In the spirit of recognizing outstanding dedication and achievement, the College of Pharmacy shone a spotlight on individuals who demonstrated excellence – whether they were students showcasing academic prowess and leadership or faculty and staff whose commitment enriches the NEOMED experience – during the annual awards program on April 10.
Congratulations to all of those recognized.
STUDENT AWARDS
Students of the Year Award – Given to a student who exemplifies the core values of NEOMED including Leadership l Excellence l Advocacy l Diversity l Equity l Respect
- P1 Student: Aurora Fares
- P2 Student: Muhammad Farooqui
- P3 Student: Dan Heppner
Pharmacy Leadership and Advocacy Award – Given to a student who has exceeded expectations in a student leadership role and/or who has taken special initiative to focus on one or more pharmacy advocacy activities.
- P1 Student: Rhea Diaz
- P2 Student: Ashley Horton
- P3 Student: Diana Morus
Excellence in Research Award – Given to a student who has pursued one or more scholarly activities beyond the requirements of academic research endeavors that have contributed to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy.
- P1 Student: Adil Hason
- P2 Student: Andrew McMillen
- P3 Student: Ava Jakab
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award – Given to a student who has proposed/implemented an innovative project or business idea: Erika Quedding
Walgreens Pharmacy Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award: Edward Oti
FACULTY AWARDS
P1 Teacher of the Year: Altaf Darvesh, Ph.D.
P2 Teacher of the Year: Erik Wasowski, Pharm.D., BCPS
P3 Teacher of the Year: Kyle Gustafson, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
Faculty Excellence Award: Kevin Fuschetto, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM
Innovation in Teaching Award: Alex Hoffman, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDCES
Excellence in Scholarship Award: Cindy King, Pharm.D. BCACP, CACP, and Sheila Fleming, Ph.D.
Faculty Diversity Award: Rachel Dragovich, Pharm.D.
PRECEPTOR AWARDS
P1 Preceptor of the Year: Nataša Živak, Pharm.D.
P2 Preceptor of the Year: Isaak Smith, Pharm.D.
P3 Preceptor of the Year: Catherine Wilson, Pharm.D.
Excellence in Role Modeling of Interprofessional Collaboration: Richard Chan, Pharm.D., BCPS
STAFF AWARDS
Staff Excellence Award: Will Pierce
Staff Diversity Award: Anissa Strickland
ALUMNI AWARDS
Distinguished Alumni Award: Tiffany Rentsch, Pharm.D. (’17)
Excellence in Service Award: Alexis El-Khouri, Pharm.D. (’22)