SEPT 2014 SISTER TO SISTER Sisters Yasmine and Samar Ayoub make science and research a family affair. PG2 LEADERSHIP LESSONS Dr. Early shares advice on effective networking. PG3 FOCUSED AMBITION Dual-degree programs and residencies offer exciting career paths. PG4 THE POLISHED PROFESSIONAL Mary Jo Borden helps students develop professional skills that are valued in the workplace. PG4 THE FULL SPECTRUM: Promoting a culture that values its constituents and encouraging strong positive relationships among these groups are major facets of the core values of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Aligned with these core values, the college includes diversity as a key component of its mission, as does The University of Toledo. Diversity is a broad and comprehensive term, and the college is benefited by a plethora of diversity, including, but not limited to, age, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, disabilities, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin . As the newly appointed Assistant Dean for Diversity and Community Engagement, Dr. Monica Holiday-Goodman addresses diversity and its intersections with health outcomes in the larger medical community. A nationally recognized expert on health Diversity Initiatives that Improve the Human Condition disparities and cultural competence, she is responsible for teaching these topics in the CPPS curricula. Several sources, including the US Institute of Medicine, have stated that the lack of cultural competence in the health professions is a major contributor to the country‟s health disparities. Dr. Holiday- Goodman believes that having a student body that is able to provide care for any patient, regardless of their demographic background, would bring great benefit to all Ohio citizens, especially those who are traditionally underserved in health care. Dr. Holiday-Goodman, who chairs the college‟s Human Diversity Committee, has had primary responsibility for the college‟s Diversity Plan and the P1 Diversity Workshop for several years. She is the co- chair of the Admissions committee and (Continued on page 2) The monthly e-newsletter of the nationally ranked University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Refill x
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SEPT 2014
SISTER TO SISTER
Sisters Yasmine and Samar
Ayoub make science and
research a family affair.
PG2
LEADERSHIP LESSONS
Dr. Early shares advice on
effective networking.
PG3
FOCUSED AMBITION
Dual-degree programs and
residencies offer exciting
career paths.
PG4
THE POLISHED PROFESSIONAL
Mary Jo Borden helps
students develop professional
skills that are valued in the
workplace.
PG4
THE FULL SPECTRUM:
Promoting a culture that values its
constituents and encouraging strong positive
relationships among these groups are major
facets of the core values of the College of
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Aligned with these core values, the college
includes diversity as a key component of its
mission, as does The University of Toledo.
Diversity is a broad and comprehensive term,
and the college is benefited by a plethora of
diversity, including, but not limited to, age,
color, ethnicity, gender, religion, disabilities,
socio-economic status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, and national origin .
As the newly appointed Assistant Dean for
Diversity and Community Engagement, Dr.
Monica Holiday-Goodman addresses
diversity and its intersections with health
outcomes in the larger medical community. A
nationally recognized expert on health
Diversity Initiatives that Improve the Human Condition
disparities and cultural competence, she is
responsible for teaching these topics in the
CPPS curricula. Several sources, including
the US Institute of Medicine, have stated
that the lack of cultural competence in the
health professions is a major contributor to
the country‟s health disparities. Dr. Holiday-
Goodman believes that having a student
body that is able to provide care for any
patient, regardless of their demographic
background, would bring great benefit to all
Ohio citizens, especially those who are
traditionally underserved in health care.
Dr. Holiday-Goodman, who chairs the
college‟s Human Diversity Committee, has
had primary responsibility for the college‟s
Diversity Plan and the P1 Diversity
Workshop for several years. She is the co-
chair of the Admissions committee and
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The monthly
e-newsletter of the
nationally ranked
University of Toledo
College of Pharmacy
and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
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“I didn‟t succumb to the stereotype that science wasn't
WHERE HAVE THEY GONE? If you feel like you meet alumni from the College
of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
everywhere you go, you might be right. The vast
majority of the college’s alumni reside in states
other than Ohio, and a tiny percentage are living
abroad.
OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. IN OHIO
U.S., OUTSIDE OF OHIO
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Outcomes and Policy.
In her new role, Dr. Pinto will provide
leadership in strengthening current
academic programs to more accurately
reflect and respond to changes in the
health care fields. Dr. Pinto‟s vision is
that graduates have a uniquely
diversified academic portfolio that
allows them to compete in the current
job market, including expanding the
newly established PharmD / M.S. dual-
degree program, with aspirations for
establishing a doctoral program and
fellowship in Health Outcomes and
Socioeconomic Sciences.
