ventura, and our current President-Elect Timothy Glenn. These individuals did an amazing job representing LLUSP at the National Competitions!

It has truly been an honor and privilege to have been able to serve as President of ACCP this past year. I am so thankful to have worked with a great team of individuals who helped make all our events happen. The success of our chapter would not have been possible without our student officers, resident advisors, and faculty advisors. I would like to personally thank Dr. Lisa Hong, Dr. Soo Min Jang, and Dr. Tomona Iso for their invaluable mentorship over the past year. I also would like to show appreciation to our resident advisors, Dr. Josephine McDonald and Dr. Melina Nishida, who precepted our Street Medicine Clinics. Lastly, I would like to thank our President elect, Timothy Glen, for his initiative and support throughout this year. Thank you all for this incredible year, and I cannot wait to see what our next board has in store!

organizations AMCP

Teresa Tran, AMCP President

The core mission for Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) is to improve patients’ health by “ensuring access to high-quality, cost-effective medications and other therapies.” AMCP is leading the way to help patients obtain the medications they need at a price they can afford. The organization is comprised of healthcare providers including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, professionals in life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies. AMCP’s diverse members leverage their specialized expertise in clinical evidence and economics to optimize medication benefit design and population health management to help patients access cost-effective and safe medications. AMCP advocates at the national and state levels for developing and applying evidence-based medications, and enhancing patient and population health outcomes. AMCP at LLUSP has provided students with resources and unique opportunities to pursue these “non-traditional” pharmacy practices. AMCP hosts two national conferences yearly, starting with the Nexus conference in October 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The conferences provided pharmacy student members the opportunity to network with other providers, attend workshops, and hear from keynote speakers.

The Student Leadership Academy, the AMCP Managed Care Pharmacy Residency and the Fellowship Showcase programs are directed towards student pharmacists. Students and officers from LLUSP’s AMCP chapter were able to attend the conferences this year and provide them experiences as well as connections at these events.

This academic year included an interesting challenge in bringing in speakers from the East coast. We were proud to be able to adapt to the situation despite the difficulties with planning and different time zone, but we had the pleasure of having a guest speaker who is an associate direct from the U.S. Field Medical Affairs at Indivior presenting on opportunities that lie ahead for pharmacy students pursuing industrial work and the connection that AMCP had established for him. We are grateful to our speaker and hope that the AMCP chapter can continue to host speakers from a wide variety of managed care pharmacists.

I look forward to seeing AMCP progress and thrive at LLUSP and continue to provide pharmacy students unique non-traditional pharmacy practice opportunities. I am excited for the new board members to take their leadership positions and to help our school chapter grow.

organizations APhA/CPhA-ASP

Cristian Rodriquez, APhA-ASP Chapter President

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The collective goal for APhA/CPhA-ASPthis past year has been to find a way to bring together student pharmacists and create an environment of collaboration and inclusivity to drive students to their goals within the profession. This goal was achieved and expanded upon through the tireless efforts of our executive board and the students dedicated to the organization and chapter. Through the activities of our patient care projects, we were able to bring attention to specific patient populations and provide students with tools to provide better care to these individuals.

The work of our policy team strove to change the landscape of the profession through policy writing and media campaigns through the state and national organizations. Serving and voting on the House of Delegates for both organizations allowed our students to be heard through the representation from our chapter delegates. We were able to pass policy resolution 2022.4 –Translational Services, in the Midyear Regional Meetings APhA-ASP House of Delegates which was authored by students from our very school. This resolution was then sent to the National Executive Committee to be considered for debate on the national level. Our presidents worked in collaboration with CPhA chapters from across Southern California to initiate an event known as Policy on Tap. This event allowed an outlet for students to learn about how the policy process works as well as hear from a state senator himself.

In the second half of the year, we had our very own Katerina Colada compete in the National Patient Counseling Competition a tAPhA Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. At this conference, we had an astonishing 20 students in attendance to represent Loma Linda on the national level. Our very own Cristian Rodriquez served his role on the Communications Standing Committee forAPhA-ASP and at the conference, was awarded one of the four Student Leadership Awards forAPhA-ASP, the first in school history. Tariq Abdul-Rahman served the school on the APhA-ASP House of Delegates at the meeting and represented the voice of our student pharmacists well. Our chapter participated in the second annual SoCal Pharmacy School Mixer, a student run conference aimed at providing professional development and networking opportunities to students across the state of California. Hosting over 180 students this year at UCI School of Pharmacy, our executive board and specifically Joseph Azurin, Marianne Albarracin, Katerina Colada and Timothy Afable, took the initiative to help lead the coordination team for this event. This conference was founded in 2022 by our own Cristian Rodriquez.

