Jenny Agbaeze, Rosemund Owusu Sarapong, and Daniella Salawu
Tariq Pulskamp celebrating after the ceremony
Stephanie Calliste beams after the ceremony
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Dear students, alumni, friends and colleagues,
As we start the new academic year, I am excited to share a few highlights from the School
This fall, we are thrilled to launch the new Master of Science in Drug Development program, thanks to the efforts of Dr Stephanie James, Dr Pete Clapp, and our Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty Thanks to the expanded outreach and innovative partnerships with regional colleges, and the hard work of Denny Boyd, Geoff Metcalf and the staff and faculty, we continue to see another year of increasing enrollment Our residency match results remain excellent, with an 88%overall match rate this year? again well above the national average.
This summer the faculty finalized the 2025-30 strategic plan for the School It is centered on four pillars: Quality Experience, Student and Alumni Success, Enrollment, and Community Connections. This plan will guide us in enhancing academic excellence, expanding access, and deepening our impact on healthcare and under served communities
Leadership transitions at the School include Dr Michele Claiborne stepping into the role of Department Chair after three years of service as Vice-Chair for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Dr Pete Cogan taking on the Director of Assessment role We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our departing colleagues (Drs Marta Brooks, Vahram Ghushchyan, Leticia Shea and Katie Tuck) for their dedication and impact
The School is actively preparing for its upcoming ACPE accreditation site visit, scheduled for October 13?15, 2026 Drs Dan Berlau and Cassandra Hanna are leading the Self-Study Steering Committee as we reflect on our progress and plan for the future
Our students remain at the heart of all we do Thank you for helping us guide, support, and inspire the next generation of pharmacy leaders
Best regards,
Samit Shah, PhD, RPh, MBA
GRADUATION BANQUET
The pharmacy graduation banquet was a grand celebration filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of accomplishment The planning committee thanks Vincent Tavalez (Class of 2026) for the great photos
Dr Leah Behrmann, Dr Michele Claiborne, Ms Katrina Miller, Dean Samit Shah, Dr Jeff Lalama, and Dr Karen Smith
Members of APhA
Members of Phi Delta Chi
Valedictorian, Kyle Clark
SCCPmembers
SNAPhA members with advisor, Dr Malarkey
Rho Chi Members with their advisors
Phi Lambda Sigma members with their advisors
NCODA members
Kappa Psi Members with their advisors
Graduate Counsel
ASHPmembers with their advisors
CPSmembers with their advisor
Alpha Sigma Nu members
IPhO members with their advisors
LGBTQ Rx Alliance members with their advisor
CLASS OF 2015 CELEBRATES 10-YEAR REUNION
The School of Pharmacy proudly hosted an Alumni Event to celebrate the 10-year graduation anniversary of the Class of 2015 The evening was filled with laughter, memories, and the joyous reconnection of old friends It was a special occasion that honored a decade of achievements and shared experiences, leaving everyone with a sense of pride and nostalgia
Class of 2015 alumni reunite to celebrate 10 years since graduation
Healt h Professions Sum m er Experience
The Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions hosted the Health Professions Summer Experience, a week long immersive camp for rising high school and college students interested in high-demand health care careers The program provided a dynamic mix of hands-on activities, expert-led workshops, and engaging sessions designed to give participants a broad understanding of the many fields within health care Students explored areas such as pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, health and exercise science, occupational therapy, counseling, family and play therapy, and health care administration The camp offered a transformative week of learning, networking, and discovery, helping participants envision the many possibilities available in health care professions
Dr Chad Martell informing students of IV drug administration
Dr Emily Clemens discussing social determinants of health
Fourth year student CJOnyeali leading students through a simulation
Fourth year student CJ Onyeali guiding the conversation
Dr Cassandara Hanna with fourth year student Mikaela Chandanais leading a session in the pharmacy lab
Students participating in summer camp
Dr Emily Clemens discussing with the students
Dr Stephanie James discussing sterile compounding with the students
Dr Emily Clemens (left) and Dr Chad Martell (right) lead BPmeasurements
Dr Cassandra Hanna reviewing the benefits of hand washing
CPS ANNUAL MEETING
At this year?s CPS Annual Meeting, attendees enjoyed a lively and competitive Self-Care Jeopardy showdown between teams from Regis University and the University of Colorado (CU) The spirited event, which organizers hope to make an annual tradition, tested participants?knowledge in self-care topics through rapid-fire questions and challenging scenarios. Judges were tasked with determining whether questionable answers would be accepted, adding to the excitement of the competition Regis emerged victorious!
Alumni Dr Garrett Johnson was honored as a nominee for the CPS Pharmacist of the Year Award Congratulations to Dr Robert Wills, this year?s award recipient!
Self-care jeopardy winning team: Dana McDonald, Hailey Murphy, Faith Escobedo, and Britney Vo
Alumni and recent graduate, Dr Hailey Murphy was the CPS Student of the Year Award winner!
