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CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences | Summer 2019

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Dear Alumni and Friends, We wrapped up another great academic year in May with the graduation of the largest group in CPHS history. The 276 students are now part of the CPHS alumni family, and we look forward to hearing about the great things they will accomplish in their careers.

Three of our professors retired at the end of May – Dr. Richard Bohannon, professor of Physical Therapy; Dr. Bob Cisneros, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice; and Dr. Mali Gupta, associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and director of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Center (PERC). Each of these professionals played vital roles within their programs and brought a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. I wish each of them a retirement full of fun adventures mixed with some relaxation.

The Ransdell Family Health Professions Readiness & Enrichment Program (HPREP) had another fantastic year. We had more than 50 college students who are interested in health sciences programs from 12 states to join us on campus from May 19-23. They were immersed in formative experiences that combined academic instruction with leadership and professional development in an interdisciplinary environment.

As you will see in this edition, our students, faculty and staff continue to shine: • Doctor of Pharmacy graduates had an outstanding residency match rate of 80% outpacing the national rate of 64% and our Campbell University/Benson Area Medical Center (PGY2 Ambulatory Care) Pharmacy residency program has been granted full accreditation status from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

• The Public Health program had five students and a faculty member, along with a pharmacy student, journey to Ghana for a practicum experience, and the program is expecting the largest incoming class in program history.

• With a growing trend for research in physical therapy, our Doctor of Physical Therapy students are raising the bar by providing contemporary information that can be utilized in a clinical setting.

• The PA program hosted the 5th annual mock mass casualty incident with 200 participants, graduated its seventh class, and those 54 students received their long white coat in a special ceremony on July 19.

• All recent nursing graduates had job offers before graduation, save one who is moving to California.

• A new curriculum is in the works for Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Clinical Research has great enrollment numbers and a curriculum update in process.

We look forward to a new and exciting 2019-2020 academic year and hope you will join us for summer alumni events and homecoming on October 19.

With Campbell Pride,

Produced by the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Editor and Writer: Meredith Blalock, ’00, CPHS Director of Communications & Marketing Writers: Abigail Karikari, Billy Liggett, Christy McCormick Graphic Designer: Adam Fish, '09, Campbell University Communications & Marketing 2 S U M M E R 2 019

Michael L. Adams, '96 PharmD, PhD Dean, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

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Academic Research takes Campbell's Physical Therapy Program to the next level The Campbell University Physical Therapy Department's mission is to graduate doctors of physical therapy who deliver compassionate, patient-centered care from a service-oriented, Christian guided view, with a special emphasis on rural healthcare environments.

With a rising trend for new research in the fields of exercise science and physical therapy, Campbell faculty, alumni and students are raising the bar.

Dr. Jennifer Bunn is an exercise physiologist and the director of research for Campbell University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. According to Bunn, there is a growing trend for research within the field of physical therapy, specifically the need for more contemporary information that can be utilized within the clinic.

Bunn is passionate about research and recently presented on wearable devices at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. She enjoys evaluating the accuracy of wearable devices such as Fitbits and Garmins and is able to employ this research practically in conjunction with Campbell’s lacrosse team.

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Bunn and her colleagues have been working with the Campbell lacrosse team for two years. They spend time monitoring the team, assessing the athletes’ wellbeing, and recording metrics such as average session heart rate, number of sprint efforts, and total session distance. While the research is ongoing, Bunn said that she and her team are learning quite a bit and have been able to publish one paper, conduct five presentations, and have four manuscripts underway.

Elizabeth Wells (’18 DPT) has worked with Bunn from her undergraduate through her doctorate training. She has several peer-reviewed manuscripts, four of which she is the first author.

Wells’ research is quite extensive, and she shared how her work is helping contribute to “the body of growing evidence for specific topics that are still not entirely understood.”

Wells has focused her research on topics within the field of exercise physiology, blood flow restriction in women, wearable devices, and even the impact of types of breakfast on body composition.

With most research being conducted

by clinicians, Wells believes that her perspective as a physical therapist is unique, and that her contributions to the field are beneficial.

When asked how she sees research impacting the field of physical therapy, Wells responded by stating, “Research has provided insight to the effectiveness and reliability of the impact of treatments and allowed physical therapists to better target their patient's disorder.” Campbell encourages students to think outside of the box.

