The individual(s) listed below have made significant contributions to ACCP and/or the pharmacy profession during the last 2 years. ACCP congratulates these individuals for being nominated by their peers and thanks them for their significant contributions to the organization.

Drug Information Practice and Research Network

The Drug Information ACCP PRN recognizes Allison Bernknopf, PharmD, BCPS; Julie P. Karpinski, PharmD, BCPS; Andrea McKeever, PharmD, BCPS; Amy Sutton Peak, PharmD; Kelly M. Smith, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP; Wendy Smith, PharmD, BCPS; Erin M. Timpe, PharmD, BCPS; and Kristina E. Ward, BS, PharmD, BCPS.

These eight members of the Drug Information PRN published an opinion paper entitled “Drug Information: From Education to Practice” in Pharmacotherapy 2009; 29: 331-46. The opinion paper set forth recommendations for drug information education and training. It also outlined practice areas with an emphasis on changing roles in the future.

Allison Bernknopf, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor of Pharmacy, Ferris State University and Drug Information Specialist, Ferris State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies Drug Information Center, Kalamazoo, MI.

Julie P Karpinski, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Concordia University School of Pharmacy, Mequon, WI and Director of the Drug Information Center at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

Andrea L. McKeever, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Drug Information Center and Residency Program, South University School of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA.

Amy Sutton Peak, PharmD, Director of Drug Information Services, Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Indianapolis, IN.

Kelly M. Smith, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, KY.

Wendy Smith, PharmD, BCPS, Drug Information Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.

Erin M. Timpe, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Southern Illinois University School of Pharmacy and Director of the Drug Information and Wellness Center, Edwardsville, IL.

Kristina E. Ward, BS, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Drug Information Services, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Kingston, RI.

Endocrine and Metabolism Practice and Research Network

The Endocrine and Metabolism PRN recognizes Daniel M. Riche, PharmD, BCPS, CDE; Jennifer N. Clements (Crist), PharmD, BCPS; Kim L. Kelly, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CEC; and Jeffrey S. Stroup, PharmD, BCPS.

Daniel M. Riche, PharmD, BCPS, CDE (Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Medicine and Clinic Coordinator, Cardiometabolic Clinic, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS), has been a very dynamic and dedicated member of the Endocrine & Metabolism PRN and has volunteered for many projects and services within the PRN. This past year, he was the second author on a PRN Opinion Paper for which he was an active contributor and did a great job organizing the final manuscript. He has been instrumental in organizing the PRN’s Annual Meeting Networking activities as he has served as both the chair and a very active member of the committee. This year he is serving on the Communications Committee where he has helped to create the PRN’s Journal Club. Danny has also volunteered to give several of the clinical pearl presentations at the Annual meetings. He is a natural leader and supporting member for all PRN activities.

Jennifer N. Clements (Crist), PharmD, BCPS (Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Winchester, VA) has been an enthusiastic volunteer within the PRN, going above and beyond many other members with her time and commitment. She has made significant contributions to each committee she has been assigned. She was very active last year in the nominations committee, including helping to establish the guidelines for the nominations procedure along with soliciting and organizing all the nominations received for the ACCP awards and PRN officers. This year she volunteered to serve on two committees and has been very active in the education committee.

Kim L. Kelly, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CEC (President, Kelly Diabetes Associates, LLC) has been a very active communication committee member this year and contributed greatly to the PRN. Kim was placed in charge of developing and leading a new committee charge - to develop policies and procedures for implementing an online journal club within the Endocrine PRN listserv. He developed the policy and procedures and actively involved the entire committee in providing feedback. He was the key player in the development of the online journal club and the officers and committee are grateful for his service. This was a great undertaking for which he not only met but exceeded the challenge.

Jeffrey S. Stroup, PharmD, BCPS (Associate Professor of Medicine, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK) has been very pivotal this past year in the creation of the PRN’s first Opinion Paper. The paper was his conception and he was a driving force of the paper throughout the process. Jeff also volunteered to be a speaker at the Annual Meeting and has been very active on the Education Committee this year.

Indiana College of Clinical Pharmacy Chapter

The Indiana College of Clinical Pharmacy Chapter recognizes Chris Scott, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM; Judith Jacobi, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM; and William Malloy, MS, PharmD, BCPS.