Self-care jeopardy competition
Dr Jeff Lalama (far right) poses for a photo with other members of CPS
APPE SPOTLIGHT
Team w ork in Act
ion: My APPE in Inpat ient Psychiat ry at Denver Healt h
by Kaz Stone-Myers, Class of 2026
I was lucky enough to spend Block 2 at Denver Health on the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. This rotation was great for a variety of reasons, but the most impactful thing that came out of my experience was that I was gifted the opportunity to see how truly impactful a robust multidisciplinary team can be
As Denver?s Safety Net hospital Denver Health treats a wide range of patients that are on Medicaid or Medicare or unemployed The patients treated in inpatient psychiatry were often faced with multiple social stressors on top of severe mental illness The psychiatry team at Denver Health is made up of not just psychiatrists, nurses and pharmacists, but also occupational therapists, social workers and psychologists It was really inspiring to see the whole team coming together to treat the patient holistically and truly try and help, as opposed to just treating the admitting problem
My days consisted of working up patients, discussing my finding with my preceptor and then joining the medical team. I spent mornings rounding with the team and offering up my recommendations for medication changes and answering any drug related questions. I also got a chance to join residents as they saw their patients. I also got to be involved in the use of ketamine for treatment resistant depression, which felt really cool because I was the one that first suggested the patient might be a good candidate to try it out!
I know psychiatric pharmacy can be really intimidating There aren? t really any specific guidelines and each patient needs an individually tailored medication regime That?s what I found so fascinating It was really interesting to think about side effect profiles and administration options for different patients and help the medical team optimize care, while also working with social work to ensure a continuum of care on discharge Do you have any idea how many long-acting injectable forms of aripiprazole are out there and that practically every insurance and mental health clinic has a preference for which one to use?
APPE SPOTLIGHT
Bridging Care and Cult ure: My APPE Rot at ion w it h Klam at h Tribal Healt h
by Vincent Tavalez, M S, Class of 2026
As I progressed through my Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation with Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services in Klamath Falls, Oregon, I realized that my passion as a student lies deeply in patient care and medication management Coming from a Hispanic and Native American background, I knew I wanted to focus much of my fourth year on immersing myself in rural health and caring for communities with limited access to treatment or those facing issues with medication noncompliance I spent a total of 12 weeks with the Klamath Tribe and came to understand that I am not just a student pharmacist checking medications I have been given the opportunity to meet with patients one-on-one to manage their care (as most patients have five or more chronic conditions and upwards of 20 medications), collaborate with providers, and offer clinical recommendations upon reviewing patient charts
At Klamath Tribal Health, I worked in an interprofessional setting, as the clinic includes both medical and dental departments I had the opportunity to counsel patients on a variety of medications for multiple indications, many of which solidified my understanding of pharmacotherapy. My responsibilities during the rotation included medication therapy management (MTM), drug use evaluations (DUE), protocol updates, professional development paperwork, and numerous opportunities to educate the community I found that many patients were simply looking for someone to listen to them, and it was incredibly rewarding to have some call back specifically asking to speak with me. By spreading a little cheer, I was able to build meaningful trust
During my time there, I also had the opportunity to help teach pharmacy technician students at the local community college I assisted with their immunization test-outs by providing insight, tips, and feedback on proper dispensing and sterile injection techniques under the discretion of my pharmacy preceptor.
I want to say that I am thankful for my time at Klamath Tribal Health, as it strengthened my understanding of what it takes to be a clinical pharmacist in an ambulatory care and health-system setting For my final project with the tribe, I delivered a presentation on the medications Zepbound and Mounjaro for consideration for formulary addition I addressed cost comparisons, head-to-head studies with formulary medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic, and the drugs?recent FDA approval for obstructive sleep apnea Through hard work, my presentation helped the P&T committee consider Zepbound for formulary inclusion, with access currently reserved for tribal members
This rotation was truly a great way to begin my APPEs, and I leave it with greater confidence in my skills and abilities I want to thank my amazing preceptors and technicians for training me and showing me the ropes around the pharmacy Though my time in southern Oregon has come to an end, I?m grateful to be completing three more Indian Health Service rotations in Washington State and northern Oregon before returning home
Chiloquin Pharmacy staff
Klamath Falls Pharmacy Staff and preceptors (above), Teaching pharmacy technician students (below)
Klamath Falls Pharmacy staff
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
A Career,
a Com m unit y,
and a ?Pharm -ily?: My Regis Journey in Pharm a
by Dr Henry Caster Jr, Class of 2019
After graduating from Regis, I initially had job offers from major retail pharmacy chains. However, while preparing for licensure, organizational restructuring and leadership changes led to those opportunities falling through Determined to stay local in Denver, I remained open to new career paths and that flexibility paid off when a fellow Regis alum referred me to Medpace, a global Clinical Research Organization, for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) position
Eager to break into the pharmaceutical industry, I embraced this new opportunity As a CRA, I served as a protocol expert for investigational drugs, monitored clinical trials and acted as a liaison between clinical investigators and pharmaceutical sponsors During that time, I explored different career trajectories within pharma, and set my sights on becoming a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
After two years of diligent work and developing a passion for immunology, I acquired a Senior Site Manager role at Janssen specializing in biologics There I tailored my professional experiences to align with my MSL goal, expanding my professional network, enhancing my scientific acumen, and deepening my understanding of the MSL role Just one year later, I achieved that goal by landing a position with Sun Pharmaceuticals as an MSL in Dermatology
Today, I support Sun?s dermatology portfolio by sharing the latest scientific data for our products, gathering medical and competitive intel, and fostering collaborations with leading experts in dermatology I enjoy being part of such a diverse, cross-functional organization where I regularly engage with internal and external parties of varying disciplines. This year, I was honored to be named the 2025 MSL of the Year by Sun Pharma?s Medical Affairs Department, highlighting my commitment to excellence and collaborative spirit.
