SUMMER 2019
Pushing forward patient care
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
LETTER FROM THE DEAN We are in a state of transition: as a profession; as lifelong learners; and as a college. Transition can be difficult and nerve-wracking, but can also open new opportunities that were never before imagined. As provider status goes into effect across the state, a law that our students and faculty advocated for tirelessly, there is an opportunity to change practice like we haven’t seen for decades. This change, however, requires us to be agile – to make sure that we are adequately preparing students for the changing face of healthcare. In order to meet this need, we have upgraded our facilities, improved our curricula and recommitted efforts to support faculty and connect with alumni. We are also in the process of updating our strategic plan, a document that guides everything we do as a college. Since 1885, we have made enormous strides in meeting the needs of students and patients, and exploring new frontiers in drug discovery and development, pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research. By evaluating our progress from the past five years, realigning with the university’s new strategic plan and striving for continuous improvement, we will continue to positively impact the future of patient care. In this issue of The Script, you will read about some of the many ways in which our students, alumni, faculty and staff are pushing the profession forward. I’m incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made and the Buckeyes across campus and around the world who have made it possible. Best wishes, Henry J. Mann PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FASHP Dean and professor, College of Pharmacy The Ohio State University
TABLE OF CONTENTS THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING
1
JIM FUCHS RECEIVES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT MENTORSHIP
5
THE ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE UNITES STUDENT VOICES TO DRIVE CHANGE
6
PHD STUDENT TRAVELS TO THE HILL TO ADVOCATE FOR SCIENCE FUNDING
8
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
9
GALA RECOGNIZES STANDOUT PHARMACY BUCKEYES
10
A LOOK BACK TO LOOK FORWARD: LANE WALLACE, PHD
12
ALUMNA TAKES OFFICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
15
IMPROVING THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PICK-UP PROCESS ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
16
OSURX BUCKEYES GO INTERNATIONAL: EXPERIENCING THE WORLD THROUGH A PHARMACY LENS
17
PAYING IT FORWARD: PHARMACY ALUMNUS CREATES ENDOWMENT
21
THE FUTURE OF OHIO STATE’S MS/HSPA PROGRAM
22
OHIO STATE STUDENTS DISCOVER WAYS TO BEAT BURNOUT AND IMPROVE RESILIENCY
23
BLAKE R. PETERSON NAMED CHAIR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOGNOSY
24
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACCEPTED TO PRESTIGIOUS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY INTERNSHIP
25
WELLNESS EFFORTS CREATE RESILIENT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM THE INSIDE OUT
27
Embracing the future while preserving excellence It’s no secret that pharmacy is changing. Advances in science and technology are enabling new discoveries every day. Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare team, are recognized as providers in Ohio law and are the accessible patient care expert. With this in mind, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy needed to make some changes too. CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE
THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CELEBRATES
GRAND REOPENING The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
THESCRIPT 1
PRACTICE LAB BEFORE
PRACTICE LAB AFTER
COUNSELING SUITE BEFORE
COUNSELING SUITE AFTER
Over the past two years, the college has completed more than
The College of Pharmacy updated its Doctor of Pharmacy
25 renovation projects, ranging from updates and painting, to
curriculum in 2015 to develop a more patient care focused
full-scale demolition and rebuilding. These improvements were
pharmacy professional. To assist in students learning the skills
necessary to equip our spaces properly for training tomorrow’s
needed to succeed in the modern profession, the second floor of
healthcare leaders.
Parks Hall was completely reworked. More than 100 donors came
“These renovations were not only desperately needed, but beautifully done,” Dean Henry J. Mann, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, said. “We have always had great confidence in our
together to help fund these spaces for our students, including: • The Mark and Linda Sirgo Counseling Suite, 11 technologyenhanced counseling rooms;
incredible faculty and dedicated students, but our facilities were
• The Ric Mora Pharmacy Simulation Classroom;
aging and insufficient for our new curriculum.”
• The Meijer Foundation Pharmacy Skills Classroom, a technology-enhanced classroom that is set up for active learning;
2 THESCRIPT
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
RIFFE CLASSROOM BEFORE
RIFFE CLASSROOM AFTER
HALLWAY BEFORE
HALLWAY AFTER
• The Maryann Z. and Larry Kennedy Sterile Compounding
interactions. The classroom has technology around the room and
Room; and, • The Health Care Logistics, Inc. and the Gary and Connie Sharpe Family Pharmacy Skills Laboratory, a 40-workstation skills lab.
mobile tables, giving faculty members the opportunity to design the room in a way that best facilitates each lesson. The college also refreshed the BSPS laboratory and added an
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS)
undergraduate advising suite near the lab so undergraduate students
program has also experienced significant growth over the
have a place to go that is specifically designed for their needs.
past few years, seeing a 30% increase in students enrolled in undergraduate credit hours. To accommodate the increase in students and active learning practices, the college created new modern learning spaces, including a 150-seat technology enhanced classroom on the first floor of the Riffe Building, overlooking the Ohio Stadium and allowing improved faculty
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Before these renovations, the college was set on improving spaces not only for students, but research faculty as well. In 2017, the college celebrated the opening of the Natural Products Laboratory. Drs. Jinn and Diana Wu sponsored the renovation of the lab after Jinn Wu studied in it himself under Drs. Jack Beal and Ray Doskotch.
THESCRIPT 3
With the addition of Dr. Blake Peterson to the Division of Medicinal
These projects would not have been made possible without the
Chemistry and Pharmacognosy in August, the college will undergo
incredible support of the college’s generous alumni, donors and
further renovations to numerous lab spaces in both Parks Hall and
friends. Philanthropy gives the college’s students and faculty
the Riffe Building.
access to great facilities, and ensures they have the tools they need
What’s next? The college is committed to continually improving the facilities as times change. Future projects include:
to thrive in the classroom and beyond. The gifts that made these spaces possible will impact hundreds of students each year for years to come – preparing them to work in the tech friendly world in which we live. We look forward to keeping up on these trends
• The creation of an active learning classroom in Parks Hall
as the world changes around us, equipping our spaces, students,
• The renovation of the Parks Hall 200 classroom
faculty and staff with the right tools to move the profession of
• The renovation of the second floor restrooms
pharmacy forward.