Chris Scott, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM (Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Director of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Trauma/Surgical/Critical Care, Residency Program Director: PGY1, PGY2 Critical Care, Wishard Health Services, Indianapolis, IN) is one of two Indiana College of Clinical Pharmacy members who have been named Fellow in the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He received this Fellowship award in 2009.

Judith Jacobi, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care Residency Director, PGY2, Critical Care, Clarian Health / Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN) was elected the 2010 President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. She is the first and only pharmacist to hold this office.

William Malloy, MS, PharmD, BCPS (Pharmacy Clinical Director, Pharmacy Residency Director, PGY1, Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN) was elected the 2009 President of the Indiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Additionally, he was named to the Executive Board of the Indiana State Department of Health in 2009. He also served on the Indiana Medicaid Therapeutics Committee.

Mid-South College of Clinical Pharmacy Chapter

The Mid-South College of Clinical Pharmacy Chapter recognizes Shannon W. Finks, PharmD, BCPS (AQ Cardiology); Carrie S. Oliphant, PharmD, BCPS; Amy H. Manguso, PharmD; Kelly C. Rogers, PharmD; Gail Bridges, PharmD; Cyrine-Eliana Haidar, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP; Kelley R. Lee, PharmD, BCPS; Marilyn Lee, PharmD, BCPS; Bob Lobo, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS; Amanda M. May, PharmD; Anne Reaves, PharmD; Joseph M. Swanson, PharmD, BCPS; Melanie Swims, PharmD, BCPS; Jason Vinson, PharmD; and Mary E. D. Yates, PharmD, BCPS.

In March of 2008, leadership from the Mid-South College of Clinical Pharmacy (MSCCP) commissioned a MSCCP Task Force on Anticoagulation, comprised of pharmacy administrators, clinical pharmacy practitioners and pharmacy faculty from local hospitals within the greater Memphis area. The charge to the Task Force on Anticoagulation was to:

1. Identify practice variations in regard to meeting The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) 03.05.01.
2. Develop professional collaboration among both academic and nonacademic institutions in order to share policy and protocol development.
3. Facilitate all institutions in meeting the deadlines set forth by TJC.

The MSCCP Task Force on Anticoagulation project was successful within our city in promoting collaboration between multiple institutions and clinical practitioners. The working group, which met for over a year, was able to collaboratively offer solutions to meet NPSG03.05.01 as it related to each practice settings’ individual needs. In addition, the efforts of this group regarding TJC’s warfarin administration requirement were published in Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2009;66:2179-88.

The following individuals served on the Task Force for Anticoagulation:

Shannon W. Finks, PharmD, BCPS (AQ Cardiology), Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, Memphis, TN (Chair, MSCCP Task Force on Anticoagulation).

Carrie S. Oliphant, PharmD, BCPS, Cardiology/Anticoagulation Clinical Specialist, Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Amy H. Manguso, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Kelly C. Rogers, PharmD, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, Memphis, TN.

Gail Bridges, PharmD, Clinical Specialist- Anticoagulation/Surgery, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, Memphis, TN.

Cyrine-Eliana Haidar, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, Clinical Pharmacist, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Kelley R. Lee, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, Memphis, TN.

Marilyn Lee, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, Memphis, TN.

Bob Lobo, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, Program Director, Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.

Amanda M. May, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, Memphis, TN.

Anne Reaves, PharmD, Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist, Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Joseph M. Swanson, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN.

Melanie Swims, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN.

Jason Vinson, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy, Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett, Bartlett, TN.

Mary E. D. Yates, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN.

New York State Chapter

The New York State Chapter recognizes Lisa Phillips, PharmD; Lisa Avery, PharmD, BCPS.; John Noviasky, PharmD; Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar, PharmD, BCPS; Luke Probst, PharmD, BCPS; Kim Zammitt, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP; Kelly Rudd, PharmD, BCPS; and Jamie Nelsen, PharmD, DABAT.

This group of individuals were instrumental in making the Annual Fall Clinical Meeting a success. Drs. Phillips, Avery, Ahmed and Noviasky were on the planning committee and created an agenda with excellent speakers. Drs. Avery, Ahmed, Phillips, Noviasky, Rudd, Zammitt and Nelsen all gave excellent presentations at the Meeting and volunteered their time to do so. With their help and expertise, the meeting had higher attendance than in past years.

