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NSU College of Pharmacy Enters into Collaboration with Future University in Egypt
April 2008 |
Building upon its already outstanding reputation for pharmacy education, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy (COP) is ready for the future of evolving practices within the pharmacy profession. The college is poised to advance to the frontlines of global health care, joining the world’s top multi-disciplinary health organizations and professionals that will enhance our academic programs, research, services to the community, and commitment to advancing patient care.
In support of the college’s Strategic Plan, including its goal to establish international partnerships recognized for their excellence in educational programs and for opportunities to participate in collaborative study, research, and scholarship, the COP entered an understanding agreement with Future University in Egypt (FUE), in Cairo.
This exciting agreement was spear-headed by Andrés Malavé, Ph.D., Dean, College of Pharmacy, and finalized during his recent visit to FUE with Anthony J. De Napoli, Ed.D., Dean, International Affairs, Fischler School of Education, representing NOVA Southeastern University’s President, Mr. Ray Ferrero Jr. The agreement was endorsed by Ebada Sarha, Ph.D., President of FUE and Osama Salama, Ph.D., Dean, Facutly of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pharmaceutical Industries, FUE.
This international collaborative exchange will benefit and contribute to inter-institutional linkages for educational cooperation and assistance at each university for:
- Faculty exchange for teaching by developing workshops and institutes;
- Student exchange to visit and/or enroll in academic programs, and other student activities;
- Collaborative research, including joint hosting of seminars, conferences, workshops, and other activities such as sabbaticals; and
- Library Services to support and strengthen academic cooperation through library services among the academic units.
The COP recognizes the importance of an international presence and collaboration that improves students’ understanding of diversity in pharmacy practices and knowledge of cross-cultural health care among different ethnic populations. The collaboration of the COP with FUE will contribute to strengthening the education of students and the attainment of groundbreaking research by scholars at both institutions.
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 From left: Anthony J. De Napoli, Ed.D.,
Dean, International Affairs, NSU Fishler
School of Education, Ebada Sarha, Ph.D.,
President, Future University Egypt,
Dr. Adel Sakr, Professor of Industrial
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutics, College of
Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati,
Andrés Malavé, Ph.D., Dean, NSU College
of Pharmacy, Osama Salama, Ph.D., Dean,
Faculty, Pharmaceutical Sciences &
Pharmaceutical, Future University Egypt.
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2008 Student Life Achievement Award (STUEYS)
April, 2008 |
COP Mission Statement: TO EDUCATE PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL ADDRESS THE
PHARMACY-RELATED NEEDS OF SOCIETY. “You can attend class and receive a degree, or you can become involved and receive an education.”
The Student Life Achievement Award (STUEYS) is an annual celebration of NOVA Southeastern University’s best in scholarship, leadership, involvement, service, commitment, integrity, responsibility, and to recognize those who further a sense of campus community. The College of Pharmacy (COP) proudly congratulates our STUEYS nominees and winners: |
| Andrea Diana Fass (P3) - the Student of the Year Over-All finalist. |
| Andrea Fass has been an invaluable asset to the student body at the College of Pharmacy. She has taken the initiative to coordinate activities for first-year pharmacy students, including Orientation and the White Coat Ceremony. Andrea holds numerous leadership positions. She is an SGA president; Phi Sigma Lambda delegate; student chair of the Orientation for Class of 2001, White Coat Ceremony, and Career Day to mention a few. Andrea also mentors high school students about college and leadership once a month. |
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Photo above: Andrea Diana Fass (P3)
with Andrés Malavé, Dean, College of
Pharmacy.
To the left: Jennifer Anna Fass, Pharm. D.
Drug Information Center, Andrea Fass, P3,
Student of the Year Nominee, Storm Lamb,
P3, Veronica Zolotushkina, P1, and Danielle
Taller, P3.
