Fall 2009
NYSCHP Student Newsletter
Why do a residency?
What will a residency do for you?
• Apply skills that you have learned in school to real patients and real
situations
• Determine your interests through the variety of rotations you will be
able to experience
• Qualify for jobs that require residency training, a growing trend in
the health care system, from clinical hospital positions, to academia
and industry positions
• Provides flexibility and adaptability with changing career paths
• Develop essential leadership skills
• Provides networking opportunities
Quick Overview:
The first year (PGY1) is the general year. One can choose to specialize
in a specific area by completing a second year (PGY2). One must com-
plete a PGY1 before going on to a PGY2.
There are three types of PGY1 residencies currently accredited by
ASHP: pharmacy practice (usually hospital setting), community practice
(includes clinics) and managed care.
PGY2 specialty areas include but are not limited to infectious diseases,
critical care, solid organ transplant, oncology, pediatrics, cardiology,
drug information, health administration, pharmacy informatics and geri-
atric pharmacy.
A full listing and details of available residencies can be found at the
ASHP website’s online residency directory. Residencies can be searched
by location as well as by specialty.
What activities do residents participate in?
Pharmacy practice residencies can be thought of as a more intensive
version of student clinical rotations. While each residency may have
different opportunities specific to that program, typical resident activities
include:
• Practicing as a pharmacist: going on rounds with a multi-
disciplinary team, following up on patients, making interventions,
etc…
• Research projects, publications
• Educational lectures, such as continuing education presentations
• Precepting students and other teaching opportunities
• Pharmacy committee involvement, such as P&T committees
Researching and choosing the best fit residency for you
• Do your homework: Research different programs offering residen-
cies by using the ASHP website as well as each individual resi-
dency’s website, if available. The ASHP online residency directory
not only has links to residency websites but also provides contact
information as well as a brief description of the program, including
available rotations and benefits information.
• Identify your interests: Currently, there are more than 800 resi-
dencies nationwide. In order to find the best fit residency for
you, reflect on what you want out of residency training.
For example, are there specific populations or pharmacotherapy areas
that interest you most? Are you interested in oncology, infectious
diseases, psychiatry, geriatrics, or other concentrations? If so, re-
search programs that focus on those populations or that at least offer
such rotations so that you can tailor your residency and explore your
interests.
If you are considering a future career in academia or have an interest
in teaching, consider programs that offer teaching opportunities, such
as precepting students or teaching a course at an affiliated university.
In fact, some programs also offer teaching certificates.
If you are interested in ambulatory care, consider community prac-
tice residencies and VA hospitals, which provide a variety of rota-
tions in clinic settings.
If you are interested in research, some programs have more of a re-
search emphasis than others. Find how many projects and what type
of resident projects are required or expected from each residency
program. Are there specific courses or trainings offered?
What else should I consider when selecting a residency program?
• Are you willing to relocate? How far are you willing to travel?
• What core rotations are required? Some residencies are more
flexible and offer more electives than others.
• Would you rather be part of a large program with many resi-
dents or a smaller program that has only one or two residents?
• Are there also PGY2 opportunities available at the site?
• Is the program ASHP accredited or, if it is new, seeking accredi-
tation?
The Residency Showcase
The Residency Showcase at the ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting is
an informal way to meet directors, preceptors and current residents of
programs of interest. Keep in mind that hundreds and hundreds of
programs set up booths at the showcase which occurs on Monday
December 7th, 2009 and Tuesday December 8th, 2009. Each program
has their own time slot so be sure to check the ASHP website for the
time schedules as well as the floor plan. Thus, in order to utilize the
limited time most efficiently, research and select some residencies
that you are interested in before attending the ASHP Midyear Clini-
cal Meeting. Locate those programs at the showcase and ask them
questions that will help you determine whether the program is right
for you. In addition to speaking with the residency directors and
preceptors, ask the current residents about their own experience with
the program. Of course, make sure to dress and act professionally as
this is the first impression a site may have of you.
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 Why do a residency? (Contd.)
CareerPharm’s PPS (http://www.ashp.org/midyear/CareerPPS.aspx)
The Personal Placement Service (PPS) gives you the opportunity to meet
one on one and interview directly with residency programs at the ASHP
Mid-Year Clinical Meeting. PPS allows you to learn more about programs
that interest you and show the program why you are their ideal candidate.
You can sign up for PPS on the ASHP’s CareerPharm website, post your
resume and arrange interviews. There is an additional fee for participating
in PPS, although early birds receive a discounted rate. Registration opens in
mid-September. Also, keep in mind that not all residencies participate in
PPS. For more information on how PPS works, check out the CareerPharm
website at www.careerpharm.com
Residency Applications (check each program for deadlines)
Each program has their own application process. Most programs require:
• Letter of Intent (why did you choose this program and why are you the
best candidate)
• Curriculum Vitae (tip: have faculty or preceptors review your CV)
• Transcripts
• Three Letters of Recommendation (faculty, preceptors, or managers
from places where you have worked)
Interviews
• Usually occur in January or February after you have submitted appli-
cations
• Be prepared to travel if you are applying to programs in various geo-
graphic locations
• Practice answering typical questions beforehand and think of ques-
tions to ask them
• Arrive on time, dress professionally, be prepared to answer questions
confidently, ask good questions, and make sure to send a thank you
note afterwards
• Some may require a short presentation
Matching Program
ASHP-accredited residency programs participate in a process that
“matches” applicants and programs. After interviewing with residency
programs, applicants provide a list of locations (in priority order) to the
National Matching Service; each residency site does the same thing. Then,
a computer matches the resident to the site based on the order of selection.
You must pay and register with NMS separately to participate in the Match
(www.natmatch. com/ashprmp). More specific details of the process can be
found at the NMS website.
Important Dates to Remember for the 2010 Match:
• NOVEMBER 1, 2009: Listing of programs participating in the Match
will be available on the NMS website.
• JANUARY 8, 2010: Recommended date by which applicants should
register for the Match.
• MARCH 5, 2010: Final date for submission of applicant and program
Rank Order Lists.
• MARCH 17, 2010: Results of the Match are released to applicants and
program directors.
What if I don’t match?
Residency opportunities are still available in the post-match scram-
ble, yet one must act quickly in contacting the unmatched sites. A
listing of sites that have vacant positions will be available from
NMS or ASHP and one can contact these programs to set up inter-
views. Some programs may only require phone interviews while
others require an onsite interview.
Timetable
The ASHP website provides a checklist for students on when to get
necessary materials in, such as the CV, match registration and let-
ters of recommenda-
tion:http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATION/ResidentInfo/
ResidencyChecklist.aspx
For More Information
• Visit the ASHP website (www.ashp.org) and its student page.
There are a multitude of residency links (including videos) on
the student page which covers a variety of topics, from why to
do a residency to preparing a CV and the match process.
• The CareerPharm website also has links to different residency
topics also, including PPS.
• Other residency resources can be found at the APhA and
ACCP websites as well.
• Ask faculty and preceptors for advice and guidance.
• Use current residents at your clinical rotations as resources as
well.
• Find out if your school offers any residency preparation lec-
tures or local residency showcases.
NYS Pharmacy Residents Can Now Waive
Part III Exam
As of August 20, 2009, pharmacy residents working in New York
State can waive the Part III Compounding Exam required for licen-
sure. Residents will still need to demonstrate competency in sterile
and non-sterile product preparation, dosing calculations, medication
safety procedures, and drug dispensing. However, this can now be
measured by the residency program directors who will be able to
sign off on a competency form issued by the Board of Pharmacy.
Go to http://www.op.nysed.gov/part63.htm#exam to see the law. It
is Part 63.3b under New York State pharmacy regulations.
NYSCHP and its Board of Directors deserve a great deal of recog-
nition for making this waiver possible. Their tireless efforts in Al-
bany brought this new regulation to life. This is a great example of
pharmacists uniting as a professional organization to improve the
profession of pharmacy in New York State.
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 AphAmigos to Debut as St. John’s University’s First Pharmacy, Pharmacy Peer Mentoring Program

