Campbell Comments Fall 2009

Fall 2009

CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Inside this Issue

School of Pharmacy changes name with the expansion of academic offerings

Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences News Alumni Profile: Ijeoma Uwakwe, Pharm.D. ’09 Bryan Turner, Pharm.D. ’09 Nicole Panosh, Pharm.D. ’09 Donor Profile: Pharmacy Practice Department The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign Faculty Focus: Tom Colletti, MPAS, P-AC Pharmaceutical Sciences Update Message from the Pharmacy Alumni President Class Notes Upcoming Events

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he Campbell University board of trustees voted to change the name of Campbell University School of Pharmacy to Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, according to Chairman Bob Barker. The college is currently reviewing logo modifications.

“The Board of Trustees feels the name change reflects the university’s commitment to educating not only qualified pharmacists, but other health sciences professionals in our community,” said Barker. “This name change will provide the foundation to implement future health science programs as the university looks to the future.”

The board recently announced the addition of a master of Physician Assistant studies (MPAS) degree to begin in 2011. This program will complement the college’s impressive range of programs in pharmacy including the doctor of Pharmacy degree and master’s degrees in both Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., dean of the newly renamed College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, says the name change is an indication of the university’s desire to meet the health care demands of our state. “The college’s interdisciplinary learning, research, service and clinical practices in a Christian environment distinguish the university as a premier educational institution for health care professions,” said Maddox. “Our goal is to promote, support and expand the institutional capacity to meet primary health-related needs for the citizens of North Carolina.”

Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement

Dear alumni and friends,

learn how to create your legacy For more details regarding legacy gifts contact me directly at 910-893-1837 or visit www.campbell.edu/ pharmacy to read more about The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign.

Thanks to iPhone, Facebook and GPS we have information at our fingertips…literally. At the click of a mouse or the press of a button, you can share photos of your family or latest vacation with your friends around the world. Studies show the average attention span is seven minutes. So for most of you, especially if you’ve already read some of this issue, are already wandering off by this point. Thank you, technology—now, I am sure no one reads my column or at least not to the end.

I am not at all negating technology…in fact, I am a huge fan. I stay in touch with friends I have not seen in years on Facebook. I do not own an iPhone, but my Blackberry does keep me connected…I am able to check my e-mail (and my Facebook page) any time. Without GPS, I think I would be aimlessly trying to find where the nearest Starbucks might be located. Technology makes communication efficient.

Currently there is a lot of discussion about social networking and technology. This discussion recently had me thinking about a conference I attended a few years ago. During this conference a speaker asked, “how many of you can recall the first and last names of both of your parents?” All 800 or so of the attendees stood. “Good,” he responded. “How many of you can recall the full name of all four of your grandparents?” About 600 folks sat, leaving 200 standing. He followed, “now, how many of you can name all eight of your great-grandparents?”

Are you curious how many folks were still standing… about six. Can you answer these questions?

The speaker followed by stating, “well folks, two generations after your death no one will remember who you were or what you stood for; for that matter it looks like you will be lucky if anyone remembers you after one generation following your passing.” I am sharing this with you because I feel he made an important impact on everyone in the room that day.

The point: what legacy will you leave behind?

Will you be forgotten in two generations? Today’s technology-driven world allows us to get to know people, but only on the surface. I can read about you on the internet; what you are doing and where you work. I can enjoy pictures of your family, your pets. I can tell when you are frustrated with the cable company, because of your profile post online. But, am I getting to know you?

Who are you? What motivates you?

As you read this issue of Campbell Comments, I challenge you to think about what legacy you will leave behind. The speaker at the conference went on to explain that the only solution to make sure we are remembered is to donate a legacy gift to a charity of our choosing to ensure our beliefs, values, legacy—and our name—live on. (Now, remember what I do for a living, I raise money for a university so I was attending a fundraising conference.)

Legacy gifts at the College of Pharmacy range from a $25,000 endowed scholarship (think The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign) to a several million dollar program endowment or building endowment—all in perpetuity.

Why a legacy gift? Most parents would be proud to take their child to see the building named after granddad or to a scholarship luncheon where grandma’s named scholarship is awarded.

Philanthropy is important to all of us, we give to what we believe in and we share with our families this belief.

A legacy gift allows the donor’s name to remain strong in honor of their commitment to help others through the form of charity. (By the way, if you are still reading this I’d love to hear from you, send me an email at peelerj@ campbell.edu with the subject: I’m still reading Jodi! Feel free to share any comments you have about my message or Campbell Comments in general.)

I am not suggesting that a legacy gift is for everyone, but it may just be a great way to honor a loved one so their name is left in legacy for years to come. What I am suggesting is for everyone to take the time to remember the past and get to know your family. Whether it is your Campbell family or your own family, don’t let your attention span wander and not take the opportunity to really get to know someone special in your life. Spend time sharing with your family and then see in what way you might support their honor. It might be a great way to find out more than what is just a mouse click away.