Lisa Phillips, BS Pharm, PharmD, BAAP is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Pharmacy in Rochester, NY. She is also a Clinical Ambulatory Care Specialist at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

Lisa Avery, BS Pharm, PharmD, BCPS is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Pharmacy in Rochester, NY. She is also a Clinical Infectious Disease Specialist at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

John Noviasky, BS Pharm, PharmD, BCPS is the Associate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar, PharmD, BCPS, CDE is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy in Big Rapids, MI and Clinical Coordinator at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Luke Probst, BS Pharm, PharmD, BCPS is the Associate Director of Pharmacy Pediatric Services at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in both Pediatrics and Medicine at the SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Probst serves as Vice-Chair of the Institutional Review Board at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Kimberly Zammit, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP is a Clinical Coordinator at Kaleida Health – Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy.

Kelly Rudd, PharmD, BCPS is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Anticoagulation at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. She serves as a preceptor for Albany College of Pharmacy of Union University in Albany, NY.

Jamie Nelsen, PharmD, DABAT is a Clinical Toxicologist at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

Adult Medicine PRN

The Adult Medicine PRN recognizes Suzanne B. Wortman, BS, PharmD, BCPS, Beth H. Resman-Targoff, BS, PharmD, FCCP, and Rolee Pathak, PharmD, BCPS.

Suzanne B. Wortman, BS, PharmD, BCPS is Clinical Pharmacist at DuBois Regional Medical Center in DuBois, PA. Dr. Wortman worked extensively last year as the Chair of the Adult Medicine PRN Nominations Committee. In addition, she was greatly involved in the creation of the Adult Medicine PRN history paper and poster that was presented at the Annual Meeting in October 2009 for ACCP's 30th Anniversary celebration. She previously served as chair for the PRN and currently serves on a variety of committees within the PRN.

Beth H. Resman-Targoff, BS, PharmD, FCCP is Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy: Clinical and Administrative Sciences, University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Pharmacy in Oklahoma City, OK and a Clinical Pharmacist in Adult Medicine at the OU Medical Center. Dr. Resman-Targoff is recognized for her work on the Adult Medicine PRN history paper and poster that was presented at the Annual Meeting in October 2009. She is also actively involved in the Programming and Newsletter Committees for the Adult Medicine PRN.

Rolee Pathak, PharmD, BCPS is Clinical Assistant Professor at Ernest Mario College of Pharmacy, Rutgers University and Clinical Coordinator at New Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Piscataway, NJ. Dr. Pathak is current Secretary/Treasurer for the Adult Medicine PRN. Over the past few years she has been extensively involved in the Social/Networking committee for the Adult Medicine PRN and has served both as the chair and an active member of this committee.

Pharmaceutical Industry PRN

The Pharmaceutical Industry PRN recognizes Clara K Song, PharmD.

Clara Song is a Senior Manager, Global Clinical and Medical Affairs, Hemophilia Therapeutic Area at Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Dr. Song has been a steady and significant contributor to numerous Pharmaceutical Industry PRN activities over the past 3 years as Secretary/Treasurer (2006-2009) helping to keep the PRN active and engaged in the College’s programs. Of particular note, she has been exceptional in keeping the multiple Chairs and Chairs-elect of the PRN on track related to upcoming timelines and due dates in a way that facilitated meeting deadlines related to programming and networking forums. These activities are essential to sustain a viable PRN. More important than simply her organizational skills, however, was the sustained commitment Clara has made to the PRN as evidenced by her leadership in the development of the History of the Pharmaceutical Industry PRN poster presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting, her contributions to the PRN programming committees over the past several years and service on nearly every task force and project of the PRN. Any Chair would welcome the enthusiasm, professionalism, and quality of work that Clara has provided to the PRN.

Women's Health PRN

The Women's Health PRN recognizes Laura M. Borgelt, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS; Karim Anton Calis, PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FCCP; Mary Beth O'Connell, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP; Judith A. Smith, PharmD, FCCP, BCOP and Gerald G. Briggs, BPharm, FCCP.

Laura M. Borgelt, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS (Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine), Karim Anton Calis, PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FCCP (Clinical Reviewer, Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA), Mary Beth O'Connell, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP (Associate Professor, Wayne State University, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Pharmacy Practice Department; Geriatric Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist, Detroit Medical Center) and Judith A. Smith, PharmD, FCCP, BCOP (Associate Professor and Director of Pharmacology Research, Department of Gynecology Oncology, Division of Surgery and Director, Translational Research Fellowship, Division of Pharmacy, The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center) are recognized for serving as editors of the ground-breaking publication: “Women’s Health Across the Lifespan: A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach.” This is the first book geared towards pharmacy students and pharmacists on the pharmacotherapeutic management of women’s health issues.