This year, the APhA-ASP chapter at St. John’s University launched Another focus of APhAmigos is to cultivate future leaders in pharmacy. How-
its new mentoring program, APhAmigos, strongly inspired in part by ever, it becomes essential to develop leaders that are and have been inspired
Vickie Powell, this year’s reigning president of NYSCHP. Earlier by the profession, remain idealistic and hopeful in perpetuating
this Spring, Ms. Powell was invited to speak at St. John’s “Lunch the profession, and capable of inspiring inspiration itself. Because of the inter-
with a Leader” series where she addressed and shared the vision of personal connection, it becomes the job of the mentor to help guide and nur-
her presidency: the power of mentoring. Among her audience were ture these very concepts in their mentees and hope that they will come full
many faculty and students who were profoundly motivated by her circle in their efforts to do the same. Mentors recognize potential leadership
words and passion to find a way to craft a mentorship program that and provide insight necessary to break through the towering negative and
will prove to be both challenging and rewarding. In time, the inspired misleading portrayals of the pharmacy profession. The weight of dysfunction
APhAmigos was then brought to life through our APhA-ASP chap- that plagues the health care system of the status quo lends to the reality that
ter. APhAmigo’s Committee chair, Regina Hu sought mentors whom now more than ever; it is our job as future pharmacists to work toward detan-
she believed captured the essence of mentorship in Vickie Powell’s gling the misconceptions that arise from the mysteries of the profession- start-
ing here, starting now. Furthermore, it is through infusing our mentees with a
“Each One, Teach One” philosophy, possessing “strong interpersonal
little bit of wisdom each day that we also inevitably remind ourselves of our
skills; technical competence; patience; and trustworthiness,” coupled
humble beginnings.
with “a non-judgmental attitude; a belief in life-long learning; some
St. Johns’ six year pharmacy program allows us to tweak the typical mentor-
skill in providing instructional support and finally good listening
mentee approach to incorporate a “buddy”, typically a 3rd year transitioning
skills.”
from his or her pre-professional years to the professional years, to provide an
Writing as a fellow mentor, I have high hopes for the success of AP-
integral link between the mentor and mentee. Buddies are uniquely positioned
hAmigos and share Ms. Powell’s vision to lead, mentor, and create
such that they have room to grow, learn about mentorship, and give back all
change. Taking it a step further, APhAmigos embodies a vision truly
at the same time. Mentors are 4th years and up and are paired with a maximum
unique in its incorporation of Vincentian values, which in conjunc-
of two freshmen and a 3rd year buddy, with guidelines that help provide the
tion with the growing need for pharmaceutical care, steers the focus
mentee with academic and professional visibility, facilitate mentor-mentee
of the program toward one of kindness and “the belief that giving of
bonding through activities such as shadowing, enhance their participation in
one’s self helps make the world a better place.” Now could not be a
APhA-ASP events, and create a “Mini CE” presentation at the end of the
more perfect time to establish a mentoring program at St. John’s;
semester. With the encouragement of APhA-ASP, mentees can learn how to
many of us continue to remain empowered by Ms. Powell’s speech,
tackle immediate concerns such as time management as well as obtain insight
and the underlying core principles of our mentoring program fall
into the future. Mentors also learn to empathize with the challenges their men-
perfectly in line with the this year’s APhA-ASP chapter theme,
tees face, and can encourage them to seek help through various avenues by
“Passion for Pharmacy, Compassion for Patients". Having previously
referring them to university resources such as the Tutoring Center, Counsel-
taken on the role of both mentor and mentee myself, I cannot begin
ing Center, or the Writing Center to name a few. However, it is our role to
to express how invaluable the experience has been. Now, by tailoring
enlighten each other and support each other to understand that no matter what
the mentoring experience to cater specifically to pharmacy students,
profession they choose, challenges are abound every step of the way. Perhaps,
it gives us an opportunity to talk to first and second year students in
this is where inspiration and passion for the profession comes in to fuel our
their pre-professional years about their life, choices, challenges, and
desire to reach our greatest potential in the hopes to one day satiate profes-
perspectives. With the challenges of academia and the profession that
sional self-fulfillment.
lie ahead, it becomes essential to emblazon a mindset of care and
Perhaps the greatest challenge lies in determining the success of our newly
compassion through inspiration in hopes that it will in turn spark
launched program. How can you quantify inspiration, a bond, a mentor-
consequent passion for the profession. Perhaps, there is no better way
mentee relationship that respects, encourages, and fosters the very ideals we
to achieve this than to lead by example and ignite inspiration through
set out to achieve? Nonetheless, as mentors, we strive to be poignant, influen-
the bond that develops between mentor and mentee.
tial, everyday leaders, an extension of the very Vincentian values we believe
One of many reasons why I believe the pharmacy mentoring experi-
in. We are experiencing a turning point in health care in America, and what
ence is invaluable is that it requires collaborative growth on both the
this means for us, we cannot know, but as a profession, we can only wish to
part of the mentor and mentee. To mentor requires, at the very least,
maintain our relevancy through the interpersonal bonds we create with our
a bit of selflessness, empathy, and concern for our mentees; we share
patients. This mentor-mentee program provides us with the very platform to
experiences, mistakes, and advice in the hope that our mentees can
practice and hone our abilities necessary to establish this bond, as well as
learn, surpass their challenges, and rise above. Likewise, the underly-
develop the leadership skills necessary to perpetuate pharmacy and chisel
ing principles of the mentor-mentee relationship mirror those that
away at the negative stereotypes that may hinder or stifle our ability to posi-
exist between the pharmacist and the patient. Today, mentors act as
tively affect and influence the health care of our society.
everyday leaders for their mentees, tomorrow, these very mentors
I am genuinely glad that APhAmigos has found its way into existence and
will be pharmacists, reprising the same role, but to a vastly larger
eagerly anticipate seeing things come full circle in providing an atmosphere
audience. In embodying and reinforcing the Vincentian values of the
of trust, support, and understanding. As pharmacy students, we learn and
University, it is crucial to bear in mind throughout our academic and
grow through enlightenment, fascination, inspiration, passion, and recognition
professional careers that the practice of pharmacy isn't some kind of
of brilliance in our professors, mentors, and peers, and seek to cultivate it in
separate entity, independent of the society it serves, but a reflection
ourselves as well as in others. Peer mentoring exists not only as an avenue for
of and an influence on other pharmacists who represent the profes-
success but also one where mentors can nurture mentees into adults capable
sion.
of genuine compassion, empathy, and patient care. It is pertinent