• The creation of a quiet student study space on the first floor of Parks Hall • The addition of a meditation room • The addition of a lactation room • The creation of an Experiential Office Suite
4 THESCRIPT
You don’t have to visit campus to experience the strides we’ve made. Take a virtual tour of the Riffe Building and Parks Hall: http://go.osu.edu/Cx2V
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Jim Fuchs receives award for excellence in student mentorship According to Jim Fuchs, associate professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, research is one of the most valuable things an undergraduate student can do if they have even a slight interest in it. “Most students don’t know if research is for them or not because they have never had the opportunity to do it,” Fuchs said. “By getting into a lab and experiencing it first-hand, students can determine if it’s something they want to do beyond their undergraduate career.” Fuchs’ philosophy on undergraduate research is what led Aimee Ho, BSPS Class of 2019 graduate, to nominate him for The Ohio State University Office of Student Academic Success—Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
5
The Advocacy Collaborative unites student voices to drive change
6 
College of Pharmacy students and faculty have been working
pharmacists as healthcare providers in Ohio law, the students
tirelessly over the past year to advance The Advocacy
hosted Senator Matt Dolan, who sponsored and introduced the
Collaborative, a Pharmacy Council initiative with the goal of
bill. They showcased the importance of pharmacists by hosting
encouraging collaboration across the college to drive advocacy
community outreach events at 10 Franklin County libraries,
and legislative efforts of student organizations.
educating the community on safe medication use and providing
The collaborative serves as the common voice for pharmacy
free blood pressure and diabetes blood glucose tests. They
student organizations and provides opportunities to participate
also implemented a letter writing campaign, which encouraged
in conversations with providers pertaining to patient care, as
healthcare professionals from across Ohio to write their legislators
well as interact with community members and legislators to
attesting to the importance of provider status.
educate the public about the role of the pharmacist. Students
“There has been a quick pace of change in healthcare, and
Andy Myers, PharmD Class of 2020, Stephanie Yasechko, PharmD Class of 2020, and Natalie Hagy, PharmD Class of 2022, are leading the charge, mentored by Dr. Jen Rodis, assistant dean for outreach and engagement. Over the past year, the group has made significant strides. In response to Senate Bill 265, a bill that would formally recognize
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
pharmacists need to be included as integral members in the conversation,” Rodis said. “With emphasis on team-based approaches and quality-based outcomes, it is imperative that pharmacists are at the table, able to advocate for their profession and contribute to greater patient care.” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
THESCRIPT 7
is to gain insight into the gaps and importance of advocacy in the
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7
After SB 265 passed, the students were left wondering what next? This inspired Myers and Hagy to conduct independent research to assist the college in formulating effective strategies for advocacy. Myers is working with Drs. Rodis and Julie Legg, director of experiential education, to develop an Advocacy Guide for Ohio pharmacy students. The guide shows step-by-step instructions on how students can impact their profession by meeting with state legislators and includes templates and resources for reaching out to them directly. “When you are just getting started with advocacy, it can feel daunting,” Myers said. “The goal of this guide is to ease those feelings and help students develop relationships that can further the profession.” Hagy is researching how pharmacy schools teach political advocacy, conducting a literature review on what the profession thinks of political advocacy, surveying historical impact advocacy has had on the profession and discovering how advocacy is taught. Her hope
profession so that higher education can create a more effective advocacy curriculum. “Legislation affects healthcare in many ways, and in certain situations, can be completely impractical,” Hagy said. “My goal is to help bridge the gap between legislative and healthcare knowledge to encourage students to engage in conversations that advance our profession.” As their research moves forward, The Advocacy Collaborative will continue to provide students with the tools they need to make their voices heard in the profession. The group is creating positive conversation around the college, and opportunities for students to brainstorm, lead and get involved in advocacy. “I see The Advocacy Collaborative becoming a much larger endeavor within the college, with great leadership opportunities for students looking to get involved,” Rodis said. “My hope would be to help integrate advocacy skills into the pharmacy curriculum and promote interprofessional advocacy so that all professionals are practicing at the top of their license.”
PhD student travels to The Hill to advocate for science funding Preston Manwill, a PhD student in Dr. Liva Rakotondraibe’s lab, traveled to Washington DC for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop. This prestigious, one-of-a-kind conference introduces undergraduate, professional and graduate students to science and technology policy, the federal budget and Congress, empowering them to be an advocate for basic research and makes connections between participants and members of Congress and their staff. Ohio State had four student representatives at the conference to promote continued government support for academic research: Emma Wenckowski, an undergraduate student studying data
whose academic focus surrounds medicinal
and congressional staff for their previous
chemistry and pharmacognosy.
and continued support of science and the agencies that fund basic science research.
analytics, Pallavi Oruganti, a veterinary
On the last day of the conference, Manwill
medicine student, Emilio Mateo, a graduate
and the Ohio State cohort ascended
student studying geography, and Manwill,
Capitol Hill to thank members of Congress
8 THESCRIPT
CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Outstanding alumnus honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Alumnus Philip J. Schneider, MS, received
and principal of MediHealthInsight, which
the college’s prestigious Lifetime
provides consultation to industry and others
Achievement Award at the 2019 Pharmacy
on matters related to improving the use
Gala. Schneider is one of only seven alumni
of medicines, including the application of
of the college who have been recognized
new technologies in healthcare. In 2019,
with this award.
Schneider rejoined the faculty at Ohio State as a professor of pharmacy practice.
The college’s Lifetime Achievement Award honors outstanding life-
Throughout his career, Schneider has held
long accomplishments in pharmacy,
many leadership positions and received
pharmaceutical sciences or public service.
numerous awards for his service. He is the
Recipients of the award must have
past president of the American Society of
completed a degree or post-graduate
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and
training at the College of Pharmacy. The
the American Society for Parenteral and
award is not given in any regular, repeating
Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.), and served
time period, but only when truly outstanding
as vice president of the International
candidates are identified.