Next photo: Andrea D. Fass and her sister,
Jennifer Anna Fass, Pharm. D., Drug
Information Center |
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| NSU Graduate Organizations of the Year finalists: |
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Alpha Zeta Omega Pharmaceutical Fraternity
Alpha Zeta Omega believes that pharmacists are important members of the community and must give back to the community. Every semester, they plan and organize events such as Toys for Tots, volunteer at the Daily Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity, run a Diabetes clinic at local pharmacies, and a drive to give school supplies to children in need. They participate in walks for diabetes, asthma, breast cancer, and operation heart burn as well as volunteering at the NSU health clinic each year. |
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Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
In 2007, Kappa Psi received the Fran H. Eby Scholarship Tray award, which is given to the collegiate chapter of the pharmacy fraternity with the highest grade point average for the past academic year. Also in 2007, they collected more than 500 toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. They are very active in walk-a-thons, benefiting the American Lung Association, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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| NSU Professor of the Year finalist: José Rey, Pharm.D. |
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Dr. José Rey (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Administration) is an exceptional academician who draws upon his years of experience in psychiatric pharmacy practice to provide engaging lectures that capture the students’ attention and peak their curiosity. Not only does he demonstrate commitment to excellence in the classroom, but also in his dedication to mentoring students, residents, and junior faculty members. He is committed to the success of his students, playing a supportive role in their learning projects, and research. |
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| Supporting and celebrating the COP's Successes... |
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From Left: Scott Wasikowski, R.Ph., Region Manager, Renee Hay, R.Ph., Human Resources Director, and Cristina Fueyo, Pharm. D., Manager, Professional & College Relations, from CVS Caremark, Andrés Malavé, Ph.D., Dean College of Pharmacy, and John García, R.Ph., District Pharmacy Supervisior, CVS Caremark. |
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COP Celebrates the Administrative Professional's Week
April, 2008 |
This year, the College of Pharmacy, (COP), celebrated Administrative Professional's Week on April 23, 2008 to recognize the talents and efforts of the COP’s team of administrative professionals. Dean Andrés Malavé seized this opportunity to express his gratitude to the team for their collective talent and dedicated inspiration which contribute to the success of the college. Recognizing the importance and value of the administrative professionals at the COP, Dean Malavé took the opportunity to promote the values and importance of their positions – which in today’s world encompasses much more than the original “secretary” role.
Dean Andrés Malavé Extends a Well-Deserved ”Thank You”
to the College of Pharmacy Administrative Professionals
April, 23, 2008
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Summer Study Abroad Program 2008 is underway
April, 2008 |
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The theme of this year’s College of Pharmacy (COP) Study Abroad Program is the “Study of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture Exploration” in China and Japan, Beijing, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. The program, scheduled from June 7th to June 28th, is a continuation to the 2007 program visit to China by fifty-one pharmacy students, pharmacists and faculty who also traveled to Beijing and Shanghai.
The study abroad program at the COP introduces participants to non-traditional medicine and cultural exploration. The program - which was envisioned by Andrés Malavé, Ph.D., dean of the COP – is coordinated by Leanne Lai, Ph.D., director of the COP’s International Program. In Dr. Lai’s words, “In today’s global conflict, we deeply believe in the importance of training in cross-cultural health care – international education will be the solution to the world’s strife.” |
| The program is designed to allow participants to engage in clinical observations of patient care, and diagnosis of ailment and diseases using traditional medicine philosophy. They will be taught ways to treat patients and practice how to effectively and accurately apply the traditional methods of health care and to administer proper treatments. In addition to academics, the program will provide the opportunity to also explore China’s historical sites and acquire an understanding and appreciation of the Chinese culture. |
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COP International Program Graduates 2008
April-May, 2008 |
College of Pharmacy International Program for Foreign Pharmacists
Class of 2008.
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The International Program for Foreign Pharmacists educates students to achieve the same outcomes as the entry level Pharm.D. Degree Program. Courses integrate information and build upon one another to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the profession. Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Nonprescription Therapies courses provide a strong understanding of the principles of drug therapy. The business, human relation, communication, marketing and legal aspects of pharmacy and the health care system are also studied. Courses focus on application of material learned, the use of drugs in the disease process, and developing skills essential to monitoring drug therapy. Students hone their analytical skills with courses in Research Design and Statistics, Pharmacoepidemiology, and Pharmacoeconomics and Drug Literature Evaluation.
