A new group of student pharmacists were inducted into the Imhotep Society in May. The Imhotep Society, named after the ancient Egyptian god of medicine, is a campus organization to recognize students who have significantly contributed to student life at UTHSC. While the principal objective of the Society is to reward and recognize student leadership on… Read More
Friends, family and faculty came together on May 1, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Memphis to celebrate the completion of student pharmacists’ first year of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy curriculum. Dr. Ted Morton is Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis. Student… Read More
Twenty-eight student pharmacists had the opportunity to take part in an international advanced practice experience this year, traveling to countries across the globe. Student pharmacists learned about pharmacy practice, culture and people of Clayton, Austraila; London, England; Lyon, France; Budapest, Hungary; Dublin, Ireland; Hiroshima, Japan; Auckland, New Zealand; Barcelona, Spain;Stockholm, Sweden; Istanbul, Turkey; Chiang Mai and Maharsakham,… Read More
The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy began offering government advanced practice experiences for the first time in 2005, and the program has since expanded to include more sites. This year, 24 student pharmacists had the opportunity to participate in one of several different government rotations across the United States. Student pharmacists learn about government-based… Read More
“On May 3, 2015 University of Tennessee student pharmacists took to the skies once again to support children’s cancer research! “SKYDIVE 2015” was the second annual fundraiser groups at the College of Pharmacy have hosted to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Building from last year’s inaugural trip of twelve jumpers and a few hundred dollars raised via… Read More
One of our Knoxville Phi Delta Chi brothers, as she describes below, set up a dinner during the last week of the semester at a pizza restaurant where you can add a multitude of ingredients for a blanket price. Even better, some proceeds went to help others. It was a perfect time for food with friends. “Knoxville’s Phi Delta… Read More
Dr. Jim Eoff, former executive associate dean for the Memphis campus, will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre as a farewell gift in honor of his retirement from the College of Pharmacy, alumni, faculty, and students. The organ concert will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 pm. Admission is free and all faculty,… Read More
On May 6, 2015, Douglas E. “Doug” Wilson, DPh, (‘65) passed away at age 72. Dr. Wilson owned and operated Wilson Drug Center for 30 years and practiced at Rite Aid until 2012. During his career Dr.Wilson was awarded both TPA’s Shelby Rhinehart Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award and the Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the… Read More
Special thanks to fourth year student pharmacists, Amber McCaleb and Daniel Foutch, for their contributions to this edition of the newsletter. Additional thanks to David Skinner, Stephanie Weathers, and Dr. Angela Finerson for their contributions.
The American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) 2015 Annual Meeting took place March 27 – 30, 2015 in San Diego, CA. The University of Tennessee APhA-ASP Chapter received the following awards: • Region 3 Generation Rx Winner • National 2nd Runner-up Operation Diabetes • National 2nd Runner-up Operation Self-Care • Division A Chapter Award Winner These… Read More
