The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy celebrated the seventh annual P3 Pinning Ceremony on November 6, 2015 at the Memphis University Rose Theater. The event marked the culmination of student pharmacists’ didactic coursework and their transition to the advanced practice experience portion of the curriculum. Each student received a college of pharmacy lapel pin from Drs. Leslie Hamilton and Tracy Hagemann. Dr. J.T. Fannin, PGY-2 oncology pharmacy practice resident at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and former American Pharmacist Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Speaker of the House, delivered the charge. Several faculty and students were recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Community Service Award
Student pharmacists of the class of 2017 voted for their classmates who have demonstrated outstanding community service. The recipients were Kimberly Keller, David Skinner, Lance Robert Lineberger, and Lindsey Schobert. Each recipient received a blue gemstone world globe on a wooden base with an engraved plate presented by Dr. Stephanie Phelps, professor and associate dean for Academic Affairs.
Professionalism Award
Student pharmacists of the class of 2017 voted for their classmates who exemplify the most professional student pharmacist. The recipients were Drew Holmes, William McKelvey, and Kara Loveday. Each recipient received a framed replica of the 1939 cover of The Saturday Evening Post of Norman Rockwell’s “The Pharmacist” presented by Dr. Phelps.
Leadership Award
The final student-selected awards were given for outstanding leadership. Each recipient received a marble mortar and pestle on an engraved wooden base presented by Dr. Phelps. This year’s recipients were Robert Monroe Crawley, Molly Elise Hunt, Gerald Phillips III, and Drew Holmes.
Medicinal Chemistry Award
This award is presented to the student pharmacist who has achieved one of the highest scholastic averages in the Medicinal Chemistry course series. The recipient was Adam Wiss. He received an engraved plaque with the College of Pharmacy Seal presented by Drs. Phelps and Meibohm, interim chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Atul Shukla Excellence in Pharmaceutics Award
This award is presented in memory of Dr. Atul Shukla who was a faculty member at University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy for nearly 20 years. The recipient of this award is a student who has achieved a high scholastic average in courses offered in the pharmaceutics course series. The recipient was Molly Elise Hunt. Molly received a marble desktop award that contains the College of Pharmacy seal presented by Drs. Phelps and Meibohm.
Excellence in Pharmacogenomics Award
This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the pharmacogenomics course. The recipient was Lauren Hoth. Drs. Phelps and Meibohm presented Lauren with an engraved plaque with the College of Pharmacy Seal.
John H. Rodman Excellence in Pharmacokinetics Award
This award is presented in memory of Dr. John Rodman who was one of the country’s premier experts and most influential leaders in the area of clinical drug research. The recipient is a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the pharmacokinetics courses. The student received a marble desktop award that contains the College seal presented by Drs. Phelps and Helms, professor and chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. This year’s recipient was Kimberly Keller.
Excellence in Pharmacy Administration Award
This award is presented to the student pharmacist with the highest scholastic average in all pharmacy administration courses. The recipient was Lindsey Schobert. Lindsey received an engraved plaque with the College of Pharmacy Seal presented by Drs. Phelps and Helms.
Excellence in Non-Prescription Medication Award
This award is presented to the student with one of the highest grade point averages in the non-prescription drugs and self-care course. This year’s recipient was Kara Loveday. Drs. Helms and Phelps presented Kara with a figurine of a pharmacist compounding a prescription under the watchful eye of the UT mascot, Smokey.
Excellence in Communication and Clinical Skills Award
This award is granted to the student who has demonstrated scholastic achievements and practice excellence in the skill of patient examination, assessment and communication. During the Basic Clinical Skills and Patient Assessment and Applied Therapeutics courses, this student demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving. This year’s recipient was Rachel Ness. Drs. Helms and Phelps presented Rachel with a figurine of a pharmacist compounding a prescription under the watchful eye of the UT mascot, Smokey.
Excellence in Therapeutics Award
This award is presented to the student pharmacist who demonstrated academic excellence in the first five Therapeutics courses. The recipient was Sara Neil. Drs. Helms and Phelps presented her with a Normal Rockwell figurine on behalf of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy.