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3 Welcome Dear Honored Guest: On behalf of the University of California, Berkeley s Pre-Pharmacy Informational Learning and Leadership Society (PILLS), it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 8th Annual Northern California Pre-Pharmacy Symposium (NCPPS). For the past eight years, NCPPS has been committed to providing a forum for the exchange of information and resources through a day of workshops, networking, and camaraderie. We aim to spread awareness of the growing field of pharmacy and to explore the pharmacist s expanding role in healthcare, the community, and public health. This year s program features a variety of informational workshops led by distinguished speakers as well as panels of pharmacy students and pharmacists of diverse specialties. Representatives of some of the top pharmacy schools in the nation are also here to provide insight into their programs and requirements through information sessions. A luncheon and school fair supplement the workshops, allowing time to network with fellow peers, professors, pharmacists, current pharmacy students, and recruiters from pharmacy schools across the country. The field of pharmacy is being redefined as technological advances have accelerated in conjunction with reform that has been implemented. With an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment, pharmacists are filling the void for patients needing care by having an expanded clinical role. We hope that NCPPS highlights how pharmacists are integral members of the healthcare system that is focused on improving patient outcomes and population health. We also hope that after today, you are able to envision the bright future of the pharmacy field and see past the stereotype of pharmacists simply counting and dispensing pills. Once again, welcome to the 8th Annual NCPPS. We are honored to have you here with us today. Sincerely, PILLS Executive Board

4 Table of Contents Keynote... 4 Session Session Lunch Session A Lunch Session B...18 Session Pharmacy Fair Session Special Thanks PILLS Staff Contact Information...36 Sponsors Maps

5 Agenda 8 th Annual Northern California Pre-Pharmacy Symposium (NCPPS) April 5, 2014 Stanley Hall UC Berkeley 8:45AM 9:25AM REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST Level 1 Atrium 9:30AM 9:35AM WELCOME 9:35AM 10:20AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS 105 Dr. Kathleen Hill Besinque, USC School of Pharmacy Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment 10:25AM 11:10AM SESSION 1 Pharmacist Panel: Clinical, Management, Research and Development Dr. Joseph Lam, Dr. Julie Wilson Ganz, Dr. Dale Johnson 105 Alameda Health System, UCSF Medical Center, CEO of Emiliem, Inc. and Elara Bioscience - Respectively Compounding Pharmacy Dr. Elliot Kwok, Abbotts Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. 106 Choose 1 option Pharmacy School Information Session UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 177 Pharmacy School Information Session University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences B1 Atrium Classroom Pharmacy School Information Session Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy :15AM 12:00PM SESSION 2 Pharmacy Student Panel Dr. Hilary Campbell, Ms. Crystal Diep, Ms. Carolyn Jin, Ms. Leanne Thai 105 Duke 3L, Touro P1, UCSD P3, UCSF P1 - Respectively Clinical Pharmacy Dr. Kathleen Orrico, UCSF Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy 106 Choose 1 option Pharmacy School Information Session Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 177 Pharmacy School Information Session University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy B1 Atrium Classroom Pharmacy School Information Session University of Michigan College of Pharmacy :05PM 1:40PM NETWORKING LUNCHEON and WORKSHOP SESSIONS 12:05PM 12:50PM LUNCH SESSION A (12:05PM 12:50PM) Networking Luncheon Level 1 & B1 Atriums (12:05PM 12:50PM) Pharmacy School Interview Workshop: Tips and Pointers Ms. Sara Lofstrom, University of Minnesota Admissions and Career Counselor :55PM 1:40PM LUNCH SESSION B (12:55PM 1:40PM) Networking Luncheon Level 1 & B1 Atriums (12:55PM 1:40PM) Pharmacy Current Trends: SB-493 Dr. Hilary Campbell, Duke University School of Law 2014 JD Candidate 105 1:45PM 2:30PM SESSION 3 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Dr. Diana Thamrin and Dr. Eric Mahone, Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital 105 Pediatric Pharmacy Dr. Angelica Ng, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital 106 Choose 1 option Biologicals and Informatics in Pharmacy Dr. Kathy Webster, Founding Dean of Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy 177 Pharmacy School Information Session University of Southern California College of Pharmacy B1 Atrium Classroom Pharmacy School Information Session Touro University California College of Pharmacy 179 2:35PM 3:20PM PHARMACY FAIR Level 1 Atrium 3:25PM 4:10PM SESSION 4 Research and Development Dr. Daniel Nomura, UC Berkeley Assistant Professor 105 PharmCAS Workshop Ms. Sara Lofstrom, University of Minnesota Admissions and Career Counselor 106 Choose 1 option Pharmacy School Information Session UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy 177 Oncology Pharmacy Dr. Julie Schwenka, UCSF Medical Center B1 Atrium Classroom HIV Pharmacy Dr. Philip Kong, Los Portales Pharmacy 179 4:15PM 4:30PM CLOSING 105 3

6 Keynote Address Kathleen Hill Besinque, PharmD, MSEd Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment USC School of Pharmacy Kathleen Hill Besinque is the Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and worked for Chevron Oil in the research division before attending pharmacy school at USC. After obtaining a PharmD, she completed a residency in Ambulatory Care at the VA Los Angeles. She later accepted a position at USC and completed a Master of Science in Medical Education. Her professional experiences include working at the USC University Hospital, the LAC-USC Medical Center, the California State Board of Pharmacy, and a community pharmacy. She is also President-elect for the California Pharmacists Association and Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 4