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AphAmigos to Debut as St. John’s University’s First
Pharmacy, Pharmacy Peer Mentoring Program
(Contd.)
that we see beyond focusing on the professionalism of the profession;
the bond between the mentors and mentees gives us the chance to stress
the underlying morals and principles that guide upstanding health care
professionals into a mental framework of social service and one that
reaches out to everyone who requires such care. Quite simply, AP-
hAmigos’ two-fold mission is this: Aspire to inspire, and inspire aspi-
ration.
Carina Fung
St. John’s University
An Overview of Student Programming at the ASHP
Midyear Clinical Meeting (MCM)
December 6-10, 2009 Las Vegas, NV
Lodging and Food at the MCM
Hotel registration information can be found on the ASHP website
(under Mid-Year Clinical Meeting). There are convenient shuttle buses
from these hotels to the Convention Center. There are breakfast and
dinner symposiums sponsored by various pharmaceutical companies
every day.
Fees:
MCM registration - $215 for an ASHP member and $265 for a non-
member
PPS Advance registration by October 21 - $60
PPS late price registration (October 22– December 9) - $105
PPS onsite registration - $105
NYSCHP membership - $10
ASHP membership - $38
For more information on the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting go to the
student section of the ASHP website.

See your New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists

In addition to the Residency Showcase and PPS, Midyear also offers (NYSCHP) faculty liaison or your ASHP faculty liaison for more details
a variety of student programming, including the educational student and membership applications. For ASHP, you can also join online at
education sessions and the Clinical Skills Competition. www.ashp.org/student. To join the NYSCHP online go to
www.nyschp.org.

Student Education Sessions and Programs Corporate Sponsor Scholarship Essay

The detailed scheduled of the various programs scheduled for Midyear
can be found at the ASHP website (www.ASHP.org) in late September.
Those who have registered will receive a schedule of events in the mail.
Events include student leadership workshops, CV writing and interview
workshops as well as career path roundtables and post-graduate training
informationals. In fact, Midyear is not exclusively for graduating phar-
macy students but rather the student programming is relevant to all years
of pharmacy school and provides great preparation to younger year phar-
macy students. P1 to P4 students from all across the country attend each
year.
Criteria: Recipient must be in final two (2) years of a NYS Pharmacy
School. Recipient must compile a 1000 word essay on How Can Col-
leges of Pharmacy Nurture and Develop Future Pharmacy Leaders. The
award recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the
NYSCHP Annual Assembly at the Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs,
NY, May 7-9, 2010. The award will consist of a $1500 scholarship
awarded by the corporate members of NYSCHP and a framed certificate
presented at the NYSCHP Installation Banquet, Friday, May 7,
2010. Deadline for submission is February 27, 2010.

ASHP Clinical Skills Competition

The Clinical Skills Competition allows students to practice clinical phar-
macy through a team based analysis of clinical scenarios. A team of two
students is presented a patient case and given two hours to prepare a
written plan for optimizing that patient's drug therapy. In order to ensure
the use of evidence based medicine, references are available during the
case work-up. Students then present their plan to a board of judges and
are asked relevant questions about their recommendations. Local compe-
titions are held within schools of pharmacy. The winning team from each
school advances to the national competition, held at Mid-Year on Satur-
day, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th. Local teams that advance
to the national level are awarded a complementary registration to the
Mid-Year meeting in December. The top 10 finalists at the MCM will
receive a $100 ASHP gift certificate. The National winning team mem-
bers each receive a trophy and $500 prize. Additional details of the
Clinical Skills Competition will be forthcoming from your ASHP Fac-
ulty Liaison.