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Practice experiences in community, hospital, service/learning, and traditional pharmacy settings facilitate real-life application of the material and provide opportunities to integrate information learned. Full-time clerkships and externships facilitate application of drug therapy monitoring with more independence. The curriculum stresses innovative delivery and assessment methods.
Under the direction of Leanne Lai, Ph.D., the international Pharm. D. program continues to gain international recognition providing quality advanced pharmacy education to meet the complex challenges of modern medicine. |
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College of Pharmacy Attends American Pharmacists Association ( APhA) Annual Meeting in San Diego
March, 2008 |
The American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, provided an excellent opportunity for our College of Pharmacy (COP) faculty, staff, students, and alumni in attendance to discover the latest trends and best practices in pharmacy, while sharing experiences and ideas with pharmacy professionals from every practice setting; chain, independent, hospital, federal, long-term care, nuclear, and more with a celebration of the pharmacy profession.
Collectively, our participation amongst attending practitioners, scientists, and students engaged us on making our pharmacy profession on stronger. Sessions, courses, and educational activities highlighted the important relationships that serve as the foundation to our success, the recognition pharmacy is receiving from consumers and key health care stakeholders, and the responsibility pharmacists have for medications and their use.
The College of Pharmacy Exhibit Booth provided excellent networking with alumni and students as well as an opportunity to promote our educational programs amongst interested guests. We were also able to establish new relationships with a exhibitors representing every facet of the expanding industry of pharmacy education, product development, research and development, programs, and service.
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Ball Fantastique 2008
March, 2008 |
| The Health Professions Division (HPD) held its annual fund-raising gala, Ball Fantastique, on Saturday March 29th in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Pier 66. More than 400 people were on-hand for the elegant evening of fine food and dancing, including our very own College of Pharmacy faculty and guests. Funds raised at the annual Bal Fantastique are used to enhance the teaching environment at NSU through the NSU Health Professions Division Foundation. This nonprofit foundation utilizes the philanthropic funds to establish scholarships for deserving students, promote research, update equipment and enhance the teaching environment within the Health Professions' nationally renowned Colleges. |
Dr. Silvia Rabionet, Pharmacy Sciences & Administration,
Mr. John Rabionet (Dr. Rabionet's spouse).
Dr. Andrés Malavé, Dean,
Dr. Lillian Arce-Malavé, Pharmacy Sciences & Administration. |
Dr. Betty Jean Harris, Assistant Dean, Student Services, Ms. Anya Burnett, Executive Assistant to Dean Malavé, Dr. Cristina M. Fueyo, Manager, Professional and College Relations, and Mr. Stephen Medina. |
Dr. Goar Alvarez, Pharmacy Services, Mrs. Goar Alvarez (Dr. Alvarez' spouse), Dr. Sandra Benavides, Pharmacy Practice. |
Dr. Cristina M. Fueyo, Manager, Professional and College Relations, and Mr. Stephen Medina. |
Dr. Michelle Clark, Pharmacy Sciences, and
Mr. Headley Clark (Dr. Clark's spouse). |
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APhA-ASP 2006-2007 Chapter Policy and Legislative Award
March, 2008 |
A message from Viviana Sumi Lee,
APhA-ASP Spin Coordinatorour:
Our chapter won the national "APhA-ASP 2006-2007
Chapter Policy and Legislative Award". It was a great honor to receive
the award! Thanks to our past SPIN Coordinator, Michelle McCue, and
the other officers during the 2006-2007 year, their hard work made it
possible for us to be recognized at the national level. Along with the
award and as an added incentive, our chapter received $100 from APHA.
I hope that the upcoming year will be just as great or even better
than the last! Congratulations to our chapter!
APhA San Diego Conference Web site. |
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NSU College of Pharmacy Bids Best Wishes to Dr. H. John Baldwin, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, on His Retirement
February, 2008 |
Dr. H. John Baldwin was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Manitoba. After practicing as a pharmacist for two years, he went to Purdue University for graduate studies, earning his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, both with majors in Drug Marketing and minors in Consumer Psychology and Sociology. Dr. H. Baldwin’s master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation were on pharmaceutical advertising.