7 SESSION 1 Compounding Pharmacy This workshop will introduce the audience to the specialized area of compounding pharmacy by discussing the training needed to practice as a compounding pharmacist and the unique duties of a compounding pharmacist. By customizing medications based on individual needs, compounding pharmacists help fill the void that is created by mass-produced drugs. Elliot Kwok, PharmD Pharmacist-In-Charge Abbotts Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. After graduating from the University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy in 1976, Elliot Kwok began his career with Kaiser Permanente in the Intensive Care Nursery with pediatricians treating premature infants. A few years later, he became the In-Patient Manager and implemented programs of unit dosing, IV additives, and discharge medication counseling at the patient s bedside. After completing a business administration course at St. Mary s College in 1987, Dr. Kwok was promoted to Chief Pharmacist and Manager of the Oakland Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Besides dealing with operating budget and pharmacy personnel issues, he managed to open five more outpatient pharmacies and negotiated for clinical pharmacist positions. However, being a manager, Dr. Kwok drifted away from the clinical aspect of pharmacy that he loves. So during the time he was with Kaiser, he taught a pharmacology class at a California State University. After retiring from Kaiser, Dr. Kwok joined Abbotts Compounding Pharmacy, Inc., where he currently works today. He works with many different health practitioners to help patients with unique problems. For example, Abbotts compounds flavored liquids for children, transdermal pain medications for hospice patients, and suppositories for elephants with TB in addition to specializing in patient consultation in hormone replacement and pain management. Dr. Kwok believes that compounding medication is a challenging specialty pharmacy profession. It involves knowledge in biochemistry, clinical pharmacology, innovation, communication, and most importantly, caring for patients who require unique forms of medication. 5

8 SESSION 1 Pharmacist Panel Joseph Lam, PharmD Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital Joseph Lam is a critical care clinical pharmacist at Highland Hospital. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of California, Davis in 1992, he obtained his PharmD at the University of California, San Francisco in His vast range of experience includes working in a chain-store pharmacy, working as an inpatient pharmacist at a teaching hospital, and making rounds with a medical team as a clinical pharmacist. While the critical care environment can be stressful, he finds this setting to be intellectually fulfilling. He applies his knowledge and skills in helping his patients through life or death situations and is a valued member of his health care team. As pharmacotherapy becomes more complicated and versatile than ever before, Dr. Lam stays informed through his involvement with the Society of Critical Care Medicine, a multidisciplinary organization that provides the most up-to-date knowledge to clinicians. He is also a member of the Critical Care Committee and Institutional Review Board of the hospital where he works. Dr. Lam advises current pre-pharmacy students to keep their options open and talk with pharmacists working in various fields to help them discover the type of pharmacy that truly interests them. 6 Julie Wilson Ganz, PharmD Assistant Director, Department of Pharmaceutical Services UCSF School of Pharmacy Julie Wilson Ganz completed her PharmD studies at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. She took a gap year to work as a pharmacist at seven different pharmacies in order to earn money to go out of state and complete her residency at the Brigham & Women s Hospital in Boston. Her passion was pediatrics and her specialty area of practice was Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and Pediatric Oncology. The 11 years she served at UCSF after her residency encompassed several

9 SESSION 1 Pharmacist Panel positions, ranging from Pediatric Pharmacist to Director of Home Infusion Services and Manager of the HIV Case Management Program. Dr. Ganz then transitioned to the pharmacy home infusion industry for an additional 12 years, fulfilling many leadership positions, culminating in the National Director of Pharmacy for a national company. After serving as the Director of Professional Services at the National Oncology Alliance for three years, the Dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy called upon her to return to the University in She now serves as the Assistant Director of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services for the UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital. Dale Johnson, PharmD, PhD Adjunct Professor, CEO UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, Emiliem Inc., Elara Bioscience LLC Dale Johnson has over 30 years of experience as a research and development scientist, manager, executive, entrepreneur, and consulter in the biopharmaceutical field, working in large pharmaceutical and biotech companies and several start-ups. He obtained his Bachelor of Science and PharmD degrees from the University of Michigan (UM) College of Pharmacy. Dr. Johnson completed his residency at UM Medical Center and received the Squibb National Resident of the Year Award for his work on adverse drug reactions. He received his PhD degree in Toxicology from UM, where he was an American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Fellow. Dr. Johnson has been directly involved in the advancement of over 100 compounds, 16 of which have been marketed as medicinal products and vaccines in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan. He is the President and CEO of Emiliem, Inc., a private biopharmaceutical company, and CEO of Elara Bioscience LLC, a software company. He is a board-certified toxicologist and a member of industry and government advisory boards. Dr. Johnson also has editorial positions with various journals and book series and is the co-inventor of seven issued US patents on integrin biology and angiogenesis. In addition, he is currently an adjunct professor in Molecular Toxicology at UC Berkeley and in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan. 7

