1/6/11 - New PGY1 Program Director Announced
Congratulations to Aaron Cook PharmD, BCPS on being selected as the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Program Director. Residents and preceptors look forward to his leadership in residency training in this position
12/15/10 - New Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists
Stephanie Baker, PharmD, BCPS, Emergency Medicine Clinical Specialist; Dan Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Staff Pharmacist (R354); and HeatherAnn Wier , PharmD, BCPS, PGY2 Pediatrics resident (R375) successfully completed the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification exam! This designation awarded by the BPS recognizes the Best Practices of these pharmacotherapy experts.
12/2/10 - 2010 Kentucky Konnection Available Online
This year's edition of the Kentucky Konnection, our program newsletter, is now available online here. Many thanks to Drs. Komal Pandya and Melissa Nestor for coordinating and creating this edition.
11/23/2010 - Paul F. Parker Award Winner Announced
Jeffrey Baldwin, PharmD, FASHP, FAPhA (R#11), was announced as 2010's Paul F. Parker Award Winner. The annual Paul F. Parker Award Reception and Luncheon will be held on Tuesday December 7, 2010 from 11:00am -1pm in the Orange County Ballroom Rooms 3 & 4 at the Mariott Hotel in Anaheim, CA. To find out more about this year's award winner, please click here.
10/7/2010 - Walsh named Resident of the Year
Kelly Walsh, PharmD, (R370) was named the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP) Pharmacy Resident of the Year. The award recognizes an individual pharmacy resident for their contribution to the practice of pharmacy through contributions and improvements at their institution/practice site and throughout the state. Congratulations Kelly!
10/7/2010 - Martin named Pharmacist of the Year
Congratulations to Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS, (R284) who was named Pharmacist of the Year by the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP). The award was presented during the 2010 KSHP Annual Meeting in October. This award recognizes an individual pharmacist for his or her leadership, vision, and continuous contribution to the practice of pharmacy
9/15/2010 - Steve Dunn Departs
8/15/10 - New Dean for Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Timothy S. Tracy, PhD, former professor and head of the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, has been named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Tracy, who also served as the University of Minnesota's director of clinical translational research services at the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, began his post in Lexington on Aug. 15
8/5/2010 Kuhn Receives National Award
Robert Kuhn, PharmD, Professor in the Dept. of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University ofKentucky College of Pharmacy, PGY2 Pediatric Residency Director, and Associate Director of Pharmacy Services at the Kentucky Children's Hospital has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Helms Award for Excellence in Pediatric Pharmacy Practice. The award recognizes sustained and meritorious contributions to Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) and to pediatric pharmacy practice and contributions of importance to education, new knowledge and outreach.
5/26/2010 - New Residency Program Directors (RPDs) - Critical Care and Cardiology
Congratulations to Jeremy Flynn, PharmD, BCPS on becoming the UK PGY2 Critical Care Specialty Residency Program Director and to Tracy E. Macaulay PharmD, BCPS for becoming the UK PGY2 Cardiology Residency Program Director. Residents and preceptors look forward to their leadership in residency training in these RPD positions. P. Shane Winstead, PharmD will remain in her role as Clinical Practice Coordinator for UK HealthCare and and Adjunct Assistant Professor with the College of Pharmacy.
4/29/2010 - Newland Wins Markey Cancer Center Research Day Award
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ashley Newland (R363) for winning the poster competition (Post Doctoral Clinical Science Division) at the Markey Cancer Center Research Day. Dr. Newland has been investigating the incidence of invasive fungal infections in patients with hematological malignancies in rural versus urban populations in Kentucky. She competed against other residents, clinicians, and graduate staff in this interdisciplinary poster competition. Congratulations Ashley!
4/28/2010 - Blumenschein Appointed as Endowed Professor
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Karen Blumenschein (R197) on the final approval of her endowed professorship. This Professorship provides funds for research and instruction focusing on the social, economic and managerial sciences in pharmacy.
Dr. Blumenschein is an Associate Professor at the College of Pharmacy, in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, with a joint appointment as Associate Professor, Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, Graduate School, appointed to the U.S. Surgical Endowed Professorship, effective 1/1/07.
Congratulations Dr. Blumenschein and thank you for the leadership you bring to PPS!
4/16/2010 - Ruf Wins The James Rhodes Award
Katie Ruf, PharmD (R369) was awarded the James Rhodes Award for 2010 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. The award is for either a PY4 Pharmacy Student or PGY1 Resident at UK who was a UK College of Pharmacy graduate. The selection is based upon demonstration of a consistent commitment to clinical pharmacy practice. The candidate should be of outstanding moral character and viewed as consistently honest and trustworthy by peers. Congratulations Katie!
4/1/2010 - UK Residents Win Awards at Rho Chi Research Day at UK College of Pharmacy
Please congratulate the following residents for winning awards at the recent Rho Chi Research Day Poster Presesentation. These residents designed posters displaying results of their major research project competeing against clinicians from other residency programs in the surrounding area. Congratulations on your placing in this competition as well as for hard work throughout the year!
1st Place: Komal Pandya
2nd Place: Kelly Walsh
3rd Place: Tracy Krause
3/17/2010 - Congratulations to Next Year's PGY1 & PGY2 Pharmacy Residents
UK HealthCare PGY1 Pharmacy Residents:
Sean R. DeFrates – University of Iowa
Benjamin J. Ereshefsky – University of Texas - Austin
M. Jennifer Glace – South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Sara R. Peters – University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Melissa L. Thompson – South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Jamie D. Wiggins – South Carolina College of Pharmacy
UK HealthCare PGY2 Pharmacy Residents:
Craig J. Beavers, PharmD – Cardiology – University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare
Kenneth Kennedy, PharmD – Hematology/Oncology – University of Kentucky and Saint Joseph HealthCare
Melissa A. Nestor, PharmD – Critical Care – University of Georgia and UK HealthCare
Komal A. Pandya, PharmD – Critical Care – University of California, San Francisco and UK HealthCare
Andrew Rogalski, PharmD – Emergency Medicine – University of Georgia and UK HealthCare
Kathryn M. Ruf, PharmD – Critical Care – University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare
Christine Shiner, PharmD – Infectious Diseases – Palm Beach Atlantic University and University of Toledo
Kelly A. Walsh, PharmD – Internal Medicine – University of Southern Nevada and UK HealthCare
Susan Warrington, PharmD – Pediatrics – Ohio Northern University and Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
Colleen Westendorf, PharmD – Hematology/Oncology – Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy and Saint Joseph HealthCare
Heather Wier, PharmD – Pediatrics – University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Moses Cone Health System
2/8/2010 - Jones and Zillich to Receive ACCP Honors
ACCP members Mikael Jones, Pharm.D., BCPS (R 299) and Alan Zillich, Pharm.D. (R 271), were selected by the 2009 ACCP Awards Committee to receive the College’s prestigious 2010 New Educator and New Investigator Awards, respectively. The awards will be presented in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, during the Opening General Session of the 2010 Spring Practice and Research Forum. Both of these clinicians completed their PGY2 Ambulatory Care training here at UK, under the guidance of Dr. Aimee Adams (R 220). The awards will be presented in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, during the Opening General Session of the 2010 Spring Practice and Research Forum.
Congratulations Aimee, Mike, and Alan! Read the full report from ACCP here
2/3/2010 - Former Resident Named Dean of Philidelphia College of Pharmacy
Dr. Lisa A. Lawson (R 88) has accepted the dean position at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. This is an historic announcement as Dr. Lawson is the first woman to hold this prestigious position. She has also accepted the Barbara H. Korberly Professorship in Women's Leadership and Health. Prior to accepting the interim dean position, Dr. Lawson was an associate professor of clinical pharmacy in the Department of Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacy Administration. She was director of the doctor of pharmacy program from 1989 to 1994, then assistant dean of pharmacy between 1994-2006, followed by associate dean. She had been the vice dean within PCP since 2008. Dr. Lawson received her bachelor of science degree at the University of Nebraska and her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky. At UK, she completed a three-year pharmacy residency at Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, before joining the faculty of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1982.
12/21/2009 - Preceptor Receives HOPA Award of Excellence
Congratulations to Val Adams, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCOP for being selected at the 2010 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) – Award of Excellence winner! We are all aware of Val’s contributions to patient service, education and research at UK; this award acknowledges his sustained contributions and excellent leadership in hematology/oncology on a national level. Val is also a Past-President of HOPA. Val, thanks for your demonstration of “Best Practice” !
12/14/2009 - Thomas Foster, PharmD is Selected for Prestigious USP Beal Award
Thomas S. Foster, Pharm.D. has been named the recipient of USP’s pinnacle award, the Beal Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service. The award is given once every five years and recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions while serving as a USP volunteer. During a special ceremony at the 2010 Convention, Dr. Foster will receive a crystal sculpture representing USP’s spirit of voluntarism and become a lifetime Honorary Member of the USP Convention. Dr. Foster has directed that the cash portion of the award ($10,000) be donated to the Paul F. Parker Endowment Fund at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Dr. Foster's continued involvement in this, as well as other organizations serves as a model for the residents, preceptors, students, and practitioners that he interacts with at the University of Kentucky. We would like to congratulate him for this wonderful achievement.
12/1/2009 - PGY2 December Resident of the Month - Katherine Malloy, PharmD
Congratulations to Katherine Malloy, PharmD, (R#356) who has been selected the UK HealthCare Resident of the Month for December 2009. Over 500 House Staff members are eligible for this award. Katie was selected for collaborating with all health care disciplines, sound educational expertise with residents and students, and for her commitment to improve the lives of children in the Kentucky Children's Hospital. The selection of Katie as the December award winner was made by the UK HealthCare Resident of the Month Committee.
10/31/2009 - Paul F. Parker Award Winner Announced
Henry J. Mann, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP, FASHP (R#89), was announced as 2009's Paul F. Parker Award Winner. The annual Paul F. Parker Award Reception and Luncheon will be held on Tuesday December 8, 2009 from 11:30am -1pm in the Montego AF room at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. To find out more about this year's award winner, please click here.
10/30/2009 - Former Residents Receive KSHP Awards
Congratulations to Russ Judd (R#342) who received KSHP Resident of the Year for 2009 as well as to Marintha Short (R#336), and Jill Rhodes (R#312) for receiving KSHP's New Practicioner Awards. Congratulations go to these clinicians for continuing the tradition of excellence. Pictured in the photograph (from left to right) are Russ Judd, Marintha Short, Jill Rhodes, and UK Pharmacy Director John Armitstead.
9/15/2009 - PGY2 Elected to National Fraternal Office
Sal Bottiglieri, Pharm.D., PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Resident has been elected and installed on the Executive Board of Kappa Epsilon Fraternity as the National Secretary. Kappa Epsilon, Inc. is a national professional pharmacy fraternity whose major projects include breast cancer awareness as well as the pharmacy career opportunity recruitment project, a project developed to instill interest in pharmacy for high school students. Congratulations Sal!
8/14/2009 - PGY2 Selected to Serve on National Committee
Congratulations to Kendall Gross, Pharm.D. (R#353), Critical Care (PGY2) Specialty Pharmacy Resident, who was selected by the University HealthSystem Consortium to serve on the UHC Research and Education Committee. The Pharmacy Research and Education Committee acts as a central coordinating body for the development of effective pharmacy-coordinated investigational drug services, promotes practice-based outcomes research, supports programs aimed at the professional education and development of pharmacy personnel, and facilitates institutional relationships with Colleges of Pharmacy. Congratulations Kendall!
7/1/2009 - Rapp – UK Pharmacy Icon - Retires
Robert Rapp, Pharm.D., FCCP, retired after a forty year career at the University of Kentucky. Having held positions from Pharmacy Intern through College of Pharmacy Department Chair, Professor, and Associate Director of Pharmacy Services, Bob has demonstrated unparalleled leadership and innovation in many of the outstanding pharmacy programs at the hospital and the college. Bob has been a leader in his own practice, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in the worlds of pharmacy practice, pharmacy education, pharmacy administration, neurosurgery pharmacy practice, total parenteral nutrition, sterile products, and infectious diseases. A winner of the ACCP Parker Medal and UK Parker Award, Bob’s impact has been great. The memories and experiences have been truly unique and his presence will be sorely missed by the fine team of pharmacy residents, practitioners and leaders which he has encouraged, motivated, activated, educated, debated, precepted, empowered and mentored. For the UK Pharmacy Services Website click here.
6/29/09 - Residency Award Winners Announced
We would like to recognize the efforts of members of the department of pharmacy for their efforts during this past year. Please be directed to the awards page for a full list of this, and past year recipients of these awards.
4/28/09 - Former Resident Named Dean
Congratulations to Henry Mann, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, FCCM (R89) on accepting the position of Dean, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mann has served as faculty at the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy for the past 29 years, establishing the interdisciplinary Center for Excellence in Critical Care, which advances quality of care in ICUs across the United States. Dr. Mann joins former Kentucky residents Donald Letendre, PharmD (R76, University of Iowa), Robert Blouin, PharmD, FCCP (R53, University of North Carolina), and Joseph DiPiro, PharmD, FCCP (R93, University of South Carolina) as former UK residents who are now Deans at college of pharmacies. Congratulations Henry!4/17/09 - PGY1 Resident Wins James Rhodes Award
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy awarded Ryan Mynatt, PharmD (R357) with the James Rhodes Award for 2009. This award is for a PY4 Pharmacy Student or a University of Kentucky graduate completing his/her PGY1 residency at UK who demonstrates a consistent commitment to clinical pharmacy practice. The candidate should be of outstanding moral character and viewed as consistently hostest and trustworthy by peers. Congratulations Ryan!4/7/09 - Former Resident Receives ASHP Award
Congratulations to Douglas Miller, PharmD (R8) for recieving the ASHP Award for Distinguished Leadership in Health-System Pharmacy. Dr. Miller is the former Vice President & Chief of Pharmacy at Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA. Given by the ASHP Board of Directors, the award recognizes individuals who have achieved excellence in health-system pharmacy practice leadership through sustained, progressive improvements in pharmacy services and achieving national prominence for practice leadership. Congratulations R8!3/21/09 - Introducing the 2009-2010 Pharmacy Residents:
Post-Graduate Year One (PGY1)
Craig J. Beavers – University of Kentucky
Melissa A. Nestor – University of Georgia
Komal A. Pandya – University of California, San Francisco
Andrew L. Rogalski – University of Georgia
Kathryn M. Ruf – University of Kentucky
Kelly A. Walsh – University of Southern Nevada
Post-Graduate Year Two (PGY2)
Jennifer Ashton, PharmD – Critical Care – University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida
Sal Bottiglieri, PharmD – Oncology – Albany College of Pharmacy and Moses Cone Health System
Kendall Gross, PharmD – Critical Care – University of Georgia and UK HealthCare
Kena Lanham, PharmD – Cardiology – University of Kentucky and Saint Joseph Hospital
Stephen Lemon, PharmD – Critical Care – St. Louis College of Pharmacy and UK HealthCare
Tracy Krause, PharmD – Oncology – Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Katie Malloy, PharmD – Pediatrics – Purdue University and UK HealthCare
Ryan Mynatt, PharmD – Infectious Diseases – University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare
Ashley Newland, PharmD – Oncology – University of Toledo and Lahey Clinic Medical Center
Alexandra Oschman, PharmD – Pediatrics – Purdue University and Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics
3/21/09 - PGY2 Resident Receives ACCP Adult Medicine PRN Residency Research Award
We would like to congratulate Mike Farley, PharmD, PGY2 Internal Medicine Resident for receiving the ACCP Adult Medicine PRN Residency Research Award for his research entitled: "Characterization of a 24 hour pharmacist managed direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI) program". The purpose of this award is to provide an opportunity for a pharmacy resident or fellow to present and promote his or her current research efforts to the ACCP Adult Medicine PRN. Mike will present his research at the spring ACCP meeting in Orlando. He will also receive a $1000 award that will go toward registration and travel expenses to the Spring ACCP meeting.2/26/09 - Paul F. Parker Honored in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
Paul F. Parker, former Director of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky, was featured in the January/February issue of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA) in their "Heros of Pharmacy" series. Each installment in this series provides a sketch of a hero of pharmacy, including
insights into the hero’s life and his or her contributions to the profession.
JAPhA publishes this column in recognition of the men and women who led the
efforts to make pharmacy the respected profession it is today. Access the article here (subscription required).
2/18/09 - Kirking Named Chair of USP Board of Trustees
Duane M. Kirking, PharmD, PhD (R42) has been named Chair of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Board of Trustees. Dr. Kirking has been involved with USP since 1990 and has served on the Board of Trustees since March 2005. Congratulations Dr. Kirking, read the full press release here.
12/11/08 - PGY2 Residents Obtain Board Certification
Congratulations to Russ Judd, PharmD, BCPS; Deanna McMahon, PharmD, BCPS; Chris Paciullo, PharmD, BCPS; and Rachel Stratman, PharmD, BCPS on passing the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) examination for Pharmacotherapy. This designation awarded by the BPS recognizes the Best Practices of these four pharmacotherapy experts.
12/5/2008 - Residency Application Information Posted
The application for the University of Kentucky's PGY1 and PGY2 Residencies for 2009-2010 have been posted. Please see the application page for details.
12/2008 - ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Program Updated
Please see the ASHP Midyear Meeting Page for details on UK events at the 43rd Midyear Clinical Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
11/25/2008 - New UK Pharmacy Residency Website Goes Live!
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Computer Committee, the new residency website is officically here. Please let us know if you encounter any issues.
11/2008 - PGY2 Resident Named Resident of the Year
Congratulations to T. Michael Farley, PharmD for being named Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP) Resident of the Year for his practice leadership and educational focus during his PGY1 residency at St. Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead, Kentucky). Michael is currently the PGY2 internal medicine resident at UK.
11/2008 - Pediatrics Residency Director Named Pharmacist of the Year
Congratulations to Robert Kuhn, PharmD for being awarded Pharmacist of the year by the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP). Dr. Kuhn, Professor in Pediatrics and Associate Director of Pharmacy Services - leading pharmacy services in Kentucky Children's Hospital, was named KSHP Pharmacist of the Year for his practice, education and research efforts.
10/2008 - 2008 Paul F. Parker Award Winner
Ray R. Maddox, BS, PharmD, FASHP (R#44), was announced as 2008's Paul F. Parker Award Winner. This years lunchon will be held Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 from 11:30 - 1:00P.M. at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Salons 1 & 2, during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Orlando. To find out more about this year's award winner, please click here.
10/2008 - Residency Preceptor Awarded ACCP's Highest Honor
Robert Rapp, PharmD, FCCP, was awarded the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Parker Medal for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Pharmacy at the ACCP Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Rapp is Professor of Pharmacy and Professor of Surgery in the Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine, respectively, at the University of Kentucky.
10/2008 - Two University of Kentucky Faculty Members Elected Fellows of ACCP
Melody Ryan, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, CGP and Kelly M. Smith, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP were elected Fellows of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and were recognized during a special ceremony on October 19 at the College’s 2008 Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Recognition as a Fellow is awarded to ACCP members who have demonstrated a sustained level of excellence in clinical pharmacy practice and/or research.
9/2008 - Residency Preceptor Awarded ACCP New Clinical Practitioner Award
Congratulations to Jeremy Flynn, PharmD, BCPS who has been selected by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Board of Regents as the recipient of the College's 2009 New Clinical Practitioner Award. This award, which is conferred annually, recognizes a College member less than six years since completion of training who has made outstanding contributions to the health of patients and to the practice of clinical pharmacy.
8/2008 - PGY2 Resident Selected to Serve on National Committee
Congratulations to Russ Judd, PharmD, Infectious Diseases (PGY2) Specialty Pharmacy Resident, who was selected by the University HealthSystem Consortium to serve on the UHC Pharmacy Practice Advancement Committee. This committee acts to foster multidisciplinary synergy and collaboration to promote improved patient outcomes through adoption of efficient and effective pharmacy practice models and evidenced-based medication use policies and guidelines.
6/2008 - Former PGY1 Program Director Named KPhA Pharmacist of the Year
Congratulations to Kelly Smith, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of Residency Program Advancement at the UK College of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Medication Use Policy for being selected as the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA) 2008 Pharmacist of the Year.
2/2008 - Residency Preceptor Selected to Serve on ACC Committee
Congratulations to Steven Dunn, PharmD, BCPS for being selected to serve on the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Committee (2008-2011). The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines.
12/2007 - PGY1 Program Wins ASHP Pharmacy Excellence Award
The PGY1 UK Pharmacy Residency was awarded for the residency's "track record of excellence in the training of pharmacy residents and consistently provides an exceptionally positive and rewarding experience to their residents."
11/2007 - Resident and Residency Preceptor Recieve State Awards
Congratulations to Aaron Cook, PharmD, BCPS and Will Vincent, PharmD for their KSHP (Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists) Awards. Dr. Cook, Neurosurgery/Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, was named KSHP Pharmacist of the Year for his practice and volunteer efforts. Dr. Vincent, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident, was named KSHP Resident of the Year for his practice and public health/volunteer work (Salvation Army Clinic and mission trip to Haiti).
