AACP is pleased to announce that the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) of will continue its support of the Social and Administrative Sciences (SAS) Section Summer Research Exchange Mentorship Program awards for summer 2024. As in past years, five highly meritorious program participants were further selected to receive $2,500 stipends from AFPE. The Research Exchange Mentorship program supports student pharmacists as they pursue research with host mentors outside of their home institutions.
Student Pharmacists Selected for 2024 Summer Research Mentorship Exchange Program; Five Receive AFPE Scholarships
National Pharmacist Workforce Study: Request Process
Request Process
Members of the Midwest Pharmacy Workforce Research Consortium involved in conducting the National Pharmacist Workforce Study are excited to collaborate with you or your organization regarding pharmacy workforce data and research.
Collaboration Projects & Invited Speakers
If you are interested in collaborating on a research project or are searching for invited speakers, presenters, discussion facilitators, or experts in pharmacy workforce, please contact the principal investigators of the most recent NPWS report (see Table below).
Survey Questions and Data
If you are interested in requesting NPWS survey questions or data, please submit a brief proposal to the principal investigators of the NPWS associated with your request (see Table below). Depending on the nature or scope of the request and the investigator time required to accomplish the request, a fee may be required. The proposal should include and should address the following:
- Requester’s name, credentials, title, and organization.
- A brief description of the intended purpose or use for the survey items and/or data.
- A brief description or list of the survey items or data variables of interest.
- The funding source(s) and intended plans for publication (if any).
- Attestation that the NPWS research team and PWC will be appropriately acknowledged and cited in any presentations, publications, or interviews that utilize survey items or data received.
- NPWS survey items derived from previously published literature will also be appropriately acknowledged and cited.
- A timeline for when survey items or data is needed.
| NPWS Year | Principal Investigator | Co-Principal Investigator |
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| 2024 | David Mott, PhD Professor, University of Wisconsin david.mott@wisc.edu | Brianne Bakken, PharmD, MHA Associate Professor, University of Iowa brianne-bakken@uiowa.edu |
| 2022 | David Mott, PhD Professor, University of Wisconsin david.mott@wisc.edu | |
| 2019 | William (Bill) Doucette, PhD Professor, University of Iowa william-doucette@uiowa.edu | Matthew Witry, PharmD, PhD Associate Professor, University of Iowa matthew-witry@uiowa.edu |
| 2014 | Caroline Gaither, PhD Professor, University of Minnesota cgaither@umn.edu | Jon Schommer, PhD Professor, University of Minnesota schom010@umn.edu |
| 2009 | Jon Schommer, PhD Professor, University of Minnesota schom010@umn.edu | |
| 2004 | David Mott, PhD Professor, University of Wisconsin david.mott@wisc.edu |
ACT Pharmacy Collaborative Community Pharmacy Practice Transformation Educators' Badge
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 support from the Community Pharmacy Foundation, 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
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ACT Pharmacy Collaborative Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders
2023-2024 Inaugural Student Scholar Leaders
The Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders participated in monthly 2-hour sessions, completed pre- and post-session assignments, and presented a graduation poster highlighting what they learned from the program and their vision for the future of community-based pharmacy practice.
- Abbi Kidd, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Allison Chan, University at Buffalo-SUNY
- Allison Notestine, The University of Toledo
- Allison Welsh, North Dakota State University
- Allyson Nelson, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
- Amir Giurgius, University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Andrew Mullins, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Anisha Jackson, Samford University
- Anna Ingamells, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Anna Robichaud, High Point University
- Ashley Joseph, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
- Baleigh Goddard, University of Charleston
- Brittany Bullock, The University of Iowa
- Bruno Onwukwe, The University of Texas at Austin
- Caleb Nelson-lange, University of Minnesota
- Caroline Eason, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Casey Hourigan, Feik School of Pharmacy
- Christopher Le, University of Illinois Chicago
- Corey McLemore, Union University
- Delancy Anderson, The University of Mississippi
- Desiree Molina, Idaho State University
- Elizabeth Jenkins, The University of Mississippi
- Erin Lomenick Pearson, The University of Mississippi
- Gretchen Erdmann, Butler University
- Gwyneth Thomas, Shenandoah University
- Haley McKeefer, University of North Texas Health Science Center
- Haley Weaver Owens, Harding University
- Hannah Nebel, The University of Iowa
- Janki Patel, The University of Iowa
- John White, The University of Mississippi
- Jonathan Marquess, University of Georgia
- Jonathan Reynolds, University of Georgia
- Jordyn Koontz, Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
- Kayla Huber, Washington State University
- Kirsten Adkins, Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Leda Moreno, Nova Southeastern University
- Leilanie Crespo Hernandez, University of Florida
- Libby Baines, Samford University
- Mai Tram Nguyen, University of Colorado
- Mariam Mekhael, Chapman University
- Marissa Narvaez, University of the Incarnate Word
- Monica Samaan, Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
- Morgan Oettinger, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Natalie Novak, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
- Nicholas Hammond, Idaho State University
- Rachel Thurman Hopper, Ohio State University
- Samantha Paddock, D'Youville College
- Samuel Smith, Mercer University
- Shannon Habba, Wayne State University
- Theresa Ho, University of Illinois Chicago
- Thomas Barish, University of Pittsburgh
- Thomas Taylor, University of South Carolina
- Tin Tran, The University of Iowa
- Trisha Otwell, University of Houston College of Pharmacy
- Victoria Stone, Touro College of Pharmacy - New York
Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program Overview
Cohort 2 Cycle Launch: August 2024
Program Goals
- Develop leadership skills through the process of self-discovery and reflection.
- Cultivate a network of colleagues interested in community-based pharmacy practice.
- Apply concepts and theories of billing, patient-care service sustainability, and success stories within community-based pharmacy practice.
- Create a practice transformation philosophy that can guide your community-based pharmacy practice.
- Create your own career development plan to drive community-based pharmacy practice.
Special Thanks
This program would not have been possible without the support from Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF), the dedicated workgroup members and the Collaborative's partners.
Workgroup Members
Shelby (Bennett) Jensen (Lead), Randy McDonough (Lead), Carlie Traylor (Lead), Madeline Clark (student/resident), Cody Clifton, Kendall Guthrie, Tiffany Hatcher, Justin Kirby, Debbie Marchetti, Macary Marciniak, Nicole Pezzino, Mary Douglass Smith, Josuah Tilus (student)
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