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 Japan Through the Eyes of a Pharmacy Student
By: Joseph Carreno, P4 PharmD Candidate, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Every field of pharmacy requires extensive clinical skills as well as hu- But after working in a pharmaceutical company for five weeks, I really
manistic skills. The clinical skills are honed in pharmacy school’s curricu- developed an appreciation for all the hard work that goes into making a
lum with countless therapeutic classes, labs and other exercises. However, new drug. The phrase, “hard work,” is a vast understatement for the
cultural sensitivity training is something that is truly lacking in many cur- Japanese work ethic though. Many of the employees at Maruzen were
riculums. One way to address this gap, while developing essential skills there before I got in every morning (usually at 8:30AM) and left after I
for a pharmacist, is international rotations. This June and July, I was able did (usually around 5:30PM). The Japanese work ethic is unparalleled
to experience an international rotation in Japan. My experience taught me and I aspire to develop as a strong a work ethic.
about industrial pharmacy, academia and hospital pharmacy, as well as At noon, it was time for Lunch. Each day I was able to buy lunch for
Japanese culture. 400 yen and could get all the hot tea I could drink. One common mis-
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to work at the Research and conception about Japan is that o-sushi is consumed regularly. I only ate
Development center of Maruzen Pharmaceuticals in Shin-ichi, Japan. o-sushi about three times in Japan. But, I did have many other amazing
Maruzen was founded in 1938 by Mr. Kihachi Higurashi to produce lico- foods, once I grew my “Japanese stomach.” When travelling abroad, it
rice extract for seasoning. Over the next 71 years it has grown dramati- is very important to try the food before you travel (if possible). I
cally. Currently, Maruzen has four state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, thought that I loved Japanese food before I left because; I enjoyed o-
its own farm, as well as an ultra-modern research and development center. sushi and chicken teriyaki. However, these are far from mainstays in
It currently employs 320 people with an annual turnover of 11,800 million Japan. Another important note about Japanese food etiquette is it is
yen (125 million USD). Maruzen’s mission is, “to offer you the vitality of quite rude to leave food on the plate. This was a bit hard for me but
nature to enhance health, beauty, and humanity.” The name of the com- after much practice, I started to understand this skill. After lunch I did
pany itself reflects this mission statement. In Japanese, “maru” means more work on research projects. Most days seemed to just fly by
circular and “zen” means health; hence “Maruzen” means “circular though.
health”. Maruzen also prides itself in being a company which gives back In addition to working at the R&D center, I had the opportunity to visit
to the community and also helps the environment. For example, Maru- several pharmacy colleges. They were located at Hiroshima University,
zen’s farm is completely organic and the waste from experiments done at Fukuyama University and Showa University. The three colleges were
the R&D center used for composting. quite different but had several commonalities. Primarily, pharmacy
After hearing all of these wonderful things about Maruzen, I was really schools in Japan focus on pharmaceutical sciences rather than clinical
excited to start on my first day. I was quite nervous because I was still pharmacy. Until recently Bachelor’s degrees in pharmacy and pharma-
adjusting to the culture. However, I decided to put my best foot forward ceutical sciences were more frequently offered than the Doctor of Phar-
and try to meet my preceptor early. When I arrived at the pick-up spot macy degree. This is reflected in the curriculum of the schools. Phar-
(about 10 minutes early), my driver was already there! I figured that, since macy students might be expected to take analytical chemistry, physical
it was the first day maybe they wanted to make a good impression on me chemistry and physical pharmacy in addition to the courses that Ameri-
too. However, I soon found out that Japanese time is very different than can pharmacy students take.
American time. Many Japanese people are quite punctual. For example, Japanese pharmacy has its unique aspects. One unique course is
when someone asks you to meet you at 8:20AM, they really mean “Kampo Medical Science.” Kampo Medical Science is the study of
8:00AM. This punctuality is reflected in many places in Japan. Punctual- traditional Chinese medicine. Kampo medicine is used widely in Japan.
ity is something any pharmacy student can benefit from. Pharmacists in certain settings are licensed to compound over 300 of
After a short car ride, I arrived at the R&D center. One of my first experi- these products. These medications are regulated as over-the-counter
ences at Maruzen was the morning line up. Each morning at 8:50AM, all medications which are unique to each pharmacy. Another vast differ-
the employees of the R&D center line up in the lobby for morning an- ence between American and Japanese pharmacies is patient dosage
nouncements. The task of morning announcements is shared by all em- form preference. In Japan, many older patients prefer to take their
ployees and it’s a great venue for making sure that everyone is on the medications in powder form. This requirement has lead to many inno-
same page each day. The announcements end with the employees reciting vative technologies in Japanese pharmacies to deal with dispensing
the company’s mission statement. Unfortunately, my Japanese did not powders.
improve enough by the end of the trip to really understand everything. But These technologies are found in both pharmacy schools and the two
I did catch phrases every now and then. I think that this, “team huddle,” hospital pharmacies I visited. The hospitals I visited were Showa Uni-
really creates unity amongst the employees. This is something that a phar- versity Hospital and Hiroshima University Hospital. In addition to this
macist could employ to create unity between themselves, their interns and technology, they had advanced electronic medical records. But technol-
their employees if they did this every morning. ogy was not the only progressive innovation found in these hospitals.
After morning announcements, I would go to work on the research pro- Showa University Hospital has a very novel pharmacy model. Their
ject. The project was creating various extracts from a plant and then test- pharmacy staff consists of 50 pharmacists. These 50 pharmacists rotate
ing it for in vitro drug activity. There were many projects that I worked every month between clinical duties and dispensing duties. Showa Uni-
on. They included: anti-oxidant assays, deodorant assays, anti-microbial versity also has a very unique living arrangement for students.
assays, 5α-reductase inhibition assays, anti-carbonylation assays and Showa University has a Pharmacy, Medical, Dental and Nursing
many more. Conducting these assays has given me a new appreciation for school. So, in an attempt to create interdisciplinary teams between the
new drugs that come out on the market. It is very easy as a pharmacist to
become jaded and think, “Oh drug x is just a new version of drug y.”

