Factors Impacting the Growth and Success of CPFI Student Chapters: Evolution of the SWOSU Student Chapter Kelsey L. Watkins, PharmD/MBA Candidate; Taylor R. Inman, PharmD/MBA Candidate; Jeremy L. Johnson, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, BC-ADM Southwestern Oklahoma State University™ College of Pharmacy; Weatherford, Oklahoma Results Objective Methods Mission : • To share what has helped our chapter to grow and succeed in Organizational Fellowship: • These activities provide an opportunity for members to give back attainment of our mission • Weekly morning devotionals - Members gather to pray for their to the community and grow personally in faith as professionals • We have learned a tremendous amount from other chapters and faculty and fellow students, read scripture, and share what the want to share our experiences to potentially help others Lord has done that week in their lives Membership : • Chapter Recruitment at College Orientations in Fall and Spring – This > quadrupled membership • 2013-2014: 15 members Members greet new students, encourage membership, and invite represents a 367% increase in • 2014-2015: 40 members Background attendance at an upcoming meeting only 2 years • 2015-2016: 70 members • Chapter Advisor Cookout in Fall and Spring - Dr. Virgil Van Dusen Our Inspiration : Summer 2014 hosts members at his farm for fellowship activities (games, four Community Engagement (Outreach): 2015-2016 data • President, vice-president, past-president, and faculty advisor wheelers, bonfire, cookout with s’mores, hot dogs, etc) • Agape Medical Clinic: > 96 hours volunteered annually attended the CPFI Annual Meeting • Sock drive: > 200 pairs of socks donated • Strong leadership was greatly inspired • Towel drive: > 90 towels donated • They created a video and inspired others • Sole Hope: 70 pairs of shoes were produced and donated • Attending the Annual Meeting sparked our growth • Operation Christmas Child: 25 boxes contributed to a local church Our Growth : 2014-2015 Academic Year and Summer 2015 Financial: • More involvement in service and community outreach • Presentation to SWOSU™ Student Government Association • Increased membership and member contributions • Grant of $2,500 for the 2015-2016 academic year • Increased attendance of Annual Meeting to 10 students (including • Largest grant ever received by our chapter incoming president and vice-president) and 2 faculty members • Application to Southwestern Pharmacy Alumni Foundation • Valuable networking with other chapter leaders • Grant of $150/student to attend CPFI Annual Meeting • Many engaged returning members with new ideas and inspiration • Awarded $900 through newly established College student fee for organization operational expenses for 2015-2016 Our Future : 2015-2016 Academic Year and Beyond Additional: • We realized we could become a top-performing chapter Community Engagement (Outreach): • Membership morale is very high • Become a chapter devoted to serving our community through our • Volunteering at the Agape Medical Clinic and pharmacy (a free • 2015-2016 “Student CPFI Chapter of the Year” profession clinic for the medically underserved held twice each month) – • Opportunities for members to grow in faith as professionals Heavily relies on volunteers from the College of Pharmacy faculty and students; our members serve this community regularly • A1c and Cholesterol Screening at the Agape Medical Clinic – Screening for eligible patients twice each semester • Sock Drive for the Agape Medical Clinic (this medical clinic also provides food and clothing distribution services) – Held every October, members have deemed this event “Socktober” • Towel Drive for the Women and Children’s Crisis Center - In Clinton, Oklahoma • Sole Hope “Shoe cutting” activity - Students partner with Sole Conclusion Hope, an organization committed to offering freedom from foot related diseases in Africa; students spend the evening in This chapter has seen tremendous growth over recent years; fellowship while gathering supplies needed to assemble shoes for Continuing these activities, national involvement, and implementing workers in Uganda new projects will foster this chapter’s continued success • Operation Christmas Child - Each November, students coordinate Specific Aims with other organizations on campus and commit to filling Disclosure Statement • This chapter exists to unite pharmacy students at SWOSU™ who shoeboxes full of toys, toiletries, and school supplies for desire to grow closer to Christ, as well as each other and our local distribution through Samaritan’s Purse Authors of this presentation have nothing to disclose concerning community • Panama Mission Trip - Every summer the SWOSU™ College of possible financial or personal relationships with commercial entities • We aim to integrate the gospel into all areas of our lives, Pharmacy partners with the SWOSU™ School of Nursing for a that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of this specifically, our professional lives as pharmacists medical mission trip to Panama; many members participate presentation
