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Week 11.23 to 11.27

Week 11.23 to 11.27

MONDAY
➢ PID: Tetracyclines
o *Class will start at 11:00A.M.
*Final touch-ups for Capstone Case DUE by 9:00A.M.
➢ DD: ***EXAM #3***
o 1:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. in Scaife #6
o Check CourseWeb for the composition of exam questions

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Capstone Debrief [Falcione]
➢ CARDIO: Summative Review – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)
➢ POP PRACTICUM: No Class (time reserved for remediation)

WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY: No class

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ Thursday, November 26: HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, November 23: DD Exam #3
➢ Tuesday, November 24: POP Final Self-Evaluation & Reflection DUE
➢ Thursday, December 3: PID Exam #3
➢ Tuesday, December 8: POP Direct-to-Consumer Project
➢ Wednesday, December 9: POP Quiz #3

FINALS SCHEDULE
➢ Monday, December 14: PID
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in 402 Salk

➢ Tuesday, December 15: CARDIO
o 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M. in Scaife #6

➢ Thursday, December 17: DD
o 9:00A.M. to 11:00A.M. in Scaife #6

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ SPECIAL PROJECT HOURS are to be completed by the end of spring semester (total 8 hours)
o Please remember that you must submit your 1-2 page reflection and signed activity log within 2 weeks of your participation in the activity
o Also remember that the activity must be approved for hours at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order for it to be counted for your hours
➢ Small Group Breakout Session #3: Thursday, December 3

“Student Notes:
This session is focused on beginning to learn components of the patient care process. Youhave been working on providing OTC consultations to patients in the community pharmacy, as well as conducting your first public health screening. The session is designed to be interactive and serve as an opportunity for students share their experiences and learn from others through a faculty facilitated discussion.

Ability Outcomes:
− Introduce yourself as a student pharmacist to five patients, and summarize in script format how to do this successfully.
− Interview, assess, and create a plan for a patient seeking an OTC treatment in your pharmacy.
− Document your patient interaction
− Identify patients at risk for contracting the flu and provide them with a brochure
− Demonstration of a logical thought process with regard to OTC consultations
− Conduct a public health outreach event

Materials to bring to class (Dec 3rd):
 Signed public health event planning guide
 Copies of OTC consult notes and public health outcomes report

Turning-in Evaluations:
□ The following materials must be turned into Ms. Schmotzer no later than Friday, December 11th:
 Experiential Learning Log: completed and up-to-date with initials from your preceptor for your work weekly. The only grade for this is that you completed it. We only expect that you record what you did...each of you will have an individual assessment of your work.
 Evaluations: All three evaluation tools must be turned into Ms. Schmotzer by Friday, December 11th. If your preceptor would prefer to fax in their evaluation, it can be faxed to Ms. Schmotzer at: 412-383-9996.
 Kudos for preceptors: can be e-mailed to Mrs. Renee Fry by Friday, Dec 11th We will be sending a formal thank you to the preceptors and their supervisors based on your feedback.

Our goal is to have your assignments back to you by Wednesday, Dec 16th as noted in your syllabus.

Please note, we cannot post your final grade until all the required assignments/evaluations are turned-in.”

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe THANKSGIVING BREAK!

Posted by: Adam Martin

11/20/2009

Week 11.16 to 11.20

Week 11.16 to 11.20

MONDAY – NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR PID
*Remember to wear light blue clothing!!!!!
➢ DD: Clearance Concepts – Renal II [Nolin]
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Review of Articles for Final Project, Exam Review [Ruby/Poloyac]
*Read “PK & PD Changes in the Elderly” article prior to class
➢ PID: Macrolides/Ketolides
o *Class will start at 12:30P.M. and go until 1:50P.M.

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Bronchitis [Howrie]
➢ CARDIO: Summative Review – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)
➢ POP PRACTICUM: ***Standardized Patient Final***
o Every 15 minutes from 12:30P.M. to 6:00P.M.

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Summative Review – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)
➢ DD: Clearance Concepts – Renal III [Nolin]
➢ POP: Self-Care Vitamins, Minerals & Other Dietary Supplements [Pater]
*Final Self-Care & OTC Recommendation DUE

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Community-Acquired Pneumonia [Schiff]
*QUIZ #10: Set #10 - Prefixes

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations – Kidney Disease [Nolin]
➢ CARDIO: Summative Review – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Diabetes Day: Monday, November 16
o The color designated for Diabetes Day is LIGHT BLUE
o All students are encouraged to wear a light blue shirt on November 16th to echo the world effort to increase awareness about diabetes (which is November 14). The Patient Care Committee is working on a great Operation Diabetes project for the spring, so this will serve as the kick-off!
o All students will receive a prize, but as an added incentive, the class wearing the most blue will win a grab-‘n-go breakfast! Members of the ASP Patient Care Committee will be coming into classes at 9:00A.M. on Monday, so make sure to be on time in order to be counted.

➢ Lunch & Learn: Tuesday, November 17
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 457 Salk
o Hurley Associates financial planning firm

➢ IPSF General Body Meeting: Friday, November 20
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in PCLC

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, November 16: DD Review of Articles for Final Project
➢ Monday, November 16: Read DD Article – “PK & PD Changes in the Elderly”
➢ Tuesday, November 17: POP Standardized Patient Final (time & room assignment on CourseWeb)
➢ November 17/18/20/24: Cardio Summative Review – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)
➢ Wednesday, November 18: POP Final Self-Care & OTC Recommendation DUE
➢ Thursday, November 19: PID Quiz #10
➢ Monday, November 23: DD Exam #3
➢ Tuesday, November 24: POP Final Self-Evaluation & Reflection DUE
➢ Thursday, December 3: PID Exam #3
➢ Tuesday, December 8: POP Direct-to-Consumer Project
➢ Wednesday, December 9: POP Quiz #3

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ SPECIAL PROJECT HOURS are to be completed by the end of spring semester (total 8 hours)
o Please remember that you must submit your 1-2 page reflection and signed activity log within 2 weeks of your participation in the activity
o Also remember that the activity must be approved for hours at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order for it to be counted for your hours
➢ Small Group Breakout Session #3: Thursday, December 3

“Student Notes:
This session is focused on beginning to learn components of the patient care process. Youhave been working on providing OTC consultations to patients in the community pharmacy, as well as conducting your first public health screening. The session is designed to be interactive and serve as an opportunity for students share their experiences and learn from others through a faculty facilitated discussion.

Ability Outcomes:
− Introduce yourself as a student pharmacist to five patients, and summarize in script format how to do this successfully.
− Interview, assess, and create a plan for a patient seeking an OTC treatment in your pharmacy.
− Document your patient interaction
− Identify patients at risk for contracting the flu and provide them with a brochure
− Demonstration of a logical thought process with regard to OTC consultations
− Conduct a public health outreach event

Materials to bring to class (Dec 3rd):
 Signed public health event planning guide
 Copies of OTC consult notes and public health outcomes report

Turning-in Evaluations:
□ The following materials must be turned into Ms. Schmotzer no later than Friday, December 11th:
 Experiential Learning Log: completed and up-to-date with initials from your preceptor for your work weekly. The only grade for this is that you completed it. We only expect that you record what you did...each of you will have an individual assessment of your work.
 Evaluations: All three evaluation tools must be turned into Ms. Schmotzer by Friday, December 11th. If your preceptor would prefer to fax in their evaluation, it can be faxed to Ms. Schmotzer at: 412-383-9996.
 Kudos for preceptors: can be e-mailed to Mrs. Renee Fry by Friday, Dec 11th We will be sending a formal thank you to the preceptors and their supervisors based on your feedback.

Our goal is to have your assignments back to you by Wednesday, Dec 16th as noted in your syllabus.

Please note, we cannot post your final grade until all the required assignments/evaluations are turned-in.”

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

11/13/2009

Week 11.9 to 11.13

Week 11.9 to 11.13

MONDAY
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Drug Therapy Individualization – CNS Drugs, Immunosuppressive Drugs and Clinical Cases [Fabian & Venkataramanan]
➢ PID: Macrolides

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Macrolides
➢ CARDIO: Wiser – Dysrhythmia/MI/HF Practicum
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Split Class with Experiential Learning
o Groups I-P: 402 Salk from 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M. (then switch)
o Groups A-H: BST S120 from 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M. (then switch)
o POP: Patient Interviews with residents – *dress professionally!
o Check POP Announcements on CourseWeb for more information

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Wiser – Dysrhythmia/MI/HF Practicum
o *Check assigned dates & times via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Course Documents >“Exam Schedule” (at the bottom)
➢ DD: Drug Therapy Individualization – Antidepressants & Antipsychotics [Fabian]
➢ POP: Legal & Regulatory Issues in Self-Care; Final Preparation [Pater]

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Macrolides
*QUIZ #9: Set #9 - Prefixes
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Capstone Case

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations – Elderly [Ruby]
➢ CARDIO: ***EXAM #3***

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ IPSF Presents: “Pharmacy Across the Pond”: Tuesday, November 10
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o Yardlee Kauffman, P4, is completing a rotation in Ireland. She will speak about her experiences & discuss the process of conducting international rotations

➢ Career Expo: Wednesday, November 11
o 10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o 17 companies will be present, 10 of which will hold interviews at 4:00P.M. following the expo. If interested in an interview, please contact Lori Schmotzer <schmotze@pitt.edu> by Friday, November 6

➢ PPA Meeting: Friday, November 13
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in PCLC
o Meeting to discuss Mid Year Meeting & Appropriate Medication Use Project

➢ University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Diabetes Day: Friday, November 13
o The color designated for Diabetes Day is LIGHT BLUE
o All students are encouraged to wear a light blue shirt on November 13th to echo the world effort to increase awareness about diabetes (which is November 14). The Patient Care Committee is working on a great Operation Diabetes project for the spring, so this will serve as the kick-off!
o All students will receive a prize, but as an added incentive, the class wearing the most blue will win a grab-‘n-go breakfast on the morning of Monday, November 16th. Members of the ASP Patient Care Committee will be coming into classes at 9:00A.M. on Friday, so make sure to be on time in order to be counted.

➢ Fall Food Drive: now through Friday, November 13
o Collection bins located in *PCLC* and *9th floor Salk*
o Sponsored by LKS & PDC to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
o Most needed items: dry cereal, canned tuna/salmon, canned fruit/vegetables/vegetable juice, canned beans, peanut butter
o In addition to helping a worthy cause, the class that collects the most canned goods wins a BAGEL BREAKFAST!!!
o *Non-perishable items only, please no glass

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, November 9: PID SOAP note with justification & references
o Post on WIKI area as discussed in class by 9:00A.M.
➢ Thursday, November 12: PID Quiz #9 - Prefixes
➢ Friday, November 13: Cardio Exam #3
➢ Monday, November 16: DD Review of Articles for Final Project
➢ Tuesday, November 17: POP Standardized Patient Final (sign up for time & room assignment on 7th floor Salk)
➢ Wednesday, November 18: POP Final Self-Care & OTC Recommendation DUE
➢ Monday, November 23: DD Exam #3
➢ Tuesday, November 24: POP Final Self-Evaluation & Reflection DUE

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ SPECIAL PROJECT HOURS are to be completed by the end of spring semester (total 8 hours)
o Please remember that you must submit your 1-2 page reflection and signed activity log within 2 weeks of your participation in the activity
o Also remember that the activity must be approved for hours at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order for it to be counted for your hours
➢ On-Campus Session: Tuesday, November 10 (Split class with POP)
o 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M.: Groups A-H (BST S120) [McGivney]
o 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M.: Groups I-P (BST S120) [McGivney]

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

11/06/2009

Week 11.2 to 11.6

Week 11.2 to 11.6

*MONDAY - Note the times of PID & the exam
➢ PID: Cyclic Peptides (Vancomycin, Quinuprisin/Dalfopristin)
o 11:00A.M. to 11:50A.M. in 402 Salk
➢ DD: ***EXAM #2***
o 1:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. in Scaife #6
o Material: drug distribution, multiple dosing, extra-vascular administration, clearance concepts
*Dr. Venkataramanan will be available Saturday, October 31 from 11:15A.M. to 1:15P.M. in his office 718 Salk, as well as Monday morning prior to PID if you have any questions or need any clarification of concepts.

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Cyclic Lipopeptides (Daptomycin; Dalba-, Tela-, Orita-vancin) & Oxazolidinones (Linezolid)
➢ CARDIO: Pathophysiology & Pharmacology of Heart Failure [Vollmer]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Dermatology II – Sun-Induced Skin Disorders, Minor Burns/Sunburn, Diaper Rash & Prickly Heat Self-Care [resident]

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Heart Failure [Seybert]
➢ DD: Drug Therapy Individualization – Immunosuppressive Drugs [Venkataramanan]
➢ POP: Minor Wounds/Secondary Bacterial Infection, Acne Self-Care [resident]

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Macrolides
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA) [Potoski]
➢ EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Debriefing Sessions (by group)
o 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.: Groups A, C, E, G, I, K, M, O
o 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.: Groups B, D, F, H, J, L, N, P
o Same rooms as last time

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Drug Therapy Individualization – Non-Linear PK [Fabian]
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacotherapy of Acute Heart Failure [Anthes]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ School of Pharmacy Clothing Sale
o Order forms DUE Monday, November 2 to Jessica & Justine
o Order forms and samples are available on the 9th floor of Salk

➢ Fall Food Drive: now through Friday, November 13
o Collection bins located in *PCLC* and *9th floor Salk*
o Sponsored by LKS & PDC to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
o Most needed items: dry cereal, canned tuna/salmon, canned fruit/vegetables/vegetable juice, canned beans, peanut butter
o In addition to helping a worthy cause, the class that collects the most canned goods wins a BAGEL BREAKFAST!!!
o *Non-perishable items only, please no glass

➢ Career Expo: November 11 from 12:00P.M. to 3:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o 17 companies will be present, 10 of which will hold interviews at 4:00P.M. following the expo. If interested in an interview, please contact Lori Schmotzer <schmotze@pitt.edu> by Friday, November 6

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, November 2: DD Exam #2
o 1:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. in Scaife #6
o Material: drug distribution, multiple dosing, extra-vascular administration, clearance concepts
➢ Monday, November 2: PID SOA note + problem list
o Post on WIKI area as discussed in class by 9:00A.M.
o Guidelines & directions on CourseWeb >PID >Capstone WIKI tab on left above “Tools”
➢ Wednesday, November 4: Experiential Learning Assignments DUE
o Submit by 5:00P.M. on CourseWeb
➢ Thursday, November 5: PID Quiz #8 – Prefixes
➢ Monday, November 9: PID SOAP note with justification & references
o Post on WIKI area as discussed in class by 9:00A.M.
➢ Friday, November 13: Cardio Exam #3

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ SPECIAL PROJECT HOURS are to be completed by the end of spring semester (total 8 hours)
o Please remember that you must submit your 1-2 page reflection and signed activity log within 2 weeks of your participation in the activity
o Also remember that the activity must be approved for hours at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order for it to be counted for your hours
➢ Debriefing Sessions: Thursday, November 5 – scheduled by groups
o 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.: Groups A, C, E, G, I, K, M, O
o 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.: Groups B, D, F, H, J, L, N, P
o Same rooms as last time

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

!!!HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Posted by: Adam Martin

10/30/2009

Week 10.26 to 10.30

Week 10.26 to 10.30
*AMERICAN PHARMACY EDUCATOR WEEK*

MONDAY
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Drug Therapy Evaluations- Cardiovascular Drugs [Seybert]
o Read assigned group article (listed on CourseWeb)
➢ PID: Enterococci, Gram-Negative Cocci (Gonococci, Meningococci)
➢ DD: Exam #2 Review Session
o 2:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. in PCLC

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Cyclic Peptides (Vancomycin, Quinuprisin/Dalfopristin)
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacology – Antidysrhythmics [Vollmer]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Split Class with Experiential Learning
o Dermatology & Smoking [Pater]
• Groups I-P: 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M. in 402 Salk
• Groups A-H: 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M. in 402 Salk
o Patient Care Skills & Small Group Preparations [McGivney]
• Groups A-H: 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M. in BST S120
• Groups I-P: 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M. in BST S120

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Pharmacotherapy of Atrial & Ventricular Dysrhythmias
➢ DD: Pharmacogenomics [Empey]
➢ POP: Muddiest Points Discussion
o ***QUIZ #2***

THURSDAY
➢ PID: ***EXAM #2***
o 9:00A.M to 12:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o Material: 134 points- Schiff; 66 points- Howrie (2 practica) & Falcione (1 practicum)
o Penicillins & Cephalosporins – “Lincosamides” packet will NOT be on the exam
o Study Guide posted on CourseWeb

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Pharmacogenomics [Empey]
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacotherapy of MI [Harinstein]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ American Pharmacy Educator Week: beginning Monday, October 26
o Monday 10.26: Coffee & Conversation
• Informal FREE coffee and conversation with faculty
• 2:00P.M. to 3:00P.M. in 810 Salk
• All are welcome!

o Wednesday 10.28: Academic Journeys
• Presentations by selected faculty on their personal career development paths
• 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 402 Salk
• All are welcome!

o Thursday 10.29: Career Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Zach Cain, 2009 PharmD graduate & post-doctoral fellow at Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Information will be provided regarding post-graduate opportunities & the ASHP Midyear interviewing process
• All are encouraged to attend!

o Friday 10.30: PPA Membership/Advocacy Talk
• 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 456 Salk
• Pat Epple, Executive Director for the PA Pharmacists Association, will speak about the state organization
• Focus: benefits of student membership as well as advocacy for the profession of pharmacy
• All are welcome & encouraged to attend!!!
• *Lunch will be provided after the program*

o *The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) has designated October 25 through 31, 2009, as American Pharmacy Educator Week. The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is looking forward to several activities celebrating the week, including opportunities for students to learn more about their faculty members and what a career in academic pharmacy entails.

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, October 26: DD Group Articles
o Read assigned article to prepare for in-class presentation
o Instructions will be discussed in class
➢ Monday, October 26: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #2 DUE
➢ Wednesday, October 28: POP Quiz #2
➢ Thursday, October 29: PID Exam #2
o 9:00A.M to 12:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o Material: 134 points- Schiff; 66 points- Howrie (2 practica) & Falcione (1 practicum)
o Penicillins & Cephalosporins – “Lincosamides” packet will NOT be on the exam
o Study Guide posted on CourseWeb
➢ Monday, November 2: DD Exam #2
➢ Monday, November 2: PID SOA note + problem list
o Post on WIKI area as discussed in class by 9:00A.M.
➢ Monday, November 9: PID SOAP note with justification & references
o Post on WIKI area as discussed in class by 9:00A.M.
➢ Friday, November 13: Cardio Exam #3

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ SPECIAL PROJECT HOURS are to be completed by the end of spring semester (total 8 hours)
o Please remember that you must submit your 1-2 page reflection and signed activity log within 2 weeks of your participation in the activity
o Also remember that the activity must be approved for hours at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order for it to be counted for your hours
➢ On-Campus Session: Tuesday, October 27
o Patient Care Skills & Small Group Preparations [McGivney]
o Groups A-H: 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M. in BST S120
o Groups I-P: 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M. in BST S120

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

10/23/2009

Week 10.19 to 10.23

Week 10.19 to 10.23

MONDAY
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Clearance Concepts – Hepatic III; Problem Sets/Exam Review [Venkataramanan]
o Read article before class for discussion
➢ PID: Lincosamides, Mupirocin, Retapamulin

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Enterococci, Gram-Negative Cocci (Gonococci, Meningococci)
➢ CARDIO: Acute Coronary Syndrome – Wiser Center
o Should have received an E-mail regarding time to arrive
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Interviewing Skills – Standardized Patient Activity
o Groups I-P: 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.
o Groups A-H: 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Acute Coronary Syndrome – Wiser Center
o Should have received an E-mail regarding time to arrive
➢ DD: Clearance Concepts – Hepatic IV [Venkataramanan]
➢ POP: Self-Care Warts/Minor Foot Disorders; Fungal Infections [resident]
*Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #2 DUE

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Enterococci, Gram-Negative Cocci (Gonococci, Meningococci)
*Quiz #7 – Set#7 Prefixes
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Osteomyelitis [Falcione]

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Quantification of Renal Function – Renal I [Nolin]
➢ CARDIO: EXAM #2
o 10:00A.M. to 11:50A.M. in 355 Salk
o “Treatment of Dysrhythmias” packet will NOT be on exam
o Material: Vollmer 1/3, Seybert 1/3, Schiff, Benedict & Coon have ~10 questions each

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ Luncheon with Tony Civello, CEO of Kerr Drug: Thursday, October 22
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 456 Salk
o Kerr Drug has implemented clinical programs, health & wellness centers, and specialty services such as diabetes management
o *Have an innovative community residency!
o Tony Civello is an alumnus and has recently served as President of NACDS
o Lunch will be served!
o If interested, RSVP to Graham Ciraulo <gac17@pitt.edu>

➢ American Pharmacy Educator Week: beginning Monday, October 26
o Monday 10.26: Coffee & Conversation
• Informal FREE coffee and conversation with faculty
• 2:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.
o Tuesday 10.27: Faculty Roundtables
• Opportunities for small group discussions with faculty regarding careers in academic pharmacy
• 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M.
o Wednesday 10.28: Academic Journeys
• Presentations by selected faculty on their personal career development paths
• 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M.
o All events will be held in Salk Hall
o Specific rooms TBA
o *The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) has designated October 25 through 31, 2009, as American Pharmacy Educator Week. The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is looking forward to several activities celebrating the week, including opportunities for students to learn more about their faculty members and what a career in academic pharmacy entails.

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, October 19: Read ‘Enteric-coated Bioequivalence’ study for DD class discussion
o Also check out the Excel documents posted on CourseWeb
➢ Wednesday, October 21: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #2 DUE
➢ Wednesday, October 21: DD Practicum #5 & #6 DUE
➢ Thursday, October 22: PID Quiz #6
➢ Friday, October 23: Cardio Exam #2
o 10:00A.M. to 11:50A.M. in 355 Salk
o “Treatment of Dysrhythmias” packet will NOT be on exam
o Material: Vollmer 1/3, Seybert 1/3, Schiff, Benedict & Coon have ~10 questions each
➢ Wednesday, October 28: POP Quiz #2
➢ Monday, November 2: DD Exam #2

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ SPECIAL PROJECT HOURS are to be completed by the end of spring semester (total 8 hours)
o Please remember that you must submit your 1-2 page reflection and signed activity log within 2 weeks of your participation in the activity
o Also remember that the activity must be approved for hours at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order for it to be counted for your hours
➢ On-Campus Session: Tuesday, October 27
o Patient Care Skills & Small Group Preparations [McGivney]
o Groups I-P: 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M. in BST S120
o Groups A-H: 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M. in BST S120

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

10/16/2009

Week 10.12 to 10.16

Week 10.12 to 10.16

MONDAY – DD SWITCHED WITH PID
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins
*QUIZ #5: Set #5 - Prefixes
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Otitis Media [Howrie]
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Angina, Acute Coronary Syndrome [Seybert]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Self-Care Smoking Cessation & OTC Products [Vitale]

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Source & Chemistry of Cardiovascular Agents [Schiff]
➢ DD: Clearance Concepts – Hepatic I [Venkataramanan]
➢ POP: Self-Care Scaly Dermatoses & Hairloss; Insect Bites/Stings & Pediculosis [resident]

THURSDAY – PID SWITCHED WITH DD
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Physiochemical Factors Affecting Drug Absorption [Venkataramanan]

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Clearance Concepts – Hepatic II [Venkataramanan]
➢ CARDIO: Cardiac Electrophysiology [Vollmer]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ SNPhA: Dues for the year are $12- cash or checks to “SNPhA”
o National Membership is $35 for the year (via www.snpha.org), which gets you additional discounts on Regional & National meeting expenses (e.g. airfare), allows you to be eligible for scholarships (once a member for 1 year), and more!
o Turn in your dues to myself or Melissa Ruminski

➢ IPSF General Body Meeting: Thursday, October 15
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M.
o Topics of discussion will include planning Pharmacy Weeks events, forming a committee to plan Medical Spanish classes, and putting together events and activities for the rest of the fall semester.  
o If you want to get involved in planning any of these projects/events, or if you have any ideas for activities you would like to see IPSF get involved in, feel free to attend!

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, October 12: PID Quiz #5
➢ Wednesday, October 21: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #2 DUE
➢ Friday, October 23: Cardio Exam #2
➢ Wednesday, October 28: POP Quiz #2

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ Assignments #4-7 are now posted on CourseWeb

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

10/09/2009

Week 10.5 to 10.9

Week 10.5 to 10.9

MONDAY
➢ DD: Extravascular Administration II [Venkataramanan]
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins

TUESDAY
➢ ADDITIONAL PID CLASS: 8:00A.M. to 8:50A.M. in 402
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacotherapy of Venous Thromboembolism [Benedict]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Interviewing Skills, Standardized Patient Activity
o Groups I-P: 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.
o Groups A-H: 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.
o Check CourseWeb for room assignments
o *Dress professionally!

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Anticoagulation Cases and Trial Review
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Problem Sets [Venkataramanan]
➢ POP: Dermatology I; Self-Care: Atopic Dermatitis/Dry Skin, Contact Dermatitis [resident]
*Self-Care and OTC Recommendation #1 DUE

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins
*QUIZ#5
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Soft Tissue Infection [Howrie]

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Bioavailability [Venkataramanan]
➢ CARDIO: Coronary Artery Disease – Pathophysiology & Pharmacology [Vollmer]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ SNPhA: Dues for the year are $12- cash or checks to “SNPhA”
o National Membership is $35 for the year (via www.snpha.org), which gets you additional discounts on Regional & National meeting expenses (e.g. airfare), allows you to be eligible for scholarships (once a member for 1 year), and more!
o Turn in your dues to myself or Melissa Ruminski

➢ LKS Bake Sale: Wednesday, October 7
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M.