To find out more about legacy gifts contact me directly at 910-893-1837 or read more about our campaign, The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Scholarship by visiting www.campbell.edu/ pharmacy.

Hoping to leave a legacy (or at least an impression),

Jodi S. Peeler, MBA Assistant Dean, External Relations 2

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College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences News

Campbell’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Holds Convocation

Class of 2013 Welcomed During White Coat Ceremony The Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences officially welcomed 108 new students into its doctoral program on Sunday, August 9, 2009. Each of the students was presented with a white coat to wear during their training over the next four years.

“This white coat is a symbol of your commitment to the pharmacy profession,” Dean Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., said to the class of 2013. “The white coat stands for professionalism, integrity, high moral values, high standards, empathy, compassion and humanness.”

Dina Adams, Pharm.D. ’96, president of the Pharmacy Alumni Association, was the keynote speaker during the ceremony. “My coat and I traveled many miles together and witnessed many examples of professionalism,” she said.

Adams offered the students etiquette techniques for their rotations that can be carried throughout their pharmacy careers. She advised them to always have an extra clean, white coat and to dress professionally, treat people equally and have respect for their instructors and classmates.

“Starting today you represent the college and the profession you have chosen,” she said. “I encourage you to accept responsibility of this challenge.”

College of Pharmacy Focuses on Career Development The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences held professionalism seminars for its doctor of pharmacy candidates on August 26, 2009. The purpose of these sessions was to help guide students to meet their career development goals so they are able to make informed decisions as they transition from school into the workforce. Topics included interview skills, residency information, CV writing, etiquette presentations and panels where alumni and pharmacy professionals discussed valuable career advice with students. The seminars were sponsored by Rite Aid Pharmacy.

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New and returning students were welcomed to Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences during the 24th convocation on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Retired Army General James L. Anderson delivered keynote remarks and the college, in partnership with the Pharmacy Alumni Association, established a new convocation tradition-- remembering alumni, students and faculty who have passed away during the college’s previous academic year.

During the inaugural remembrance, a moment of silence was held in memory of all deceased individuals who were involved with the college during the past 23 years of operation.

Following the moment of silence, a memoriam was held for Thomas Furman, Pharm.D. ’91, who passed away on February 14, 2009. Reneé Furman, wife of the late Thomas Furman, explained how Campbell prepared her husband for the community pharmacy profession.

“After he filled their prescriptions, Tom always took time to listen to his patients and provide advice,” she said. “We have an old church pew in the drug store where they would sit and talk. Tom always said Campbell had prepared him to be the kind of pharmacist he wanted to be.”

Following the memorial, General Anderson’s keynote address also underscored the message of the pharmacist as community leader. “Health care communities today need leaders of character and confidence,” he said. “By being a living example of leadership, you can inspire others.”

Back to School BBQ The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences welcomed students back to campus on August 11, 2009 by hosting its annual Back to School BBQ. CVS Pharmacy sponsored the meal and the Pharmacy Alumni Association sponsored dessert during the event.

New Scholarship Established

Students Shine in Chicago The National Conference for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), held on July 1720, 2009 in Chicago, was a big success for the College of Pharmacy as Campbell’s doctor of pharmacy students earned many awards and took a national office.

Tina Lee, 2011 Pharm.D. candidate, was appointed as Region II Facilitator; she will serve as a liaison between the national headquarters and 16 chapters in the southeast region. The SNPhA chapter at Campbell received second place for the National Chapter of Excellence award and also received a trophy for their community service activities completed throughout the 2008-2009 academic year.

The chapter was also recognized with two certificates.

One for completing events focused on SNPhA’s five initiatives (HIV/AIDS awareness, Power to End Stroke, Operation Immunization, legislation/voting/ immigration, and Chronic Kidney Disease) and another in acknowledgment of their outstanding participation and achievement in Region II.

Dan and Alisa Hayes, parents of Zack Hayes, Pharm.D. ’08, created the Hayes Family/Stedman Drug Center Scholarship Endowment in July 2009 to benefit students with an interest in independent community pharmacy.

Their scholarship was established in support of The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign’s goal of starting 25 new endowed scholarships.

Clinical Rotation in Kenya In June 2009 four 2010 doctor of pharmacy candidates from Campbell completed a clinical rotation in Kenya.

Under the direction of Jimmie Pope, Pharm.D. ’93, Campbell preceptor and full-time Christian missionary, Aaron Dunets, Katy Powell, Annette Sajecki, Mary Covington Walker spent the month assisting at medical clinics and performing a children’s ministry at churches. The students had an amazing time and are grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Kenya.

Students and Faculty Support Diabetes Research For the sixth consecutive year, a group of cyclists representing the College of Pharmacy at Campbell participated in the North Carolina Tour de Cure, a fundraising cycling event sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. Over the last six years, Team Campbell has raised nearly $50,000 to benefit diabetes research and treatment.