Hence, Dr. H. Baldwin’s research interest throughout his entire academic career, a 40-year span, has been focused on perceived risk of medications as an influence on consumer purchase decisions – a field of growing concern based on as recent events such as advertising of prescription drugs direct to consumers by the media. Since 1964, he has been an avid advocate for lay consumers’ right to make decisions about their own health choice, including the decision to purchase, use, or prescribe prescription drugs.
Dr. H. Baldwin joined the College of Pharmacy in 2002, after spending 16 years as dean of the school of pharmacy at the University of Wyoming, bringing his experience and expertise in the behavioral sciences as well as faculty expertise ranging from practice to basic laboratory sciences. He immediately seized the opportunity to mentor the “new generation of pharmacy academics” present at the college. He has since contributed greatly to the increase in research productivity, in externally funded research, and in peer-reviewed publications by pharmacy faculty.
The College of Pharmacy faculty, students, and staff thanks Dr. H. John Baldwin for his many endeavors and hopes his future retirement years will serve to enhance and complement his many personal and professional achievements. |
Dean Andrés Malave presenting Dr. H. John
Baldwin with a commemorative plaque.
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2007 Frank H. Eby Scholarship Tray
Awards
February, 2008 |
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Awards went to NSU COP Delta Rho
for the highest GPA out of all collegiate
chapters for the past year.
Also honored on the Chancellor’s list
were: Debra Float, Jessica Wine,
Chad Lavinghousez, Tami Houser,
Kristin Cipolla. |
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Nova Southeastern University now has a Student National Pharmaceutical Association Chapter
February, 2008
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SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about health related issues, the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the
improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community.
At Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy, SNPhA chapter we will develop professionalism by utilizing classroom knowledge and reaching out into the community. Communication with patients on understanding their healthcare issues will help students develop interpersonal skills needed for their future profession. By reaching out to the patients, students will gain crucial one on one experience. From these interactions, patients will benefit by understanding their healthcare needs while students expose them to the diversity with the pharmacy field. SNPhA will also be going to undergraduate classes generating interest in the pharmacy profession. Mock PCATs and study materials will be given to those who are interested.
Nova Southeastern University SNPhA chapter’s inaugural event will be in collaboration with APhA, helping raise funds for the American Heart Association Heart Walk on March 8, 2008. It will be held at Nova Southeastern University starting at 9 a.m. This will be a great opportunity to expose the community to the dangers of hypertension.. In closing, please look out for future announcements and events held by SNPhA, we hope to see you there! |
For more information, contact:
Kirk Latibeaudiere, NSU/COP SNPhA President
lkirk@nova.edu |
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Celebration of Excellence - COP Alumni Honoree: Nilda Banchs-Sandoval, Pharm.D.
February, 2008 |
At the Celebration of Excellence
Dr. Nilda Banchs-Sandoval with the COP Dean Andrés Malave and NSU President Mr. Ray Ferrero, Jr. |
Dr. Banchs-Sandoval owns and operates Farmacia El Tuque in Ponce, Puerto Rico for the past 20 years and is a President of Servi-Farma, Inc. She is a member of the Board of Director of the Puerto Rico Cancer & Health Foundation and directs their fund raising campaigns. She is also a member Puerto Rico Pharmacy Owners Association and the American Diabetes Association.
Dr. Banch-Sandoval has given back to her community by serving as president of the Puerto Rico Cancer and Health Foundation. Since 2001, she has worked with NSU’s College of Pharmacy Early Clerkship Experiences with pharmacy tech students and Pharm.D. candidates. Dr. Banchs-Sandoval received the 1993 the Innovative Pharmacist Award from Dupont, the Ceiba Award for commerce from The Ponce and South Chamber of Commerce, and the 2006 Bowl of Hygiea from Wyeth /Ayerst for the community dedication and the collaboration with the profession. Dr. Banchs-Sandoval loves to read , cook, is a wine lover and a good gardener especially for Bonsai. |
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