University of Rhode Island - College of Pharmacy’s Post

We have a lot to be proud of at URI College of Pharmacy this year! 💙🐏 Here’s a few reasons why…

We are honored to welcome Dr. Sebastian Hamilton BSP, RPh, MBA, PharmD, ACE, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Boston Medical Center (BMC), as our guest speaker for Professionalism Day with our PharmD and BSPS students. 🌟 Dr. Hamilton oversees a pharmacy team that fills over 1.5 million prescriptions annually and contributes to $800 million in revenue. His expertise in managing diversity and fostering inclusive, culturally aware professional environments is truly exceptional. We deeply appreciate Dr. Hamilton for sharing his knowledge with our future pharmacy leaders. His insights will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping their careers and the future of healthcare! 💊 💉

Scan the QR code below to join a healing, safe space on campus while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of growing ornamental plants, flowers and herbs!

🎥 Faculty Spotlight: Bridging Research and Practice We’re excited to celebrate our faculty member, Tracey Taveira, who has been highlighted by the American Diabetes Association for her exceptional work on the connections between diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Her contributions are paving the way for more effective pharmaceutical care and patient outcomes. Be sure to check out this valuable resource and see how cutting-edge research can drive improvements in our field! #URxI 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQG4TQaH

Addressing the Primary Care Shortage in Rhode Island 💊💉 Dean Kerry LaPlante, FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP, alongside Dean Danny G. Willis from the URI College of Nursing and Dean Patrick Vivier from the URI College of Health Sciences, is leading the way in pioneering interdisciplinary solutions that prioritize the health of our community! #URxI #interdisciplinaryhealthcare #communityfirst

Pharmacy professors Jaime Ross and Jyothi Menon joined GSO Professor JP Walsh for a panel discussion hosted by RI PBS on the scourge of microplastics in the environment and in the human body. Learn more about their insightful discussion Wednesday night: https://lnkd.in/eYCg5hnZ

URI College of Pharmacy Associate Professor Xuerong Wen links common blood pressure medication losartan to a lower incidence of epilepsy. Read more about her potentially game-changing study: https://lnkd.in/dsAJ2Xpz

Congratulations to our pharmacy alumnus Richard Piacentini (B.S. Pharmacy '77, '15 URI Distinguished Achievement Awards honoree) and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on receiving the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! This award, presented by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries, recognizing their outstanding community contributions and leadership in sustainability. We are proud to see our alumni making such significant impacts in their fields. #URxI 💙 🐏

Enhance Your Skills with Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration Training! 💉 The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Office of Healthcare Workforce Development, is excited to offer the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration training program specifically designed for pharmacy technicians. 🗓 Date: September 18, 2024 📍 Location: Live in-person with Injection Technique Assessment 💵 Registration Fee: $235 (Late fee: $250 after 9/4/24) This program is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy technicians to: Gain hands-on experience in immunization techniques Collaborate effectively with pharmacists Earn six hours of continuing education credits Contribute to improving community health by increasing immunization rates 🔗 Register Today: uri.edu/pharmce For more information, contact Jean Van Couyghen-Potter at 📧 [email protected] or 📞 (401) 874-5552 Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your professional skills and make a significant impact on public health! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome the new students of University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy! After completing the summer orientations for both incoming and transfer students, these posters celebrate all who have enrolled and are now part of our pharmacy community. You'll find this board proudly displayed in Avedisian Hall as a warm and ongoing welcome to the Class of 2028 and 2030! 🎉 A huge thank you to our incredible pharmacy faculty, staff, and the entire University College for Academic Success team for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this process. We can't wait to see you soon, Class of 2028 & 2030! 💙🐏