This year, the ride was held on June 6-7 in Cary, N.C. Team Campbell was composed of 22 pharmacy students, faculty and family members. They received third place for the amount of funds raised. To learn more about Team Campbell contact Bob Cisneros, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, by email at cisnerosr@campbell.edu.

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Help Wanted:Pharmacists Views from pharmacy professionals These days the words recession, health reform and bailout have become household terms. In between all the uncertainty, we’re going to leave the sub-prime melt downs and health care policies to the folks at CNBC and shed a positive light on the profession of pharmacy.

While the recession has claimed millions of jobs, pharmacy positions are one of the few that remain on the help wanted signs.

As the U.S. population is taking more medicine and pharmacists are spending more time with patients to help manage their chronic diseases, it is easy to understand why the United States Department of Labor indicates pharmacy employment is expected to increase by 22% in the next 10 years; which is much faster than the average rate of growth for occupations.

But even with the projected employment increase for pharmacists, will this wobbly economy and the heated discussions on health care support the career’s growth? Let’s follow three 2009 doctor of pharmacy graduates as they enter the profession during these uncertain times to answer this question. Here, in their own words, is what they had to say.

Ijeoma Uwakwe, Pharm.D. ’09 Staff Pharmacist, CVS/pharmacy “The economy has played a very big role in my decision to accept a position at CVS/ Caremark. My initial desire was to work with the commissioned corps but with the state of the economy, it will be hard for my husband to find another job in his field if we relocate. I also took into consideration the cost of driving to work and that is why I was glad when I got a position in my hometown store in Wilson, N.C. As it is now, I still believe there are a lot of opportunities in the pharmacy profession even in this economy. I have been practicing for a few months and I have come to the realization that the pharmacist plays a very important and integral role which cannot be substituted or automated to ensure the right medication (strength, dose, route, refill, days supply, and cost) gets to the right patient. I also see health care reform as an opportunity for pharmacists to play more roles within the health care community.

As a community pharmacist, my next plan is to keep my immunization certification current and be up-to-date in over the counter medications, alternative medications and disease state managements; especially diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

With the new health care reform proposed by this administration, preventative medicine and care will play a larger role. The pharmacist will have more opportunities in the community to undertake weight loss programs, smoking cessation, diabetes control, cholesterol management, etc.

I am actually excited and looking forward to some of the changes that will come with the new health care reform being proposed. As talks are being made about having head-to-head drug trials in the market and reducing the number of drugs in the same class, pharmacists will play a big role in interpreting these studies for patients and providers as well.”

“With continued retail expansion, baby boomers and the growing involvement of pharmacists in patient care, I do not see how the need for pharmacists will diminish. It would appear a radical change in the way health care is delivered in the United States is on the horizon which could have either a positive or negative impact on our profession. As this change evolves, it will be imperative for our profession to show value by increased involvement in clinical care of the patient.

In the hospital setting, I see us challenged to be more involved every day.”

J. Craig Fogle, Pharm.D. ’95 Director of Pharmacy Services Health Management Associates “I think the situation with the economy is actually increasing the number of graduates seeking pharmacy residencies, as the number of open pharmacy positions decline, graduates see completing residencies as a way to increase their marketability.

Although there may be anxiety about finding positions with the current economy, the U.S. population continues to age, more medications continue to come to the marketplace, and new advances in technology and drug delivery systems will continue to demand more of the pharmacy profession. Those individuals with advanced training in residencies will continue to be sought out for vacant positions in many pharmacy settings.”

Janet Teeters, R.Ph., M.S. Director, Accreditation Services Accreditation Services Division American Society of Health-System Pharmacists® “I am unsure if the profession of pharmacy, as it exists today, will continue to see an increased demand for pharmacists down the road. This is a huge issue in the evolving health care reform, especially for community pharmacists. Reimbursement for prescriptions is continuing to fall and I am worried about what is to come. Mail-order would like to be the only provider of maintenance prescriptions and unless we can prove to insurers that we make a difference in our patients lives that may be a reality sooner rather than later.

I, personally, have not seen the economy effect sales in our area as of yet so I hope we have emphasized to our patients the importance of proper medication use and helped them find alternatives if they cannot afford them.”

Jennifer Burch, Pharm.D. ’93 Owner, Central Compounding Center

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Bryan Turner, Pharm.D. ’09 Staff Pharmacist, Cape Fear Valley Hospital “As graduation approached in May, I was very interested in finding a job sooner rather than later! I began making contacts in early fall and attended the career fair hosted by Campbell.

I accepted my job offer at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. in December and actually started training before graduation.

While searching for a job I was shocked to find that some of the retail companies I spoke with did not need any pharmacists in the areas of the state that worked for me. I definitely think it is an advantage to be available to relocate.

The current economy really did not affect my decision at all. I knew I preferred hospital pharmacy over retail. I was lucky enough to get a job where I wanted to work. It almost seemed surreal that everyone was getting laid off and I was turning down jobs for six figures.

