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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF PHARMACY and HEALTH SCIENCESMay 2019News UpdateAcademic Leadership of theCollege of Pharmacy and HealthSciencesInterim DeanDr. Shirlette Glover MiltonAssociate Dean of AcademicAffairsDr. Aisha Morris-MoultryDr. Rodney Hunter, Provost Harris, Interim Dean Milton, Pharmacy and TSU students.Get Connected Health FairThe Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Alpha Pi Chapter, hosted their first annualGet Connected Health Fest Event on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 12:00PM to 5:00 PM. As a pharmacy leadership society on the Texas SouthernUniversity campus (TSU), PLS strives for the betterment of thecommunity, and the pharmacy profession. The goal of this event is toprovide a hub of access to all of the resources at TSU including otherpharmacy groups, the Health Center, Recreational Center, CounselingCenter, and many other different organizations! At this event, PLSprovided free health screenings such as blood pressure, blood glucose,blood cholesterol, BMI, STD and depression. In addition to this,educational materials were displayed to bring awareness to use ofantibiotics, medication safety, breast cancer awareness, and many otherfun activities. The health fair showcases the various programs within theCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.Director of AssessmentDr. Richard PlottAssistant Interim Dean of StudentServicesDr. Willie CapersAssistant Dean of PracticeProgramsDr. Flora EstesDepartment ChairsDr. Nora Osemene, InterimPharmacy Practice andClinical Health SciencesDr. Dong Liang Pharmaceutical andEnvironmental Health SciencesDr. Sondip Mathur PharmacyAdministration andAdministrative Health SciencesDr. Portia Davis and Dr. KimPoundsInterim Vice Chair (OCAS)Office of Clinical Admin ServicesMr. Richard GouldCollege Business AdministratorTexas Southern University students participatingin the Zumba dance clinic during the Phi LambdaSigma Health Fair.Pharmacy students testing other students bloodglucose levels.1

Student HighlightsLyndon B. Johnson Hospital Health Administration Professional Development ExcursionPictured: Bushra Alm asham a, Taneshia Bias, Jasm ine Cox, Kiera Francis, Krystal Harris, Hillary Hooker, NakeishaIsom, Jenny Le, Mikaela Odom, Dr. Monica Rasmus, Kimberly Riley-Richardson, Chinh Sam, Taliah Washington, DajahWilson, Kimberly Brown, Biance DeLeon (Harris Health Coordinators)Not Pictured: Dr. Kim berly Pounds, Jennifer William sOn March 28, 2019, Harris Health System welcomed the Health Administration students for a tour of theirfacility at LBJ Hospital. There were 17 students, 2 professors and 1 staff person in attendance. The group washosted by Health Administration Senior and employee, Derius Davis, and the Volunteer Services Coordinators, Bianca DeLeon and Kimberly Brown. The day was filled with presentations from Mr. Chris Matthews,Administrative Director of Hospital Operations and Ancillary Services and Mrs. Juanita Al-Abbadi, Directorof Patient Customer Relations. The students enjoyed learning about sharpening their leadership skills andways that they can transition into healthcare through volunteerism. They were treated to a tour throughout thehospital and along the way learned about the many areas of the hospital and where as future administratorsthey could work. During one of the stops, the students were able tomeet Kia Ward, who is to two time graduate of TSU and now works inoperations. She gave themsome perspective of what it islike to work in an administrative role for a clinical program.Overall, the tour was a hugesuccess and each participantwas excited about the learningopportunity to interface withadministrative professionals inHealth Administration.Texas Southern University Alumna, Kia Wardspoke to our Health Administration studentsabout her role in Nursing Operations during theLBJ tour. Kia is a two time graduate of TSU.Health Administration student Derius Daviswho serves as an employee for LBJ2

Student HighlightsPhi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Alpha Pi Chapter Induction 2019Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Alpha Pi Chapter Induction 2019 with(10) incoming members. PLS Chapter Advisor: Dr. Flora EstesPhi Lambda Sigma (PLS) recognizes itsgraduating seniors of which four (4) obtained residencies Justin Babino (PGY1/2/MS Health System Administration andLeadership at Baylor St. Luke's MedicalCenter/University of Houston - Houston,TX), Michelle Dano (PBY1/2/MS HealthSystem Administration and Leadership atUniversity of Wisconsin Health - Madison,WS, Ryan Hughes (PGY1/2/MS HealthSystem Administration and leadership atNovant Health - Charlotte, NC, Mary Young(PGY1 at University of Texas Southwesternmedical Center - Dallas, TX.Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Alpha Pi Chapter 2019 Inductees: (Leftto Right) Uzoamaka Abajue (P3), Chuck Asonye (P3), Melissa Bui(P3), Cris Cruz (P3), Vivian Ezigwe (P2), Jessica Francois (P3),Kimlan Nguyen (P2), Shirley Nguyen (P2), Andre Phillips (P1),Tasha Roshan (P2).Student Leadership and DevelopmentMeetingsLocationsDatesKappa Psi Southwest Province Spring 2019 AssemblyDenver, COMarch 1-3, 2019ACHE Congress on Healthcare LeadershipChicago, ILMarch 3-6, 2019APhA-ASP National Conference and ExpositionSeattle, WAMarch 22-25, 2019San Diego, CAMarch 25-27, 20192019 Health Administration Professional Development Seminar andTour of LBJ HospitalHouston, TXMarch 28, 2019Pharmaceutical Sciences EB 2019 ProgramOrlando, FLApril 6-9, 2019SSHP-2019 TSHP Annual SeminarFrisco, TXApril 12-14, 2019AMCP Spring Meeting"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael Jordan3

