Are You Prepared for RSV Season?...
November 1, 2012 - Clinical , In the News / Politics By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Associate Student Editor – Many of us have prepared for influenza season by receiving the flu vaccine. (If you have not, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist soon! Remember: even if you do not need it for your protection, get it for your patients’ well-being). However, for the youngest members… |
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NYS ACCP – Fall Clinical Meeting 2012...
November 1, 2012 - Events By: James Schurr, Stephen Argiro, & Michael Cronin, PharmD Candidates c/o 2014 – This October, we had the privilege of attending the New York State chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) annual meeting held at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The purpose of this event was to orient members… |
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My Experiences at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital...
October 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Addolorata Ciccone, Student Copy Editor – As a fifth-year pharmacy student researching and ranking advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) sites, I felt excited at the prospect of taking the knowledge and skills I obtained in the classroom and applying it to real world patients and scenarios. My years of work in community pharmacies were… |
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Studying Abroad: The Perspective From a Pharmacy Studen...
October 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Shannon Tellier – When applying to St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences five years ago, I never would have dreamed that I would have the opportunity to study abroad twice while obtaining my PharmD degree. At the end of my freshmen year, there were rumors about second year pharmacy students having… |
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Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Albana Alili...
September 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D. [PGY-1 Resident at VA NYHHS] – We sometimes need to step back and look at our foundations for success. Without the support of past and present Rho Chi executive boards, there would be no Rho Chi Post newsletter. From our May to September issues, we will learn about each of… |
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A Cherokee Experience: The Story of My Ambulatory Care ...
September 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Nandini Puranprashad, Pharm D. Candidate c/o 2013 – I’m sitting in a quaint coffee shop in Cherokee, North Carolina, sipping a dirty chai tea with some of my roommates with 1970s music chiming in the background as I write this article and words cannot describe my experiences at this rotation. The most surprising aspect… |
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Student Spotlight: Felipe Camacho...
September 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By Nandini Puranprashad, Pharm D. Candidate c/o 2013 – Felipe Camacho is a 6th year student at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Music Composition from Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. After graduation, Mr. Camacho plans to pursue a residency at the Veterans Affairs (V.A.), Lee Memorial… |
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Nutrition Support Pharmacy Practice...
August 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: James W. Schurr, PharmD Candidate c/o 2014 – Nutrition Support Pharmacy is a specialized practice pertaining to the needs of patients receiving Parenteral (PN) or Enteral Nutrition (EN). Nutrition Support Pharmacists (NSPs) are integral members of the nutritional support team and bring valuable skills and knowledge to the clinical practice setting. The Board of… |
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Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Elizabeth Mo...
August 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D. [PGY-1 Resident at VA NYHHS] – We sometimes need to step back and look at our foundations for success. Without the support of past and present Rho Chi executive boards, there would be no Rho Chi Post newsletter. From our May to September issues, we will learn about each of… |
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The Unsung Heroes...
August 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Steve Soman, Co-Editor-in-Chief – As Americans, we often admire the courage and sacrifice of the men and women serving our country in the armed forces. As members of the pharmacy community, we admire the professionalism and achievements of our colleagues making outstanding accomplishments in their respective practice settings. However, often I think we overlook… |
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Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Yining Shao...