Sister to Sister: SCIENCE RUNS IN THE FAMILY
REASONS TO COME HOME TO
UT
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THE ANNUAL GALA
The Alumni Gala and Awards Ceremony, which will be held in the Student Union Auditorium on October 24 from 6-8pm, is the premier event of Homecoming weekend (besides the game, of course). Outstanding alumni from all colleges are recognized, and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences historically has a great presence at this event.
This year, pharmacy alumni will host class reunions during the PRE-GALA RECEPTION and POST -GALA GATHERING.
THE PARADE
The Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade down Bancroft Street is a family friendly event that welcomes the entire Toledo community to celebrate Rocket Pride on October 25 at 10am.
THE CLASS REUNIONS
This year, the classes of 1964, 1974 and 1979 celebrate their reunions at Homecoming.
THE OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS
Alumnus Jerry Wisler, „79, is the college‟s Outstanding Alumnus, and he will be honored at the gala.
Homecoming events around the nation
are welcoming their alumni back to
campus. Here are the top five reasons to
attend UT’s Blast from the Past
Homecoming 2014, October 24-25.
5 THE GAME
The Rockets go head-to-head with Missouri at 2pm on Saturday, October 25. The alumni tailgate begins two hours before kickoff at the William and Carol Koester Alumni Pavilion.
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“I had the freedom to make my own
decisions on how I want my experiment
to go, even though it was my first time
being exposed to organic chemistry and
the synthesis of molecules,” Samar said.
“Having an expert like Dr. Amanda ask
what I want to do, allowing me to
control the experiment, truly was an
honor. I also enjoyed analyzing my
results. Trying to figure out what
exactly my compound was and using
tools such as NMRs and mass
spectroscopy allowed me to try to put
all the puzzle pieces together to see
exactly what I was looking for.”
When she entered college in 2011,
Yasmine chose pharmacy because of the
diversity of career choices within
pharmacy and the opportunity to
educate patients as a way of improving
patient health. At UT, she has
conducted research on cancer, green tea
polyphenols and inflammation in the
laboratory of Malathi Krishnamurthy
(Department of Biological Science). In
ten years, Yasmine would like to be a
practicing pharmacist who conducts
oncology research.
“I hope to see more patient/pharmacist
interactions throughout the years. In
addition, I plan to continue on with
research to play a role in a medical
breakthrough,” Yasmine said.
The Ayoub sisters have other health
professionals in their family. Their
cousin is a cardiologist in Miami,
Florida, and their aunt is a pharmacist.
Yasmine believes in the importance of
role models, particularly for women in
science.
“It is important to have someone to look
up to for motivation for success, even
when it may seem difficult. My mom and
dad are my role models,” Yasmine said.
For the past 20 years, Mary Jo Borden
has been guiding UT students toward
their careers. First in Career Services on
the Main Campus and now with the B.S.
in Pharmaceutical Sciences students in
the professional division, Borden helps
students to polish their professional
skills.
Before B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(BSPS) students can begin their required
internships, they spend time with
B o r d e n , t h e B S P S i n t e r n s h i p
coordinator, who prepares them for their
entry to the research workplace. As part
of the BSPS program‟s Institute for
Leadership in the
Sciences, students are
educated on many facets
of professionalism and
leadership, including the
soft skills that make them
stand out in research and workplace
settings . Throughou t the f irst
professional year, students participate in
seminars on relevant career topics.
“I love working with students, helping
with resumes and CVs, assisting with
interview preparation, and researching
employment options,” Borden said.
The resume and business card session is
first, and those documents are used right
away at the Dean‟s networking events
with employers and alumni and at the
annual career fair. Borden truly enjoys
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FOCUSED AMBITION: CAREER PATHS
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Why earn just one degree when you can
earn two? The College of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences has excellent
options for students who are interested
in dual-degree programs.
Students in the medicinal chemistry
major of the B.S. in Pharmaceutical
Sciences program can pursue the B.S. /
M.S. in medicinal chemistry, which can
be completed, start to finish, in five
calendar years.
Pharmacy Administration majors have
the option to complete an MBA with
one additional year of study beyond the
bachelor‟s degree.
For the Pharm.D. student who is a
researcher at heart, the Pharm.D. / Ph.D.
dual-degree program is a great path.
Students complete the Pharm.D. degree
before continuing the intensive
laboratory research that prepares them
for multiple career paths in academia or
the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharm.D. students can also complete
dual degrees in business (MBA) or
Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic
Sciences (M.S.). These degree program
are a response to changes in the health
care fields and give graduates a
competitive edge in the job market.
Your academic advisor can help you to
determine whether the dual-degree path
is right for you.