I’m not completely sure of all the ins and outs of the new health care reform, but I do know if 48 million people have new insurance plans then pharmacists will be in even greater demand which leads to job security and salary stability. It may even turn out to be a springboard for pharmacists to play an even greater role in the overall health care team.”

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Nicole Panosh, Pharm.D. ’09 Pharmacy Administrative Resident, Duke University Hospital “Although I had already decided to apply for residency before the economic down-turn, the current market did solidify my desire to obtain post-graduate training.

During my rotations I saw the difference between clinical pharmacy positions at academic institutions and that in community hospitals. I liked what I saw in academic settings because I like the idea of having an integral role on a multi-disciplinary team. I truly believe that this model is in the best interest of the patient. For me, a residency was the best way to obtain a position that allowed me to work with a team in this way.

It is definitely harder to enter a career in health care since the downturn in the economy. I believe this has been a surprise to some who may have thought that health care was somehow insulated from what is going on in the economy.

Health care reform will also have an impact on pharmacy.

Even though no one can be sure what that impact will be, we all must pay attention and make sure we collectively speak up in order to allow the practice of pharmacy to continue to progress as it has been. The role of pharmacy, at least in the health-system setting, has changed significantly in the last several years and it is important we do not lose what has been gained.”

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Donor Profile

Joining forces to support pharmacy education The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Campbell University works together to support the next generation of pharmacists, not only through teaching but also financially.

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he College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences’ Pharmacy Practice Department has shown their dedication to the pharmacy program through 100% participation in the Employee Giving Campaign during the 2008-2009 fiscal year.

The Employee Giving Campaign was launched in February 2009 to encourage faculty and staff members at Campbell University to give back through financial support. In an effort to encourage employees from the College of Pharmacy to contribute to the campaign, a committee was formed within the college. Bob Cisneros, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, served as the representative on the committee for Pharmacy Practice and helped lead his department to 100% participation.

“The Employee Giving Campaign to me is a way of giving back to Campbell University and the College of Pharmacy. I really feel a responsibility to participate either by contributions to scholarships, the new building, or other areas. It’s a small way of saying thank you for the opportunities and good things the College of Pharmacy and the profession have provided us all,” remarks Cisneros.

Overall the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences giving percentage jumped from 76% to 83%, creating a new record for the college. Notably, the Pharmacy Practice Department achieved 100% participation for the first time. “With a diverse group of faculty members, communication with the department regularly was an important factor in the campaign,” says Cisneros. “Our faculty participation increased from 64% in 2007, 93% in 2008, to 100% in 2009; this includes participation of the pharmacy residents as well as each faculty member.”

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Larry Swanson, chair of Pharmacy Practice, is proud of his department and the support shown in the Employee Giving Campaign.

“No matter where one works, there will be the usual ups and downs in our jobs. When I visit with faculty members many express to me how much they love their job and enjoy working at the College of Pharmacy. As someone who has been on faculty at three other pharmacy schools, it is clear to me that Campbell is a unique place. We have a special camaraderie here amongst our faculty and students which I think is rare. When you have a college with very accomplished faculty, quality students, and a solid reputation, it is relatively ‘easy’ to want to contribute back. Observing and mentoring the students as they develop and mature through the curriculum to identify their practice niche, brings great personal reward to our faculty members.”

The department is composed primarily of faculty across the state working in a variety of hospitals and health care facilities. These faculty members contribute to pharmacy education by lecturing on campus in different courses, serving on university and College of Pharmacy committees and as preceptors for students in their final year of pharmacy school. The department also incorporates faculty members on campus with responsibilities including teaching, continuing education, drug information, and experiential programs.

The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences appreciates all those who contributed to the university for the Employee Giving Campaign and also recognizes the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department for 100% faculty giving in 2008.

The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign was created to help Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) commemorate 25 years of educating pharmacy professionals in the fall of 2011.

The campaign’s focus is to celebrate the past while preparing for the next 25 years of educating pharmacists through raising funds to support student scholarships and sharing the 25 most memorable moments at the college.

To support the campaign you can make a gift to the 25th Anniversary Scholarship or any other endowment at your discretion. Visit www.campbell.edu/pharmacy to donate online or to view more information about the numerous opportunities to make a gift to the campaign.

Part of remembering the past is recalling all of great people, events, places and memories that have made the college what it is today. Leading up to the 25th year celebration, the college will be honoring 25 different memories our friends, alumni, faculty and students share about the college.

To share visit www.campbell.edu/pharmacy and click on the campaign logo to find the online form; your memory may be featured as one of the 25 most memorable moments at CPHS. Over the next two years, these 25 memories will be revealed through Campbell Comments and all 25 memories will be honored at the CPHS convocation ceremony on August 25, 2011.

25 most memorable moments at the College of Pharmacy In no particular order, here are two of the college’s top 25 memories:

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Dr. Jack Watts is a lifelong friend of Campbell University and the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. He has served on the university Board of Trustees and also the Pharmacy Dean’s Board of Advisors. Most of you will remember Watts for speaking at your convocation ceremony. He has advocated for the pharmacy profession by encouraging students to “get involved” at all of the college’s 24 convocation ceremonies. He and his wife, Eloise, have been faithful supporters of CU pharmacy students over the years. Watts was awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Pharmacy Alumni Association and will forever be honored as one of the most important individuals who has impacted the college.

support “As a recipient of the Dean’s Academic Scholarship, G. Fred Hale Memorial Scholarship and Ransdell Family Scholarship, I am truly grateful for the donors who have helped me in the pursuit of my lifelong dream while reducing the financial burden of becoming a pharmacist.

I would like to encourage other College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences alumni and friends to invest in the future of our profession and enable others to pursue their dreams as well.”

Robbie Stebbins, Jr. 2011 Pharm.D. Candidate

share “Among many other people and events, one of my favorite memories was winning the Clinical Skills Competition at the ASHP Midyear meeting in Orlando with Teri Dittmar our P-4 year. It showed what a great education we were receiving at Campbell.

The whole week was a blast, but that was definitely the highlight for me!”

Erin Sievers Bastidas, Pharm.D. ‘00

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Hartness Lecture Hall is where it all started! The majority of the college’s alumni were trained in these seats so without a doubt this location is a memory of alumni because of the numerous days spent listening to lectures and because of its uncomfortable seats (at one time they were wooden). The lecture hall was named in honor of Blanton A. Hartness.

Campaign Goals 25 new scholarships or professorships

share your thoughts Online

Visit www.campbell.edu/pharmacy to share your memory online.

Mail

Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Office of Advancement Post Office Box 1090, Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

Contact

Contact an advancement staff member by phone, 1-800-760-9734 ext. 1313 or email, pharmacydonations@campbell.edu.

$2.5 million to support the future of pharmacy education Sharing 25 memories to honor the college’s history

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The Physician Assistant program arrives at Campbell

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ust as students are transitioning from the beach to the classroom this fall, the School of Pharmacy is also changing gears as it rolls out the “orange” carpet to welcome the arrival the Physician Assistant (PA) program to Campbell.

In preparation for the new program, the school is changing its name, hiring a PA director and converting the Carrie Rich Memorial Library into the home of the program; all of these steps are currently underway to reach the deadline of the program’s first classes starting in the fall of 2011.

Many may wonder why Campbell University chose to create a PA program. The answer lies in the role PA professionals’ play within the health care community.

According to the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the PA profession emerged in the mid-1960’s to alleviate a problem of physician mal-distribution and to increase the public’s access to quality health care. Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. They perform a comprehensive range of medical duties from basic primary care to high-technology procedures and are virtually found in every medical and surgical specialty.

In some rural areas where physicians are in short supply, PAs serve as the primary providers of health care, conferring with their supervising physicians as needed and as required by law.

With fewer medical students pursuing careers in primary care medicine and a rapidly growing population, the American Academy of Family Physicians anticipates nearly all 50 states will have a shortage of primary care physicians by 2020.

“Traditional physicians may spend up to ten years in medical school.

By establishing the PA program, we have an opportunity to meet immediate health care needs in a more rapid fashion,” says Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., dean of the newly renamed Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS). “Our objective through all our programs at the college, including the PA program, is to promote, support and expand the institutional capacity to meet health related needs of our citizens.”

Throughout his career, Colletti has served as an active educator, clinician and researcher. He is a graduate of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) PA Program located in New York City; he also completed a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from the University of Nebraska.

While earning his Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) at USPHS, the PA field was still in its infancy. “I looked at entering into the PA profession as an opportunity. The profession was a new and challenging field in its early and formative stages,” Colletti says.

“Serving as a medical practitioner and providing basic services to people in need has been a very rewarding career,” Colletti says. “Patient care is a sacred and time-honored privilege and a responsibility that requires a commitment to compassion, self-sacrifice, respect, and excellence which I feel is a calling.”

As the newly appointed director of the PA program, Colletti views his role at Campbell as a chance to affect patient care on a larger scale.

While caring for the sick and injured, he observed the constant need for competent, compassionate caregivers and now he has an opportunity to guide these individuals during their training.

Colletti was a preceptor for medical and PA students in clinical settings for many years; during this time he saw shortcomings in the knowledge base and educational preparation of his students. His goal is to address these needs in the new program.

Colletti’s drive is also based on his experience as an assistant director of the PA program at Methodist University and as the PA academic coordinator at Duke University Medical Center. These roles have equipped him with the knowledge and aptitude needed to lead the program at Campbell.

“I find the art of medicine very stimulating and I want to pass on my experience to a new generation of PAs,” says Colletti. “Being a medical educator will allow me to impact health care on a larger scale, sending out new PAs to provide service to many different communities. But in the end it is all about providing excellent medical care to our patients.”

T-minus two years and counting!

Educating the Next Generation of Physician Assistants Since starting at Campbell in early August, Thomas P. Colletti, MPAS, PA-C, director and associate professor of the new PA program, has hit the ground running. The passion he puts into the new program is drawn from his 30 years of practice in pediatrics, urgent care and emergency medicine, and orthopedics.