Pharmaceutical Federation. He served on several boards, including the ARxIUM
A 1975 graduate of the College of Pharmacy,
Scientific Advisory Board, PipelineRx
Schneider has been a leader in pharmacy,
Executive Advisory Board and the AFPE
having spent more than 40 years advancing
Board of Grants. For his contributions to
the practice specifically in health-systems pharmacy and academia.
widely used in the healthcare industry,
After graduating from Ohio State, Schneider
serving as the basis for the system used by
the profession, Schneider has received the Harvey A.K. Whitney Award, the Donald E. Francke Medal, the Stanley Serlick Award,
later became faculty, holding a variety of
the United States Pharmacopeia.
positions at the university for 33 years,
Schneider then went on to assume the
including clinical professor and director
position of associate dean for academic
of the college’s MS in Health-System
and professional affairs at the University
Pharmacy Administration specialization.
of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy, Phoenix
During this time, he also held pharmacy
Biomedical Campus. Until his departure
practice and administration positions at
in 2017, he was responsible for the launch
“I’m incredibly grateful to receive this award,
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical
and growth of the college’s program at the
but there are three other things I’m grateful
Center, developing a nationally-recognized
new Phoenix Biomedical Campus. He held
for that I’d like to share,” Schneider said. “The
program for reporting and analysis of
faculty appointments at the University of
graduate program, my career with Ohio State
adverse drug events. The severity scale
Arizona’s Colleges of Medicine and Public
and my family. Without these three things I
developed as part of this program is still
Health. Schneider is also the founder
wouldn’t be where I am or who I am today.”
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
the Jack L. Beal Postbaccalaureate Alumni Award and many others. On receiving the award, he shared his gratitude for those who helped him along the way.
THESCRIPT 9
Fourth annual Gala recognizes standout pharmacy Buckeyes
1
The college is proud to congratulate our alumni, faculty and students who received awards at the fourth annual Pharmacy Gala on April 5, 2019.
JOSEPHINE SITTERLE FAILER ALUMNI AWARD: 1
Fahey, BS 2008, PharmD 2012 Holly
JACK L. BEAL POSTBACCALAUREATE AWARD: 2
Karen Kier, MS 1984, PhD 2000 Shridhar Narayanan, PhD 1996 (Not pictured)
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD: 3
2
Phil Parsons, BSP 1967
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD: 4
Michelle Maguire, BSPS 2007
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: 5
Philip J. Schneider, MS 1975
10 THESCRIPT
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
4
3
5
Were you unable to join us for the Pharmacy Gala and Alumni Awards? Watch what you missed: http://go.osu.edu/Cwd7.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
THESCRIPT 11
A LOOK BACK TO LOOK FORWARD:
LANE WALLACE, PHD
“
ducation is improving the lives of others and E leaving your community better than you found it.
”
– MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN This quote by Marian Wright Edelman, an American activist for children’s rights, perfectly sums up the effect Lane Wallace, PhD, faculty emeritus of Pharmacology in Ohio State’s College of Pharmacy, has had on his students and the college. Asking around the building, it’s nearly impossible to find a student, faculty or staff member who hasn’t heard of Dr. Wallace. His friendly demeanor and thoughtful responses to questions makes him a popular professor and go-to person for faculty and staff. Over the past 40 years, Dr. Wallace has held many positions at Ohio State – professor, chair of Pharmacology and associate dean of graduate studies and research, mentor and friend. He left his mark on each. Dr. Wallace came to Ohio State in August 1979, after completing an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a graduate degree in pharmacology at The University of Utah and two years of post-doctoral training at Washington University at St. Louis. He had always been interested in the brain, specifically the role of molecules and cells in the science of memory, and stumbled into pharmacology. During his graduate studies, Dr. Wallace began to focus on neurobiology and published his first article in the Journal of Neurochemistry. “I had a slow start in my research career – I was more interested in looking for opportunities to collaborate when I was starting out,” Dr. Wallace said. “There wasn’t much research happening on addicting drugs, and for neurobiology, tools needed to aid in the study of addiction weren’t widely available until the 1990’s.” Dr. Wallace was hired as an assistant professor of pharmacology and given a three-year term assignment, during which he was
member left during his term assignment, Dr. Wallace was given a permanent position in the college. In 1990, Dr. Wallace saw a need in the college and felt he was up for being part of the solution.
assigned to teach Rational and Irrational Use of Drugs – a class
“Before I started as associate dean, the position had been
he taught until the 2018-2019 academic year. After a faculty
open for three years. I went to Dean Cassady and told him I was
12 THESCRIPT
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
DR. WALLACE’S TRAINEES: Graduate Students: Neil W. Richards (PhD 1984): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with David C. Dawson at the Department of Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School Gregory A. Ordway (PhD 1985): Current position is professor and senior advisor to the dean for research, Department of Pharmacology at East Tennessee State University Alexa L. Chun (PhD 1987): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Robert Levin at the Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Elizabeth M. Kudlacz (PhD 1988): Current position is senior research investigator at Pfizer Xiao-Ying Tien (Tsai) (MS 1984, PhD 1988): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Helen Cooke at the Department of Physiology at The Ohio State University Donna E. Supko (PhD 1991): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Michael V. Johnston at the Kennedy Institute Richard T. Layer (PhD 1992): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Phil Skolnick, at the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institutes of Health Farida G. Kaddis (PhD 1992): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Curt R. Freed at the Department of Medicine and Pharmacology at the University of Colorado Health Center Cynthia Carnes (PhD 1996): Current position is senior associate dean for research and graduate studies at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Peter Laudrup (PhD 1996): Initial position was research scientist at the Lundbeck Company, Denmark John J. Byrnes (PhD 1996): Current position is co-founder and director of research and operations at Metrowest Neuropsychology, LLC David W. Weinstein (PhD 1997): Current position is senior director, embedded clinical content at Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information John J. Battisti (PhD 1999): Initial position was assistant professor of pharmacology, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Katherine E. Rooney (Summers) (PhD 2015): Current position is lecturer at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Postdoctoral Trainees: interested in the position because I thought it was important to I took the position, it was a 50% appointment. By the end of my
Wuchaneekorn Wahawisan (postdoctoral 1982-1984): Current position is at the Siriraj Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, in Bangkok, Thailand
tenure in the position, I was spending 75% (time) because we had
Jan M. Johnson (postdoctoral 1986, entire calendar year)
have someone in that role and I thought that I could do it. When
grown the position so much,” Dr. Wallace said. The associate dean position, which he held until 2002, wasn’t the only thing that changed during Dr. Wallace’s career.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Asad Dalia (postdoctoral 1993-1996): Current position is assistant professor, Physical Therapy Department, University of Cincinnati
THESCRIPT 13
“When I started at Ohio State, clinical pharmacy was just in its
could find everything needed to pass the class without my help.
infancy. Courses were one faculty member for one course,” he
But now there is an importance placed on giving students the
said. “There was a clear distinction between divisions. Now,
information they need in a way that facilitates learning.”
with new tools and resources available to scientists, we are doing more interconnected work that is not as divergent as it has been in the past.”
As one of the beloved professors in the college, this technique has worked. In 2003, 2007, 2013, and 2016, Dr. Wallace received the Award for Distinguished Teaching in BSPS. His name is also
Dr. Wallace also has seen vast changes in the availability of
commonly referenced when alumni award winners give their
sophisticated techniques and the amount of information at
speeches each year during the Pharmacy Alumni Awards.
our fingertips.
“I have been uplifted and impressed through interactions with
“I used to spend hours in the library, going through books and
students who have participated in my classes and research
journals. Students had to take handwritten notes in class and the
activities,” Dr. Wallace said. “I am motivated to be better when I learn
professor was the only accessible disseminator of information,” Dr.
of the challenges some of them have overcome. I feel joy when I see
Wallace said. “Now, the ability to share information and materials
them finally understand difficult concepts. I feel fulfilled when I can
has opened new worlds. Everything I cover for the Addicting Drugs
explain the latest research findings at a level they can understand. I
class I teach, for example, is searchable on the internet. Students
have had a wonderful career.”
14 THESCRIPT
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Alumna takes office as president of the Ohio Pharmacists Association Brigid Groves, RPh, PharmD, MS, was
In her career, Groves has worked as a
installed as president of the Ohio
pharmacy practice coordinator for The
Pharmacists Association (OPA) during
Kroger Company and Kroger Patient
OPA’s Annual Conference and Trade Show
Care Center. She was the residency
on April 12-14, 2019.
program director for PGY1/PGY2/MS Community Pharmacy Practice at Ohio
Groves, a 2012 graduate of the college,
State. She currently practices as a
is a dedicated and passionate leader for
population health pharmacist at Partners
the profession of pharmacy. An active
For Kids (PFK), a pediatric accountable
member of OPA and national pharmacy
care organization affiliated with Nationwide
organizations, Groves enjoys working with developing pharmacists, residents and
Children’s Hospital.
students to advance the profession forward.
During her tenure as president of OPA,
“While many pharmacists have made
Groves plans to incorporate gratitude,
significant contributions to their
recognition, the support of others and
communities and to public health as
empathy into her leadership. With the
a whole, Brigid’s commitment to the profession goes well beyond her work responsibilities. Her passion and respect for pharmacy is seemingly limitless,” Ernest Boyd, OPA Executive Director, said.
the Transition of Care Significant Interest Group Webinar Committee and member of the Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management. Groves has also served on the APhA House of Delegates: New
accomplishments of highlighting the issues surrounding pharmacy benefit managers and the passing of provider status, Groves is excited for where the future of pharmacy in Ohio is headed.
Prior to being nominated president-elect
Business Review Committee, and is the
“I’m looking forward to moving the
with OPA, Groves served as the 2017-
immediate past chair, chairperson and vice-
profession forward and continuing
2018 OPA vice president and as District
chairperson of the APhA Section Advisory
the Association’s efforts in uniting the
9 trustee for the OPA Board of Trustees.
Group on Ambulatory Care Medication
profession of pharmacy, encouraging
She also led the way in establishing
Management for the American Society of
interprofessional relationships and
OPA’s New Practitioner Experience (NPX)
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
promoting public health,” Groves said. “It is
group. In 2018, Groves was honored as a Distinguished OPA UNDER 40 Award recipient for professional achievements and vision in the practice of pharmacy.
Groves earned a Doctor of Pharmacy, a MS/ HSPA and completed a two-year community pharmacy practice and administrative
now our time as Ohio pharmacists, and as providers, to define what we can do for our patients and the profession.”
specialty practice residency at the College
OPA, established in 1879, represents
Groves has served as the Appointed
of Pharmacy. At Ohio State, she served as
more than 4,000 pharmacists, pharmacy
Member-at-Large of the American
a new practitioner mentor for the American
educators, and pharmacy students
Pharmacists Association (APhA) New
Pharmacists Association Academy of
throughout the state. It is OPA’s mission
Practitioner Advisory Committee. She
Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter,
to unite the profession of pharmacy and
was appointed as a committee member
and as an active member of the college’s
encourage interprofessional relations while
for the APhA House of Delegates: Policy
alumni group, Groves worked as the Alumni
promoting public health through education,
Review Committee, co-chairperson of
Society Board of Trustees Member-At-Large.
discussion and legislation.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
THESCRIPT 15
Improving the
prescription drug pick-up process one patient at a time Paul Oyefesobi, a Class of 2019 PharmD
Focused on the future, Oyefesobi has a
graduate, has always had an interest in
lot to look forward too. Since graduating,
connecting healthcare with business. The
Oyefesobi has started a one-year rotational
experiences gained at Meijer during his P3
commercial development fellowship with
year, and a summer internship with Johnson
PTC Therapeutics and OncoSec Medical.
& Johnson the summer prior, showed him
Over the course of a year, he will have the
how he could do just that.
opportunity to contribute to Market Access, HEOR, and Business Development &
“I saw first-hand how the pharmacist and
Licensing, while supporting their immune-
patient had to work through discrepancies
oncology and rare disease pipeline.
between drug price and insurance coverage,” Oyefesobi said. “There was a
As for the future of the profession,
lack of information and communication, and
Oyefesobi has a couple ideas for where it
I knew I could do something about it but I
could be headed.
wasn’t sure of what yet.”
“Two words define where I think the
This idea became solidified at the end of his P3 year. After witnessing the difficulty of the prescription drug pick-up process again during an Introductory Pharmacy Practice
profession is going – disruption and innovation. Our current supply chain is
said. “Providers and patients will now be
changing and the jobs for pharmacists
proactively informed like never before.”
are changing as well. With change comes
Experience (IPPE) rotation, Oyefesobi
While the base of the tool is in place,
innovation, and thanks to my classes and
began working on a solution.
RxMedAccess is still a work in progress.
opportunities at Ohio State, I’ve been more
Oyefesobi plans to continue improving
than prepared for what’s ahead.”
