Winter 2016

Twenty-eight Pharm.D. students presented research this December at ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, on topics ranging from antimicrobial stewardship and education, to adherence simulation as a tool to promote empathy among student pharmacists.

“Thanks to the generosity of our alumni supporters, many of our students take advantage of travel stipends to attend professional meetings nationally,” says Dean Paul Larrat. “In these venues, our students enhance the reputation of the College as they present their research or network with pharmacy colleagues. Providing opportunities and encouraging participation in these professional meetings is a priority for us.”

Spencer Donovan ’17 was among the first-time participants, presenting his research on changes in antimicrobial use and resistance rates pre- and post-implementation of an antibacterial stewardship program, a project he began earlier this summer with Professor Kerry LaPlante and Director of Clinical Outcomes Research Haley Morrill. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the conference,” says Donovan. “It’s a great experience to see the work others are doing and how our profession is evolving.”

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