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CPHS is slated to begin accepting applications for the PA program in the fall of 2010 and the first class will commence in the fall of 2011.

Working directly with Dean Maddox, Colletti has calculated a plan for the two year countdown in an effort to develop a successful program at Campbell.

One of his first actions is to recruit capable and committed

Thomas P. Colletti, MPAS, PA-C, director and associate professor of the new Physician Assistant (PA) program and Dean Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., discuss their thoughts on renovations in the Carrie Rich Memorial Library, the new location of the PA program in 2011.

administrative staff and faculty including a program coordinator, a PA to serve as an academic coordinator for the didactic phase of training, and a PA to provide leadership for the clinical phase of the training.

Colletti admits the accreditation process will be a huge undertaking.

Campbell will follow the Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) standards; this procedure will include submitting a formal application and developing a self-study to demonstrate the college’s preparation and qualifications to launch a successful PA program.

Once the college achieves full accreditation by ARC-PA and recruits an engaging faculty with clinical and academic expertise, Colletti will begin to create an exemplary didactic curriculum that is practical and evidence based. He intends to incorporate patient-centered medicine into the education with the hope of training students to be considerate, capable health care providers.

Colletti recognizes the importance of developing strong clinical preceptor affiliations for student rotations and believes it is important to encourage students and faculty to support local community needs. To accomplish this, Colletti and other faculty members will liaise with local and national PA organizations to develop cooperative relationships with other medical professions, bringing the program at Campbell to national prominence.

The two year program has an initial projected enrollment of 32 students per class, with a total enrollment of 64 students. The program’s curriculum will be divided into two phases: didactic training in classrooms, laboratories and clinical facilities followed by clinical

training rotations. Students will be exposed to clinical experience in emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery, geriatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics and psychiatry.

Answering the Call This is a pivotal time for the development of the PA program and Colletti is honored Campbell has placed the responsibility in his hands. He is excited to be associated with such a prestigious university and vows to focus on building an outstanding educational opportunity for students and hopes to graduate highly skilled PAs who will exemplify Campbell’s ideals and uphold its reputation.

As his work is now in progress, Colletti observes the future with full potential. Once the groundwork is laid, he will remain persistent in the advancement of the program. His future goals include an online faculty orientation course for PA faculty, creating a PA recertification review, organizing preceptor workshops, hosting regional PA conferences, and considering an online MPAS degree.

“Health care continues to change before our eyes,” says Colletti.

“The current emphasis on health care reform proposed by the new administration includes a renewed emphasis on wellness, prevention, primary care, and the medical home concept. PAs are uniquely prepared and situated to contribute to this need and I see this current era as a new challenge for the PA profession and my goal is to prepare our students to respond to this call.”

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Update

High School students try out Science Careers at Campbell The Science Education Outreach program at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) hosted an intern program and a day camp this summer to expose high school students to career opportunities in science.

Intern Program Six high school students from the local area in Harnett County attended a two week intern program in June 2009 at Campbell. Students worked in pairs with professors from CPHS on various research projects. Topics included analysis of turnip peroxidase, expressing frog trypsin protein in yeast cells, and measuring the density, sucrose concentration and alcohol content of over-the-counter preparations. At the end of the two week program, students presented their work to the faculty and their families.

Harnett Central High School student Alison McClay enjoyed the experience, “this program was very ‘hands on’ versus my [high] school, which is ‘books open’ and it helped me understand the true measure of the field of science.”

The Science behind the Pharmacist Day Camp Through lectures and hands-on experience, fourteen high school students were introduced to the many facets of a professional career in pharmacy and health sciences during the week long day camp held at Campbell on July 6-10, 2009.

This year’s theme was “Pharmaceutical Sciences are Fun!” During the program, students worked with bacteria, learned how to prepare herbal preparations, were taught how to take a blood pressure or blood sugar reading and visited the Drug Information Center and Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute at Campbell University. They also visited the Biomanufacturing and Training Education Center at North Carolina State University.

In addition, students learned the requirements for acceptance into college and were exposed to the programs at CPHS. Students indicated their experiences through their evaluations. “What didn’t I learn?

I came here knowing very little about pharmacy and I now feel like a pro on the subject!

It was great.” “I learned how drugs were discovered and created. I learned the process of testing drugs.” “I liked the labs and actually participating in what I was learning.”

Both of these programs are sponsored by a Student Science Enrichment Program grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. For more information about upcoming programs please visit the Science Education Outreach webpage at www.campbell.edu/ faculty/bloome.

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Introducing Julianne M. Hall, Ph.D. Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) welcomes Julianne M. Hall, Ph.D., as an assistant professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her teaching responsibilities include the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Hall looks forward to establishing a firm human physiology foundation for the first year doctor of pharmacy students at CPHS, which will facilitate in the future instruction of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical therapeutics.