➢ ASP General Body Meeting: Wednesday, October 7
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 402 Salk

➢ Phone-a-Thon!
o October 6-8 in Forbes Tower (Forbes & Meyran)
o Like last year, there will be 4 shifts, with two of them taking place on Tuesday
o Volunteers should arrive at least ½ hour early to enjoy the catered dinner and go over training procedures

➢ Project CHANCE Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 8
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in PCLC

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Wednesday, October 7: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #1 DUE
➢ Thursday, October 8: PID Quiz #5
➢ Wednesday, October 21: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #2 DUE
➢ Friday, October 23: Cardio Exam #2
➢ Wednesday, October 28: POP Quiz #2

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ Assignments #4-7 are now posted on CourseWeb

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

10/02/2009

Week 9.28 to 10.2

Week 9.28 to 10.2

MONDAY
➢ DD: ***EXAM #1***
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in Scaife #6
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins
o ***QUIZ #4

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins
➢ CARDIO: Hyperlipidemia [Vollmer]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Self-Care Ophthalmic, Otic and Oral Care
o Groups A-H: 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.
o Groups I-P: 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Pharmacotherapy of Dyslipidemia [Coons]
o Dyslipidemia Case Discussion & Trials
*Assignment DUE: Group Clinical Trial Review
➢ DD: Multiple Dose II [Venkataramanan]
➢ POP: Self-Care Immunizations in the Community Setting [Hall]

THURSDAY
➢ PID: ***EXAM #1***
o All material through Gram-Positive Cocci (13 lectures/ 1 practicum)
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in 402 Salk
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Penicillins, Cephalosporins [Schiff]

FRIDAY
➢ DD: Extravascular Administration I [Venkataramanan]
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Antiplatelets & Thrombolytics, Anticoagulants (Bertram Chapter 34) [Seybert]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ SNPhA: Dues for the year are $12- cash or checks to “SNPhA”
o National Membership is $35 for the year (via www.snpha.org), which gets you additional discounts on Regional & National meeting expenses (e.g. airfare), allows you to be eligible for scholarships (once a member for 1 year), and more!
o Turn in your dues to myself or Melissa Ruminski

➢ IPSF Global Health Spotlight: Wednesday, September 30
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o IPSF will be participating in the University's annual International Week with a series of presentations by School of Pharmacy students who have participated in global health experiences all over the world!
o Presentations will be made by students who traveled to Malawi, Lithuania, Italy, and Honduras 
o Each presentation will be informal, and about 10-15 minutes long
o Light refreshments will be provided!!!

➢ Phone-a-Thon!
o October 6-8 in Forbes Tower (Forbes & Meyran)
o Like last year, there will be 4 shifts, with two of them taking place on Tuesday
o Volunteers should arrive at least ½ hour early to enjoy the catered dinner and go over training procedures

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, September 28: DD Exam #1
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in Scaife #6
➢ Monday, September 28: PID Quiz #4
➢ Wednesday, September 30: Cardio Clinical Trial Review DUE
➢ Thursday, October 1: PID Exam #1
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o All material through Gram-Positive Cocci (13 lectures/1practicum)
o Point Distribution:
• Schiff: 100 points – MC, Matching, Structure Matching
• Howrie: 50 points – T/F, MC, SA/Essay
• Shullo: 50 points – T/F, MC
o *Study Guide On CourseWeb!!!
➢ Wednesday, October 7: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #1 DUE
➢ Wednesday, October 21: POP Self-Care & OTC Recommendation #2 DUE
➢ Friday, October 23: Cardio Exam #2
➢ Wednesday, October 28: POP Quiz #2

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ Assignments #4-7 are now posted on CourseWeb

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

09/25/2009

Week 9.21 to 9.25

Week 9.21 to 9.25

MONDAY
➢ DD: Drug Distribution I [Venkataramanan]
o *Read publication on CourseWeb prior to class
➢ DD PRACTICUM: Problem Sets – Exam Review
➢ PID: Gram-Positive Cocci (Murray Chapters 21, 22)

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Gram-Positive Cocci
➢ CARDIO: Hypertensive Crisis Physical Assessment – Laboratory Testing in Hypertensive Individuals [Smithburger]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Split class with Experiential Learning
o POP: Cough, Cold & Allergy [Pater]
• Groups A-H: 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M.
• Groups I-P: 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M.
o EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Practice Management & Small Group Prep in BST S120 [McGivney]
• Groups A-H: 3:00P.M. to 4:50P.M.
• Groups I-P: 1:00P.M. to 2:50P.M.

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Hypertension Practicum – Wiser Center Simulation (Cases & Trials) [Seybert]
o Should have received an E-mail regarding when you arrive
➢ DD: Drug Distribution II [Venkataramanan]
➢ POP: Muddiest Points Discussion
o ***QUIZ #1

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Penicillins, Cephalosporins (Murray Chapter 20)
o ***QUIZ: Set#4 - Suffixes
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Penicillins, Cephalosporins [Schiff]
➢ EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Discussion
o Provide updated portfolio to facilitator
o *Process map assignment DUE
o Actively participate in group discussion

FRIDAY
➢ DD: NO CLASS (per G20) – extra study time bonus
➢ CARDIO: ***EXAM 1***
o 10:00A.M. to 11:50A.M. in Scaife 6
o Covers all HTN material, including practica

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forfeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ SNPhA: Dues for the year are $12- cash or checks to “SNPhA”
o National Membership is $35 for the year (via www.snpha.org), which gets you additional discounts on Regional & National meeting expenses (e.g. airfare), allows you to be eligible for scholarships (once a member for 1 year), and more!
o Turn in your dues to myself or Melissa Ruminski

➢ Project CHANCE Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 22
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M.

➢ IPSF General Body Meeting: Wednesday, September 23
o 12:00P.M. to 12:30P.M. in 456 Salk
o We will be discussing our events for the year as well as presenting opportunities for all students to get involved. So bring your lunch, bring some friends, and find out about all of the exciting benefits IPSF has to offer!