Based on the immense work done by our chapter this year, our chapter was awarded one of the CPhA Chapter of Excellence awards which was facilitated by our CPhA President, Timothy Afable. Our chapter will receive our award at the Western Pharmacy Exchange in Las Vegas in April.

We are immensely proud of the work we have accomplished this year,

none of which could not have been done without our advisors Dr. Jessa Koch, Dr. Huyentran, Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Migliozzi. Their guidance allowed us to perform to our highest capabilities this year. In addition, Dr. Martin Bailey, Dr. Shawn Idnani and Dr. Jacqueline Paz provided resident guidance and assistance that we are forever grateful for. This organization is founded on collaboration and unity within our profession. It is through that collaboration and unity, that as a whole chapter and student body, we can confidently say we have achieved our goal in the 2022-2023 academic year.

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organizations APhA/CPhA-ASP

Timothy Afable, APhA/CPhA-ASP Co-President

TheAmerican PharmacistsAssociation and the California PharmacistsAssociation Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA/CPhA-ASP) is a joint student-led organization whose mission is to advance pharmacy practice to promote exceptional healthcare for Californians. We believe that the advancement of pharmacy practice starts with pharmacy students. Our organization is committed to inspiring our colleagues to strive for growth into becoming trustworthy and compassionate pharmacists. Through this, our colleagues can demonstrate the value of pharmacists to the community to convey the necessity of expanding a pharmacist’s scope of practice.

Reflecting upon the past school year I am delighted to witness what our organization has achieved. There are countless achievements to be proud of that reflect our organization’s mission and vision. We are proud of hosting distinguished pharmacy leaders like Dr. RajanVaidya and Dr. Patrick Tabonto share wisdom among pharmacy students to promote professional development and resilience. With the help of Courtney Woo, our organization was granted proclamations from the city of Redlands and the city of Loma Linda duringAmerican Pharma-

cists Month. Lastly, we are honored to receive the CPhA Chapter of Excellence two years in a row.

Additionally, we are thankful to collaborate with resilient student leaders from other organizations to overcome obstacles that we faced throughout the year. Despite the obstacles, it was comforting to know that our school is one pharmily. Through collaborations, we co-hosted successful events that garnered memorable student turnouts like CV reviews and mock patient counseling with PLS, Jog-A-Thon with SNPhA, and a Top 200 Kahoot game withASHP/CSHP.

Alongside theAPhA/CPhA-ASP board and co-president Cristian Rodriquez, we are honored to serve the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. I am blessed to have served as co-president since it allowed me to interact and connect with like-minded individuals who support the organization’s mission and vision.Also, I am thankful to receive guidance and support from our faculty advisors.As our organization progress, achievements and shortcomings empower us to continue growing. I am confident that our organization will reach new heights under the leadership of the incoming co- presidents and their respective board.

organizations ASHP/CSHP

Clarissa Garcia,

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ASHP/CSHP-LLU is an organization focused on achieving the missions of the parent organizations ASHP and CSHP. ASHP’s mission is to help pharmacists achieve their goal of achieving optimal health outcomes. In doing so, ASHP advocates and supports the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory care clinics, and other settings spanning the full spectrum of medication use. Similarly, CSHP’s mission is to represent and empower pharmacists and pharmacy technicians practicing in health-systems to promote wellness, patient safety and optimal use of medications. Here at LLUSP, our chapter aims to put together events that align with the missions of both organizations. One of the ways our organization was successful in doing so was through a naloxone event that educated over 30 students on the purpose and proper use of naloxone to ensure the safety of anyone who uses opioid medication. Additionally, we partnered with Kaiser Riverside on a prescription drug take back event attended by individuals from Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

In addition to the organization’s focus on safe medication practices, ASHP is also the accrediting body for all pharmacy residency programs. Therefore, it is with intention that our organization focuses its events very heavily on residency, including but not limited to: what is residency, what makes an outstanding residency candidate, and how to write a letter of intent and review a residency application. Individuals such as residency director, Dr. Norman Hamada, residency interviewer Dr. Lisa Hong, and current residents spoke about their experiences, while we often provided food and co-curricular hours to attendees. Throughout the year we also hosted various practicing health-system pharmacists to speak about their practices. To highlight one in particular, we invited Dr. Erika Wass to discuss bone marrow transplant, a very niche specialty in pharmacy, which brought out more than 50 students.