Coming from a family of educators where her parents and brother are teachers in the Connecticut public school system, Hall has developed a passion for teaching. “I am excited about my new role at Campbell,” she says. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join a talented group of faculty and assist in training future pharmacists and industrial researchers.”

After earning her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology from Duke University, Hall immediately established her commitment to teaching by completing the National Institutes of Health SPIRE teaching postdoctoral program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH).

Following this program, she continued her career in academia as an adjunct assistant professor of biology at Elon University, Durham Technical Community College and Saint Joseph College in Hartford, Ct. At Saint Joseph she also served as an online course director for graduate courses in pharmacology, toxicology and pathophysiology. Most recently, Hall was a research investigator at the Hamner Institute of Biological Sciences in Research Triangle Park, N.C. She concurrently served as a mentor for undergraduate, graduate and medical students during her postdoctoral and research faculty positions at UNC-CH, Duke University, the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences and Hamner Institute.

In addition to her superior teaching credentials, Hall has authored over twenty publications and book chapters in the field of cancer biology and is recognized as an expert on the role of estrogen receptors in breast cancer.

Hall and her husband, Tom, who is also a scientist in pharmaceutical research at GlaxoSmithKline enjoy spending time with their dog Leis, a Shih Tzu, who is not a scientist!

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Message from the Pharmacy Alumni President

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ach fall at Campbell represents a new beginning with the start of a new academic year, new classes, new pharmacy residents, and a new P-1 class. This year there is an additional change that represents a new era at Campbell University. As most of you know, the School of Pharmacy has changed its name and will now be known as the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This change signifies a time of growth and opportunity for the college with the addition of the Physician Assistant Program to its current academic offerings. While it will take many of us some time to get used to the new name, I am excited to see our alma mater doing so well and thriving with the addition of new academic programs.

For the Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA), this is an opportunity for our own growth as well. I encourage all graduates to work together to promote the mission and vision of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This is an opportunity for us to come together and form a unique network of health care providers.

We must and should embrace this change for our own continued growth and development.

I would also like to extend a warm Campbell welcome to the Class of 2013. You now belong to the special CU family and all alumni wish for you

a very successful four years. Enjoy your time at Campbell and get involved with the College of Pharmacy and all that it has to offer. We look forward to seeing you on campus at various events and getting to know you over the next couple of years.

There are many alumni events scheduled in the upcoming months including Fall Back on CU for CE, the Alumni and Friends Reception at NCAP and the PAA Homecoming Tailgate and Football Game Watch.

The homecoming event last year was a great success with around 100 alumni, students and friends in attendance.

Mark your calendars now and plan on attending as many of these offerings as you can.

For a complete list of PAA events, see page 16 of this publication and visit www.pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu/ events to view information on pricing and registration. Remember that PAA members receive a discount to all events, so join today if you have not already done so. These events are a great way to be a part of the association and reconnect with your alma mater.

If you have ideas on how to make the association better, please contact the Alumni Office, join a committee and get involved. Your participation is key to our continued success.

Best wishes to you all and I look forward to seeing you at an event this year!

With CU Pride,

Dina H. Adams, Pharm.D., ‘96 President, Pharmacy Alumni Association Board of Directors

Campbell Comments is published four times a year for alumni, students and friends of Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences under the direction of the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement.

Ronald W. Maddox, Pharm.D. Dean Dina H. Adams, Pharm.D. ’96 President, Pharmacy Alumni Association Board of Directors Jodi S. Peeler, M.B.A. Assistant Dean, External Relations Andrea P. Pacheco Editor and Designer, Campbell Comments Associate Director, Alumni Relations Jessica I. Joyner Coordinator, Development and Special Projects Contributors Amber Benson, Emily Bloom, associate director of Science Education; Thomas Holmes, director of Pharmaceutical Sciences programs; University Communications and Publications, and Bennett Scarborough Advertisement Opportunities To advertise in Campbell Comments contact the Pharmacy Alumni Office.

Phone: 1-800-760-9734, ext. 4788 Email: pharmacyalumni@campbell.edu

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Class Notes

baby camels

weddings

Alan, Pharm.D. ’94, and Sherri, Pharm.D. ’05, Goodwin announce the birth of their son, Spencer Anthony. He was born on June 5, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Big brothers Logan and Brandon (age 10) and sister Caroline (age 3) are very excited about their baby brother.

Andy Bowman, Pharm.D. ’93, and Sarah Hastings, J.D. ’07, were married on July 4, 2009 in Covington, Va. The reception was held at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. where the couple remained for a relaxing honeymoon. They currently reside in Keith Hills Country Club in Buies Creek, N.C. with Summer (age 12) and Sarah (age 9) Bowman.

Edith A. Rosato, RPh, IOM was elected president of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation in June 2009.

Rosato also serves on the staff of NACDS as senior vice president of pharmacy affairs and on the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Dean’s Board of Advisors.

laurels

The college bids Jennifer Schuh, Pharm.D., assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, farewell as she moved to Beijing, China in September 2009 accompanying her fiancée who accepted a full-time position there.