10 SESSION 1 UCSD SKAGGS SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Tracy Cruz Admissions Officer Tracy Cruz is an admissions officer at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Whittier College and her Master of Arts in College Counseling and Student Services from the University of San Diego. Tracy has been working in admissions, outreach, recruitment, academic advising, as well as student affairs and programming with both the graduate and undergraduate student populations at UCSD since Her goal is to make the admissions process as easy and stress-free as possible and to answer any questions students may have. Since 2002, the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCSD SSPPS) has offered students an innovative and flexible curriculum, taught by a stellar health sciences faculty in a program closely associated with the outstanding clinical, research, and academic programs in the School of Medicine. Ranked among the top research-intensive universities in the nation, SSPPS students are an integral part of the rich academic and research environment of the UCSD campus. The Doctor of Pharmacy program provides the education and training needed for pharmacy practice in all environments. Such environments include hospitals, clinics, home care establishments, the pharmaceutical industry, and community practices. Location: La Jolla, CA Programs: PharmD (4), BS/PharmD (7), PharmD/ PhD (4+3/4) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $23,525/$31,689 Class size: 60 Requires PCAT: No School website: 8

11 SESSION 1 UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, THOMAS J. LONG SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Ron Espejo Recruitment Specialist Ron Espejo graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a major in Journalism and minor in Public Relations. He held various public relations and marketing positions in the Bay Area and has been with the University of the Pacific (UOP) since He recruits students for UOP s pharmacy, physical therapy, pharmaceutical and chemical sciences, and speechlanguage pathology programs. The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences produces one-third of California s currently practicing pharmacists. Founded in 1955, it attracts one of the largest groups of applicants in the nation due to its time-proven curriculum and unrivaled commitment to student success. UOP provides an outstanding academic environment that combines didactic and experiential learning. The unique eightsemester curriculum includes pharmaceutical, administrative, social, behavioral, and clinical science aspects. The school holds academic affiliations with major medical centers, teaching hospitals, and other practice settings, allowing students to benefit from clinical rotations, internships, and community service clinics. UOP ultimately strives to improve the health care outcomes of the patients and populations it serves by producing highly competent and practice-ready professionals. Location: Stockton, CA Programs: PharmD (3), PharmD/MBA (4), PharmD/MS (5), PharmD/PhD (5) In-state tuition: $63,255/year (year 1+2), $42,170/year (year 3) Class size: 200 Requires PCAT: No School website: 9

12 SESSION 1 WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Sam Shimomura, PharmD, FASHP, CGP Associate Dean of College Advancement Professor of Social and Administrative Sciences Sam Shimomura is a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist who specialized in drug therapy. He is a consultant for and a member of the state-wide advisory board for the California Geriatric Education Center. Dr. Shimomura completed his pre-pharmacy requirements at UC Davis. He received his PharmD degree from the UCSF School of Pharmacy in 1970, where he later became a faculty member and developed a practice in the Drug Information Analysis Center and the Medicine Service. Dr. Shimomura was promoted to Vice Chair of the Division of Clinical Pharmacy at UCSF and was in charge of the satellite clerkship program based at the UCI Medical Center and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in In 1996, he helped start the Western University College of Pharmacy in Pomona. Dr. Shimomura has also been active in professional associations and has served as President, Treasurer, and Member of the Board of Directors of California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) and Member of the Board of Directors of American Society of Health- System Pharmacists (ASHP). Founded in 1996, the Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California. What sets this University apart is its innovative block-system curriculum taught by nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty with advanced training in a wide range of specialties. This unique curriculum allows students to master one subject before moving on to the next, and its outstanding clinical opportunities in the second half of training prepare students to be practice-ready. The classrooms themselves are even revolutionarily designed to foster a more intimate learning environment. Location: Pomona, CA Programs: PharmD (4) In-state tuition: $46,705 Class size: 120 Requires PCAT: No Website: 10

13 SESSION 2 Clinical Pharmacy The complexity of drug therapy and the need to meet quality goals have created a relatively new practice niche for clinical pharmacists to work in purely cognitive and patient care roles. Together, we will explore the expanding role of the clinical pharmacist in the ambulatory care setting and discuss the necessary training and skills needed to successfully participate in patient-centered medical home practice. Kathleen Orrico, PharmD, BCPS Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy UCSF School of Pharmacy, Palo Alto Medical Foundation Kathleen Orrico is a Health Sciences Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy. She also practices as a clinical pharmacist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), where her focus is on drug safety surveillance and medical group quality assurance. Prior to joining PAMF in 2005, she practiced as a pediatric hospital pharmacist, a drug education coordinator, and a clinical operations manager for Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Orrico received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1985 from the University of Michigan and a Certificate in Purchasing Management from the University of California, Berkeley Extension. Dr. Orrico is also a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. 11