Student HighlightsPoint of Care TestingMrs. Dorothy Cumming, Clinical Adjunct Instructor in the ClinicalLaboratory Science Program lectured to first year pharmacy students in thePharmacy Practice II Lab course on Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, alongwith two students in the CLS program.Mrs. Cumming provided hands-on training with cholesteroland blood glucose monitoring,testing for mononucleosis “thekissing disease”, and urinedipstick. She also sharedinformation regardingsyphilis, HIV testingand more.She shared theimportance of usingcontrolled measures in diagnosing in any practice setting, CLIA;the regulatory agency on federal standards on testing of humanspecimens, and accreditation through the College of AmericanPathology (CAP).“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."– Michael JordanProfessionalism and Harmonious Relations CommitteeThe Professional and Harmonious Relationships (PHR) Committee was developed to foster greatrelationships between faculty, staff, and students in the COPHS. As a result of several meetings,the committee has developed a pledge to uphold the standards and values of the organization anduniversity as a whole. The core values are DEVELOP, FOSTER, SUPPORT, DEDICATE, andMAINTAIN. On April 4, 2019, the committee held it’s first forumto give students a platform to voice their concerns about and ideas toenhance the College’s practices.Kenley Miller, Keilon Robinson, Todd TJStrayhorn, and Andre’ Phillips .Dr. Ohia Chair of the PHR with twoof the student committee members.4

Student HighlightsTSU Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Round Table EventCOPHS students collaborating at the AMCP Round Table Event.2019 TSU AMCP/IPHO held its first annual managed care/industry roundtable event on campus Pharmacist came from several companies including Bristol-Myers, Pfizer, Takeda Shire, NovoNordisk, UTMB, Harris Health, Aetna and Cigna. Students were able to engage and ask questions aboutresidencies, fellowships, internships and careers. Faculty who had previous positions/experience in thesefields were also there to speak with our students on their experiences. This event allowed students to getinformation on advancing in the areas of managed care andindustry pharmacy.COPHS students collaborating at the AMCP Round Table Event.5

Student HighlightsCongratulations Andre’ Phillips and Ka Wong for getting accepted into the Methodist Internship LongitudinalExperience (MILE) Program through Houston Methodist. The purpose of the MILE program is to providepractical experience in health system pharmacy to optimally prepare student pharmacists for post-graduatetraining and other professional opportunities. Up to four students are accepted each year between UH andTSU, and for the first time in over three years, the MILE program selected two TSU pharmacy students.Through this awesome opportunity, Phillips and Wong will spend 75% of their experience in operations anddirect patient care, and 25% of their experience completing projects, research, assignments, and attending seminars & mentor-mentee activities. Phillips and Wong will be joining Ryan Hughes (P4), Darlington FrancisKudos to Kenley MillerSangodeyi for his firstpublished article. MillerSangodeyi is a P1 studentthat worked with a teamto investigate howinterleukin-1 alphaincreases anti-tumorefficacy of cetuximab inhead and neck squamouscell carcinoma.6

ProgrammingPeer MentoringThis Spring, we offered three peer mentoring days, February 4th, March 18th, and March 25th. The first two sessionswere led by the P3s, where roughly 21 P1 students were in attendance. The P3s provided the P1s with valuableinformation on how to maneuver and be successful in the program. On March 18th, the P3s discussed professionalism, internships, and timemanagement. On March 25th, theP4s led the session with mostlyP3s in attendance on how to goabout finding the right residencyprogram. The students look forto the professional developmentand self-reflective oriented peermentoring days in the Fall.P3s and P1s, Peer MentoringDay, February 4, 2019.P3s and P1s, PeerMentoring Day,March 18, 2019.P4s and P3s, PeerMentoring Day,March 25, 2019.7

ProgrammingMulticultural DayAll students in the COPHS were invited to theMulticultural Day Event held on May 2, 2019 inthe Nabrit Science building. With the sponsorshipof Walgreens, COPHS was able to expose studentsto different cultural cuisines. Students were alsoencouraged to dress in their native attire and bringtraditional dishes as well. Thirty students acrossthe college attended the event, in addition to the 19students that brought a traditional dish. Next year,the college looks forward to seeing more studentsparticipate and present about their culture.8

COPHS PartnershipsWorld Health Day and The March of DimesDr. Erica Giwa, Texas Medical Director of OBGYN Children’s Health Plan, Ms. Winell Herron, VP Public Affairs H-E-B,Heidi Smith, TSU Chief of Staff, Ms. Shawntell McWilliams, March of Dimes Birth Equity Co-Chair, Interim Dean ShirletteMilton, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ms. Gina Gaston, ABC 13 News, and COPHS students.World Health Day and the March of Dimes wasan exciting day focused onpersonal and communityhealth. A preconception healthdiscussion and panel featuringInterim Dean, Shirlette MiltonCollege of Pharmacy andHealth Sciences, Gina GastonABC 13 News, Heidi SmithTSU Chief of Staff, ShawntellMcWilliams March of DimesBirth Equity Co-Chair,Winell Herron, VP PublicAffairs H-E-B and Dr. EricaGiwa, Texas Medical Directorof OBGYN Children’s Health Plan.Dr. Shawntell Mc Williams, Ms. Winell Herron (VP Public Affairs HEB), Kora Cooperand Rita Durugbor ( COPHS students).9