Gerald G. Briggs, BPharm, FCCP is Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinics in Memorial Care Center for Women, Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA. Mr. Briggs serves as editor for “Disease, Complications and Drug Therapy in Obstetrics: A Guide for Clinicians,” a landmark book covering the use of drugs in pregnancy.

Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy

The Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy (OCCP) recognizes Michael A. Militello, PharmD, BCPS.

Michael A. Militello, PharmD, BCPS (Cardiology Clinical Specialist, The Cleveland Clinic) has been instrumental in developing, maintaining and expanding the Ohio Chapter’s website, www.occpweb.org over the past decade. This past spring, he spent a vast amount of time developing the site so that Spring Meeting materials could be posted online. Dr. Militello also worked diligently to ensure that the website functioned seamlessly so that chapter members could access all necessary materials for the meeting. In the end, this saved a significant amount of resources by avoiding the need to print and package program materials.

Middle East Chapter of Clinical Pharmacy

The Middle East Chapter of ACCP recognizes Cynthia Abou Jaoude, PharmD and Shereen Nabhani Gebara, PharmD, BCOP.

Cynthia Abou Jaoude, PharmD (Pharmacy Owner, Cynthia’s Pharmacy, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon) and Shereen Nabhani Gebara, PharmD, BCOP (Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University, UK) collaborated on a project to increase awareness of the Lebanese drug market which is open to the United States, Europe and Arab countries. They developed a “Look-Alike Sound-Alike Lebanese List” of different brand and generic drugs. The project was a success and was presented at the Annual Lebanese Order of Pharmacists Conference in October 2008.

Southern California College of Clinical Pharmacy

The Southern California Chapter of ACCP (SCCCP) recognizes Cynthia Jackeviscius, PharmD, MS, BCPS and Kelly Lee, PharmD, BCPP.

Cynthia Jackevicius, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Western University of Health Sciences Clinical Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Cardiology, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences) has contributed to the practice area of cardiology through her exceptional activities in clinical research. She has recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation and Pharmacotherapy. She has served as a moderator, reviewer for meeting abstracts and the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program series, and served on the task force for the Cardiology PRN focus sessions. Dr. Jackevicius serves as a role model for pharmacy practitioners.

Kelly Lee, PharmD, BCPP (Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego) has been actively involved with ACCP as a member of the Central Nervous System and Women’s Health PRN. She is this year’s Chair Elect of the Central Nervous System PRN. She was the recipient of the 2009 Investigator Development Research Award from ACCP for her research “Genetic Predictors of Valproic Acid Response in Patients with Bipolar Disorder." Dr. Lee has authored several books for the PSAP module and serves as a School of Pharmacy ACCP Student Liaison. She has been on the program committee for an ACCP spring meeting, a poster reviewer and reviewer for the “Annals of Pharmacotherapy.” She has also been an active member and board member of the Southern California Chapter of ACCP. Beyond her involvement with ACCP, Dr. Lee has also contributed greatly to the practice area of psychiatry through her activities in clinical research and involvement with College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP).

Infectious Diseases Practice and Research Network

The Infectious Diseases PRN recognizes John Cleary, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS and Amanda Corbett, PharmD, BCPS.

John Cleary, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS (Vice Chair for Research, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine) has served as a member of the ACCP Research Institute’s Board of Trustees and recently accepted added responsibilities as their treasurer. Additionally, John has volunteered as a mentor for the Focus Investigator Training (FIT) program sponsored by the ACCP Research Institute each July. He participated last year and will serve again this year, helping the members of the Infectious Disease PRN position themselves for larger funding opportunities.

Amanda Corbett, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVE (Clinical Assistant Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine, Clinical Associate, Center for AIDS Research, Pharmacologist, AIDS Clinical Trials Group, University of North Carolina) has served in several capacities for the Infectious Disease PRN and ACCP. She previously served as Secretary-Treasurer for the PRN and currently serves as StuNet Liaison for the PRN as well. As StuNet Liaison, Amanda has worked with the current officers in completing meeting agendas, involving students in meetings of the PRN and advising the members on needs of the students. For ACCP, she is currently the Awards Committee Chair and School of Pharmacy StuNet Liaison. In addition, she served as the first Vice Chair of the Awards Committee prior to her service as the chair.