14 SESSION 2 Pharmacy Student Panel Carolyn Jin 3rd Year Pharmacy Student UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Carolyn Jin, originally from San Diego, is a third-year pharmacy student at UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Interested in the healthcare field since high school, she began exploring different options during the first and second years of her undergraduate career at UC Berkeley. She first became interested in pharmacy when her roommate talked about her great experiences volunteering at the University s pharmacy. Ms. Jin then followed her roommate s footsteps and volunteered at the pharmacy. She also joined the pre-pharmacy society (PILLS) at UC Berkeley and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), which drew her closer to the field of pharmacy. By the end of her third year in college, she was sure of her interest in pharmacology and felt ready to apply to pharmacy school. Her favorite part of pharmacy school is being able to work collaboratively with her classmates in learning and practicing in healthcare. Her advice for pre-pharmacy students is not to rush with decisions and to explore and learn as much as possible about pharmacy (i.e. by working as a pharmacy technician), because it will definitely help when attending pharmacy school. Hilary Campbell, PharmD 3rd Year Law Student Duke University School of Law Hilary Campbell, a third-year law student at Duke, will receive her JD in May. She graduated from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy in 2011, where she completed the Health Policy & Management PharmD pathway. Ms. Campbell s full biography can be found on page 18 (Current Trends: SB-493). 12

15 Leanne Thai 1st Year Pharmacy Student UCSF School of Pharmacy SESSION 2 Pharmacy Student Panel Originally hailing from San Marino, California, Leanne Thai attended the University of California, Berkeley and majored in Molecular Toxicology. She is currently a first-year pharmacy student at the University of California, San Francisco. Her interest in pharmacy stemmed from her involvement in UC Berkeley s prepharmacy organization, PILLS. During her undergraduate years, Ms. Thai volunteered at Alta Bates Medical Center pharmacy and worked at CVS/Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. She serves as a first-year representative for APhA-ASP (American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists) at UCSF. Her favorite aspect of being in pharmacy school is being able to apply knowledge from the classroom in real health-care settings. Shadowing a pediatric pharmacist at UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital has sparked her interest in pursuing pediatrics. Ms. Thai s advice for pre-pharmacy students is to get as much exposure to what pharmacy is through attending events and talking to pharmacists in various fields. Crystal Diep 1st Year Pharmacy Student Touro University California College of Pharmacy Originally from San Jose, Crystal Diep is a first-year student at Touro University California College of Pharmacy. She received her degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley in Having done three years of research during her undergraduate career, it was only fitting that she applied to get a Master of Science degree from Touro, a school that not only specializes in pharmacy but also in research. As a MS graduate student, she primarily focused on developing new avenues for breast cancer therapy under the guidance of several pharmacy faculty members. Ms. Diep graduated with a MS in Medical Health Sciences with an emphasis in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the spring of 2013 and entered pharmacy school later that fall. She is currently the Vice President of Admissions under the College of Pharmacy Board as well as the Director Chair of Touro University s Student-Run Free Clinic. 13

16 SESSION 2 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Sara Lofstrom Admissions Counselor Sara Lofstrom has been an admissions counselor for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota for seven years. She has extensive experience assisting students through the application process, coordinating Interview Days, and working closely with the PharmD Admissions Committee. Ms. Lofstrom has recently added career counseling to her role in the College of Pharmacy and is involved in coordinating PharmD courses focused on career and professional development, international pharmacy practice, as well as interprofessional education. The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is considered to be one of the best pharmacy schools in the nation, consistently ranking in the top three. UMN offers its PharmD program on two campuses, Duluth and Twin Cities. With a 6:1 student to faculty ratio, the students are able to work closely and personally with world-renowned research faculty. UMN has a sponsored research portfolio of $31 million, including clinical and research activities that range from rural pharmacy to neuroscience. The curriculum is focused on patient-centered care, which includes helping patients identify, resolve, and prevent drug therapy problems. Aside from the PharmD program, UMN allows pharmacy students interested in public health and business to participate in dual degree programs. UMN prioritizes the needs of the students by offering individualized attention from the Office of Student Services and collecting student input for college-wide decisions. Location: Minneapolis, MN Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MBA (5), PharmD/MPH (5) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $23,784/$35,184 Class size: 225 Requires PCAT: Yes Website: 14

17 SESSION 2 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Mark Nelson Director of Admissions Mark Nelson is the Director of Admissions and Student Counseling Services for the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan and has over 20 years of experience in student services and admissions. His advice to pre-pharmacy students is to believe in yourself and your ability to make a difference in the lives and general well-being of those you desire to serve. It is important that prospective students investigate their desire to succeed in a rewarding career in pharmacy by volunteering and gaining experience in healthrelated settings prior to application. Founded in 1876, the University of Michigan School of Pharmacy was the first pharmacy school to be established in a U.S. state university. UM fosters a small academic class environment that creates a close-knit atmosphere and maximizes individualized learning. This unique educational setting helps shape its vision of being a global leader in pharmaceutical education and producing high quality leaders in research, patient care, and drug development. Aside from the PharmD program, UM offers a dual degree program for pharmacy students interested in pharmaceutical sciences. UM is also sought after for its top-ranked financial aid programs. Awarding up to three million dollars in direct student support in the past four years, UM has financial support unrivaled by any other US pharmacy school. Location: Ann Arbor, MI Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/PhD (4-5) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $22,260/$37,928 Class size: 79 Requires PCAT: Yes Website: 15