The expansion of research allows physical therapists to create new and individualized treatments for patients instead of utilizing standard treatments.

Similar to other health professionals, physical therapists rely on research as a means to supplement their education and work experience. Research offers providers a way to better assess risk factors, look at disease trends and even create successful treatment plans. With such a diverse population of people and range of interests, Campbell offers a number of ways to contribute to the growing need for new research within the field of physical therapy.

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CPHS’ 30th commencement was its largest The 30th spring commencement of Campbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences was its largest, with 276 undergraduate and graduate degrees spanning several programs conferred May 10 at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center.

Those students were reminded by the ceremony’s keynote speaker — Dr. Allen Mask, medical reporter and commentator for WRAL and NBC News who in 1985 opened the Raleigh Urgent Care Center — that the various professions they’ve chosen make them the “Navy Seals of college graduates” because of the rigorous nature of their curriculums.

“The courses you have mastered — from pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry and anatomy — they are some of the most difficult subjects on this earth,” Mask said. “You came, you saw and you conquered … from the boardrooms to the boardwalks, the brainpower assembled here is the best in the country.”

In his commencement address, Mask outlined key points for the students to remember throughout their careers — to be humble and compassionate; to listen to your patients; to keep ethics at the forefront; to take care of yourself; and to be thankful and remember your spirituality.

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gives us our senses — the gift of sight to see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the gift of hearing to enjoy the wailing of a newborn baby or the whisper of a dying patient. The gift of smell to smell the sweet gardenias of our mother’s garden.

The gift of touch to feel the warmth of a handshake or the hug of a dear friend.”

“The gift of our brain which is more sophisticated than the Hubble Space Telescope or the cockpit of a Lear jet. A heart that beats 70-80 times per minute, 60 minutes an hour, 24 hours a day for the years we are on this earth — a heart that gives us passion to love one another as God has loved us.”

After the memorable address, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Mark L. Hammond presented the candidates for graduation and President J. Bradley Creed conferred the degrees.

Diplomas and hoods were then presented by faculty representing each graduating program to the graduates as they walked across the stage.

Dean Adams gave closing remarks and Heather Michelle Mabry (’20 BSN Candidate) led the congregation in singing Lead on, O King Eternal. The benediction was delivered by Marcus Stanaland (’14 PharmD, ’14 MSCR, ’14 MBA), president of the CPHS Alumni Association.

Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2019 President, Sara Jones said she couldn’t be more humbled or excited to earn her doctorate degree and join a group of “exceptional Campbell alumni pharmacists.”

“This moment would not be possible without the dedicated faculty and staff of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, my wonderful family and friends, and most importantly my savior, Jesus Christ,” Jones said, citing Philippians 4:13. “Now on to a life of continued service and care to patients.”

Prior to graduation, programs held events to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2019. The Pharmacy program hosted a graduation dinner where the faculty served students and their guests. Senior awards and preceptors of the year awards were presented along with recognition of graduates who achieved high academic success. The Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing held a pinning ceremony to mark the passage from the student role to the practice role. A member of the charter class of nurses, Jacqulyn Dixon, delivered the keynote address. Bachelor’s and master’s graduates from Pharmaceutical Sciences gathered for a reception and awards ceremony where they had a chance to fellowship with each other and with the department’s faculty and staff.

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Inaugural CPHS Excellence Awards Ceremony The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences held the inaugural CPHS Excellence Awards on April 11 in Butler Chapel to recognize individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to promoting and enhancing CPHS, the University and surrounding community.

“The Office of Admissions and Student Affairs believes in recognizing the contributions and service of our faculty, staff and students,” said Dayna Harper, director of Student Affairs. “The CPHS Excellence Awards provided an opportunity to do just that and more.”

A committee of faculty and students from all CPHS programs convened to review more than 75 impressive nominations.

Harper continued, “We understand how rigorous the programs are, so were highly impressed by the level of dedication to service our students and faculty have, not only to CPHS, but also to the community.”

Twenty awards were presented at the ceremony including Student Ambassadors of the Year, Professors of the Year, leadership and more.

