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Mercer's Kappa Psi Chapter Named National Chapter of the Year
August 18, 2009

At the recent Kappa Psi National Pharmacy Fraternity Grand Council Convention in Orlando, Mercer University’s Gamma Psi Chapter and its members received multiple awards.  For the first time in its history, Mercer’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences chapter was recognized at the Top Collegiate Chapter in the nation.

Among the other awards, the chapter earned the Top Chapter in Province IV for the second year in a row. Chapter adviser Dr. Chad Vandenberg, associate professor of pharmacy practice and director of the Center for Clinical Research, received an award as a Top 10 2008 Grand Council Deputy. Dr. Andrew Crowe, a 2007 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate, received the same award for 2009. Immediate past-regent (and Mercer chapter president) Purvish Patel, a fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy student, was honored with one of only 12 Kappa Psi Foundation Scholarships.

Pharm.D./Ph.D. Students Receive Pre-Doctoral Fellowships
July 8 , 2009

Two Mercer University pharmacy students have been awarded pre-doctoral fellowships from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. Both students are candidates in the dual Doctor of Pharmacy/Ph.D. program. The candidates, Delaram Moshkelani, of Duluth, and Rebecca L. Neal, of Marietta, will each receive stipends to continue their studies at Mercer’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Moshkelani and Neal were among 43 awardees of AFPE fellowships nationwide. The funds provided for AFPE Fellowships are gifts from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. AFPE has various types of fellowship awards including the "Pre-doctoral fellowship".  For this particular one, annually they present up to 48 awards at $6000 which can be renewed for three years. [more]

Physician Assistant Student Chosen for National Office
July 7 , 2009

Lindsay Watters, a second-year physician assistant student at Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, was recently elected as the junior director of external affairs for the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the national organization for physician assistants. Watters’ election marks the first national office for a student in the program, which began less than two years ago.

In her position with the Student Academy, Watters is responsible – along with the president and senior director – for serving as the official liaison to external health professional student groups and representing the Student Academy at conferences and meetings of these organizations. Watters will also be responsible for creating new relationships outside the Academy and the P.A. profession. [more]

Physician Assistant Students Receive PA Foundation Scholarships
May 11, 2009

Quentin Farmer and Dannyelle Wilcox of Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences have both been announced as winners of 2009 Physician Assistant (PA) Foundation Scholarship Program.

Out of more than 325 applicants nationwide from 63 Physician Assistant programs, Farmer and Wilcox were two of only 56 scholarship recipients. Selection of students for the PA Foundation scholarships is based upon the student's academic record, financial need, professional and community service, issues in healthcare and a final statement that talks about their clinical interests and how they would like to impact healthcare in their first years as a practicing PA.  [more]
 

Vlasses to Speak at Commencement
April 26, 2009

Dr. Peter Vlasses, Executive Director of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), will be the featured speaker at the Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' Commencement at 9 a.m. May 9 at the Sheffield Center on Mercer's Atlanta Campus. The event is open to graduates and guests who hold tickets.

Degrees will be conferred on 135 Doctor of Pharmacy students and 10 Doctor of Philosophy students. During commencement, the University will confer on Dr. Vlasses the honorary Doctor of Science degree. 
 

Buffington to Receive Award
April 26, 2009

Daniel E. Buffington, Pharm.D. ’87, M.B.A. ’95, President and CEO of Clinical Pharmacology Services, Inc. will be presented with the College's Distinguished Alumnus Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest award presented to an alumnus who has achieved recognition for academic, scientific or leadership contributions in science, business, public service or otherwise, and who has shown exemplary support and service to the community and to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. [more]
 

Aldridge to Speak at Pinning Ceremony
April 26, 2009

Steve Aldridge, RPh, MAd, CGP, FASCP, Clinical Manager for Medical Arts / Omnicare, will be the featured speaker at the Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' Doctor of Pharmacy Pinning Ceremony on May 8 at the Sheffield Center on Mercer's Atlanta Campus.

The Pinning Ceremony marks the transition of pharmacy students from didactic to experiential education. During the event, the students are presented with a specially-designed pin that commemorates the occasion, and they reconfirm their Pledge of Professionalism. [more]

Pharmacy Student Receives NACDS Scholarship
January 15, 2009

Jancie Hatcher of Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship.

Out of more than 450 applicants nationwide, Hatcher was one of only 85 scholarship recipients. Students selected for the Foundation scholarships must be enrolled as full-time pharmacy students, have experience in chain community pharmacy, and have a desire to pursue a career in chain community pharmacy. Students are evaluated based on their career goals, interest in chain community pharmacy practice, and their credentials, including leadership activities and professional and community involvement. [more]
 

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Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony marks entrance into the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  First year Pharm.D. students are cloaked with their white coats and recite the Pledge of Professionalism during the Ceremony.

Date: August 20, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. with reception following the Ceremony
Place: Sheffield Center

Pharmacy Orientation

Orientation is held annually for all first year Pharm.D. students.  During Orientation, the students are introduced to staff from campus offices that will be at their service during their educational terms at Mercer. Students are also provided with the policies and procedures within both the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the University.

Date: August 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Teaching and Research Center

Residency Showcase

The Residency Showcase is Co-hosted by Mercer University COPHS, South University School of Pharmacy, and The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.  Taking place Friday, October 9, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Atlanta Administration and Conference Center on the Cecil B. Day Campus of Mercer University.  A campus map is available here:
http://www2.mercer.edu/NR/rdonlyres/62B5DB3B-E282-47EE-804A-8A5D0551C068/0/cbday09.pdf

Date: October 9, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm
Place: ACC, 2930 Flowers Road South, Atlanta

Pharmacy Honors Day Luncheon

The Pharmacy Honors Day Luncheon is held annually to show appreciation for Pharmacy scholarship donors and to honor student scholarship recipients. 

Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 12 noon
Place: ACC

Career Day

The annual Career Day provides employers an opportunity to conduct personal interviews with College of Pharmacy graduating students.  Companies also set up exhibits and have the opportunity to interact with first, second and third professional year students and provide information about career and internship opportunities.

Date: November 12-13, 2009
Time: TBD
Place: TBD

G. Van Greene Distinguished Lectureship

Named in honor of Dr. G. Van Greene, one of the College’s most loyal and staunch supporters, the G. Van Greene Distinguished Lectureship program is designed to bring world-renowned health care professionals to campus to discuss contemporary topics in pharmacy and the health sciences.

Date: TBD
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: Cecil B. Day Hall Auditorium

For more information about this program, please contact the Dean’s Office at (678) 547-6304.

Information Sessions for Prospective Students

Information sessions are held throughout the year for students seeking admission into College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences programs.  Students, faculty and staff of the College interact with prospective students and provide information and insight into admissions and life within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

RSVP and detailed information:

Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Physician Assistant Program
 

Spring Picnic

The Spring Picnic is sponsored by the Council of Students and is open to all students, faculty and staff within the College.  Prior to the Spring Picnic, a pre-orientation session is held for the newly accepted Pharm.D. students. 

Date: April 16, 2010
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Breezeway between Pharmacy Administration/Cafeteria and DuVall buildings

Pinning Ceremony

The Pinning Ceremony marks students’ completion of didactic coursework and their transition to the full-time experiential curriculum.  Third professional year Pharm.D. students wear their white coats, receive a specially designed lapel pin,  and reconfirm their Pledge of Professionalism during the Ceremony.

Date: May 8, 2009
Time: 12:30 p.m. with reception following Ceremony
Place: Sheffield Center

Commencement

The annual Commencement ceremony is held every spring.  Degrees are awarded to students who have completed the Pharm.D. or Ph.D. curriculum and have met all College and University requirements.

Date: May 9, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. with reception following ceremony
Place: Sheffield Center