Medical College of Wisconsin Pharmacy School News
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'10,000 Strong' Initiative Provides Mental Health First Aid Training to Healthcare Professionals and Students
A national certification program called Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
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Eight Students Initiated into Pharmacy Leadership Society Phi Lambda Sigma
Phi Lambda Sigma Members are nominated by peers, faculty and staff for being actively involved in advancing the profession of pharmacy, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and exhibiting high moral and ethical character.
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Prioritizing Wellness as a Pharmacy Student
The MCW School of Pharmacy prioritizes student well-being through its Wellness Task Force, Mental Health First Aid elective course and the Student Wellness Committee.
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School of Pharmacy Faculty Share Their Innovative Teaching Practices at Conference
At a Medical College of Wisconsin conference in September 2023, School of Pharmacy faculty highlighted several ways educators of future healthcare professionals can boost engagement in their classrooms.
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Medical College of Wisconsin & University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Partnering on a New, Accelerated Pathway for Students Pursuing Career in Pharmacy
Learn about the dual-degree partnership between UW-Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy that allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in as little as six years.
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Class of 2026 to Begin Clinical Rotations Following White Coat Ceremony
The MCW School of Pharmacy celebrated the Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage marking the transition from student to "student pharmacist."
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Pharmacy Students Explore Career Opportunities at Experiential Education Expo
The MCW School of Pharmacy’s 5th Annual Experiential Education Expo gave students the opportunity to interact with 35 different practice sites, as they look forward to rotations, residency placements, and the start of their careers.
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Investigating the Drug Effect of Antibiotic on Intoxicated Patients in the Emergency Room
A new paper published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal by an MCW School of Pharmacy assistant professor and an alumna investigates the practice that intoxicated patients should not be given the antibiotic metronidazole.
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Pharmacy Students Translate Health Information at Despensa de la Paz
Two MCW School of Pharmacy Students, who are native Spanish speakers, helped break down language barriers at a community health screening event.
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Nineteen High Schoolers Complete MCW’s Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Boot Camp
Milwaukee-area high school students learned about pharmacy careers and innovation innovation in pharmacy practice during a week of activities on the Medical College of Wisconsin campus.
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MCW Pharmacy School Founding Dean Installed as Chair-Elect of the AACP Council of Deans
George E. MacKinnon III, PhD, MS, RPh, founding dean of the MCW School of Pharmacy, was installed as chair-elect of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s (AACP) Council of Deans (COD) at the AACP annual meeting held in Aurora, Colorado from July 21–25.
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MCW School of Pharmacy Receives NACDS Foundation Scholarship to Launch Career Exploration Program
The Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy is launching the Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Program for Milwaukee-area high school students to explore pharmacy career opportunities.
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Pharmacy Faculty and Students Evaluate the Compounding Efficacy of a Premixed Antibiotic Formulation
A research study by MCW School of Pharmacy faculty and students finds a premixed vancomycin IV formulation decreased total dispensing time and improved dosing accuracy, when compared to the single-dose or batch compounded product.
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HSPAL Residency Leads Inaugural Class Graduates to Specialty Pharmacy Manager, FDA Investigator Roles
After completing the Health-System Pharmacy Administration Leadership Residency, two graduates of the MCW Pharmacy School's inaugural Class of 2020 are leading at the health system and federal level.
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MCW School of Pharmacy Recognizes 2023 Preceptors of the Year
This award recognizes MCW School of Pharmacy preceptors in three categories, who each embody the qualities, skills and values of the ideal preceptor and exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and practice.
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MCW School of Pharmacy Celebrates Class of 2023 PharmD Recipients
On May 18, the MCW School of Pharmacy celebrated 37 students graduating with their Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Class of 2023.
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Research & Scholarship Forum Invites Conversation About the Evolving Role of Pharmacists
Attendees of the MCW School of Pharmacy’s 2023 Research & Scholarship Forum had the opportunity to talk with more than 50 poster presenters about their discoveries. The event highlighted innovative research projects by pharmacy students and residents.
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Student-Led HAAPIE Initiative Educates Health Care Professionals on Cultural Intelligence, Improved Care for Diverse Populations
The Initiative raises awareness about issues including trauma and social determinants of health.
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MCW Student Wins National Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
Gabby Marchese, 2023 PharmD candidate, has been recognized as a 2023 Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award recipient. The U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) administers the award.
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Student Pursues Unique Fellowship Path to Career in Pharmaceutical Industry
After he earns his PharmD degree in May 2023, Kong Choua Thao is pursuing a unique career pathway in pharmaceutical industry. He was selected for a drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) fellowship with pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
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