Central Nervous System Practice and Research Network

The Central Nervous System PRN recognizes Susan C. Fagan, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS.

Susan C. Fagan, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS (Albert W Jowdy Professor of Pharmacy Care, Associate Head, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Assistant Dean, College of Pharmacy University of Georgia, and Co-director, Program in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Georgia and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center) has been a member of ACCP since 1984 and has volunteered her time in many capacities, including presentations, abstract reviewer, poster judge, and various administrative positions. She continues to be an active member of the Central Nervous System PRN and has served as Chair of that group. Her current roles in ACCP are as Chair of the ACCP Research Institute Board of Trustees and member of the Pharmacotherapy Editorial Board.

Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Network

The Ambulatory PRN recognizes Jeanette Altavela, PharmD, BCPS, Karen Tisdel, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, CCRC and Melissa Blair, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS, CDE.

Jeanette Altavela, PharmD, BCPS (Director, Care Management and Pharmacy Services, Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, Rochester, NY) worked extensively last year as the Chair of the Ambulatory Care PRN Communications Committee. She worked with 13 other members to accomplish a number of goals. Most importantly, her committee helped to finalize the newest edition of the Ambulatory Care PRN Survival Guide, ensured publication of the PRN newsletter, and revised the policies and procedures for the use of the PRN Listserv.

Karen Tisdel, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, CCRC (Clinical Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Diabetes Health Center, McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia) is recognized for her work as the Editor of the Ambulatory Care PRN Newsletter. This newsletter is distributed twice per year to all PRN members and provides an update of the PRN’s activities. In addition, the newsletter provides other clinical updates, pearls, and interviews with PRN members. Karen has served as the Editor for this publication for a number of years and is really committed to ensuring a high-quality, professional publication.

Melissa Blair, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS, CDE (Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Pharmacotherapy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina and Pharmacy Clinical Manager, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington NC) is nominated for her work as the Editor of the Ambulatory Care PRN Survival Guide. This guide is a compilation of numerous practitioners’ clinical pearls, practice protocols, guidelines, and other clinical work processes related to ambulatory clinical pharmacy. Melissa worked on the updated edition of this Survival Guide for more than two years. She specifically requested an additional appointment to ensure completion of the book.

StuNet Advisory Committee

The StuNet Advisory Committee recognizes Kelly Martin, BS, PharmD Candidate and Jennifer Neal, PharmD.

Kelly Martin (PharmD Candidate, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) has offered excellent ideas and made significant contributions to many group discussions. She also led a subgroup on researching topics for clinical competitions.

Jennifer Neal, PharmD (PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA) frequently volunteered and was never hesitant to do so. She was always very motivated and fostered a positive outlook. Her involvement was essential for the accomplishment of subgroup tasks especially when additional work was required.

Both Kelly and Jennifer have an amazing work ethic and they both were outstanding members to have been involved in StuNet.

Pediatric Practice and Research Network

The Pediatric PRN recognizes David C. Knoppert, MScPhm, FCCP, MSc.

David C. Knoppert, MScPhm, FCCP, MSc, (FCHSP Scientist, Children’s Health Research Institute; Liaison-Neonatology Dept of Pharmacy, St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada) has been at the forefront advocating for children’s medication use and safety. He has been instrumental in helping organize the collaboration between ACCP Pediatrics PRN, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), and the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) Paediatric SIG for the planning of the first International Pediatric Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacology Symposium. He is a unique individual who has worked to involve all pediatric pharmacy organizations worldwide to come together and work towards improved medications for children. He keeps the Pediatric PRN updated on what is going on internationally in the area of medications for pediatrics. We are fortunate to have Dave among our PRN membership, as an active member forging new ground and linking pediatric pharmacy clinicians worldwide.

North Carolina/Triangle College of Clinical Pharmacy

The North Carolina/Triangle College of Clinical Pharmacy (TCCP) recognizes Shannon Holt, PharmD and Elizabeth Farrington, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, BCPS.

Shannon Holt, PharmD, (PGY1 Resident, Duke University Hospital) currently serves as the “Webmaster” for TCCP. She developed the original website for the organization and has maintained it for the past two years. In addition to keeping the website updated with officer contact information, past meeting handouts, and future meeting announcements, she developed a mechanism for members to register on-line for upcoming meetings. She is currently developing a process for on-line payment of meeting fees, membership renewal, and voting. Dr. Holt has committed significant time to these initiatives and her efforts have contributed significantly to optimizing various administrative aspects of the organization.

Elizabeth Farrington, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, BCPS (Pediatrics Clinical Specialist, UNC Hospitals and Clinics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy) has served as a past president for TCCP. After her term she continued to work closely with the officers to identify and contact speakers, develop programming for meetings, and assist with many other administrative aspects of the organization. She has also worked diligently to engage current TCCP student members and to encourage local pharmacy students to become TCCP members. Overall, Dr. Farrington has contributed significant effort to assure TCCP will continue to flourish as an active and growing organization. Most recently she graciously agreed to serve in a recently developed position, Education Committee Chair.

Critical Care PRN

The Critical Care PRN recognizes Rob MacLaren, Tony Gerlach, and Ty H. Kiser.

Rob MacLaren, Pharm.D., BSc, FCCP, FCCM (Associate Professor, University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy), led the critical care portion of developing a joint Critical Care/Nephrology PRN premeeting symposium at the 2008 Annual Meeting. Rob was also involved in the development of a previous Critical Care PRN premeeting symposium a few years ago. He has a very strong commitment to developing these high-level educational programs.

Tony Gerlach, Pharm.D., BCPS (Specialty Practice Pharmacist, Critical Care, The Ohio State University Medical Center, and Clinical Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy), has served as Chair of the Awards Committee for the PRN for several years. His committee evaluates the applicants for the Critical Care PRN travel award for both the Annual and Spring meetings. This award provides $1000 for a postdoctoral individual who is presenting a poster or platform at the meeting on a critical care topic. The recipients also present their research findings at the PRN business and networking forum.

Ty H. Kiser, Pharm.D., BCPS (Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy), has served as Chair of the Communications Committee for the PRN for many years. His committee has been responsible for creating rules for Listserv postings as well as archiving protocols and pathways on the PRN Web site. These Internet services, which continue to serve as a great resource for clinicians, simply did not exist before Ty’s leadership.

Education and Training PRN

The Education and Training PRN recognizes Tina Harrach Denetclaw and Trish Orlando.

Tina Harrach Denetclaw, Pharm.D., BCPS (Critical Care Pharmacist, Marin General Hospital, and Associate Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of California), has been actively involved in the Education and Training PRN for several years. She has made an extraordinary effort to coordinate the networking sessions of the PRN business meetings. Because of her hard work and dedication, the PRN has been able to provide mock interviews for students attending ACCP business meetings and continuing education presentations with roundtable discussions. For the past 2 years, Tina has helped secure external funding to support the PRN meetings, and all of the activities she has coordinated have been extremely well received.

Trish Orlando, Pharm.D., FCCP (Associate Professor (Clinical) of Pharmacotherapy, University of Utah College of Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Consultant, Infectious Diseases Service, Salt Lake Veterans Affairs Medical Center), was one of the founding members of the Education and Training PRN; in 2005–2006, she was Chair and continues to be actively involved. Trish remains instrumental in supporting the PRN and its mission by volunteering her time to coordinate committee activities.

Immunology/Transplantation PRN

The Immunology/Transplantation PRN recognizes James Thielke, Amy G. Krauss, and Adele Rike Shields.

The Immunology/Transplantation PRN would like to recognize James Thielke, Pharm.D. (Clinical Pharmacist – Solid Organ Transplant, University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, and Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Pharmacy); Amy G. Krauss, Pharm.D. (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Solid Organ Transplant, Methodist University Hospital in affiliation with the University of Tennessee); and Adele Rike Shields, Pharm.D. (Research Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, and Transplant Clinical Pharmacist, The Christ Hospital), for their time and effort in drafting the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) PGY2 residency standards for specialty training in organ transplantation. This was a huge undertaking, from which the entire field of transplant pharmacy benefits. These three traveled to ASHP headquarters and spent long hours drafting standards to meet ASHP requirements as well as the rigorous clinical practice standards this specialty demands. Their draft, open to the PRN for comment, was implemented last year. This is a notable accomplishment; James, Amy, and Adele are very deserving of recognition for their contribution to this initiative.

