Rho Chi February Meeting February 12th, 2016
Agenda New Initiates Mission and Vision Organization Overview Distinguished Lecture Award Recipient Initiation Ceremony APhA National Meeting Community Service Fundraising Presentation by Dr. Begley Upcoming Dates
Campus Initiates 2016 Greg Jarding Kelsey Anderson William Kibalama Britney Lau Karlin Naslund Kelsey Novak Andrew Pun Lauren Schluenz Austin Smith Michael Weise Kelsey Anderson Kelsey Barnier David Bye Juan Castro Lauren Chinen Ashli Dunham Nicholas Franz Lauren Jacobsmeyer
Distance Initiates 2016 Edcon Chang Brain Greer Rebecca Hanson Courtney Hofstetter Andrea Jones Edyta Jones Lacey Kocian Jin Koo Stephanie Martinez Seth McIntyre Victor Schiavone Sara Shea Louisa Sullivan Brandi Weller Joseph Van Heel
Faculty Initiates 2016 Dr. Harsh Chauhan Dr. Kelly Nystrom
Mission and Vision The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The Society seeks universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy, and as a community of scholars to instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession.
Executive Officers 2015-2016 President – Jessica Jones Vice President – Michael Kaminski Secretary – Laken Brock Treasurer – Hailey Soukup Historian – Katie Gizzie Distance Liaison – Diantha Gonzalez
Committees 2014-2015 Summer Initiation Committee Community Service Fred LeRoy Clinic Brochures Mock Residency Interview Night Fundraising Tutoring Web Committee Summer Intern Opportunities
2016 Distinguished Lecture Award Recipient Dr. Lynn Crismon Dean of the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Past Chair of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Council of Deans Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Friday, February 26th, 2016 from 12-12:50 p.m. in Hixon Lied G04 “Perspectives on the Future of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Education” Speaking on trends in community pharmacy Professional Meeting Credit
Spring Initiation Friday, February 26th, 2016 DC Centre at 7:00 PM Price per Active Member: $15 Price per Guest: $25 If you are interested in attending please fill out the form by Monday, February 15th, at midnight. Payment is due by Wednesday, February 17th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DOK07dNPA98CYNqQETN0kWF2KWDoD- oTbmIUahVnRLY/viewform
APhA Annual Meeting Rho Chi Annual Meeting Delegate/ Alternate Delegate needed for our chapter All are eligible Reimbursement up to $500 (with receipts) will be provided through Shawn Cook’s Office. Annual Meeting is March 4-7th, 2016 in Baltimore, MD Rho Chi Annual Meeting held on Sunday, March 6th 3:00-6:00 PM Holiday Ballroom 1-3 Interested? Please send me an email!
Explorer’s Post Goal: to provide positive and meaningful real-world career experiences and leadership development opportunities for teenagers in their chosen field of interest. One-day pharmacy exploring program. High school students will explore pharmacy as a possible career option. Pharmacy students will assist in facilitating interactive activities and providing education about the profession. Activities include compounding creams and suspensions, assessing blood pressure, counseling on OTC medications, and preparing IV medications. Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM https://spahp.creighton.edu/sites/spahp.creighton.edu/files/basic- page/file/Explorer's%20Post%20-%20Spring%202016_0.pdf
Crewneck Sweatshirts
Reference Card Fundraiser New Fundraiser Reference cards that can be used during rotations and IPPEs Cards are currently being reviewed by pharmacy professors Please let us know if you have any topic ideas or if you would like to help!
Reference Card Completed Topics Helpful Equations COPD Normal Lab Values VTE Risk Assessment SIRS/Sepsis/Septic Shock Heart Failure Asthma Hypertension Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes Acid-Base Fluids Hyperlipidemia
Interprofessional Case Collaboration Dr. Begley Interprofessional Case Collaboration
Upcoming Dates February 26th Distinguished Lecture Award Presentation, 12-12:50 PM, Hixon Lied G04 Spring Initiation, 7:00 PM, DC Center March 4th -March Meeting, 12-12:50 PM, BIC G10 March 6th- Rho Chi Annual Meeting, 3-6:00 PM, APhA Annual Meeting April 8th -April Meeting, 12-12:50 PM, BIC G10 April 14th- Rho Chi Sponsored PHPSG Lunch, 12-12:50 PM, MOO Lounge April 23rd- Explorer’s Post Event, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Pharmacy Skills Lab April 29th- Last Meeting of the Semester, 12-12:50 PM, BIC G10
Congratulations to our new initiates! Questions? Congratulations to our new initiates!