One of the more frightening medical trends today is our growing resistance to antibiotics, which we take for everything from ear infections to life-threatening blood conditions. As people use antibiotics for more and more ailments, the ability of germs and bacteria to mutate and adapt has increased, often making them stronger than the medicines available […]
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Bioactive Botanical Research Lab in the College of Pharmacy is leader in plant-based medicinal research
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Annual event gives prospective students a look at what they can expect at URI The URI College of Pharmacy hosted high school students from around the region Friday, Nov. 16 for its annual High School Day, showcasing the College to prospective students. Pharmacy students and faculty members led students through a tour of Avedisian Hall […]
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Eight URI College of Pharmacy students were awarded scholarships Thursday during the college’s 61st annual Heber W. Youngken Jr. Pharmacy Clinic. The conference at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick, named for the inaugural dean of the URI College of Pharmacy, brought together practicing pharmacists and pharmacy educators for a continuing education summit hosted by the […]
Continue reading "URI Pharm.D students win scholarships at annual Youngken Clinic"The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Program at the University of Rhode Island was established to assist students in preparing for entry into graduate-level professional schools in the human health sciences upon completion of their degree at URI.
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Eligibility: All Pharm D students Mission: The mission of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association is to advance pediatric pharmacy practice, support the health and wellbeing of children, and promote safe and effective medication use in children through Collaboration, Advocacy, Research, and Education.
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Eligibility: All PharmD and BPS Students Mission: To advance the principles of managed care pharmacy to enhance patient and population health outcomes. The student chapter aims to support education, foster professional development, and provide networking opportunities for student pharmacists regarding medication management, formulary decision-making, and value-based care.
Continue reading "Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)"Eligibility: All pharmacy students Mission: SUPP is an upcoming pharmacy organization focused on the utilization of the Spanish language in the pharmacy setting to increase patient’s knowledge and confidence regarding their medications and health.
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Eligibility: All PharmD and BPS students Mission: IPhO is dedicated to advancing the careers of industry pharmacists by raising awareness of their roles in drug development, creating networking opportunities, and providing professional development resources.
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Eligibility: All PharmD Students Mission: SCCP, as part of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), is dedicated to advancing clinical pharmacy to improve human health and patient care. We promote leadership, professional development, resources, and advocacy to enable future clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice, research, and education.
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