2023-2024 Inaugural Badge Recipients
Recipients of the ACT Community Pharmacy Practice Transformation Educators' Badge proved their commitment to and competencies in community pharmacy practice transformation through knowledge, training, engagement/implementation, and dissemination activities. These educators are prepared to teach and support community pharmacy practice transformation. Please see the full list of recipients below.
- Alex Middendorf - South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
- Alina Yanovich - Pacific University Oregon School of Pharmacy
- Alyssa Mack - Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
- Anthony Pattin - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Beth Todd - University of Charleston School of Pharmacy
- Brooke Hudspeth - University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
- Catherine Gilmore - University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis - St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- Danielle Kieck - Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
- Deanna Tran - University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
- Elaine Nguyen - Idaho State University College of Pharmacy
- Faith Hicks - University of Hawaii at Hilo - The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
- Gale Garmong - Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
- Gretchen Garofoli - West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
- Heather Lyons-Burney - University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
- Heidi Eukel - North Dakota State University College of Health Professions
- Hillary Matson - Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Jason Varin - University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
- Jayme Steig - North Dakota State University College of Health Professions
- Jeff Gray - East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
- Jeffrey Hamper - Idaho State University College of Pharmacy
- Jeffrey Reagan Snow - Union University College of Pharmacy
- Jennifer Seifert - The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
- Jessica Robinson - East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
- Jessica Finke - Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy
- Jordan Ballou - University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
- Joseph Dikun - The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
- Katelyn Johnson - University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
- Kelsey Hake - University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
- Kendall Guthrie - University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
- Kerry Martin - University of New England College of Pharmacy
- Laura Rhodes - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Lena McDowell - Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
- Lindsey Miller - The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
- Macary Marciniak - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Marlowe Djuric Kachlic - University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy
- Megan Smith - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
- Micah Hata - Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
- Michael Hegener - Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
- Miranda Wilhelm - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- Nathaniel Rickles - University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
- Nicole Olenik - Purdue University College of Pharmacy
- Nicole Pezzino - Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
- Rachel Stafford - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
- Radhika Devraj - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- Rafael Sanchez - The University of Texas at El Paso School of Pharmacy
- Raven Jackson - Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
- Rebecca Lahrman - The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
- Sarah Oprinovich - University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
- Shelby Jensen - Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.
- Sophia Herbert - University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
- Stefanie Ferreri - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Stephanie Hunziker - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- Stevie Veach - The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
- Thomas Pile - Marshall University College of Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy Practice Transformation Educators' Badge Overview
Cohort 2 Cycle Launch: September 2024
Badge Competencies
- Recognize opportunities and challenges within the evolving health care system to advance pharmacy services within community pharmacy.
- Demonstrate evidence-based change practices that drive implementation of pharmacy services.
- Design and implement an ongoing evaluation plan of pharmacy services utilizing relevant quality measures.
- Persuasively communicate the value of advanced pharmacy services in the community pharmacy to relevant stakeholders.
Eligibility
Currently employed as a faculty/staff member at a college/school of pharmacy or serving as a preceptor for a college/school of pharmacy.
Badge Requirements and Verification for Cohort 1 (2023-2024)
Requirements | Evidence of Completion |
Knowledge and Training | |
ACT Foundational Module in Community Pharmacy Transformation - will be made available soon | Self-attestation + session evaluation Participants will be invited to submit alternate evidence of this knowledge (e.g., presenting or lecturing on content) if desired. |
Attend at least 4 ACT Pharmacy Collaborative Monthly Webinars
| Attendance tracked by ACT via Zoom. |
Complete at least one elective learning activity. Suggestions include, but not limited to: | Self-attestation +/- upload evidence of completion (may not be available for all options). Answer: Do you recommend adding your elective to the “Suggested Electives” list? |
Engagement/Implementation | |
Complete site visit to a community pharmacy and use the Flip the Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Self-Assessment Tool | Upload photo from visit, complete form including a statement/quote about the impact of the visit. |
Complete at least one of the following:
| Describe activity (250-word limit) |
Dissemination* | |
Complete at least two of the following:
| Upload a poster, manuscript, meeting agenda, reflection, or web link, as appropriate |
*Evidence of dissemination within 3 years prior to the time of Badge application will be accepted.
Badge Verification Review
AACP staff will determine that all applications are complete and eligibility requirements have been met. Once eligibility requirements are verified, the application will be moved through a peer review process.
Special Thanks
This program would not have been possible without the dedicated workgroup members listed here and the Collaborative's partners.
Workgroup
Amie Brooks (Lead), Megan Smith (Lead), Julie Akers, Jordan Ballou, Lucas Berenbrok, Cody Clifton, Ouita Davis Gatton, Katelyn Hettinger, Tamara McCants, Traci Poole, Laura Rhodes, Deanna Tran, Stevie Veach
Founding Partners
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Collaborative Partners
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