I am truly grateful for the Regis SOP experience and the preparation provided by the Regis Faculty, as they have been instrumental in my journey The Team-Based Learning (TBL) model both sharpened my collaboration skills and accurately simulated the interdisciplinary dynamics of the real world I?ve also benefited immensely from the guidance of fellow alumni, which I?ve gladly been able to reciprocate to Regis students and Aspiring MSLs
Some of my most meaningful relationships were forged at Regis. Since graduating, I?ve had the pleasure of standing next to my peers in their most precious life moments and even started a family with one! I went to Regis for a PharmD and left with a ?Pharm-ily?. And for that I am forever grateful.
Henry with Regis alum Brianna Kurtic and their child Eva visiting the Botanical Garden in OKC
Henry as best man, standing with Regis alumni Jayden and Kuriko Tumbaga as they exchange vows
Henry as groomsman with Regis alum Tom Pickens on his wedding day
Henry (far right) with Sun Pharma?s Medical Affairs team at a team building activity
by Dr Molly M Massa, Class of 2014 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
A Career, a Com m unit y, and a ?Pharm -ily?: My
Regis Journey in Pharm a
After graduating in 2014, I joined Intermountain Health as an inpatient clinical pharmacist. That role was foundational for me, especially considering I didn? t think hospital pharmacy was going to be my path! I was part of a team navigating a lot of change, including the transition from a small community hospital into a larger health system, implementing a new electronic health record (EHR) system, and expanding pharmacy operations to better support patient care. I also helped implement a medication reconciliation program and played an active role in pharmacist hiring and onboarding Those years provided a strong clinical foundation and created space for me to explore broader opportunities that aligned with my interests and experience.
Before pharmacy, I worked in technology consulting and human resources management for a large global organization and, after several years in hospital practice, I?ve held different roles utilizing my corporate and clinical skills through medication therapy management (MTM), vaccine clinics, human resource (HR) leadership, and most recently, healthcare technology with Oracle
I?ve also taken a personal interest in financial literacy, especially as it relates to student loan debt and long-term financial independence Leveraging my undergraduate degree in Finance & Real Estate, I was intentional about paying off my loans, investing, and building multiple income streams, including real estate I am passionate about helping other healthcare professionals interested in pursuing a similar path
I credit my time at Regis, particularly the faculty, classmates, and team based learning (TBL) format, as a major turning point that helped open up new paths, both professionally and personally. This fall, I?m excited to be back at Regis teaching sessions within the Leadership & Management course
In my free time, you can most often find me outside, telemark skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and enjoying the full Colorado lifestyle
FACULTY AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dr Leah Behrmann (far left) presented awards to the Pharmacy Practice Section of the American Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) as chair of the awards committee
Drs Leah Behrmann and Bianca Calderon presented a poster "Engaging Youth in Summer Camps as a Pathway to Pharmacy Education" at the annual AACPmeeting
FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
Behrm ann L, Jung A, Goldw ire MA Optimizing Sedation and Analgesia in Neurocritical Care USPharm 2025;50(1):HS8-HS12
Clem ens EJ, Wedekind LA^, Lalam a JT, Calderon BB Escaping single disease silos: Assessing an escape room related to multiple disease states. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2025;17(9):102395. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102395
Cogan PS A cautionary tale of paradox and false positives in cannabidiol research Expert Opin Drug Discov 2025;20(1):5-15. doi:10.1080/17460441.2024.2441359
Hanna C, Carnet t K, Goldw ire MA Transition of Care Strategies for Hospitalized Patients with Pain USPharm 2025;50(3):HS7-HS12.
Johnson LM^, Pulskamp TG^, Berlau DJ The latest developments in synthetic approaches to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Expert Rev Neurother. Published online February 4, 2025. doi:10.1080/14737175.2025.2462281
Shea L, Goldw ire MA Optimizing Urology Care with Clinical Pharmacists USPharm 2025;50(6):HS7-HS12
