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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.
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Pharm.D./Ph.D. Student Receives Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
May 7, 2009
Delaram Moshkelani of Mercer University’s
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received the 2009 AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Science.
Moshkelani was one of only
48 fellowship recipients. 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.
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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.
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Aldridge to Speak at Pinning Ceremony
April 26, 2009
ATLANTA — 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.
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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.
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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
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: TBD
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
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