18 SESSION 2 MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Bryan Witham Director of Admissions Bryan Witham has served as the Director of Admissions at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) for eight years and has over fifteen years of combined college admission experience. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, he completed his MBA at Fitchburg State Universiy in Massachusetts. Having a background in Human Resources has been a great fit for the recruitment world. While Mr. Witham s current travel territory includes California, Florida, and the Middle East. Northern California is his original recruitment territory and is still his favorite. He has been attending NCPPS since The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the second oldest pharmacy school in the US and has prepared more students for pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world. It contains 65 different programs and consists of three different campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester. Since 1823, MCPHS has been on the cutting edge of innovation in healthcare education by embracing a set of core values that reflects commitment to preparing competent, caring, and ethical health professionals and scientists to meet the need for utmost quality healthcare. Overall, MCPHS has graduated countless leaders in the healthcare industry and is committed to shaping the future of healthcare. Location: Boston, MA Programs: PharmD (34 months) In-state tuition: $32,550 Class size: N/A Requires PCAT: No School website: 16

19 LUNCH SESSION A Pharmacy School Interviews The goals of this workshop are to allow the attendees to become familiar with the various types of pharmacy school interviews that may be encountered, understand what schools of pharmacy may be looking for in a candidate, and determine if pharmacy school is a good fit as a potential career option. Sara Lofstrom Admissions Counselor Sara Lofstrom has been an admissions counselor for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota for seven years. She has extensive experience assisting students through the application process, coordinating Interview Days, and working closely with the PharmD Admissions Committee. Ms. Lofstrom has recently added career counseling to her role in the College of Pharmacy and is involved in coordinating PharmD courses focused on career and professional development, international pharmacy practice, as well as interprofessional education. 17

20 LUNCH SESSION B Current Trends: SB-493 The profession of pharmacy is always changing. A new law is currently bringing dramatic changes to California pharmacists. This workshop will discuss the Senate Bill 493, which greatly affects the future of pharmacy as well as a variety of policy trends and hot topics, such as health information technology and e-prescribing, federal provider status, the Affordable Care Act, and more. 18 Hilary Campbell, PharmD Student Duke University Hilary Campbell, a third-year law student at Duke, will receive her JD in May. She graduated from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy in 2011, where she completed the Health Policy & Management PharmD pathway. Dr. Campbell completed her undergraduate studies at the UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences in 2007 after transferring from a community college in Sacramento. She was an active member of PILLS and is proud to have been a part of the creation of the very first NCPPS! In pharmacy school, she was very involved with the California Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmacists Association, serving in a variety of policy-related leadership roles and attending many conferences. Her clinical rotations spanned the gamut from the Medi-Cal Office of Health Information Technology to the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, as well as a hematology/oncology infusion clinic, a cost-effectiveness clinic, and a hospital s general internal medicine service. In law school, Dr. Campbell is involved with the Health Law Society and the American Bar Association. She spent her summers teaching criminal law and trial skills to underserved teenagers in Manhattan and serving low-income North Carolinians in Durham Legal Aid s Medical-Legal Partnership. Last semester, she lived in Washington, DC and worked full-time at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology through her school s Duke in DC program. When she s not studying, she can usually be found baking industrial-sized batches of scones, practicing her pumpkin-carving skills, volunteering at local museums, and staying up really late for no particular reason. She is currently looking for her first real job ever and hopes to be in DC working on health policy at a government agency or nonprofit. Someday, she would like to return to California to teach health policy at a pharmacy school.

21 SESSION 3 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Ambulatory Care pharmacists help physicians and healthcare teams manage a wide variety of disease states in a wide variety of settings. These pharmacists typically see patients in an office setting for medication titration, lifestyle modification, patient education, and managing chronic diseases. Diana Thamrin, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Pharmacy Manager and PGY1 Residency Director Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital Diana Thamrin is the Assistant Director and the Pharmacy Residency Director at Alameda Health System (AHS). She received her PharmD from the University of the Pacific and completed her PGY1 training at AHS. Her responsibilities include supervising the Ambulatory Care Clinical Program at Highland Hospital, coordinating the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) student program, working on various performance improvement projects, and managing the pharmacy volunteer program. Dr. Thamrin practices primarily in ambulatory care and serves as a mentor for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in clinical pharmacy. She is a member of the CSHP-Diablo Chapter and the ASHP. Eric Mahone, PharmD, BCACP Clinical Pharmacist Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital Eric Mahone attended undergraduate training at the University of Virginia. After working briefly at the Bradley Free Clinic in his hometown, he was inspired by the pharmacists work there to enter the profession. He went on to receive his PharmD from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA in 2008 and completed his PGY-1 Residency at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He then completed his PGY-2 in Primary Care at the University of Washington. Currently, he works as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Ambulatory Care at Highland Hospital, practicing in an Adult Medicine Clinic along with several specialty clinics in the Alameda County system for the last three years. 19