Student Ambassador of the Year Awards BRETT ENGLAND Doctor of Pharmacy

KATHRYN BRADLEY Doctor of Physical Therapy

SHENIECE THOMAS CARPENTER Doctor of Pharmacy

ANNA LEVIERE Master of Physician Assistant Practice

TYANA ELLIS Master of Science in Public Health

Professor of the Year Awards

DR. DOROTHEA K. THOMPSON Professor of the Year – PharmD P1

DR. LILLIAN MACNELL Professor of the Year – MSPH

DR. KRISZTIAN TOTH Professor of the Year – PharmD P2

MS. JENNIFER HASTINGS Professor of the Year – MPAP

DR. STEVEN JOHNSON Professor of the Year – PharmD P3

DR. DEBORAH CONSTANTINE Professor of the Year – DPT

CPHS Excellence Awards Commitment to Diversity Award

Group Excellence in Innovation

CHANTLEY THOMAS Pharmacy

PROFESSIONAL ALUMNI STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PASA)

CPHS Camel Leadership Award

Student Organization of the Year

GRACE AYALA Physician Assistant

WALLACE STUDENT SOCIETY Physician Assistant

Emerging Student Leader

Outstanding Student Org Advisor

JASMYN EICHELSDORFER Physician Assistant

IPE Student Collaboration Award

LINA POINDEXTER Pharmacy

Outstanding Student Advocate

HAMMODAH ALFAR Pharmaceutical Sciences

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DR. BOB CISNEROS

Group Excellence in Community Service

PHI DELTA CHI FRATERNITY Pharmacy

LARGEST IPE HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON RECORD Students, residents, and faculty members representing the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and the School of Osteopathic Medicine presented 100 posters at the 9th Annual IPE Health Sciences Research Symposium.

That makes the April 10 event the largest to date.

Organized by the Interprofessional Education Steering Committee and its IPE Research Sub-committee, the event showcased a variety of research from across the health sciences spectrum.

Dr. Melissa Holland, chair of the IPE Research Sub-committee, acknowledged the immense amount of time and effort put into each poster presentation and thanked all the participants. “We had a fantastic response from students who wanted to share their research and be part of the interprofessional event. Faculty and staff also aided in the research, event planning, and judging. It was truly a collaborative effort. Congratulations to all the winners!”

The event included a keynote address from Fred Wells Brason II, founding president/CEO of Project Lazarus, a community-based model for preventing overdose, presenting responsible pain management, and promoting substance use treatment and support services.

He shared about the work of Project Lazarus and how rural communities have demonstrated substantial positive outcomes because of their work.

Dr. Paige D. Brown, assistant dean of Interprofessional Education, summed up the event. “The Office of Interprofessional Education is grateful to all of those who contributed to the outstanding success of the symposium. We are especially grateful to Campbell University President J. Bradley Creed for visiting the event to learn firsthand about all of the research that was presented as well as for offering his greetings and the invocation. The symposium is a unique event providing our health sciences students, residents, and faculty the venue at which to present their excellent research. With a record number of posters this year, I am excited to see what lies ahead for future symposiums.”

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Mock Mass Casualty Incident “Sherriff’s Office – hands up!” “Are you hurt?” were phrases heard Saturday morning, June 8, during the 5th annual Mock Mass Casualty Incident held by our PA program. This year’s scenario was an active shooter in Maddox Hall where 61 people were injured, including 43 with gunshot wounds.

“Providing our students this scenario allows them to think on their feet when they get out there as practitioners,” said Dr. Pete Fenn, faculty incident commander, director of Professional and Programmatic Development and associate professor of Physician Assistant Practice. “In preparing our students to face a situation like this as professionals, we are doing a service both for them and for the community.”

This year’s event had a few new twists.

“We wanted to change it up and bring in elements not previously used during the incident,” said Deanna Reichert, 6 S U M M E R 2 019

PA student, student incident planner and student incident commander. “We moved the primary location of the incident to main campus in and behind Maddox Hall and used Levine and Smith Halls on the health sciences campus as simulated hospitals.”

Another change included adding personal vehicle transportation, which would be an element of a true large scale casualty event. This added complexity not only for our students, but for our community partners such as law enforcement, emergency services and local hospitals.

This year’s event had 200 participants, including children. “It’s important to make this incident as true to life as possible, so we have people of all ages participate and assign them various medical conditions in addition to what happens to them during the incident,” said Reichert.