Canadian College of Clinical Pharmacy

The Canadian College of Clinical Pharmacy (CCCP) recognizes Suzanne Malfair Taylor and Anne-Marie Whelan.

Suzanne C. Malfair Taylor, Pharm.D., BSc(Pharm), ACPR, BCPS, FCSHP (Executive Director, Drug Use Optimization Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Health Services, and Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia), is an active member of CCCP, including President in 2006/07. She currently represents CCCP on the Education Sub-committee for the Task Force for a Blueprint in Pharmacy, a national committee that brings together representatives of various organizations to develop a blueprint for pharmacy in Canada.

Anne-Marie Whelan, Pharm.D., BSc(Pharm) (Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, and Consultant Pharmacist, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University), like Suzanne above, is an active member of CCCP. In 2007, she won a CCCP Research Award for her project titled, “Efficacy of Natural Health Products for Osteoporosis: What Is the Quality of Internet Patient Advice?” She will present the results of her study at the 2009 CCCP Annual Meeting. Anne-Marie also won the CCCP mini-sabbatical grant in 2008 to work with Dr. Lori Dickerson in Charleston, North Carolina, in the area of family medicine. She will be applying the experience she gains in North Carolina to support the primary care initiatives in progress in Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada.

Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy

The Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Chapter recognizes Holly Hoffman-Roberts (Clinical Scientific Director, Cubist Pharmaceuticals). Through her efforts as Membership Coordinator, Holly increased the membership of the chapter severalfold and used her networking skills to enhance the chapter’s presence in the DFW area. She also organized two continuing education programs for the chapter membership, obtaining grants to assist with speaker and meal costs. (Anyone who has been through this process knows the tremendous amount of work involved.). These programs were well received by the membership, and again, they helped make many area clinicians aware of the DFW Chapter of ACCP.

Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy

The Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy (NCCCP) recognizes Tina Harrach Denetclaw, Katherine Yep, and student/resident leaders.

Tina Harrach Denetclaw, Pharm.D., BCPS (Critical Care Pharmacist, Marin General Hospital, and Associate Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of California), is recognized for her service as NCCCP Coordinator of Students and Residents, working tirelessly as a mentor for incoming board members and coordinating multiple student and resident activities. In addition to mentoring students and residents as they planned a Residency Panel and a Pediatric Seminar, Tina helped NCCCP Continuing Education coordinators secure significant funding for events. She has played a key role in increasing student and pharmacist membership. She is a valuable member of NCCCP and ACCP who deserves recognition for her hard work and dedication.

In addition, NCCCP recognizes Katherine Yep, Pharm.D., FASHP (Clinical Pharmacist at California Pacific Medical Center). Katherine, the NCCCP Webmaster, has dedicated countless hours constructing the chapter’s Web site, taking classes to refine the Web site’s operation and conducting functions of the Web site such as setting up event registration, posting information and event ads, and moderating discussion boards. She is a dedicated and reliable asset to NCCCP; without her valuable input, it would not be the strong, efficient organization it is.

Finally, NCCCP recognizes its inaugural student leaders who began with no organized student membership and only a handful of student members. Through dedication, smart planning, and careful selection of incoming student leaders, they increased student membership and student member activities to a significant and thriving level. Along with the newer student leaders, they have taken student activities many steps beyond the origin; currently, they are successfully designing, producing, and conducting the programming for students at a caliber fit for a regional chapter of ACCP. NCCCP student leaders include:

Inaugural Co-Chairs:

• University of California San Francisco – Alycia Clark, Kristen Harter, Wendy Sui, and Christine Bang
• University of the Pacific – Michelle Ho, Pharm.D. (currently a resident at Stanford Hospital and Clinics), and Allen Ho, Pharm.D. (currently a postdoctoral fellow at Tibotec Therapeutics)
• Touro University – Ellena Mar
• California Northstate – Christine Guirgius and Maureen Shelley

Incoming Co-Chairs:

• University of California San Francisco - Steve Atallah, Jianna Tam
• University of the Pacific - Yvonne Phan, Joy Pimentel, Jessie Kim, Tam Thai
• Touro University - Michelle Pham, Helen Kim, Stephanie Yoo, Kelly Villegas, Bahareh Bayat