22 SESSION 3 Pediatric Pharmacy This workshop will introduce the audience to the specialized area of pediatric pharmacy by discussing the training needed to practice as a pediatric pharmacist and the day-to-day duties of a pediatric pharmacist. It will explore the joys and challenges that are unique to pediatrics and end with a sample patient case to illustrate the kinds of interventions pediatric pharmacists make on a daily basis. Angelica Ng, PharmD, BCPS Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital Angelica Ng is a pediatric clinical pharmacist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff Children s Hospital. She received her bachelor s degree from the University of the Philippines prior to moving to Southern California in 2003 and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the UCSF School of Pharmacy in Following graduation, Dr. Ng completed a general practice residency with an emphasis in pediatrics at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. In 2010, she moved back to San Francisco to work at UCSF as a pediatric clinical pharmacist and faculty member for the School of Pharmacy. Dr. Ng currently works in a variety of pediatric practice settings including critical care, cardiology, general pediatrics, and solid organ transplant but practices mostly in the pediatric and cardiothoracic ICU. Being a new graduate herself, Dr. Ng enjoys working with the pharmacy residents and students that come to go on their pediatric rotation. She loves being able to work with both children and their parents and thinks that there is nothing quite as rewarding as watching children who were once critically ill leave the hospital and go home to lead normal childhoods with their families. 20

23 SESSION 3 Biologicals and Informatics New advancements in biological research and in the biopharmaceutical industry are rapidly changing healthcare. From molecular genetics, pharmacogenomics, biomarkers, molecular diagnostics, and informatics, the scope of a PharmD education will expand to enhance the efficient and safe use of macromolecules and other biologically-derived therapeutics. This workshop will provide information on how biologicals and informatics will impact the future of pharmacy practice. Kathy Webster, PharmD, PhD Director of Admissions Founding Dean Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy Kathy Webster is the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) School of Pharmacy founding dean, and she has extensive experience in establishing and working with new schools of pharmacy. She recently served as Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy. In addition, she was the Assistant Dean, the Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a professor at the University of Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy in San Antonio, Texas. She held several positions at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, including Director of Science Education Outreach, Director of the Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory, and Associate and Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. Also, as the head of the analytical section, she helped establish the Campbell University Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute (CUPSI), which provides contract services to small local and regional pharmaceutical companies. She received her PharmD from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and her PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. 21

24 SESSION 3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Peter Dean Recruitment Coordinator Peter Dean is the Recruitment Coordinator for the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy and is responsible for helping prepare students for successful graduate admission. He is in charge of evaluations, information sessions, events, and advising. Prior to working at USC, Mr. Dean worked as an executive recruiter and selected the best talent for pharmacy, law, information technology, and engineering. In addition, he spent 12 years in career development, including five years in pharmacy. He believes the best preparation for pharmacy includes strong academic performance, experience, leadership, and good writing skills. Mr. Dean foresees technology playing a major role in counting prescriptions and in many other tasks. Technological advances in these areas will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients. The University of Southern California School of Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy school in Southern California. It established the first PharmD program in USC was the first to initiate a clinical pharmacy program and to create a PharmD/MBA dual degree. USC offers a variety of dual degree programs for pharmacy students interested in public health, regulatory science, gerontology, global medicine, healthcare decision analysis, and other studies. To this day, USC has served as a leading model to other pharmacy schools and remains a pioneer in the preparation and education of future pharmacists. Location: Los Angeles, CA Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MBA (5), PharmD/JD, PharmD/MPH (5), PharmD/MS Regulatory Science, PharmD/MS Gerontology (5), PharmD/MS Global Medicine In-state cost: $46,862/year (year 1) and $46,862/ year (year 2-4) Class size: 250 Requires PCAT: No Website: 22

25 SESSION 3 TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Marcos Villa Assistant Director of Admissions Marcos Villa is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Touro University California in Vallejo. Originally from Southern California, he is somewhat new to the Bay Area and is enjoying exploring all that this area has to offer. Over the last 11 years, he has spent his career in university student affairs and services with the last four years in health sciences education. The Touro University California College of Pharmacy offers a unique nationwide program that consists of two years of didactic instruction and two years of experiential practice to produce more clinically mature PharmD graduates. Classes integrate lectures, small group activities, and clinical skills laboratories, helping students to develop communication and organizational skills and to practice an evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making. With a class size of 100, students receive individualized attention from qualified professors and preceptors as well as numerous opportunities to gain leadership experience, to develop professional competence, and to learn teamwork skills. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, student-run health clinics, community outreach, research, and teaching. Touro s mission is to prepare students to become competent, caring, and ethical pharmacists and leaders who are passionate about benefiting society with their education and services. Location: Vallejo, CA Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MPH (4) In-state tuition: $38,300 Class size: 103 Requires PCAT: No School website: 23

26 PHARMACY FAIR California Northstate University Representative: Jason McDowell Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Programs: PharmD (4) In-state tuition: $42,500 Class size: 80 PCAT: No Website: Keck Graduate Institute School of Biopharmacy Representative: Marcia Parker Location: Claremont, CA Programs: PharmD (4) In-state tuition: $45,380 Class size: 80 Requires PCAT: No School website: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Representative: Bryan Witham Location: Boston, MA Programs: PharmD (34 months) In-state tuition: $32,550 Class size: N/A Requires PCAT: No School website: 24

27 PHARMACY FAIR Pacific University Oregon Representative: Kieran Bennett Location: Hillsboro, OR Programs: PharmD (3) In-state tuition: $43,932 Class size: 98 Requires PCAT: No School website: Touro University California Representative: Marcos Villa Location: Vallejo, CA Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MPH (4) In-state tuition: $38,300 Class size: 103 Requires PCAT: No School website: University of California, San Francisco Representative: Joel Gonzales Location: San Francisco, CA Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MSCR (6), PharmD/PhD (8) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $35,375/$47,620 Class size: 122 Requires PCAT: No Website: 25