Fenn continued, “This event incorporates service training and disaster preparedness which will enhance students’ ability to better serve their communities during their professional career. The event also brings together community support, like emergency responders and hospital staff, so students have the opportunity to work with these groups who are crucial elements in a mass casualty incident.”

The weekend of June 8-9 was also national Wear Orange Weekend to raise awareness about gun violence. "It was very timely to have a mock gun violence event on June 8," said Betty Lynne W. Johnson, chair and program director for Physician Assistant Practice. "Orange is our Campbell color, but we wear it today not only to show pride in our University, but in support of raising awareness about gun violence." Johnson included the victims of gun violence in a prayer offered at the beginning of the drill.

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Student Reflection on Practicum Experience in Ghana Five Public Health students, one Pharmacy student and Dr. Peter Ahiawodzi, assistant professor of Public Health, traveled to Ghana to work with a Ghanaian university to conduct community health assessments. Abigail Karikari, second-year MSPH student, reflected on visiting her home country as part of this practicum experience.

Having immigrated to the United States in 2005 from Ghana, West Africa as a young child, I have always wanted to travel back to and learn more about my homeland. Throughout my academic career, I have maintained my cultural and ethnic pride by attempting to learn as much as possible about my culture.

However, there is only so much one can learn from a distance and this is why I decided to participate in this practicum experience.

This trip allowed me the opportunity to put into practice all that I have learned in the classroom setting this past year in the Public Health program. We were able to partner with the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Hohoe, Ghana to conduct a Community Health Assessment (CHA) in two rural communities.

Before the team set out to conduct the CHA, we worked with students from the host school to receive training in how to work with community members, be culturally competent, as well as practicing the aspects of the physical examination such as blood pressure and blood glucose checks.After the training, we did what was called a “knocking,” which is essentially going into the community to request permission from the elders to come into the communities for our purpose.

During the knocking, we brought gifts to the elders to show our appreciation for allowing us into their homes.

this survey experience, I got to understand the residents of the Hohoe area better and look at their lives from their perspectives. I went to Hohoe, Ghana with the objective of learning about the community and public health in a developing country. I discovered the common need for quality healthcare and access to resources and education.

Visiting this area, renewed my passion for public health, as well as opened my eyes to the world of global health and the common goals we all have for our health.

This trip to Ghana was an excellent match for my academic, professional, as well as personal aspirations. Participating in this program assisted in developing my skills as a public health professional, which will make me a more competitive candidate for internships and research fellowships.

Moreover, the skills and knowledge gained from this trip will strengthen my values, broaden my outlook and skills set, as well as provide me with new perspectives in how I think and problem solve.

I was very excited to be back home in Ghana after nine long years. As soon as I disembarked from the plane and breathed in the air, I felt a peace and happiness that I couldn’t and still can’t explain. I felt like I was finally home.

While conducting the CHA, we were able to meet and interact with numerous people from the community. Through

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PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERS TO OFFER RESOURCES

NEW CURRICULUM IN THE WORKS

The Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing graduated its second class this May. All 41 students, with the exception of one who is moving across the country, had job offers at graduation.

Participants gathered on June 6 for a screening of the documentary Resilience and for a conversation on connecting faith or religious traditions with messages that strengthen protective factors in a community. Our Public Health program partnered with the Divinity School and the Center for Church & Community to host the event.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences program has developed a new master’s level curriculum based on employers’ needs, what students need to be competitive in the workforce, and to prepare students for a doctorate level program. The curriculum is in the approval stages and should begin in fall 2020.

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OUR PROGRAMS PHARMACY RESIDENCY MATCH RATE OUTPERFORMED NATIONAL AVERAGE AT 80% Once again the pharmacy students of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) have outperformed the national residency match rate.

Our students matched for the PGY 1 residencies at a rate of 80% compared to the national rate of 64%.

Dr. D. Byron May, chair and professor of Pharmacy Practice, said, “After the completion of the Phase II American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2019 Residency Match, CPHS has a total of 35 PGY1 and PGY2 residency matches. When you combine the early commitment and match residencies, CPHS had another excellent residency match for 2018 and 2019 graduates seeking to continue their post-graduate education. Everyone in the Doctor of Pharmacy program is proud of the success our students continue to have in this very competitive residency environment.”

The ASHP Resident Matching Program includes postgraduate year one (PGY1), and postgraduate year two (PGY2), pharmacy residencies.