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
After completing the Doctor of
Pharmacy degree, many students choose
to pursue residency training. Residency
programs foster in-depth learning and
practice that builds the pharmacist‟s
skills and knowledge in a particular area
of study and creates opportunities for
career advancement. The University of
Toledo offers residency programs in
Pharmacy Practice , Community
Pharmacy and Critical Care.
For more information on residency
programs, visit utoledo.edu/pharmacy/
residency.
TAKE A LOVED ONE TO THE DOCTOR DAY Access to healthcare through community-driven events can improve patient awareness and save lives.
“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon
way, you will command the attention of the world.”
George Washington Carver
botanist, inventor, educator
THE polished PROFESSIONAL
TRANSFER TRANSITIONS
This fall, the Office of Student Affairs will host a series of
meetings to welcome and inform new and continuing pre-
professional transfer students in the College of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Topics of discussion will include financial aid, professional
division applications, the PCAT and other issues that affect
transfer students. Topics, dates and locations can be found on
the college‟s homepage, utoledo.edu/pharmacy.
helping students to construct the
perfect resume or CV and application
letter.
“My Career Services nickname was „The
Resume Slasher‟ because a student
claimed I slashed his resume to bits, but
he went home, considered my
suggestions, reworked his resume, and
then landed his dream job,” Borden said.
To prepare for internship interviews
and selection, students record a practice
interview using the InterviewStream
program, and Borden provides feedback
on their performance, including tips on
how to minimize filler words such as
“umm,” “like” and “you know”. Borden
also discusses how to navigate phone
and Skype interviews, and she gives the
students opportunities to practice their
skills in face-to-face mock interviews.
Social media is another important
dimension of students‟ training in the
Institute for Leadership in the Sciences.
Students learn about networking,
personal branding, communications
skills, and professional presentations.
Students use the LinkedIn professional
networking site and create a profile to
enhance their personal brand and reach
out to appropriate organizations and
employers. Mastering these skills early
in their careers can help them to
establish a sound professional
reputation.
Because they have not only a strong base
of knowledge in the sciences but also
the skills to navigate the workplace, the
students in our BSPS students have an
advantage over many of their peers
nationwide.
Read more on the college‟s website.
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Each year, in cities across the United
States, comedian Tom Joyner of the Tom
Joyner Morning Show promotes Take a
Loved One to the Doctor Day. The event
is aimed at increasing access to
healthcare services for minorities and
traditionally underserved populations in
an effort to address healthcare
disparities that affect these populations.
Students in the College of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences participate in
this annual event, held at Toledo‟s Scott
High School, by offering blood pressure
and blood glucose screenings as well as
giving flu shots provided by the Lucas
County Health Department.
LEADERSHIP LESSONS
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BRING BUSINESS CARDS.
Bring a sufficient quantity of your business cards whether on campus, in the city or at a convention. One should never be without this inexpensive way of networking. Secure your business cards early in the month of September, as the first opportunity for networking can occur in that month.
MEET GUESTS AND TAKE NOTES.
Meet at least three college guests or event participants. Make eye contact, shake hands or just say hello. During the conversation, or just before ending the interaction, offer your business card and ask for the same of your new contact. Take the card in hand with reverence, reading it and then placing it in a secure place. Do not write on the card in the presence of the giver unless you first get permission to do so. Your notes from the conversation can be placed on the card after he/she walks away.
LEAVE YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
Leave the relative comfort of your classmates, and find the beverage station. A quiet location such as this is where you can get a beverage and engage a college guest.
PRACTICE ACTIVE LISTENING.
Ask great questions, listen and ask for clarification or expansion if needed.
Networking 101: The art of networking
must be cultivated, preferably early in
one’s academic career. Dean Early
paraphrases an article from Forbes to
provide helpful tips for novice networkers.
5 BE YOURSELF.
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get the picture Click the links for photos of recent college events.
2014 Professional Advancement Ceremony
P1 Cookout sponsored by Giant Eagle
09.04.14 Dean’s Commission on Pharmacy Education, two-day semiannual meeting begins 09.06.14 Pill Box tailgate tent sponsored by Giant Eagle for Rockets v. Missouri, 10am 09.10.14 Infectious Disease Update Registration due by 09.04.14 Download printable brochure New Developments in Lip Care and Lip Makeup Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 09.12.14 Career Opportunities in the Cosmetic Industry Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 09.26.14 Starting Your Own Cosmetic Business in the US Tresha Heath, Make Me Makeup 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 10.04.14 Annual Wal-Mart Student Leadership Retreat at Camp Miakonda 10.10.14 Developments in Cosmetics Regulation: A Historical Overview Shontell Wright, FDA 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 10.22.14 New Developments in Nail Care and Nail Make-Up Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 10.24.14 Research Opportunities in the Cosmetic Industry Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus)