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Personalis Regis University School of Pharmacy Newsletter
Fall 2013
Moving Forward… It’s been a busy fall thus far with the Class of 2017 beginning their journey to practice. The faculty have incorporated computer-based testing that gives us better and earlier tracking of student progress. We have signed three new faculty members and a new administrative assistant. Dr. Erika Freitas joined us in August and teaches in the integrated laboratory series. Peg Ekstrand joined our staff as an administrative assistant this past summer. The other two faculty members, one in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the other our new Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, will begin at the start of the New Year. We are also in conversation with some of our practice partners for collaborative residencies to begin in 2014. All in all, a busy and productive autumn. What I am also keenly aware of is the new mind set in the School as we move from our development phase (evidenced by receiving full accreditation in June) to what can best be described as a maturation phase. We have a vision and mission that have served us well; how will we live the mission, guided by the vision, as we no longer can be considered a “new school” moving forward. We must look to all our friends, constituents, supporters - and ourselves to build a culture based on our stated values and consistent involvement. Our students must develop a sense of patient-centeredness that is much more than just a catchword. Our faculty must strengthen our community of scholars with excellent teaching and scholarship based on service to our students, patients, and the profession. Our administrators must find the resources to support these efforts and build the processes that enable achievement of our mission. Projecting from all this is the question, “what will the culture of a mature Regis School of Pharmacy be?” The School’s Board of Advisors met in September and challenged us to wear our values and mission of service on our sleeves. As we intensify our student recruitment efforts, we should set ourselves apart from the rest not only by touting our innovative integrated TeamBased Learning curriculum, but also by evidencing our commitment to serving our patients in ways above and beyond the norm. While broadening our net for prospective students we should also make them well aware that an education at Regis doesn’t just prepare them to pass the NAPLEX, but also to make a difference for their patients. As a School we must take this approach to all our endeavors - to evidence quality with a purpose. And we need your help... I am asking for your involvement in the many activities and programs of the School - from our first year students’ White Coat Ceremony to our experiential education courses to our community outreach activities. Through sharing your time, opinions, and reflections you help us shape what the Regis School of Pharmacy is all about. We have an accredited School of Pharmacy - let’s make it a positive force for our patients and our profession.
Rodney A. Carter, Pharm.D. Dean, Regis University School of Pharmacy Class of 2017
Executive Editor: Rodney A. Carter, Pharm.D. Dean, School of Pharmacy Regis University 303.625.1300
Editor: Miki Goldwire, PharmD, MSc, BS, BCPS Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Regis University, School of Pharmacy mgoldwir@regis.edu