Update on the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy October 30, 2006 NEO Regional Leadership Taskforce Regional Day

A Unique Educational Partnership The College of Pharmacy for four universities: –The University of Akron –Kent State University –Youngstown State University –Cleveland State University Partnering with existing hospitals and health care providers throughout northeastern Ohio Non-duplicative; only College of Pharmacy in the eastern half of the state

Student Population: (approximate) Masters Degrees: Doctoral Degrees: UA 23, KSU 36, YSU 13, CSU 16, University Statistics

Training Ohio’s Health Care Professionals Interdisciplinary training: A national priority. Professionals are trained in isolation, then expected to work as a team. Goal: Improved patient outcomes and reduction in medical errors.

Expanded Role of the Pharmacist Pharmacists more actively involved in direct patient care. As population ages, the demand for well- trained pharmacists increases.

Addressing Community Need Current use of Pharmacists 2001 Projected Need for Pharmacists 2020 Order fulfillment136,400100,000 Primary Services30,000165,000 Secondary/Tertiary Services 18,000130,000 Indirect/Other Services12,30022,000 Total196,700417,000 Total Estimated Supply260,000 Shortfall157,000 Source: The Pharmacy Workforce: A Study of the Supply and Demand for Pharmacists Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 2001

An Economic Engine for Our Region Eight-Year Impact –Northeast Ohio: $51.45 million and 399 jobs. –Statewide: $58.32 million and 528 jobs.

An Economic Engine for Our Region 15-Year Impact –Northeast Ohio: $ million and 1,013 jobs. –Statewide: $ million and 1,700 jobs.

Number of Students FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Year 1 (P1)075 Year 2 (P2)0075 Year 3 (P3)00075 Year 4 (P4)

Required Pre-professional Courses Semester Credit Hours Principles of Biology I/II w/lab8 Principles of Chemistry I/II w/lab8 Organic Chemistry I/II w/lab8 Biochemistry6 General Physics6 Calculus3 Statistics3 English Composition/Literature6 Economics3 Computer Literacy3 Speech/Communication3 Psychology3 Social Science Electives6 Humanities Electives6 Total72

NEOUCOM Teaching Hospital Network

Structure and Timeline Summary Pharmacy faculty to include: Four administrator-faculty members Dean Executive Associate Dean Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair Pharmacy Practice Chair 29 Faculty FTEs

Administration Recruiting Timeline During AY Executive Associate Dean (7-1-06) –Dr. Robb McGory Chair, Pharmacy Practice (8-1-06) –Dr. Janis MacKichan Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences (9-1-06) –Dr. Neels Van der Schyf

Expected Timeline July 2006: Accepting applications for Fall 2007 Summer 2007: Renovation of laboratories complete August 2007: Class of 2011 begins the professional program!! May 2011: The Class of 2011 graduates!!

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