One of the major attributes of LLU is the service we engage in with our community, particularly through student organizations. For example, we gathered donations of canned goods and living essentials for the homeless community in San Bernardino. Additionally, we collaborated with APhA-ASP on the annual beanie buddies drive, collecting over $200 worth of brand new gloves, beanies, and scarves for the LLU Cancer Center. Looking forward, the organization’s hope is to bring back TELACU which allows our students to perform blood pressure and osteoporosis screenings as well as medication reconciliation and counseling. The organization was not solely work and no play— we also partook in fun-filled fundraisers such as Motto Tea Cakes, holiday gift wrapping, and sticker sales. Moreover, we collaborated with other organizations to host a top 200 Kahoot competition and a clinical knowledge Kahoot between students and pharmacists to celebrate American Pharmacists Month.

The success of our organization is largely attributed to our student board who was responsible for hosting, coordinating and promoting our events. As this year’s Chapter President, I am honored to have worked with this group of students and am immensely proud of the work we accomplished. Thank you to the board, our residents, and most importantly, our faculty advisor Dr. Sierra for all for your continued efforts and support of the organization.

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CPFI

organizations CPFI

Sunny Huh, CPFI President

Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International (CPFI) is “a worldwide ministry of individuals working in all areas of pharmaceutical service and practice.” CPFI shares the mission minds of Loma Linda University (LLU) and continues the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through pharmacy.

I had the privilege of serving CPFI as the president this school year. Although challenging to manage such an important position, I am honored to have been an instrument of God to hopefully have had a small change and impact to the people at LLU and the community. I can witness that God gave me this opportunity to meet various types of people, see from their eye levels, touch their hands, and ultimately soften my heart.

Some of the highlights of our chapter would be the outreach events. CPFI continues to work with the local church to serve food and provide health services to the houseless community. It is easy to hold prejudice against this community of people. However, everyone, including myself, who comes to our event will realize they are no better than anyone else and in fact that they are the ones lacking in many aspects. My ego was broken, and I was humbled when they offered prayers and comforting words when I was busy taking a breather from my own life. And although the health services we provide are as simple as taking their blood pressure or blood glucose level, they show respect and trust – they do not take anything for granted because every privilege is not a matter of course to these people. The kind of appreciation they

show is something that our community sometimes lacks and forgets about.

Our chapter earned the Hands-and-Feet grants from CPFI to sponsor a community service. We utilized the funds to sponsor the CKC-Music program and the kids. We provided music books, instruments, tools, and time and services to continue their music education. It is a challenge for volunteers to find time and energy on a weekday to spend hours teaching and playing with kids.

However, I immediately understood Jesus’ care for little children and His open arms for them through this outreach. I had never witnessed more pure hearts and smiles, and their “thank you” was enough to go back each week.

CPFI offered numerous events, such as CKC-music, mission trips, fundraisers, beach clean-ups, Thursday night Crosswalk clinics, and more. But above all, we aimed to not only give back to the community, but also bring healing to our members. We had hoped and planned that CPFI would be an organization and a group of people where people can easily come together, feel a sense of belonging, and find purpose in life. There are many that CPFI strives to pursue that are yet unaccomplished, but I will leave a little wiggle room for God to engage in and shape our organization. It is my hope and prayer for CPFI to continue to grow and reach many hearts in service of God. I thank every unique and talented individual in my CPFI team for working together as Jesus’ disciples, Dr. Knecht for being the Psalm 145 of our chapter, and God for His presence in our journey.

PLS

Laurensia Urip, PLS President nator-Elect, Ahmed Bahjri, were able to provide our fellow peers with their insights, as well as the collective advice we’ve received in the past from professors. PLS members are both dedicated to academic excellence and service. Our involvement with Riverside Free Clinic (RFC) has been our highlight for many years. This year, our sign-ups for RFC were filled even months in advance! Through the dedication of our Clinic Manager Divine Grewal, Clinic Coordinator Anthony Dang, and their respective elects, Joshua Torres, and Joseph Miles Azurin, they have exemplified what it means to be a leader and encourage others to do the same.

Since its founding year in 1965, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) aimed to recognize, promote, and foster great leaders in pharmacy. Our mission is to encourage future clinicians to take an active role as leaders in healthcare. This year, our president-elect, Asya Bookal, and I worked in collaboration with Dr. Kawahara to update and integrate a new lecture called, “Defining Leadership,” into the first-year curriculum. Together as a class, students were able to engage in discussions about different styles of leadership, what a great leader should exemplify, and the importance of taking on the role of a leader as a pharmacist. Our goal with this new lecture is to inspire others to continue their growth in leadership regardless of a position title. In our efforts to reconnect and give back to our community, our Gamma Beta chapter hosted a fundraiser for the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California where they provide housing services, bi-weekly grocery distribution, a diaper bank program, etc. to children or families of children with cancer. Spearheaded by our Fundraising Chair, Lynnette Valencia, we were able to raise over $250 in just four days!

PLS has had the wonderful tradition of mentoring and conducting CV reviews for the first-year and second-year students as part of their Professional Development curriculum. Our lovely CV Coordinator, Katerina Colada, and CV Coordi-

Our Delegates, Timothy Afable and Meriel Elmalih, have hosted events of their own like Policy Week with CPhA and Mock Patient Counseling respectively; in addition, they will represent our chapter at our House of Delegates where they will advocate for policies to progress our profession and the organization. Our Application Coordinator and Secretary, Reem and Rita Hanna Al-Kass, hosted our Meet and Greet and finalized our application process to provide a more seamless experience. Our project coordinator, Jimmy Reynolds, worked alongside our president-elect to create an initiative proposal to promote diversity, equity, & inclusion as part of the PLS Charles Thomas Leadership challenge. Hannah Tadros, our Outreach Coordinator, collaborated with SNPhA to provide eleven students with mock interviews many of whom were first years!

Finally, we would like to thank and recognize our faculty advisor, Dr. Norm Hamada, and our resident advisor, Dr. Paul Phan, for guiding us each step of the way. We hope to continuously encourage others to take charge in hopes to inspire other aspiring pharmacists to become both knowledgeable clinical specialists and exceptional leaders. I’m so proud of all that we’ve done together. Thank you for making me a better leader.

organizations RHO CHI

Shant Krikorian, Rho Chi President

Iwant to thank each member of Rho Chi for your contributions. I am proud to serve as the president of this great student organization.

Rho Chi is a student organization that consists of the top 20% of the pharmacy class who are selected as they commence their third year. One of its missions is to recognize and acknowledge the educational achievements of its members. In collaboration with

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our faculty advisor, Dr. Kinney, we were able to achieve tremendous success with Rho Chi this year. We offered daily tutoring services to all pharmacy students who came with various topics in Cardiology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics, FBMS and more. In the beginning of the year, we offered and provided tips and advice on how to study, prepare for exams, and succeed in pharmacy school. Students were able to approach us with

questions on how to better prepare for exams. In addition, in collaboration with a faculty member, Rho Chi planned and executed an event to help students better write and present SOAP notes, as it is our mission to help students overcome every possible obstacle in pharmacy school and beyond.

It was a great honor to be part of this group and organization, and I wish all the best to our future Rho Chi inductees.

organizations SNPhA

Anthony Dang, SNPhA President

Student National Pharmaceutical Association is a student-led organization dedicated to the pharmacy profession and focused on serving underserved communities. Our organization has six initiative chairs who focus on diabetes, chronic kidney disease, immunization, mental health, HIV/AIDS, and stroke prevention. As a whole, we spread awareness about different comorbidities that pharmacists treat while keeping the underserved and minorities in mind.

Although we are one of the smaller organizations on campus, we tried to host different events and bring awareness to our students. Some of our notable events this year were our fundraising event in collaboration with APhA and our mock-interviews with our leadership society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS). For our fundraising event, we co-hosted a Jog-A-Thon with APhA which raised about $1200 divided between our organizations. These funds were used to host more events for our students and to cover any organizational funds that were needed throughout the academic year. Additionally, we worked with PLS to provide mock job interviews for P1 and P2 students in efforts to prepare them for their prospective intern ca-

reers. These interviews were conducted with our organizations as well as our faculty and resident advisors, allowing students to safely practice answering questions they may encounter when interviewing for a pharmacy intern position.