"CPHS created the ideal environment to prepare me for an ambulatory care focused PGY1 residency,” said Sara Boltinhouse Jones ('19 PharmD).

“Throughout my time in pharmacy school I had engaging professors who were willing to ensure my understanding of the material and multiple opportunities to serve as an officer and member in pharmacy organizations making an impact in the profession.

“I have an advisor who encouraged me to pursue a residency program that was most suited to me, an Office of Experiential Education that tailored my rotation schedule to my personal interest areas within the field of pharmacy, and preceptors who challenged me to apply the didactic training to real-life patients, while also offering guidance for my future career.

I could not be more grateful for these experiences or excited about this next step in my pharmacy training."

Campbell University pharmacy fourthyear students and graduates matched in 10 states including Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. The majority will continue their training in North Carolina with 26 graduates matching in the Tar Heel State.

During the last five years, more than 200 CPHS fourth-year student pharmacists and alumni have matched with PGY1 or PGY2 residencies in 22 different states.

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Accreditation granted to PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program The Campbell University/Benson Area Medical Center (PGY2 Ambulatory Care) Pharmacy residency program has been granted full accreditation status from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

This achievement is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of Beth Mills (’98 PharmD), residency director and clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice.

“This accreditation validates the faculty, practice site, quality patient care, and services provided at the Benson Area Medical Center residency site,” said Dr. D. Byron May, chair of Pharmacy Practice. “We are all very excited and proud of Dr. Mills and this accomplishment.”

“This adds a second ASHP Accredited PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at CPHS, which is a testament to the strength of the Ambulatory Care faculty as a whole. Dr. Beth Mill’s residency at Benson Area Medical Center and Dr. Steve Fuller’s and Dr. Amber McLendon’s residency at Cary Healthcare and Glenaire, are excellent examples of CPHS

partnering with primary and longterm care practices to provide clinical patient care and education to students and residents.”

This residency program is unique. It is in a rural setting and is not connected with a hospital. These aspects can be a challenge when seeking accreditation.

“The residency program at Benson Area Medical Center is held to the same high standards and expectations as if we were in a metropolitan environment and affiliated with a major medical institution,” said Dr. Mills. “Our residents are able to specialize in rural healthcare and learn how to meet the patient ‘where they are’ and treat them accordingly.”

CPHS offers and partners to provide PGY1 and PGY2 residencies and a population health management fellowship. These relationships provide faculty and students diverse environments and opportunities to enhance clinical, research, teaching, and critical thinking skills to meet the demands and changes in the pharmacy profession.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS STUDENTS WIN AT 9TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM Several CPHS students and faculty participated in the symposium. We had winners from our Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs.

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL POSTER PRESENTATIONS CLINICAL RESEARCH

NURSING STUDENT AWARDED GREAT 100 SCHOLARSHIP

Second year nursing student, ZUHEYRI LIEVANO CRUZ, was awarded a Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina scholarship. “It is an honor to be the student selected out of my class to receive this scholarship. This will help me accomplish my goal of becoming a nurse, and I will strive to be the best nurse I can possibly be to all of my patients.”

1st (tie): SHENIECE CARPENTER, DIANA CHARLES, & MEGAN GIDRON, "An Analysis of the Association between a Diagnosis of Depression and Comorbid Chronic Diseases in Patient Visits with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS)." Dr. Melissa Holland & Dr. Michael Jiroutek, Clinical Research faculty advisors.

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

1st (tie): GITANJALI KERKAR, "Pediatric Milk Based Efavirenz Freeze-dried Nano-emulsion Formulation and Characterization." Dr. Qinfeng Liu & Dr. Mali Gupta, Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty advisors.

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

1st (tie): NINAD MUKADAM, "Formulation and Evaluation of Econazole Nitrate Transferosomes." Dr. Antoine Al-Achi, Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty advisor.

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PA PROGRAM AT AAPA NATIONAL CONFERENCE The PA program Challenge Bowl team won first place in the photo competition at the 2019 American Academy of PAs (AAPA) national conference. The team ranked in the top 36 in the country during the competition. The Ultrasound team competed among the top 30 PA programs in the country and finished with a strong presence. Second year students, Alana Goldberg and Brett Myers, presented a poster at the conference.