➢ Charity Bike Ride for Chronic Kidney Disease: Sunday, September 27
o 6:15A.M. to 4:00P.M.
o A cycling benefit ride to support the National Kidney Foundation in their first annual Kidney Ride. It starts in Cumberland, MD on Sunday, September 27, 2009 and we’ll bike 44 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage (shallow grade crushed limestone trail). The purpose of the Ride is to make folks aware of the widespread impact of kidney disease, to take steps to help prevent kidney disease and to encourage organ donation.
o If interested, contact Zack Snyder (P3) <zjs1@pitt.edu>

➢ Phone-a-Thon!
o October 6-8 in Forbes Tower (Forbes & Meyran)
o Like last year, there will be 4 shifts, with two of them taking place on Tuesday
o Volunteers should arrive at least ½ hour early to enjoy the catered dinner and go over training procedures

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, September 21: Read article for DD
o CourseWeb >DD >Course Link >Spet 21 Practicum pdf
➢ Wednesday, September 23: POP Quiz #1
➢ Wednesday, September 23: Cardio Clinical Trial Review DUE
➢ Thursday, September 24: PID Quiz #4
➢ Thursday, September 24: Experiential Learning Process Map DUE
➢ Friday, September 25: Cardio Exam #1
o Covers all HTN material, including practica
➢ Monday, September 28: DD Exam #1
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in Scaife #6
➢ Thursday, October 1: PID Exam #1
o 9:00A.M. to 11:30A.M. in 402 Salk
o All material through Gram-Positive Cocci (13 lectures/1practicum)

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ Thursday, September 17: Process Map
o On-site assignment/reflection
➢ Wednesday, September 23: Assignments due by 5:00P.M. on CourseWeb

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

09/18/2009

Week 9.14 to 9.18

Week 9.14 to 9.18

MONDAY
➢ DD: IV Continuous Infusion – One Compartment
➢ DD PRACTICUM: One and Two Compartment Models
o *Assignment DUE: Compete Practicum Part 1 prior to class
➢ PID: Gram-Positive Cocci (Murray Chapters 21, 22)
*DUE: Answers to Muddiest Points questions by groups I, J, K and L

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Gram-Positive Cocci
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacology – Sympatholytics & Vasodilators [Vollmer]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Formulations & Calculations [Pater]
o Groups A-H: 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o Groups I-P: 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M, in 402 Salk

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Pharmacotherapy of HTN (DiPiro Chapter 15) [Seybert]
➢ DD: IV Continuous Infusion – One Compartment
➢ POP: Self-Care Allergic Rhinitis
o *Assignment DUE: Secret Shopper Assignment

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Gram-Positive Cocci
o ***QUIZ: Set#3 - Suffixes
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Patient Assessment and Principles of Therapeutic Selection (Streptococcal Pharyngitis) [Howrie]
o *Pre-Practica Assignment DUE by 9:00A.M. via BLOG

FRIDAY
➢ DD: IV Continuous Infusion – Integration of Concepts
➢ CARDIO: Pharmacology – Renin Angiotensin System Inhibitors [Vollmer]
o *DUE: P2 Mastery Self-Assessment Form via electronic document

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested please see the online time chart for available days and times to sign up: <http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AfjtJ8URKMRoZGdtdGp3amNfMWQ0YnhyOWN6&hl=en>
o Send me and E-mail <anm74@pitt.edu> to let me know what day/time you would like and I will sign you up (the website is view-only, no edit)
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o ***Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!!! If you do, your hours will be forefeit (i.e. you won’t receive EL hours credit for volunteering through class time)

➢ SNPhA Meeting: Tuesday, September 15
o 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o 1st meeting of the year outlining projects and volunteer opportunities (many of them are pre-approved for Experiential Learning hours)

➢ ASP Patient Care Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 17
o 12:00P.M. to 12:45P.M. in PCLC
o Come learn about this year’s patient care projects!

➢ Phone-a-Thon!
o October 6-8 in Forbes Tower (Forbes & Meyran)
o Like last year, there will be 4 shifts, with two of them taking place on Tuesday
o Volunteers should arrive at least ½ hour early to enjoy the catered dinner and go over training procedures

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Monday, September 14: DD Practicum Part 1 due prior to class
o On CourseWeb >DD2 >Course Documents >Poloyac Documents >Practicum Assignments
o Will be collected!
➢ Monday, September 14: POP Muddiest Points ANSWERS DUE
o Groups I, J, K and L each choose one question to answer
➢ Wednesday, September 16: POP Secret Shopper Assignment
o Submit via CourseWeb under “Submit Assignment” tab
➢ Thursday, September 17: PID Quiz #3 – Set #3 Suffixes
➢ Thursday, September 17: PID Pre-Practicum Assignment
o Add the “P” to your previous “SOA” note
o Submit by 9:00A.M. via BLOG on CourseWeb
o Bring copy to class; SOAP note criteria form posted on CourseWeb >PID >Course Documents >SOAP Notes
➢ Friday, September 18: Experiential Learning semester schedule due
o Submit to Anna Schmotzer
➢ Friday, September 18: P2 Mastery Self Assessment Form DUE
o Submit via CourseWeb >CARDIO >Assignments
o Keep a copy for your portfolio; do not submit via digital dropbox!
➢ Wednesday, September 23: POP Quiz #1
➢ Wednesday, September 23: Cardio Clinical Trial Review DUE
➢ Friday, September 25: Cardio Exam #1
o Covers all HTN material, including practica
➢ Monday, September 28: DD Exam #1
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in Scaife #6