Sarah Park, head of our HIV/AIDS initiative, brought back the red ribbon week we all experienced in our younger years. Red ribbon week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention awareness campaign. She combined the campaign with a focus on HIV/AIDS and how we can play a role in prevention and care for our future patients. Sarah used our social media platform to engage students in this topic.

Moving forward, our president-elect has ambitions of tailoring prospective events toward helping our underserved community and expanding beyond our campus into our neighboring communities. Additionally, he wishes to collaborate with other SNPhA organizations locally and across our country to provide networking experiences for our student body.

My time as president was filled with visions, challenges, and successes for this academic year, and I am so grateful to have shared this experience with my supportive board, fellow presidents, and faculty members.

school of pharmacy HONORS AND AWARDS

To this year’s winners of scholarships, awards, memberships and titles-CONGRATULATIONS! We celebrate you and your achievements!

Weniger Fellow Scholarship

STUDENT AWARDS

Shasta Erickson

LLUSP Dean’s Award

Harrison Hamada

LLUMC Hospital Practice Scholarship

President’s Award

Shasta Erickson

Raman Kaushal

Harrison Hamada

Collin Hoffman

Angelica Quinones

Kristin Rochford

Wil Alexander Whole Person Care Award

Brittany Hanna

Brittany Hanna

HCEP Scholarship

Jaimee Carrillo

LLUSP Mission Excellence Award

Stephen Chan Memorial Scholarship

Rosa Trieu

Indian Pharmacists Association Award

Divine Grewal

Linda Williams Scholarship

Samuel D’Autruche

USPHS Excellence in Public Health

Joseph Azurin

Weniger Fellow Scholarship

Shasta Erickson

LLUMC Hospital Practice Scholarship

Shasta Erickson

Harrison Hamada

Collin Hoffman

Angelica Quinones

Kristin Rochford

Brittany Hanna

HCEP Scholarship

Jaimee Carrillo

Yennhi Nguyen

Natasha Martinez Sepulveda

Amber Stroffolino

Nancy Zelaya

RxPerience

Boushra & Mariam

Attallah Scholarship

Joshua Torres

Brittany Hanna

Harrison Tran

Earnest Johnson & Truman Campbell Scholarship

Britney Sihombing

Community Benefit Scholarship

Briana Ramirez

Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy

John Andrew Hopkins

VPhA-USA Vietnamese Scholarship

Andrew Dang & Teresa Tran

Walgreens Diversity & Inclusion Excellence

Courtney Sullivan

Natasha Martinez Sepulveda

Amber Stroffolino

Nancy Zelaya

RxPerience

Brittany Hanna

Harrison Tran

HONORS AND AWARDS

FACULTY/STAFF/PRECEPTOR AWARDS

LLUSP Alum of the Year Award

Pisey Long (Class of 2008)

honors and awards

LLUSP Community Service Award

Huyentran Tran

LLUSP Rising Start

Jenee Vo (Class of 2021)

LLUSP Staff of the Year Award

Cherrie Martin

LLUSP Faculty of the Year Award

Olivia Francis Boyle

LLUSP Junior Faculty of the Year Award

Tomona Iso

LLUSP Distinguished Service Award

Kyle Sousa

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Preceptor of the Year Awards

ALUMNI: Gerard Rivera (Class of 2011)

EXTERNAL: Eddie Diaz

FACULTY: Caroline Sierra

LLUMC: Emily Luu

Teacher of the Year Awards

CLASS OF 2023: Alireza FakhriRavari

CLASS OF 2024: Jessa Koch

CLASS OF 2025: Justin Kinney

CLASS OF 2026: Kris Boyle

HONORS

FACULTY/STAFF/PRECEPTOR

LLUSP Alum Pisey Long

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honors and awards

LLUSP Rising Jenee Vo (Class

LLUSP Staff

Cherrie Martin

LLUSP Faculty

Olivia Francis

LLUSP Junior of the Year

Tomona Iso

LLUSP Distinguished Service Award

Kyle Sousa

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