Enter RxMedAccess.
the tool with his team, a computer science
RxMedAccess is a high-level online
student and a software developer. To move
formulary insight tool that streamlines
the product forward, he is looking for financial
information for providers related to
investors outside the university. Though
insurance coverage and therapeutic
funds might be low, he has not run short of
alternative opportunities. The tool currently
the resilience and drive needed to succeed.
provides information for Medicaid and Medicare patients only, with the next step being information for commercial patients.
“There were many days I wanted to quit, but persistence and my drive to change the future of healthcare keeps me going,”
“RxMedAccess aggregates all healthcare
Oyefesobi said. “If nothing else, the
plan datasets, allowing providers to look
professional and personal skills I’ve
at patient drugs, healthcare plans and
gained through this process have been
coverage all in one spot.” Oyefesobi
payment enough.”
16 THESCRIPT
For more information about RxMedAccess, visit http://www.rxmedaccess.com/
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
#OSURx Buckeyes go
INTERNATIONAL: Experiencing the world through a pharmacy lens
17
“Seeing pharmacists in a public health focused role was exciting and gave me a better idea of how I can impact the profession in the states.” — Nick Hamilton
Learning at Ohio State isn’t confined to classrooms on campus.
pharmaceutical and healthcare industries across the globe,
College of Pharmacy students have the opportunity to become
enabling them to relate their experiences to their future careers.
global learners and leaders through education abroad experiences, allowing them to see how healthcare systems work all over the world.
In past years, students have traveled to Italy and England, and most recently visited Switzerland during the 2019 spring break. The nineday programs provide students the opportunity for an international
In partnership with the Office of International Affairs, the college
experience while not interfering with their education. Time in-
offers short-term education abroad experiences annually
country is spent visiting pharmaceutical, historical and cultural sites,
to undergraduate and professional students. These unique
enabling students to engage with healthcare practitioners and
opportunities help students gain an understanding of the
experience the country through a pharmacy lens.
18 THESCRIPT
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
“My week abroad was extremely transformative.” — Jen Slogar
“Through this experience, I learned what it means to be a true patient advocate.” — Emily Veach
Students accepted into the program participate in the International
thousands of miles away from Ohio. Not only did my trip solidify my
Healthcare Experience in Pharmacy course which meets
passion for pharmacy, it opened my mind to the ways the profession
weekly prior to departure. During the course, students learn
could advance in the future – it made me think about what my role
about pharmacy practice and healthcare considerations of the
could be in this ever-evolving healthcare field. It was exciting to feel so
destination, alongside preparations for international travel.
secure in my career path.” Jen Slogar, BSPS Class of 2018
Discover how some of our students have been impacted by their trips:
“My trip showed me how even though the profession is the same at
“My week abroad was extremely transformative. It highlighted a
ideas within me for how I can improve the profession. In Switzerland,
sense of independence I found in myself after surviving a week spent
there is a larger implementation of technology in community
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
the core, it can look different between countries and it inspired some
THESCRIPT 19
“Witnessing how healthcare professionals treat patients in different environments but are all united under the common idea of serving others was a priceless experience.” —Jordan Fortunato
Aside from study abroad trips, students are able to experience pharmacy and patient care through opportunities with organizations like the Partnership for Ongoing Developmental, Educational and Medical Outreach Solutions (PODEMOS) and Child Family Health International (CFHI). pharmacies and a connection with public health opportunities,
PODEMOS is a Honduran and U.S. based healthcare team of
like encouraging people to get vaccinated or not smoke. Seeing
professionals and students seeking to combat the high rates of
pharmacists in a public health focused role was exciting and gave
poverty, malnutrition and poor access to health care in El Progreso
me a better idea of how I can impact the profession in the states.”
by providing quality long-term care. Beginning as a student initiative
Nick Hamilton, BSPS Class of 2021
in 2008, the partnership has allowed the brigade to return biannually
“I’ve been fortunate to travel on three of the trips and each trip taught me something invaluable that I will carry with me throughout my career. In London, I saw how pharmacists were involved in all aspects of patient care, which inspired me to want to further advocate for the profession in the states. In Italy, I learned how
to provide acute and chronic care services to patients. PharmD students Egla Agolli (P3), Smit Patel (P2) and Emily Veach (P1) joined physicians and students from Ohio State’s College of Medicine in running a free clinic to provide underprivileged communities with primary health care services during winter break 2018.
important it is to be a compassionate care provider, seeing how
“These trips are a manifestation of the college’s commitment to
pharmacists interact with patients who aren’t fluent in the native
students’ personal and professional development as well as to the
language. In Switzerland, I discovered that it is possible to work
global community,” Veach said. “Through this experience, I learned
in community pharmacy without burnout and stress, experiencing
what it means to be a true patient advocate.”
how their pharmacies put a focus on staffing and technology.” Carissa Tedeschi, BSPS Class of 2018, PharmD Class of 2022
CFHI provides community-based global health education programs for students and institutions, fostering reciprocal
“Seeing the different areas of pharmacy around Switzerland
partnerships and empowerment in local communities, transforming
allowed me to have a greater appreciation for the profession
perspectives about self, healing and global citizenship. During
and has helped me feel more prepared for not only pharmacy
summer 2019, undergraduate student Danielle Abdallah will head
school but also working with diverse populations. Witnessing how
to Accra, Ghana to conduct a study on the healthcare systems in
healthcare professionals treat patients in different environments
the United States and Ghana. While volunteering and shadowing
but are all united under the common idea of serving others was a
healthcare providers at the Princess Marie Louise Children’s
priceless experience.” Jordan Fortunato, BSPS Class of 2021
Hospital, Abdallah plans to gather information on the role of
“Having a multicultural background myself, I have always been interested in learning about different cultures, especially with how
various healthcare providers at the hospital, which can include physicians, nurses, nutritionists, social workers and others.
they relate to my education and future career. In Switzerland, we
“I want to learn about the healthcare team’s education, daily
were able to see both sides of the pharmacy profession, including
responsibilities, day-to-day challenges and interprofessional
drug discovery and pharmacy practice. This trip showed me that
relationships,” Abdallah said. “In the healthcare field, it is very
the profession can only advance if these two areas work together.
important to cultivate a collaborative approach to providing patient
It inspired me to think more about my communications skills and
care, a value that is important for pre-professionals to recognize. I
what I can be doing now to think outside the box and work better
believe that my experience in Ghana will enhance my appreciation
with my peers.” Yuki Lin, BSPS Class of 2020
for different members of the healthcare team.”