28 PHARMACY FAIR University of California, San Diego Representative: Tracy Cruz Location: La Jolla, CA Programs: PharmD (4), BS/PharmD (7), PharmD/ PhD (4+3/4) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $23,525/$31,689 Class size: 60 Requires PCAT: No School website: University of Michigan Representative: Mark Nelson Location: Ann Arbor, MI Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/PhD (4-5) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $22,260/$37,928 Class size: 79 Requires PCAT: Yes Website: University of Minnesota Representative: Sara Lofstrom Location: Minneapolis, MN Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MBA (5), PharmD/MPH (5) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $23,784/$35,184 Class size: 225 Requires PCAT: Yes Website: 26

29 PHARMACY FAIR University of the Pacific Representative: Ron Espejo Location: Stockton, CA Programs: PharmD (3), PharmD/MBA (4), PharmD/MS (5), PharmD/PhD (5) In-state tuition: $63,255/year (year 1+2), $42,170/year (year 3) Class size: 200 Requires PCAT: No School website: University of Southern California Representative: Peter Dean Location: Los Angeles, CA Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MBA (5), PharmD/JD, PharmD/MPH (5), PharmD/MS Regulatory Science, PharmD/MS Gerontology (5), PharmD/MS Global Medicine In-state cost: $46,862/year (year 1) and $46,862/ year (year 2-4) Class size: 250 Requires PCAT: No Website: Western University Representative: Sam Shimomura & Vanessa Riggins Location: Pomona, CA Programs: PharmD (4) In-state tuition: $46,705 Class size: 120 Requires PCAT: No Website: 27

30 SESSION 4 Research and Development Dysregulated metabolism contributes to the pathophysiology of a large number of complex human diseases, including cancer, pain, inflammation, neurodegenerative disease, atherosclerosis, obesity, and diabetes. These changes not only include fundamental rewiring of cell metabolism, but also impact the levels of metabolites and activities of enzymes that regulate them. My lab utilizes advanced functional chemoproteomic and metabolomic approaches to globally and comprehensively map altered biochemical pathways that underlie disease progression towards identifying, characterizing, and developing next-generation therapeutic strategies for combatting human disease. This workshop will focus on my research program as well as how to succeed in an academic career. Daniel Nomura, PharmD, PhD Assistant Professor UC Berkeley Dan Nomura is an assistant professor in the Metabolic Biology Program in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his PhD in Molecular Toxicology at UC Berkeley and was a postdoctoral fellow in chemical physiology at the Scripps Research Institute before returning to Berkeley as a faculty member in Research in his lab focuses on discovering and characterizing dysregulated metabolic networks in disease by using chemoproteomic and metabolomic platforms to identify enzymes that represent nodal points of control for pharmacological intervention and therapy. 28

31 SESSION 4 PharmCas Get into pharmacy school with a strong PharmCAS application! In this workshop, an experienced Admissions Counselor from the University of Minnesota will provide information about PharmCAS timelines, coordination with supplemental applications, and ways to avoid major delays and mistakes on your application. There will be specific focus on the important sections, including work experience, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and personal statement. You will leave this session ready to put together a competitive application and submit your complete application early. Sara Lofstrom Admissions Counselor Sara Lofstrom has been an admissions counselor for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota for seven years. She has extensive experience assisting students through the application process, coordinating Interview Days, and working closely with the PharmD Admissions Committee. Ms. Lofstrom has recently added career counseling to her role in the College of Pharmacy and is involved in coordinating PharmD courses focused on career and professional development, international pharmacy practice, as well as interprofessional education. 29

32 SESSION 4 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Joel Gonzales Director of Admissions Joel Gonzales has been the Director of Admissions at University of California San Francisco s School of Pharmacy (UCSF) since Born and raised in California s Central Valley, Joel attended the University of San Diego where he majored in Speech Communication and Leadership Studies. He then relocated to the greatest city in the world to pursue graduate studies of Organization & Leadership in Higher Education at the University of San Francisco. Mr. Gonzales has been with the UCSF School of Pharmacy since Mr. Gonzales invites you to visit his admissions blog at edu that provides valuable insight into the admissions process at UCSF, in addition to helpful tips for the admissions process, and other useful information. The University of California, San Francisco is a graduate-level only campus devoted solely to the health sciences and is one of the top medical centers in the nation. Founded in 1872, its School of Pharmacy was the first pharmacy school in the West. A few decades later, UCSF became the first to integrate a clinical pharmacy program into its curriculum and standardized the integration of pharmacists into a holistic healthcare team to work directly with patients. Today, the school continues to be one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation, offering a wide variety of academic programs and dual degrees and receiving more research funding from National Institutes of Health than any of its peers. UCSF also prides itself in being a rich and diverse campus that fosters only the most innovative leaders in research, healthcare policy, and the community. Location: San Francisco, CA Programs: PharmD (4), PharmD/MSCR (6), PharmD/PhD (8) In-state/Out-of-state tuition: $35,375/$47,620 Class size: 122 Requires PCAT: No Website: 30