CPFI SUCCESSFUL SPEAKER SERIES CPHS’ chapter of Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) hosted lunch n’ learn sessions during the spring semester which engaged members and encouraged non-member participation. Topics included the national CPFI meeting experience led by chapter reps MEGAN DAY and ABIGAIL PENNINGER, being a Christian pharmacist in a secular environment lead by former CPFI president DR. FRED ECKEL, empathy for patients led by Novant Health pharmacist DR. AMY HOLMES, and surprising ways faith transforms professional life by Campbell Divinity School professor DR. CAMERON JORGENSON. CP H S.CAMP BE LL.EDU

STUDENT ACCP CLINICAL RESEARCH CHALLENGE

Second year pharmacy students, MEGAN DAY (PHARMD/MSPH), LINDSEY MEYER and ABIGAIL PENNINGER (PHARMD/MSCR), represented Campbell in the national American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Research Challenge. The team competed against 82 other teams and placed in the top 20 in the country.

EVAN LUCAS and ALEXIA GREENE, "An Analysis of Herpes Zoster Prevalence and Associated Predictors Utilizing the National Ambulatory Care Survey: 2006-2015." Dr. Melissa Holland & Dr. Michael Jiroutek, Clinical Research faculty advisors.

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM VIDEO PRESENTATIONS CLINICAL RESEARCH

3rd: EMILY NEWTON (CPHS - Master of Clinical Research Online), "The Role of Psychological Factors in Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders."

Dr. Miranda van Tilburg, Clinical Research faculty advisor.

RHO CHI CHAPTER SILVER ANNIVERSARY

The Gamma Iota chapter of Rho Chi was recognized during the Rho Chi House of Delegates Meeting at the APhA national conference in March for its Silver Anniversary celebrating 25 years since the chapter was established at Campbell.

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ALUMNI NEWS

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The 18th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic was held Friday, May 3 and raised more than $10,000 to go toward direct aid scholarships, the alumni senior award, and the CPHS Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship. We had 72 players and great sponsors who provided prizes and food.

The winning team included past alumni association board president Andrew Kessell (’07 PharmD/MBA), Dwanye and Hailey Miller and Jonathan Rich. Next year’s tournament will be Friday, April 17 at Keith Hills Golf Club.

On Saturday, May 4 the Alumni Association hosted a Baseball Watch Party at the Jim Perry Stadium on main campus. More than 20 alumni and friends joined us to cheer on the Campbell Camels as they played the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. It was a fun time of fellowship.

The University’s Office of Alumni Engagement has launched an online book club for all Campbell alumni. There is no charge to participate. Learn more and register at www.pbc. guru/campbell.

Be on the lookout for information about regional events to be held this summer and for homecoming details to be shared on cphs.campbell.edu/alumni, via email and through social media. Also, please be sure to update your contact information by typing “Update My Info” in the search box of the Campbell homepage at Campbell.edu.

MADHAV BHATT (’15 PHARMD/MBA) graduated May 16 from Saint Louis University School of Law and plans to practice as a health law/corporate attorney at an international law firm in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Thanks for supporting CPHS!

A MESSAGE FROM WILL BRATTON

Excellence…this word has resonated with me since the inaugural CPHS Excellence Awards that took place in April. I was lucky enough to serve as emcee for the event that recognized the accomplishments of our students, our student organizations, and our faculty. With seven programs in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences there is always something happening. In May, we held the 30th commencement ceremony for the College and had more than 270 degrees conferred. There is not a time more exciting on a college campus than graduation. Graduates, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, children, spouses… everyone is excited at graduation. Graduation is the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifices. It is the end, but it is also the beginning. Graduation and the excitement that comes with it also leads to a new season and to the joining of the alumni of the University and the College. To our May graduates…Congratulations you made it! To our more than 4,300 CPHS alumni spread out all over the world…I challenge you to think back on your graduation day. Do you remember the excitement and the smiles? Do you remember the loved ones who were by your side? Do you remember the individuals who made an impact on your time as a Campbell student? As you reflect on your time, I remind you to think about your alma mater often. Seek ways and opportunities to get involved. Just as we celebrated the excellence of our faculty, student organizations, and student leaders in April, we also celebrate the excellence of our alumni. Thank you to so many of you who give generously of your time and resources.

