URI pharmacy students enter national contest to promote medication adherence

KINGSTON, R.I. — October 12, 2011 – The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy is taking part in a national competition titled Script Your Future Medication Adherence Advocacy Challenge for the month of October. Students will be competing to find the best methods for advocating medication adherence to the public, especially those with chronic […]

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Dean's Message

The Calendar Turns Finals have been completed and students are headed home for the holidays and the semester break. So far the weather has been relatively mild in Kingston and as a result our new building is progressing rapidly. Many of our Class of 2012 who will soon be leaving the comforts of college life […]

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Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (SSHP)

Networking with professionals and students within the field of pharmacy and closely related fields.  Increase the knowledge of students about careers in pharmacy practice health systems. Increase cooperation among pharmacy schools, ASHP Affiliated State Chapters, and ASHP in addressing the needs of students. ASHP represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care, and other health care systems.

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URI College of Pharmacy receives grant to help reduce hospital readmissions

Technology-enabled pharmacists to make house calls KINGSTON, R.I., July 21, 2011 – The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy is pairing home visits from pharmacists with the latest technology, providing instant access to a patient’s medical history and medications, all in an effort to reduce hospital re-admissions. The Center for Technology and Aging has […]

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Pharmacy professor receives award for innovative educational endeavors

KINGSTON, R.I. – June 24, 2011 – Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Erica Estus was recently awarded the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Leadership in Education Award for her work with pharmacy students and older adults. Estus – who received the award at the society’s conference in Las Vegas in May – titled her project […]

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Class of 2011 – Pharm.D. / B.S.P.S

Pharm.D. / B.S.P.S Class of 2011 Information on post graduation plans as of May 3, 2011 B.S.P.S. Jillian Chase Pharmaceutical Industry   Pharm.D. Kareem Abdalla Community Pharmacist Rite Aid, MA Galina Aksanov Community Pharmacist Rite Aid, RI/MA Bukola Bakare Community Pharmacist Walgreens, CT Christine Barabas Pharmacist Sarah Basiaga Community Pharmacist CVS/Caremark, CT Andrew Benson Pharmacist, […]

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Class of 2011 – Senior Awards

Class of 2011 – Senior Awards   TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA Student Award Recognizes outstanding achievement in the study of pharmacy at URI. Recipient: Ronald  Tutalo   Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award Program Recognizes high academic achievement and professional motivation of  a Pharm.D. student.  Intent to enter practice upon graduation. Recipient: Michelle Krawczynski   Kappa Psi […]

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