33 SESSION 4 Oncology Pharmacy Oncology pharmacy involves both in-patient and outpatient areas. This workshop will discuss chemotherapy orders and protocols, oncology patient consultations, and oncology pharmacists integral part in oncology patient care. Julie Schwenka, PharmD Clinical Adult Heme/BMT Pharmacist UCSF Medical Center Julie Schwenka, originally from Southern California, received her PharmD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy and decided to stay in the area due to her love of San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Riverside. Her pharmacy career started in the US Navy where she specialized in pharmacy and was a hospital corpsman. After being discharged from the military, she worked as a pharmacy technician for 12 years at a county hospital before going to pharmacy school. As a pharmacist, she has worked at Kaiser South San Francisco, Alameda County Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, and UCSF. Dr. Schwenka became interested in oncology after she got to know some oncology patients while she was a pharmacy technician and fell in love with their compassion and gratitude. She loves her job because it is always changing and evolving--there is always research to be done on new drugs and drug classes. 31

34 SESSION 4 HIV Pharmacy This workshop will discuss the HIV patient population, the typical role and importance of HIV specialty pharmacists in a community setting, and the challenges community HIV pharmacists encounter. HIV is no longer the death sentence it once was years ago, but a chronic disease state to be managed, similar to diabetes and hypertension. Philip Kong, PharmD HIV Pharmacist Los Portales Pharmacy Philip Kong is currently a pharmacist at Los Portales Specialty Pharmacy in San Francisco. He is also the Community Service Co-Chair for the Golden Gate Society of Health System Pharmacists. Dr. Kong earned his Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and his PharmD from the University of Michigan. His clinical interests include infectious diseases and pain management. Prior to being a pharmacist, Dr. Kong was a pharmacy technician with experience in multiple practice settings such as Walgreens, UC Berkeley s Tang Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and the East Bay AIDS Center. As a community HIV pharmacist, Dr. Kong uses his clinical skills to educate his patients, manage their medication adherence, guide medical providers pharmacotherapy, and navigate the myriad of pharmacy benefit management formularies and restrictions. 32

35 Thank You The PILLS Executive Board would first like to express our appreciation of today s distinguished guest speakers. We would like to thank them for their time spent in sharing their pharmacy experiences, advice, and outlook on the field of pharmacy with NCPPS attendees. We would also like to thank you, our attendees, for your participation and interest in the symposium. The symposium s goals, our motivation to put together a successful event, and our dedication towards seeking the most knowledgeable and inspirational speakers are influenced by you all. Aiding you to discover whether a career in the field of pharmacy is right for you is a reward all in itself. Thank you for inspiring us to host this annual event with your sustained interest. We would like to recognize the countless hours of hard work that the NCPPS staff has put into executing the symposium and making it a success. We would also like to thank our Public Relations Committee for their unwavering commitment to publicizing NCPPS and PILLS, which ensures that knowledge of our organization and the symposium are widespread. Last but not least, we would like to thank each of our sponsors for their generous support. Hosting such a large-scale event requires a lot of resources, and as a student run organization, we greatly appreciate all of the support that we receive. Each contribution made towards NCPPS enables us to host a successful event and guarantees the sustainability of NCPPS for future years. Thank you! PILLS Executive Board

36 PILLS Executive Board Laney Luong President Thao Nguyen Vice President Priya Vallabh NCPPS Chair Angie Yi Secretary Shirley Ng Treasurer Irene Dang Internal Affairs Grace Go External Affairs Rachael Park Public Relations Chair Yuen Ng Webmaster 34

37 PILLS Public Relations Committee L to R: Nadia Zargham, Jennifer Shieh, Andrew Wang, Andrea Setiawan, Troy Santos, Bao Nguyen, Albert Yang, Fanny Lau, Annie Yan Not pictured: Rebecca Fernandez PILLS NCPPS Staff Top row L to R: Karen Chan, Vivian Chen, Eugenia Tang, Andrew Wang, Vincent Man, Jeni Hagan, Troy Santos, Albert Yang, TaeJin Park, Priya Vallabh, Clifton Ng Middle row L to R: Shirley Ng, Andrea Setiawan, Jennifer Shieh, Emily Tze, Yuen Ng, Tiffany Kwok, Fanny Lau, Nadia Zargham, Grace Go, Irene Dang Bottom row L to R: Laney Luong, Jennifer Hwang, Eileen Wang, Ann Chen, Rachael Park, Angie Yi, Annie Yan, Thao Nguyen, Aretha Yeh, Joanna Choi, Bao Nguyen Not pictured: Rebecca Fernandez, Kristina Hoh, Ai Hua, Judy Kim, Buu Ly, Serena Ruffino 35

38 PILLS Contact Information NCPPS Website: PILLS Website: PILLS Mailing Address: ASUC/PILLS University of California 112 Hearst Gym, MC 4520 Berkeley, CA Emergency Contact Information University Health Services (Tang Center): 222 Bancroft Way #4300 Berkeley, CA Telephone: (510) UCPD Phone Numbers: In the event of an emergency: (510) Non-emergency phone number: (510)

39 Sponsors We would like to acknowledge and show our gratitude to the following organizations for their kind support and sponsorship of this year s symposium. 37

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43 Maps Stanley Hall: Entrance Level Stanley Hall: Downstairs B1 Atrium Classroom

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