20 THESCRIPT
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Paying it forward:
pharmacy alumnus creates endowment For Emmanuel “E-Dog” Ezirim, paying it forward for other students has always been a dream for him – being alive to see the pay-off is even better. As a 13 year-old from Nigeria, E-Dog traveled to Ohio to help his sister care for her children while she finished her doctorate studies. During a local politician’s high school visit, E-Dog and a classmate questioned why their school didn’t have soccer (or fùtbol, as E-Dog would say). Soon after, their school had a team, and E-Dog quickly became a standout player. Unbeknownst to him, E-Dog was asked to tryout to be an invited walk-on player for Ohio State’s varsity soccer team. He made the team, and proceeded to play varsity soccer for four years. During this time, E-Dog was amazed at the advantages that varsity athletes were treated to – especially sponsorship gear, like shoes. “At home (Nigeria), you were lucky to get shoes once or twice a year – at Christmas and Easter. The fact that we were given play shoes to wear, not even your ‘Sunday best shoes,’ but play shoes, was crazy to me,” E-Dog said. It was these experiences, topped with consistently hearing about Woody Hayes and his immense impact on the university and his players due to his generous spirit, that instilled E-Dog’s need to pay it forward. “It is impossible to give back enough to ever make up for everyone that helped me, but I wanted to pay it forward to other students and hope that they will do the same,” E-Dog said. He did just that – The Emmanuel “E Doggy-Dog” (BS ’90, BS ’92) and ChiChi Ezirim Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship Fund was approved by the university and became effective on August 31, 2018. The annual distribution from this fund provides scholarship support to students who are enrolled in the College of Pharmacy and participating in a professional program. First preference is given to students who are former Ohio State varsity athletes, including cheerleading and/or members of The Ohio State University Marching Band. E-Dog’s second
Similar to E-Dog, Goins was a walk-on athlete. Through dedication and incredible hard work, Goins earned a scholarship before his final year of eligibility. While he was pursuing his passion on the football field, Goins was also hard at work on his studies and his future profession. Balancing the load of a student athlete, Goins was working toward his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and as a pharmacy technician at CVS.
preference is that the scholarship be given to, but not limited to,
Now, in pharmacy school, and again through hard work, some
under-represented students.
of the financial burden associated with pursuing an advanced
The first recipient of The Emmanuel “E Doggy-Dog” (BS ’90, BS
degree will be lessened thanks to E-Dog.
’92) and ChiChi Ezirim Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship Fund is
“I am so humbled and appreciative of people like E-Dog. He is an
Elijaah Goins. Goins is a former football player for the Buckeyes
inspiring person and I am extremely thankful for the scholarship,”
and a member of the PharmD Class of 2022.
Goins said.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
THESCRIPT 21
The future of Ohio State’s MS/HSPA Program Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, RPh, was named
of in-person and online courses for those
the director of the Master of Science in
taking the program alongside residency
Pharmaceutical Science – Health-System
training and the second track will be offered
Pharmacy Administration (MS/HSPA)
fully online, targeting working professionals
graduate program specialization in November
that are emerging leaders within their
2018. His position is shared with The Ohio
organizations. These changes will allow the
State University Wexner Medical Center and
program to:
resulted from Jay Mirtallo’s retirement from
• Be more accessible to those outside of
the position on June 30, 2018.
Columbus, Ohio;
As director of the MS/HSPA program,
• Bring in more diversity in practice sites
Ulbrich is responsible for the coordination
into the curriculum;
and administration of the program with
• Provide for more flexibility in the program
its residency partners, as well as student
schedule; and,
recruitment, teaching and advising student major projects, and serving as an advisor and advocate for medical center residents, assuring a tight integration between the
• Leverage the expertise of the programs’ vast network of alumni.
and evaluation of advanced patient care
Furthermore, this model will allow Ohio State
services in community pharmacy practice.
to grow its national reputation as a leader in
graduate students’ residency training
As the program nears its 60th anniversary,
and classroom experiences. Ulbrich’s
Ulbrich has big plans for the future.
primary areas of expertise and research
Continuing with Dr. Clifton Latiolais’ vision
“The legacy of this program speaks for
include personal finance for pharmacy
to “keep moving forward,” Ulbrich plans to
itself,” Ulbrich said. “What we are looking
professionals, residency training and
offer two tracks of the program beginning
at now is how we maintain sustained
education, teaching and learning curricula,
in fall of 2020. One track will be a hybrid
excellence and growth.”
22 THESCRIPT
health-system pharmacy administration.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Ohio State students discover ways to beat burnout and improve resiliency in the pharmacy profession According to the Mayo Clinic, physician
“We’ve seen that there isn’t a one-size fits all
burnout is one of the earliest indicators of
solution to this issue. Every profession and
health-system dysfunction. One-third to
person needs a solution that fits their needs.
one-half of physicians meet burnout criteria,
One area of opportunity is community
leading to suffering among physicians and
pharmacist and technician engagement and
their families. As the topic of burnout in
retention,” Mason said.
healthcare continues to gain momentum and professionals look into strategies to improve resiliency, pharmacy professionals are examining how they can beat burnout and build resiliency in their field.
According to the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, pharmacist job turnover is fairly steady, averaging 11% annually. The average median tenure of pharmacists who left jobs was 32 months.
and recognize individual accomplishments, utilizing words of affirmation.
Kristine Mason and Shannon Kraus, recent
The percentage of pharmacists leaving jobs
alumnae of the college’s MS/HSPA program,
and ranking stress as the reason for leaving
Within the community setting, Mason
completed research projects focused on
increased, while the percentage of leavers
discovered there was a high amount of
assessing burnout and resiliency in the
ranking salary as the reason decreased.
emotional exhaustion, which can lead to
pharmacy profession. Mason and Kraus are
high-risk situations with patient malpractice.
some of the first in the profession to look at
She looked further into what could be done
resiliency and burnout through a pharmacy lens. Mason examined community-based settings, while Kraus evaluated healthsystem settings. “Wellness has always been a priority for me. It’s more than just physical fitness though, it’s emotional wellness too,” Kraus said. “As I heard more about these ideas of burnout and resiliency, I started thinking about workplace culture and what I could do as a leader to promote new ideas.”