On July 30, 2009 baby Gwen joined the Shepherd family: Greene Shepherd, Pharm.D. ’96, his wife Krysten, and their children Heidi (age 4) & Sam (age 2). Fortunately, Gwen favors her mother.

Charles (Chuck) Fogle, Pharm.D. ’07 and his wife, Valarie, welcomed a new addition to the family, Charles Robert Fogle II, on July 20. Little Charlie weighed 7lbs. 6.8 oz. and was 20 inches long. He joins big sister Marissa who will be three in February.

Melissa Holland, Pharm.D. ’07, and her husband have a new addition to their family. Their daughter, Aubrey Elizabeth Holland, arrived on July 26 weighing 6 lbs., 2 oz. and was 17 1/2 inches long.

Seth Moore, Pharm.D. ’07, and his wife Amanda announce the birth of their son, Cullen Ferris, born on July 28, 2008. Cullen has a proud big brother, Tanner.

Nicole Anders, M.S.P.S. ’08, and her husband announce the birth of their son, Devin Henry, born on July 12.

He weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. and was 22 inches long.

John Dischert, Pharm.D. ’08 and his wife, Lana, announce the birth of their fourth child, Nolan Michael Sherman, on May 21 weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Penny Shelton, Pharm.D. ’91, was elected the 2009-2010 vice president of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.

Greene Shepherd, Pharm.D. ’96, was promoted to the rank of Clinical Professor with the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy.

Scott Holuby, Pharm.D. ’03, was recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy as a 2009 Teacher of the Year. Holuby is a faculty member at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Autumn Wells, Pharm.D. ’03, was named the 2009 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year by the Virginia Pharmacists Association. She was also recognized as the Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year by Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Va.

college announcements Janet Goswick, administrative assistant to the Dean, has tendered her resignation from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her last day of employment was August 24, 2009. The college wishes her well in her future endeavors.

Byron May, Pharm.D., was recently appointed to vice-chair for Curriculum and Faculty Development for the Pharmacy Practice Department.

Penny Shelton, Pharm.D. ’91, was recently appointed to vice-chair for Experiential Programs and Continuing Education for the Pharmacy Practice Department.

Ryan Swanson, Pharm.D. ’08, was recently appointed as the assistant director of Experiential Programs. Half of his time will also be spent working for the North Carolina Association of Pharmacy as the director of Professional Services.

William Taylor, Pharm.D., was recently appointed to Chair of the Clinical Research Department.

Dustin Wilson, Pharm.D. ’08, was recently appointed as an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice; his clinical site is Cape Fear Valley Heath System in Fayetteville, N.C. Joe Whitehead, D.Sc., M.B.A., received the J. Leon Lascoff Memorial Award from the American College of Apothecaries on September 12, 2009 during the annual conference in Coronado, Ca. Whitehead serves on the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Dean’s Board of Advisors and Diversity Board of Advisors.

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Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement Post Office Box 1090 Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

Upcoming Alumni Events Visit www.pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu/events or call (910) 814-4788 for more information on prices or registration.

OCTOBER CU after Work October 8, 2009 5:30 p.m. Tour of CU Law School in Raleigh 6:30 p.m. Social at Flying Saucer Free for PAA Members (+ 1 guest) Raleigh, NC

CU Pharmacy Alumni Tailgate & Football Game Watch Campbell University Homecoming October 24, 2009 11 a.m. Tailgate 1 p.m. Football Game Buies Creek, NC

Fall Back on CU for CE Earn six hours of live CE October 17, 2009 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Maddox Hall Buies Creek, NC

Campbell Pharmacy Alumni & Friends NCAP Reception October 26, 2009 5-7 p.m.

Sheraton Imperial Durham, NC

DECEMBER Campbell Pharmacy Alumni & Friends ASHP Reception December 7, 2009 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Venetian Hotel Las Vegas, Nev. PAA Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Deadline December 11, 2009 PAA Senior Award Application Deadline December 11, 2009

Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County Pharmacy Department Clinical Staff Position Pharmacy hours: 7:30AM to 9PM Monday thru Friday; 8:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday & Sunday Staffing:

4 Pharmacists, 13 Certified Technicians

Pharmacy Shifts: 4 ten hour work days/week; every 4th weekend Pharmacists work 50% order input and 50% clinical floor work (high percentage of patient contact) Pharmacists responsible for dosing, IV to PO conversions, Anticoagulant monitoring, Discharge consulting, cardiac rehab counseling, P&T drug presentations. ICU rounding, Case management participation, work closely with both Nurses and Physicians Pharmacy Equipment: Meditech computer system/Pyxis ADM on all floors.

Pharmacist’s salaries & benefits competitive Board Certification Specialties encouraged and financed Additional benefit: Help with student loan repayment available

Contact Dr. Steve Wilson, Pharmacy Director Phone: 276-666-7671 Email: Thomas.Wilson1@LPNT.net