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'Honest pride and belief in self' is essential for students says UKCOP's first Black PharmD

By Caitlyn Romanski Oct 5, 2021

Long ago, while reflecting on his life’s accomplishments, Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis said, “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.” This statement perfectly describes the education and career of pharmacy pioneer Dr. Welton O’Neal. O’Neal (PharmD 1981, R126) was the first Black student at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy to graduate with a PharmD. He was also the first Black man to complete the post-PharmD pharmacy residency training at UK HealthCare under the program director, Paul Parker, PharmD, and his direct mentor, John Piecoro, PharmD. Having paved the way for Black pharmacy students and achieved tremendous personal success, O’Neal currently works at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, leading the organization as Vice President of Medical Affairs.

UK College of Pharmacy to help address inequities with new scholarship

By Jacob Lewis Sep 29, 2021

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy has created a scholarship in an effort to address inequity within the pharmacy profession. The scholarship, put in place at the request of UKCOP’s students, was created after students help identify the need for more substantial scholarship support to enable attendance of a more diverse student body.

UK Pharmacy Residency Alumni Named ACCP Fellows

By Caitlyn Romanski Sep 7, 2021

Frank Romanelli, PharmD, MPH, BCPS; Alex Flannery, PharmD, PhD, BCCCP; and Philip Empey, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, have been elected as Fellows of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy by the ACCP’s Board of Regents. Obtaining Fellowship from the ACCP is the highest of all honors that a member of the organization can receive from the College. Members who earn this award are selected for being outstanding individuals who lead by example, both in and outside of the ACCP. The Fellow status also honors qualifying ACCP members for their excellence in practice, science and service within Clinical Pharmacy. To display this high honor, Romanelli, Flannery and Empey have all earned and been granted the right to use the initials “FCCP” (Fellow of the College of Clinical Pharmacy) within their professional titles.

College of Pharmacy to Host Annual White Coat Ceremony

UK College of Pharmacy Aug 19, 2021

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy will host its annual White Coat Ceremony to recognize its incoming students. This year's ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the University of Kentucky's Singletary Center for the Arts.

UK College of Pharmacy Develops Website to Highlight Pharmacy Influencers from Across the Globe

By Caitlyn Romanski Aug 18, 2021

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy turned 150 this week, a testament to the continuous work of alumni, employees, and supporters of the college. To celebrate this monumental event, the College of Pharmacy has launched a new microsite to showcase the many diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of 150 pharmacy influencers, alumni, and employees connected to the college.

pharmacy student working at computer in the back of a hospital pharmacy

Commercial Insurance to Reimburse for Pharmacist-Provided Services in Kentucky

by Sara Hart and Kyle Bryan Jul 27, 2021

On March 18, 2021, Kentucky House Bill 48: An Act relating to reimbursement of pharmacist services sponsored by pharmacist and Representative Danny Bentley1, was signed by Governor Beshear. The passage of this bill followed three years of legislative advocacy by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association and the Advancing Pharmacy Practice in Kentucky Coalition (APPKC), an advocacy group of pharmacy stakeholder organizations in Kentucky, including the Kentucky Pharmacists Association, the Kentucky Society of Health System Pharmacists, the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, the American Pharmacy Services Corporation, the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy’s Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice.

Clark Kebodeaux works with students in lab

Clark Kebodeaux Joins AACP’s Prestigious Leadership Development Program

By Caitlyn Romanski Jul 22, 2021

Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP, has been selected to participate in AACP’s 2021-2022 Academic Leadership Fellows Program. Kebodeaux joins the 18th cohort of 30 individuals who represent some of academic pharmacy’s brightest future leaders from around the country.

College of Pharmacy Hires New Practice Implementation Pharmacist

By Caitlyn Romanski Jul 19, 2021

Dr. Kyle Bryan (PharmD 2019) recently accepted a new role as a Practice Implementation Pharmacist at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy after completing his formal education and post-graduate training. His new position focuses on assisting pharmacists in all areas of practice with the implementation of the recently approved House Bill 48.

Alex Flannery and David Feola Receive Inaugural Clinical Research Catalysts Pilot Award

By Caitlyn Romanski Jul 7, 2021

Alex Flannery (PharmD, PhD) and David Feola (PharmD, PhD) recently received the $50,000 University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy’s Inaugural Clinical Research Catalysts Pilot Award for their research project “Urinary Immune Cell Profiling in Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury.”

UKCOP Continues to Bring Hope During the Era of COVID-19

By Caitlyn Romanski Jul 7, 2021

With the continued presence of COVID-19 in the United States, vaccination distribution efforts are at an all-time high, especially throughout the state of Kentucky and Fayette County. As of July 4, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 2 million Kentucky residents, or nearly 50% of the state's population, have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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