Pharmacy with Faith: Being an Effective Witness as a Student Leader Pakou Vang and Jason Bowen, PharmD Students. Palm Beach Atlantic University, Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy. Service Project Objective CPFI Hands and Feet Grant ($500) • To share the unique CPFI student experiences • Homeless ministry with St. George’s and ministries of the PBA chapter. Episcopal Church and Community Center Background • Hygiene Project • Chapter was established in early 2000’s 31 current members • Fellowship Opportunities • CPFI Annual Conference and National Student Retreat • Global Missions Health Conference In-Reach Ministry • General meetings Fundraisers • Prayer meetings PBA graduation rose sale • • Fellowship dinners Outreach Ministry GSOP Tumblers • • Worship concerts CPFI Colors of Faith Run • • Bible studies • Community service • Local church directory • GSOP Summer Medical Mission Trips National Service Projects and Events • Bible verses in study rooms • CPFI Colors of Faith Run • Encouragement board in study area • National Day of Prayer • Tebow Night to Shine Lunch and Learn events • Operation Christmas Child • • Partnership with First Care Women’s Clinic
Ceftaroline-Induced Neutropenia: Two Case Reports Survey on a student scholars program at an academic medical center: results and future directions Kelly E. Martin, PharmD, BCPS, Lisa Davidson, MD Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC Susan Smith, BS, PharmD, BCPS; Jamie Sebaaly, PharmD, BCPS Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC Background Results Discussion • All students received desired rotations prior to • Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is an academic Figure 1. Rotation Experiences Figure 2. Resident Collaboration Opportunities December; most were extremely satisfied with the medical center that implemented a student elective rotation opportunities. scholars program for fourth year student 6 • Students stated most interactions with residents came pharmacists interested in strengthening clinical 6 5 during rotations or collaboration on a research pharmacy practice and professional development 5 project. They suggested program modifications to 4 skills in preparation for post-graduate residency 4 foster resident interaction. 3 training and advanced practice roles. The 3 • Students were paired with a mentor and encouraged to inaugural class of students were surveyed for 2 2 contact mentors as needed. Some students felt they feedback on the program. 1 1 underutilized their mentor; overall, students selected 0 0 extremely satisfied to describe this relationship. Extremely satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor Rotations matched Desired rotations prior Overall CMC rotation dissatisfied • Students reflected on their skill level at the beginning interest areas to midyear experiences Objective and end of their fourth year in several areas. The greatest improvement was noted in engagement with medical team; verbal communication demonstrated the • The objectives of the survey were to determine if least improvement. z the goals of the student program were met, to Figure 4. Self-assessment Before and After P4 Year understand the perceived program benefits, and 10 to recognize areas for improvement. Conclusions 9 8 7 Figure 3. Mentorship • Our inaugural student scholars program was successful 6 Methods 5 as evidenced by many extremely satisfied responses to 4 6 most survey questions. Areas for program 3 • A 23-question survey was distributed to students 5 2 improvement include resident interaction, increased 1 participating in the student scholars program. 4 utilization of mentor, and more specific guidance 0 3 regarding verbal communication. 2 Results 1 Disclosures/Acknowledgements 0 Mentor-mentee Frequency of meetings Midpoint evaluation Authors of this presentation have the following to disclose concerning possible • All students completed the survey. Four main relationship process • financial or personal relationships with commercial entities that may have direct themes emerged: rotation experiences, resident or indirect interest in the subject matter of this presentation interaction, mentorship, and personal growth. ● Susan Smith: Nothing to disclose ● Jamie Sebaaly: Nothing to disclose
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