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Japan Through the Eyes of a Pharmacy
Student (Contd.)
By: Joseph Carreno, P4 PharmD Candidate, Albany
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
four schools, first year students are assigned to dormitories together. I
thought this idea was truly ingenious because if student pharmacists,
doctors, dentists and nurses grow up depending on each other, they will do
so in actual practice. This helps optimize patient care. It is also something
that large American universities can consider adopting.
All in all, I learned many things about myself and pharmacy during my
travels in Japan. Programs like these are invaluable for students every-
where. Support for these programs should be garnered at pharmacy col-
leges across New York State. I feel that my experiences in Japan will help been practicing as a pharmacy intern at New York Presbyterian Hospi-
me become a personally fulfilled and well rounded pharmacist.
Special Thanks to Moon-sensei, Miyakoshi-san, the Maruzen Executives
and Staff. Thank you for making my first experience in Japan an incredibly
special and unforgettable one!
Meet the NYSCHP Student Committee!
I am a P4 student at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. I
became interested in health systems pharmacy when I began working at a
local hospital at the age of 18. Since then I have worked at several hospitals pharmacy schools from NY, was appointed to the NYSCHP Student
and had the unique opportunity to work especially close with my clinical
pharmacists at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Utica, NY. The exposure
to clinical pharmacy is what motivated me to further involve myself in
health systems pharmacy. In the 2008-2009 school year I served as Presi- pharmacy to all of your aspiring pharmacists-to-be!
dent of my school's Student Society of Health System Pharmacy chapter
and currently serve on the ASHP Membership Advisory Group as part of
the ASHP student forum. I am happy to be a member of the NYSCHP stu- Teena Sam
dent forum and looking forward to the progress we will make this year.
Marissa J Cavaretta
ACPHS
After years of searching for myself and my future, pharmacy was the one
thing that I initially ruled out but ended up falling for. I graduated from
Stony Brook University with a B.S. in Health Science.
I originally was dead set against being a pharmacist because both of my
parents are pharmacists. However, my senior thesis in Medication Safety
and Simulation opened my heart to the world of medications and how I
truly find it interesting.
Currently I am attending my fourth year in Long Island University. I
am the Student Political Advocacy Networking (SPAN) liaison of APhA,
where I promote political awareness related to pharmacy. I am interested in
research and clinical pharmacy. It delights me to know that I will be part of
a profession where my mind will continuously be engaged and I will learn
new advances in a field that pertains to anyone and everyone. I am also
looking forward to having many career opportunities after graduating from
this one degree. Being involved with NYSCHP keeps me up to date with
pharmacy in New York State. It also has been a great local network of
pharmacists and student pharmacists to know.
Maurin Huq
LIU
I am a P-2 at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy in Rochester, NY.
Pharmacy was not my first career choice I was originally in the bioen-
gineering program at Binghamton University. While working at a
hospital in the area I soon learned that I greatly enjoyed working with
patients in the hospital and clinical settings. Now, being in pharmacy I
am able to combine my love of science with my care for people, and
through ASHP I can take that idea to the next level.
Rachel Jarbe
SJFC
As a student entering my final year of pharmacy school at St. John’s
University and an active student member of NYSCHP, I am delighted
to share a part of my own experiences as a pharmacy student. Ever
since my freshman year, I have always been interested in areas outside
of the usual community practice path. For the past two years, I have
tal-Weill Cornell campus, where I have met dedicated hospital phar-
macists who make great contributions to patient care on a daily basis.
My older pharmacy peers and work colleagues who were involved in
ASHP inspired me to become involved in the national organization,
being a member on an ASHP Policy and Legislative Affairs Student
Advisory Group, as well as the state and local chapters. I was fortu-
nate to be given the opportunity to become a board member of the
NYC chapter of NYSCHP, chairing the legislative committee.
Through the city chapter, I was able to meet and mingle with clinical
pharmacists, pharmacy management, as well as local hospital pharma-
cists, in addition to free dinners at trendy NYC restaurants, which is
always a plus! Recently, I, along with 11 of my peers from the various
Committee, from which I was chosen to become the BOD representa-
tive. I am excited for the possibilities that lie ahead and hope we can
all share our passion for NYSCHP as well as careers in health system
SJU
I am entering my third professional year at the University at Buffalo
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. I became inter-
ested in health-systems pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Having
worked at two different hospitals, I entered pharmacy school knowing
I wanted to get involved in an organization whose main interests were
in health-systems pharmacy. During my first professional year, I be-
came a student liaison to the Western New York Society of Health-
systems Pharmacy Board of Directors. Since then, my fellow student
liaisons and our faculty advisor formed a student chapter of ASHP at
our school.
We have become an active student organization by holding monthly
meetings, organizing educational lectures on residency programs and
career options available in health-systems pharmacy, and going into
the community to teach children and their families about asthma. I
have also worked as an intern at Sisters of Charity Hospital - St. Jo-
seph Campus for the past year and enjoy playing a role in their clinical
work and helping prescribers and nurses in patient care.
Kristina M. Marchese
UB
*Each Newsletter will contain one representative from each School of
Pharmacy
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 NYSCHP Student NYSCHP Chapter Pharmacy School Liaison’s
Committee Presidents to NYSCHP

