David Rogers, PharmD, PhD, presented a lecture entitled “The Genetic Basis for Azole Antifungal Resistance in Candida Species” at the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Drug Resistance at the Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine. The Gordon Research Conference are conferences of the highest scientific caliber. Per the GRC website, “The Gordon Research Conferences provide an international… Read More
Dickerson, RN, Maish GO 3rd, Minard G, Brown RO. Nutrition support team-led glycemic control program for critically ill patients. Nutr in Clinl Prac 2014; 29(4): 534-541. Dickerson, RN. Obesity. In: Davis KA, Rosenbaum SH (eds). Surgical Metabolism: The Metabolic Care of the Surgical Patient. Haddonfield: Springer, 2014; 127-146. Oliphant CS, Twilla JD. Impact of a… Read More
Each year, the college of pharmacy brings together preceptors and residency directors from across the area with student pharmacists. It is a unique experience for rising P3s to speak with preceptors to learn more about rotation sites offered across the state. Rising P4s are able to meet with current residents and program directors to discuss available residency programs. The showcase… Read More
Pharmaceutical industry giant Cardinal Health has generously given a collective scholarship to UTCOP students completing the college’s nuclear pharmacy programs during the 2013-2014 school year. The Nuclear Pharmacy Program consists of three electives for a total of nine credit hours. Students in the program successfully complete the Nuclear Pharmacy Program in addition to their PharmD coursework. Cardinal Health… Read More
The focus of the annual Post-Doctoral Resident/Fellow Symposium, held on August 8, was Teaching Effectiveness. The Symposium was held on the Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville campuses. Topics presented by speakers included teaching methodologies, syllabus developments, grading rubrics, creating learning objectives and exam questions, preparing class materials, teaching credentials, and teaching portfolio requirements.
The college of pharmacy welcomed 181 new students on August 18. The majority (58%) are female, with 70.2% white, 16.6% Black/African-American, 11% Asian, 1.7% being two or more races, and 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native. Tennessee residents compromise 80% of the class. In-state residents hail from West TN (49), Middle TN (44), and East… Read More
20th Annual Emmett Manley PARscription Golf Tournament How you can help: Grand Corporate Sponsorship (Double Eagle Level): $1300 Includes FREE entry fee for (4) golfers ($250 value), a sign on a Par 3 contest hole, an opportunity to set up an event station on that hole, and recognition during the awards ceremony Corporate Sponsorship (Eagle… Read More
The Preceptor Development Conference is held every year in conjunction with the Rotation/Residency Showcase. This year the Conference included topics such as student assessment in experiential learning, interprofessional education and clinical simulation, and value added with a student pharmacist. Dates and Times for Preceptor Development: Knoxville: August 12, 2014; 1 – 4:00pm University of Tennessee… Read More
The August 2014 newsletter incorrectly reported that Carleton Maxwell, PharmD (’06) was elected as president of the National Pharmacists Association. Dr. Maxwell was elected president of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) for 2014-16. He is the youngest President in the history of the organization and the second person to serve as National President or both… Read More
The College of Pharmacy extends sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Gary Wilson Cripps of Smithville. Dr. Cripps passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 69. Dr. Cripps was a part of the first PharmD class to graduate from the University of Tennessee in 1969. After graduation, Dr. Cripps was… Read More
