The College of Pharmacy recognized a number of students and faculty at its awards and recognition event for the Class of 2019, held Friday, May 17, in Cook Alumni Hall.
Congratulations to those who were honored and the entire Class of 2019!
Student Awards and Recognition
APhA-ASP Senior Recognition Award
Molly Holland, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who has made great contributions to the College of Pharmacy’s American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter
Bowl of Hygeia Award
Kurt Richards, Pharm.D. (’19)
Colleague who students would most want as their own personal pharmacist as exemplified through excellent intellectual and clinical skills, empathy and patient rapport, as well as diligence and support of fellow classmates
Commitment to Service
Kenneth Carlson, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who has made outstanding contributions to the College of Pharmacy, the graduating class, and local community through leadership, donation of time to class, and service and advocacy in community service programs
Community Pharmacy Practice Award
Adam Trocchio, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates academic excellence and a strong commitment to community pharmacy practice
Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy Leadership Award
Kenneth Carlson, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who is involved in leadership roles on campus, exemplifies the six Cs (competence, communication, caring, curiosity, character and community), serves as a role model for other students, exhibits professionalism and is a positive ambassador of the College of Pharmacy
Evidence-Based Medicine Approach to Patient Care Award
Autumn Walkerly, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates promise in improving care and an appreciation for scientific inquiry and an evidence-based approach to evaluating natural medicines and a strong interest in an evidence-based approach to patient care
Excellence in Clinical Communication and Patient Care Award
Nathan Bohach, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates superior achievement in patient care and as a health care provider by means of superior verbal and written communication skills and effectiveness of relaying pharmacy knowledge
Health-System Practice Award
Nathan Bohach, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates academic excellence and strong commitment to health-system pharmacy practice
Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Rachel Neugebauer, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates academic excellence, high personal motivation, a unique ability to communicate drug information, and intends to enter practice upon graduation
Ohio Pharmacists Association Student Leadership Award
Molly Holland, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who is a current member of APhA-ASP, demonstrates leadership and outstanding achievement in ASP chapter activities, and recognizes the value of associations in improving the profession
Outstanding Researcher Award
Ricky Kaiser, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who has demonstrated pursuit of research projects, presentations and publication of research results
Pharmacy Multilingual Award
Rachel Neugebauer, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student in an underrepresented minority group with a demonstrated interest in community pharmacy and who is fluent in speaking one or more languages in addition to English
Professional Achievement Award
Alison Dittmer, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who exemplifies scholastic and professional achievement, leadership ability and ethical conduct
Student Excellence in Role Modeling of Interprofessional Collaboration and Education for Patient-Centered Care Award
Alison Dittmer, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and knowledge of interprofessional collaboration; effective communication skills with peer learners, colleagues and/or patients; actively and consistently collaborates with other health care professionals to model interprofessional collaborations; and advances practice/research in interprofessional collaborations
Student Marshal (Gonfalonian)
Alison Dittmer, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who is top in the class and who carries the College of Pharmacy gonfalon at commencement
United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
Autumn Walkerly, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who has significantly contributed to public health through advancing the objectives of Healthy People 2020, the National Prevention Strategy, the Surgeon Generals’ initiatives, and the pharmacy profession
Walgreens Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award
Rachel Neugebauer, Pharm.D. (’19)
Student who demonstrates sensitivity to the issues of diversity and demonstrates the highest level of excellence in the pursuit of cultural competency and advocacy of diversity and understanding
Faculty Awards and Recognition
Commencement Hooders
Faculty members chosen by the Class of 2019 to bestow the doctoral hood over the shoulders of the graduates to signify the professional stature attained by terminal degree during the commencement ceremony
- Fady Abdlrasul, Pharm.D. (’14), director, pipeline programs and assistant professor of pharmacy practice
- Vance Brown, R.Ph., clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice
- Altaf Darvesh, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences and psychiatry
- Lawrence Frazee, Pharm.D., professor of internal medicine and clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice
- Chris Paxos, Pharm.D., associate professor of pharmacy practice and psychiatry
- Mate Soric, Pharm.D., acting chair, pharmacy practice, vice chair, practice-based research and associate professor of pharmacy practice
Faculty Excellence in Role Modeling of Interprofessional Collaboration and Education for Patient-Centered Care Award
Susan Fosnight, R.Ph., professor of pharmacy practice
Faculty member who demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and knowledge of interprofessional collaboration; effective communication skills with learners, colleagues and/or patients; actively and consistently collaborates with other health care professionals to model interprofessional collaborations; and advances practice/research in interprofessional collaborations
Most Influential Professor/Faculty
Mate Soric, Pharm.D., associate professor of pharmacy practice
Faculty member chosen by the Class of 2019 who served as a role model and is dedicated to student education and professional development
Outstanding Alumni Award
Kyle Sobecki, Pharm.D. (’11), clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice
Graduate who has made outstanding contributions to the community at-large, the pharmacy profession and the NEOMED College of Pharmacy
P4 Core Faculty Preceptor of the Year
John Moorman, Pharm.D., associate professor of pharmacy practice
Core faculty member chosen by the Class of 2019 who served as an excellent teacher and role model during the P4 year and demonstrated professionalism
P4 Voluntary Faculty Preceptor of the Year
Alexandra Schrock, Pharm.D., Department of Pharmacy, Anticoagulation at Summa Health - Akron Campus
Voluntary faculty member chosen by the Class of 2019 who served as an excellent teacher and role model during the P4 year and demonstrated professionalism