July 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D. [PGY-1 Resident at VA NYHHS] – We sometimes need to step back and look at our foundations for success. Clearly, without the support of past and present Rho Chi executive boards, there would be no Rho Chi Post newsletter. From our May to September issues, we will learn about each… |
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Amnesty International and Pharmacists for Social Justic...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Ebey P. Soman, Editor-In-Chief – As a member of Amnesty International and a student pharmacist, I have an opportunity to be a force for social justice in this world. Remember the classes titled “Social and Behavioral Aspects of Pharmaceutical Care” or the “Moral Theology of Health Care” that you took as a first or… |
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A Reflection of my Palliative Care Rotation...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Stanley Saji, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – I had a preconceived notion that advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) were just an application of concepts and therapies learned in pharmacy school. Little did I know how real APPEs became… During my third rotation, I worked with Dr. Maha Saad, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department… |
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“Wise Fools”...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Michael Maddalena, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2016 – Michael is the upcoming president of the Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity Beta Alpha Chapter at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. The term sophomore comes from a compound of the Greek sophos, meaning “wise”, and moros, meaning “foolish”. Hence, as… |
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Student Pharmacist Star of the Month: Albana Alili...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Marie Huang – Each month, the Rho Chi Post has the wonderful opportunity to sit down with an inspiring leader among the student pharmacists here at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – someone who is not afraid to stand apart from the crowd and can be the change he… |
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Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Bethsy M. Jacob...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2012 – We sometimes need to step back and look at our foundations for success. Clearly, without the support of past and present Rho Chi executive board members, there would be no Rho Chi Post newsletter. From our May to September issues, we will learn about each of… |
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My Pharmacy Journey...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Jena Marion, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – I have traveled a lot these past few years. I have packed and unpacked suitcases, measured three-ounce bottles of liquids, and printed plenty of boarding passes. Most of my trips were for business, but a few were for pleasure. Pharmacy, however, followed me along on each one… |
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Risk versus Benefit: Prescription to Over the Counter M...
June 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Maria A. Sorbera, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – Maria Sorbera was the 2011-2012 President of the Rho Chi Beta Theta Chapter at the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy at Long Island University (LIU). She is a strong advocate of networking with fellow pharmacists regardless of their area of expertise, as well… |
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Matching Challenge: Look-Alike, Sound-Alikes...
June 1, 2012 - Puzzles By: Addolorata Ciccone, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – The following medications are easily confused. Try to match each one with its corresponding fun fact. This capsule should be swallowed whole; if chewed or dissolved orally, oropharyngeal anesthesia may occur, which poses a choking hazard. Drinking a glass of water can help bypass this potential adverse… |
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Rho Chi Post Interview with Dean Mangione...
May 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohamed Dungersi & Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Associate Student Editors – Each month, the editors at the Rho Chi Post have the opportunity to interview one or more of our faculty members. This month, we had the tremendous opportunity to interview the dean of St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Dean… |
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A Reflection of a First-Year Pharmacy Student...
May 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Sylva Ohanian, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2017 – Finally, I understood the hype. Impatience rendered my heart anew as I rushed into an epiphany 1,353 feet above Chicago. The Skydeck was flooded with tourists and natives alike, continuously breaking record-numbers in visitors. Why do they continue to come en masse here? Is it the… |
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Rotation Experience: Ambulatory Care at North Shore LIJ...
May 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Yufan (Frank) Liu, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – “This is the worst day of my life!” These words kept echoing in my head as I approached my rotation at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center clinic one hour late. Getting lost was not how I envisioned starting my first day and that… |
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The Importance of Student Involvement: A Student’s Pe...
May 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Patrick K. Tabon, Washington State University, PharmD Candidate c/o 2012 – As a graduating student pharmacist I am often asked by others, “What piece of advice do you have for other pharmacy students?” My reply will always be, “Go out there and be involved while you can. Once you find where your passions lie… |
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Being Aware of Pharmacy Security and Fraud...
May 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Sanjay Dave, Supervising Pharmacist, Class of 1985 St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions – Mr. Sanjay Dave is a St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Graduate, Class of 1985. Since graduation, he has worked for Pathmark Pharmacies and is currently the supervising pharmacist at Pathmark Pharmacy… |
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Professor of the Year: Dr. Maidhof...
May 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohamed Dungersi, Associate Student Editor – Dr. William Maidhof is an Assistant Professor and Industry Professional in the Clinical Pharmacy Practice department of the St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. He is an alumnus of St. John’s University who graduated in 1999 with a BS in Pharmacy and again in… |
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Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Aleena Cherian...
May 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2012 – We sometimes need to step back and look at our foundations for success. Clearly, without the support of past and present Rho Chi executive boards, there would be no Rho Chi Post newsletter. Over the next five issues, we will learn about each of our… |
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Update: FTC Approves Medco and Express Scripts Merger...