“ Creating a culture of positivity and team building can help positively impact pharmacists’ ability to enjoy their job and do it well.”
to refuel pharmacists after interactions with patients to ensure they are practicing at the top of their license. “Creating a culture of positivity and team building can help positively impact pharmacists’ ability to enjoy their job and do it well,” Mason said. While this topic continues to gain popularity, Mason and Kraus look forward to sharing their findings broadly, making this information easily accessible for all. With
To begin their research, Mason and Kraus
help from Tim Ulbrich, MS/HSPA program
looked at the information that was available
director and professor of clinical pharmacy,
from the pioneers of this topic, including
In this area, Kraus looked at her teams within
they have been featured on several
Stanford, Duke and Mayo Clinic. While these
OhioHealth and worked one-on-one with
profession podcasts and blogs, including
institutions look specifically at physician
her technicians. After performing a Love
the Pharmacy Leaders Podcast, Talk to Your
burnout, the National Academy of Medicine
Languages evaluation, she discovered
Pharmacists, Rx Buzz, The Fit Pharmacist
led the way for a holistic approach.
they could improve the way they celebrate
and tl;dr pharmacy.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
THESCRIPT 23
Blake R. Peterson named chair for the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Blake R. Peterson, PhD, has been selected
chemical biology, the lab pursues projects
as chair and professor for the college’s
involving anticancer agents, anti-infective
Division of Medicinal Chemistry and
agents, molecular probes, tools for target
Pharmacognosy. Peterson, who will join the
identification and methods for drug delivery.
college in August, is the first in a series of
An overarching theme of the group’s work
planned faculty recruits focused on cancer
is the identification of new therapeutic
drug discovery.
approaches, mechanisms and agents.
“We are excited and honored to have
Peterson is the co-founder of Indigo
Dr. Blake Peterson join our faculty. Dr.
Biosciences Inc., a leading provider of
Peterson’s hire will extend our capabilities
nuclear receptor and in vitro toxicology
in drug discovery and development while
solutions that accelerate scientific
further strengthening our partnership with
decision-making.
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center,” Dean Mann said.
Peterson received his PhD in chemistry from the University of California and a
The Peterson laboratory creates chemical
BS in chemistry from the University of
tools for the study of biological systems,
Nevada. He was elected as a fellow of The
investigates diverse biological targets
American Association for the Advancement
and employs fluorescence-based and
of Science (AAAS) in 2013 for distinguished
imaging-based methods to evaluate the
contributions to the field of bioorganic
received the Leading Light Research Award
effects of small molecules, peptides and
chemistry, particularly the development of
from the University of Kansas in 2012 and was
proteins on isolated proteins, living cells
synthetic mimics of cell surface receptors
named an Eminent Scholar by the Kansas
and model organisms. Working in the fields
and fluorescent probes of biological systems.
Biosciences Authority in 2008.
of bioorganic/medicinal chemistry and
In addition to many other honors, Peterson
MANWILL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
“There are many more life-saving medicines
After completing his PhD, Manwill plans to
to be discovered and there remains an
pursue postdoctoral research training, while
enthusiastic group of biologists and
also continuing to share his passion for the
The group met with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and his congressional staff, one of Senator Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) legislative
chemists eager to perform the basic natural
field of natural products and drug discovery.
staff and a staff member of Representative
products research necessary to discover
“Before leaving for the workshop, Dr.
Marcia Fudge (D-OH). The cohort invited
them. It is essential that our legislators and
Elizabeth Newton from The Battelle Center
Portman to the Byrd Polar and Climate
general public recognize this important field
advised us to get out of our comfort zones
Research Center, an Ohio State Office of
of study and continue to support it through
Research center focused on maintaining
federal funding. The CASE workshop taught
research excellence and supporting public
me that members of Congress are eager
engagement in polar and climate studies
to hear from all their constituents, including
at the university. Manwill also thanked the
scientists, and it falls on our shoulders to
incredibly grateful to have participated in
communicate our research to them and the
this opportunity and feel that it will have a
public,” Manwill said.
lasting impact on my career.”
senator for sponsoring a bill that supports tropical rainforests – a climate that is vital to natural products drug discovery.
24 THESCRIPT
and talk to everyone we saw while we were in DC. I took that message to heart and met some extremely impressive individuals, such as the president of The Weather Channel,” Manwill said. “I am
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Undergraduate student accepted to prestigious Department of Energy internship Bryan Jaski, a sophomore BSPS student,
Jaski’s interest in a career on the research
accepted a summer internship with the
side of pharmacy drew him to the opportunity,
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) highly
which involves working under some of the
competitive Science Undergraduate
nation’s top scientists. He credits the College
Laboratory Internship (SULI) program. Jaski
of Pharmacy’s curriculum with piquing his
is among 114 students across the country
interest in the areas of organic chemistry and
who were accepted, and one of only five
human physiology that tie into the project.
sophomores to be chosen.
“The SULI program is a great opportunity to
The SULI program encourages
apply my knowledge of biochemistry and
undergraduate students and recent
gain the kind of hands-on laboratory work
graduates to pursue science, technology,
that goes into developing new drugs in
engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers
pharmacy,” Jaski said.
by providing research opportunities at DOE
The Argonne National Laboratory, located
labs. Jaski was appointed to the Argonne
outside of Chicago, Ill., is the largest
National Laboratory to participate in novel gene research conducted by the DOE’s Nanoscience and Technology division.
national laboratory in the Midwest. It assists concentrations of signaling molecules
universities, industries and other national
inside bacteria. Developments in bacterial
laboratories with complex projects requiring
During his 10-week term, Jaski will conduct
signaling networks will be used to learn
considerable resources to help address
research for the division’s peptide-based
more about biofilm formation and bacterial
humanity’s greatest challenges.
biosensors project, which focuses on
environments, and for applications to other
designing a biosensor that can detect
gene regulatory systems.