With sincere appreciation,

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LAURA DAIL BLANCHARD (’13 MPAP) is the 2019 Triangle Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year. Laura works as the lead Advance Practice Provider (APP – that’s what PAs are called at UNC Hospitals) in the inpatient Hematology/ Oncology department.

SAM ELZAY (’16 MPAP/MSPH) helped start a free clinic in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to bring free medical care to the underserved in that area and is the clinic’s administrator. The location is the first CURA for the World Free Medical Clinic in the United States and opened in May 2019.

FACULTY/STAFF NEWS

2019 CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to DR. MICHELLE GREEN, assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, recipient of the Campbell University 2019 D.P. Russ, Jr. and Walter S. Jones, Sr. Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Green was selected by the University Faculty Development and Research Committee from submissions across the University for her outstanding achievements.

In their congratulatory message to Dr. Green, the Committee stated, “We are proud of your work and honored to call you a colleague. Campbell University is a better place because of your presence.”

“Passionate precision is the best description for Dr. Green’s approach to teaching,” said a peer of Dr. Green. “An immersion in contemporary teaching methods including a variety of active learning methods, reflective learning, concept mapping, and active feedback and discussion of cases or patient presentations are some of Dr. Green’s techniques. She spends countless hours developing methods to connect with students in order to ensure engagement with content in a meaningful way that promotes retention.”

In addition, a student provided this comment about her, “Dr. Green’s ability to engage and connect with her students is unique and unlike any other. She will usually start each lecture or lab activity with a discussion of current events, ask students to share about events from their own lives, or share a recent experience from her life. This promotes a relaxed atmosphere for learning and allows us as students to become interested in the lecturer, which is useful as she transitions to the material for the day.”

Dr. Green was honored at the annual faculty/staff picnic and presented with a commemorative trophy and cash prize.

2019 CPHS DEAN’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING DR. MELISSA HOLLAND, vice chair of Curriculum & Education Development and assistant professor of Clinical Research, has been honored with the 2019 CPHS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

CPHS Dean, Michael L. Adams (’96 PharmD, PhD), nominated Dr. Holland for this prestigious award.

In his nomination letter to University Provost Mark L. Hammond, Adams cited her instrumental role in curriculum design for both the Bachelors of Clinical Research (BSCR) and the Masters in Clinical Research (MSCR) programs and how she continues to be involved in the evolution of the curriculum to ensure “Campbell University graduates continue to possess exemplary academic and professional skills and are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service in the dynamic environment of Clinical Research.”

DR. ANDREW MUZYK, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, is the recipient of the 2019 Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) New Investigator/Educator Award. The award recognizes and encourages new investigators and educators in the field of substance use.

DR. PAIGE D. BROWN, assistant dean of Interprofessional Education and DR. KATIE TROTTA, director of the Baggett Wellness Institute and clinical assistant professor of Community Pharmacy Practice along with students GABRIELLA SALERNO and LINA POINDEXTER had an article published in the North Carolina Medical Journal - "The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Interprofessional Practice."

DR. MIKE JIROUTEK, associate professor of Clinical Research, received a four-year reappointment from the State Attorney General to serve as a member of the North Carolina Forensic Science Advisory Board. This advisory board provides guidance to the State Crime Lab.

DR. KIM KELLY, clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, was honored as 2019 Faculty Preceptor of the Year by the Pharmacy Class of 2019.

DR. STEVEN DAVIS, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, was honored as 2019 Faculty Preceptor of the Year by the Pharmacy Class of 2019.

IN MEMORIAM – ROD HIPWELL ROD HIPWELL, CPHS admissions counselor, passed away April 10 after a two-year battle with cancer. Rod’s passion for Campbell and its students was electric, and he is greatly missed. The Rod Hipwell Memorial IPE Endowed Scholarship has been created in his memory. If you would like to make a donation to this scholarship, you can do so by going to cphs.campbell.edu and clicking “Give” on the main menu bar, select “Make A Gift” and use the dropdown to choose the Rod Hipwell Memorial IPE Scholarship.

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Upcoming Events CAMPBELL HOMECOMING

Saturday, October 19, 2019 Main Campus CPHS Scholarship Ceremony, Tailgate and Football Game Details will be shared on cphs.campbell. edu/alumni, via email and through social media.

19TH ANNUAL ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOLF CLASSIC Friday, April 17, 2020 Keith Hills Golf Club Sponsorships available.

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