May 1, 2012 - Featured , In the News / Politics By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, with Special Thanks to: Dr. Tomasz Jodlowski – In previous issues, we discussed an upcoming $29.1 billion merger between Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions. The merger had been previously delayed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC wanted to verify that this upcoming merger would not violate any antitrust… |
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Student Pharmacist Star of the Month: Michelle Pernice...
April 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Marie Huang – Each month, the Rho Chi Post has the wonderful opportunity to sit down with an inspiring leader among the student pharmacists here at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions – someone who is not afraid to stand apart from the crowd and can be the change he… |
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Lipid Panels: Fasting or Non-Fasting?...
April 1, 2012 - Clinical By: Nagma Gargi, Pharm D. Candidate 2013 – Traditionally, lipid panels are drawn under fasting conditions. Is there data supporting decreased accuracy in a non-fasting lipid panel? Cholesterol is an essential tool for our body for the synthesis of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids. However, an excess of cholesterol pose a serious threat to… |
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Interview with: Mr. Phil Hecken, Director of Communicat...
April 1, 2012 - Featured , In the News / Politics , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi – In previous issues, we discussed prescription drug abuse and several bills currently on the floor of the NYS Legislature, sponsored by Sen. Hannon which addressed the issue. On February 7th, I sat down with Sen. Hannon’s director of communications, Mr. Phil Hecken, and his legislative aide, Mr. Timothy Broschardt to… |
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APhA Annuals 2012 in New Orleans...
April 1, 2012 - Events By: Nandini Puranprashad – This year we had an awesome turnout of 17 attendees representing the American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacist (APhA-ASP) chapter of St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions at the APhA 2012 Annual Meeting & Exposition held in New Orleans from March 9th – 12th, 2012. New… |
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My Experience at American Regent, Inc....
April 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Simardeep Singh, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – In February I had the opportunity of doing an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation at an industry site that did not involve me commuting to New Jersey. American Regent Inc. is a subsidiary of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals and operates out of Shirley, Long Island located conveniently off… |
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The Core Values of a Pharmacist...
April 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Joseph Lee, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – In the book, Strengths Finder, Rath describes thirty-four different strengths that people possess. At the end of the book was an extensive survey, which included a plethora of questions that, through an algorithm, was able to identify my five strengths. One of my strengths was belief. The… |
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Immunizations and Pharmacy...
April 1, 2012 - In the News / Politics By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi – Many pharmacists were disappointed that New York was the 49th state to allow pharmacists to immunize in December 2008. Even then, the state legislature limited pharmacists to administering the influenza vaccine and the pneumococcal vaccine to those 18 years and older. There is now some exciting news from Albany. The… |
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hira Shafeeq...
April 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Jessica Lee, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – Dr. Hira Shafeeq received her PharmD in 2009 from St. John’s University. After graduating, she went on to do her PGY-1 at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. Upon finishing her first year of residency, she decided to complete her specialty residency in critical care at University of Chicago… |
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My APhA 2012 Experience...
April 1, 2012 - Events , Professional Advice / Opinions By Mohamed Dungersi – Last month, I had the immense opportunity to travel to New Orleans to be a part of the biggest pharmacy gathering of the year – APhA 2012. The spirit, enthusiasm, and positivity for the profession of pharmacy at the meeting were truly inspiring. Since this was my first ever APhA meeting,… |
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Student Pharmacist Star of the Month: Praneeta Nagraj...
March 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Marie Huang – Each month, the Rho Chi Post has the wonderful opportunity to sit down with an inspiring leader among the student pharmacists here at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions – someone who is not afraid to stand apart from the crowd and can be the change he… |
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tran...
March 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Shannon Tellier – Dr. Tran is an assistant clinical professor at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, and a clinical pharmacy manager in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian: Columbia University Medical Center. She received her BS in Public Health and Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel… |
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The Changing Role of Community Pharmacy...