Join us for HOMECOMING WEEKEND October 4-5, 2019
Celebrate your #OSURx Buckeye pride! We have two full days of incredible opportunities for you to connect with your fellow pharmacy Buckeyes, including our Continuing Professional Development Symposium, Pharmacy All-Class Reunion Dinner and College of Pharmacy Alumni Society Tailgate.
www.pharmacy.osu.edu/homecoming-weekend
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
THESCRIPT 25
FUCHS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5
Ho initially emailed and met Fuchs after attending a lecture he gave and seeing his passion for his work. With their shared enthusiasm for synthetic chemistry, Fuchs offered her the opportunity to join his lab. “At first, Dr. Fuchs had me shadowing one of his senior graduate students in order to become familiar with the equipment and instrumentation and to learn how to set up and run reactions on my own. Gradually, with his encouragement and guidance, I learned to become more independent and seek out journal articles and explore chemical reactions on my own.” To aid in the learning and mentorship process, Fuchs is an active participant in his students’ academic careers. He checks in on his students’ research progress daily, leaves his office door open and fosters an atmosphere where they can feel
26 THESCRIPT
empowered to learn and ask questions.
Fuchs received the Excellence in
For Fuchs, training undergraduate students
Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award
is a way to continue the legacy of his own
in April 2019.
mentor who launched him into research.
As for Ho, she credits Fuchs with giving her
“When I was an undergraduate student,
the confidence to apply to the University
my advisor gave me a list of names for
of North Carolina’s Doctor of Pharmacy
potential labs – I recognized one of my
program. She was accepted into the
faculty member’s names, so I reached
program and will begin there in the fall.
out. He essentially spring-boarded my
Upon graduation, Ho also received the Ohio
research career and I feel like I owe
State College of Pharmacy’s Division of
other undergraduate students the same
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
opportunity,” Fuchs said.
Outstanding Student Award.
Fuchs’ lab designs and prepares novel
“Without (Dr. Fuchs’) encouragement, I likely
molecules for therapeutic applications
would not have even applied. I am not sure
against cancer and infectious diseases
where my future career path will take me,
such as HIV. Utilizing fundamental chemical
but working in Dr. Fuchs’ lab has definitely
knowledge and synthetic methodology, his
made me consider pursuing a PhD as well
lab facilitates the process of drug discovery
and perhaps becoming a professor so that
and development through the generation of
I can inspire and guide students just like he
biological probe molecules, the synthesis
has done for me,” Ho said.
of lead compounds and the optimization of drug properties.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Wellness efforts
create resilient healthcare professionals, from the inside out Wellness is an integral part of life at Ohio State and the College of Pharmacy. Ensuring that students, faculty and staff can make healthy choices and live a great life is ingrained in everything we do, from our curriculum to our student organizations. But this mindset didn’t just happen overnight - Chief Wellness Officer and Dean of the College of Nursing Bernadette Melnyk, Wellness Innovators and Ambassadors across campus have demonstrated a commitment to health and well-being. This is the Buckeye Wellness Initiative.
    27
In Parks Hall, the efforts to improve wellness at the college,
In the past year, the Innovators and Ambassadors have hosted
specifically with emotional and physical wellness, began in 2014.
events like resiliency trainings, therapy dog visits and financial
Students were aware their health science counterparts had access
wellness presentations. Their efforts have also been recognized at
to resources like counseling and wondered “Why don’t we have
a university level. In 2018, Dean Mann and Dr. McAuley received
anything like this?”
the Buckeye Wellness Leadership Award for their support of health
“We heard from students that they were having trouble handling
and wellness activities in the college.
the stress of school and personal situations and they wanted
“It’s important to us that students are learning about wellness and
access to counseling and mental health resources,” Dr. Jim
how it can positively impact their lives. Healthcare professionals
McAuley, associate dean for academic affairs and professor, said.
tend to have some of the unhealthiest habits, but are encouraging
“Our goal of getting students the support they needed, especially
their patients to live better lives,” McAuley said. “We want our
with mental health, nutrition and physical activity, started as a
students and the next generation of pharmacy professionals to
grassroots effort and took off from there.”
demonstrate the behaviors of wellness and be a model for the
What started out as one-off presentations and access to a
patients they care for.”
counselor has now grown into on-going wellness activities that
Looking to the future, the wellness team plans to further expand
leave an impact around Parks Hall. Faculty and staff members,
their programming. To ensure they are meeting their goals of
known as Wellness Innovators, work alongside students, known
helping students receive the support they are seeking, the team
as Wellness Ambassadors, to plan programming for the year.
will look at student health outcomes and how activities and
Ongoing wellness activities include fresh fruit in the Dean’s
programming are leaving an impact.
Suite, a free little library, take five station, wellness walks and, of course, student counseling services. Wellness is even built into the curriculum, having students participate in REACH training and addressing topics like mental health.
“What I love about being involved with wellness at the college is seeing busy members of our community take time to find balance between their professional and personal lives,” Meghan Ritchey, PharmD student and Wellness Ambassador, said. “I know that making
“We’re lucky that we get to plan and try new programming every
the time for wellness isn’t easy. I love knowing that we are making an
year and touch on all nine of the dimensions of wellness,” said
impact and helping others take time to invest in themselves.”
Emily Keeler, wellness and community builder. “Wellness is more than diet and exercise, it’s choices that lead you to a healthier, happier life.”
28 THESCRIPT
To learn more about wellness at Ohio State, visit www.wellness.osu.edu The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Emotional Wellness
Career Wellness
Social Wellness
Identifies, expresses and manages entire range of feelings
Engages in work to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment
Seeks assistance to address areas of concern
Displays consistency with values, goals and lifestyle
Creates a network of support based on interdependence, mutual trust and respect
Spiritual Wellness
Physical Wellness
Financial Wellness
Seeks harmony and balance by openly exploring the depth of human purpose, meaning and connection through dialogue and self-reflection
Achieves an adequate amount of sleep and eats a balanced diet
Aware of financial state and budgets
Intellectual Wellness
Creative Wellness
Environmental Wellness
Values lifelong learning and seeks to foster critical thinking and moral reasoning
Values and actively participates in a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences as a means to understand and appreciate the surrounding world
Recognizes the responsibility to preserve, protect and improve the environment
Engages in education for the pursuit of knowledge
Engages in exercise for 150 minutes per week and attends regular medical check-ups
Develops sensitivity and awareness towards the feelings of others
Saves and manages finances in order to achieve realistic goals
Appreciates the interconnectedness of nature and the individual
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID COLUMBUS, OHIO Permit No. 711
Lloyd M. Parks Hall 500 W. 12th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210-1291