Joseph Carreno Sarabeth Baxter Albany College of Pharmacy

ACPHS Central 106 New Scotland Avenue
Joseph.Carreno@acphs.edu baxters@upstate.edu
Albany, NY 12208
www.acp.edu
Marissa Cavaretta Robert A. Wagner Shannon Miller: Shannon.Miller@acphs.edu
ACPHS Leatherstocking
Marissa.Cavaretta@acphs.edu Rwagner6@twcny.com
Arnold & Marie Schwartz Long Island University
75 Dekalb Avenue
Maurin Huq Amanda L. Ryan
LIU Long Island Brooklyn , NY 11201
Maurin.Huq@my.liu.edu amanda.ryan@chsli.org www.brooklyn.liu.edu
Monica Mehta: monicamehta@mac.com
Rachel Jarbe Joseph F. Pinto
SJFC New York City St.John Fisher College
rlj08314@sjfc.edu rxrx864@aol.com
3690 East Avenue
Rochester , NY 14618
Stephanie Stoneham Jessica Farrell www.sjfc.edu
SJFC Northeastern
Karl Williams: kwilliams@sjfc.edu
Sas03808@sjfc.edu Jessica.farrell@acphs.edu

St. John’s University

Teena Sam Leza Hassett 8000 Utopia Parkway
SJU Rochester
Queens, New York 11439
teena.sam04@stjohns.edu leza.hassett@cpspharm.com
www.stjohns.edu
Joseph Broavich:brocavij@stjohns.edu
Kiranmayee Suryadevara Michael Delio
SJU Royal Counties
kiranmayee.suryadevara05@stjohns.edu mikey0658@optonline.net Touro College of Pharmacy
27-33 West 23 Street,
Kristina Marchese Donald Lerario New York, NY 10010
UB Southern Tier www.touro.edu
kmm68@buffalo.edu donlerarioRPH@yahoo.com Mary Choy: Mary.Choy@touro.edu

Drew Stiver Philip J. Manning University at Buffalo

UB Westchester County
Amherst, NY 14226
astivers@buffalo.edu philip.manning@mountsinai.org
www.buffalo.edu
Bill Prescott:prescott@buffalo.edu
Frank A. Heinrich
Western NY
rxfrank@roadrunner.com

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 Key: October 2009

Calendar of Events =NYSCHP Events

=ASHP.Events
Sun Mon Tue W Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NYSCHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 MCM 21 22 23 24
• October 20, 2009 - Turning Stone, Verona, NY 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

——————————————————————————————————— November 2009

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

State Board Application Deadline:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• November 1, 2009 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
• November 6-7, 2009 – location 29 30

——————————————————————————————————— December 2009

Sun Mon Tu Wed Th Fri Sat

ASHP Mid-Year (MCM):
1 2 3 4 5

• December 5-10, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV 6 ASHP 7 MCM 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31
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January 2010
ASHP Match Program:
Sun M Tu W T Fri Sa

• Sign up - Jan. 8, 2010 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
• Submit rank order list - March 5, 2010 10 11 12 13 14 15 NYSCHP 16

Jan Keltz Memorial Winter Educational Program: 17 Winter 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30
• January 15-18, 2010 - High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, NY 31

——————————————————————————————————— February 2010

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Deadline for NYSCHP Student Essay Contest Submissions
1 2 3 4 5 6

• February 27th, 2010 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

——————————————————————————————————— 28

March 2010
ASHP Match Program:
Sun Mon Tue Wed T Fri Sat

• Submit rank order list - March 5, 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 ASHP

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31
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MAY 2010
NYSCHP Annual Assembly Sun M T W T Fri Sat

• May 7-9, 2010 - The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 NYSCHP 8 Annual

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

2 Pine West Plaza, Ste 203

Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, New York 12205

New York State Council of

Health-system Pharmacists

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