March 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Charles George, Pharm.D. – Charles George, Pharm.D. is a recent graduate from the University of Florida in 2011. He currently works as a community pharmacist for Walgreens Pharmacy in the Central Florida area. Since graduation, his daily interaction with patients revealed the need for pharmacists to adapt to the evolving role of community pharmacy. … |
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Pharmacists in Alberta Allowed to Renew Prescriptions...
March 1, 2012 - In the News / Politics By: Mohamed Dungersi – Starting July 1, 2012, Albertans will be able to have their prescriptions renewed at their local pharmacies and pharmacists will receive reimbursements for the service. Patients will be able to renew medications for blood pressure, birth control, and asthma (particularly, inhalers) without waiting weeks to get into their family doctor’s office.… |
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Student Pharmacist Star of the Month: Yining Shao...
February 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Marie Huang – Each month, Rho Chi Post has the wonderful opportunity to sit down with an inspiring leader among the student pharmacists here at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions – someone who is not afraid to stand apart from the crowd and can be the change he or… |
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Pharmacy Practice Residency Training Programs...
February 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By Dr. Tina Kanmaz – Dr. Kanmaz is the Assistant Dean for Experiential Pharmacy Education and Associate Clinical Professor at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Pharmacy practice residency training is a one-year program that serves as a bridge for the recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduate (with little to no independent… |
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Pharmacists Are Healthcare Providers!...
February 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Sandra Leal Pharm.D., CDE – Sandra Leal, PharmD, CDE is the Director of Clinical Pharmacy at El Rio Health Center in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Leal is the first pharmacist in Arizona to receive prescriptive authority under collaborative practice. She is currently the Co-Chair of HRSA’s Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative, a national… |
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Adapting to the Changing Roles in Pharmacy...
February 1, 2012 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: Kate Croegaert, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – Kate Croegaert is a PharmD Candidate (Class of 2013) and the current President of the Rho Chi Delta Chapter at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. She believes in the importance of advancing the profession of pharmacy and promoting innovative practices… |
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My Residency, My Experience, A Foundation for My Career...
February 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Sum Lam, PharmD, CGP, BCPS, FASCP – Sum Lam, Pharm.D., CGP, BCPS, FASCP is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. In conjunction with her full time appointment at St. John’s University, she is a clinical faculty at Geriatric… |
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The Importance of Researching Residency Sites...
February 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Dr. Regina Ginzburg – Regina Ginzburg is an Associate Clinical Professor of St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Her clinical site is at the Institute for Family Health (IFH) where she is an appointed faculty member for the Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Health. She and Dr. See oversee… |
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Express, Be Involved, and Grow...
February 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Dr. Gregory J. Hughes – Gregory J. Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, CGP is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Clinical Pharmacy Practice department at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. He completed his pharmacy practice residency at the St. Louis VA Medical Center and the St. Louis College of Pharmacy with… |
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Should Plan B Have an Age Restriction?...
February 1, 2012 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Marie Huang – Back in December, the FDA was overruled by the presidential administration to make Plan B (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) an over-the-counter (OTC) medication.1 We became interested in the matter, and asked our fellow students if Plan B should be available to people of all ages directly off of drugstore / supermarket shelves… |
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FDA Challenges Pharmacists’ Right to Compound...
January 1, 2012 - Featured , In the News / Politics By: Ebey P. Soman – With clearly established roles for pharmacists, compounding is recognized and upheld as a core foundation of the pharmacy profession. It allows pharmacists to provide unique and tailored medication regimens for their patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) thought otherwise when the agency sued Franck’s Lab, Inc., a Florida-based… |
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New York Lawmakers Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse...
January 1, 2012 - In the News / Politics By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi – We have all heard the mortifying tales of recent attacks on pharmacies by addicts looking to steal prescription pain-killers. Most notable perhaps, was the case of David Laffers. Mr. Laffers walked into Haven Drugs in Medford, NY and killed the pharmacist, a store clerk, and two customers, who happened to… |