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ Friday, September 11: Mini-Experience – UNDERSERED CLINIC Date/Time Selection DUE
o Anna Schmotzer on 9th floor of Salk in Curran Student Center
o Students Aaron-Lubinsky participate in the FALL; must sign up by Friday, September 11
o Students Lynch-Ziobert participate in the SPRING; must sign up by Friday, December 11
➢ Thursday, September 17: Process Map
o On-site assignment/reflection
➢ Wednesday, September 23: Assignments due by 5:00P.M. on CourseWeb

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

09/11/2009

Week 9.7 to 9.11

Week 9.7 to 9.11

MONDAY – Sleep in! – Labor Day – No Classes

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Bacterial Classification, Structure, and Replication [Schiff] (Murray Chapter 2)
➢ CARDIO: Renal Physiology – Review [Vollmer]
➢ POP: Self-Care Headache/Fever, Self-Care Musculoskeletal Disorders
o Split Class: Groups A-H from 1:00P.M. to 3:00P.M.; Groups I-P from 3:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Physical Assessment/Urinalysis/Blood Pressure
➢ DD: IV Bolus – Multi-Compartment Models (Chapter 19)
➢ POP: Self-Care Cough/Cold

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Bacterial Classification, Structure, and Replication; Introduction to Antibiotics, Discovery, Mechanisms of Action (Murray Chapter 10; Hauser Chapter 1a.-1d.)
o ***QUIZ: Set#2 - Suffixes
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Principles of Antibiotic Selection [Howrie]

FRIDAY
➢ DD: IV Bolus – Multi-Compartment Models (Chapter 19)
➢ CARDIO: Loop, Potassium Sparing, and Osmotic Diuretics [Vollmer]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

***LOST SOP HOODIE*** found after the Back to School Picnic
➢ If this is yours, contact me <anm74@pitt.edu> and I will get it back to you!

➢ RxPREP Mentor Night: Wednesday, September 9 from 5:00P.M. to 6:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o If interested, contact the RxPREP President, Sarah Rindfuss, at <slr38@pitt.edu>
➢ SNPhA “Take My Blood Presure”: Thursday, September 10
o 5:00P.M. to 6:30P.M. in 402 Salk
o If interested, you must E-mail me <anm74@pitt.edu> or Julian Hunt <juh20@pitt.edu> by Tuesday, September 8
o Bring your blood pressure cuff and sphygnomonometer to teach P1s and undergraduates how to correctly take an accurate blood pressure reading. Dr. Pater will be there to help guide the process
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s & P3s)
➢ Operation Immunization: September 15 to January 28
o 44 days of offering seasonal flu vaccinations – if interested see me for the sign-up sheet to check availability as space is limited
o Approved for Experiential Learning hours (for P2s and P3s)
o Volunteers are NOT permitted to skip class time for involvement!

UPCOMING EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS
➢ Thursday, September 10: PID Quiz #2 – Set #2 Suffixes
➢ Thursday, September 10: Experiential Learning site introduction
o Must contact and meet with preceptor
o Determine on-site schedule for semester (due September 18)
➢ Wednesday, September 16: POP Secret Shopper Assignment
o Submit via CourseWeb under “Submit Assignment” tab
➢ Friday, September 18: Experiential Learning semester schedule due
o Submit to Anna Schmotzer
➢ Wednesday, September 23: POP Quiz #1
➢ Wednesday, September 23: Cardio Clinical Trial Review DUE
➢ Friday, September 25: Cardio Exam #1
o Covers all HTN material, including practica
➢ Monday, September 28: DD Exam #1
o 9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M. in Scaife #6

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
➢ Tuesday, September 8: Mini-Experience – FAMILY MEDICINE Date/Time Selection DUE
o Anna Schmotzer on 9th floor of Salk in Curran Student Center
o Students Aaron-Lubinsky participate in the SPRING; must sign up by Friday, December 11
o Students Lynch-Ziobert participate in the FALL; must sign up by Tuesday, September 8
o *Note debriefing session time when you sign up
➢ Friday, September 11: Mini-Experience – UNDERSERED CLINIC Date/Time Selection DUE
o Anna Schmotzer on 9th floor of Salk in Curran Student Center
o Students Aaron-Lubinsky participate in the FALL; must sign up by Friday, September 11
o Students Lynch-Ziobert participate in the SPRING; must sign up by Friday, December 11
➢ Thursday, September 17: Process Map
o On-site assignment/reflection
➢ Wednesday, September 23: Assignments due by 5:00P.M. on CourseWeb

If there are any concerns, questions or problems please get in touch with me, anm74@pitt.edu, or see me in between classes. Check back here for more announcements and reminders. Have a great, safe weekend!

Posted by: Adam Martin

09/04/2009

P2 Weekly Grid Fall 2009 Available on-line

http://students.pharmacy.pitt.edu/officialdocs.html

For more info: http://students.pharmacy.pitt.edu/officialdocs.html

Posted by: Thomas Waters

09/02/2009

Week 8.31 to 9.4

Week 8.31 to 9.4

MONDAY
➢ DD: Course Introduction & Overview of PK Drug Development and Concentration-Time Effect Relationship
➢ DD PRACTICUM: [Poloyac]
➢ PID: Introduction [Schiff]

TUESDAY
➢ PID: Immunology and Pathophysiology of Infection [Shullo]
➢ CARDIO: Introduction to Course; Overview of Cardiovascular Disease in US [Seybert/Vollmer]
➢ POP: POP 3 Overview [Pater]
➢ POP PRACTICUM: Introduction to Self-Care

WEDNESDAY
➢ CARDIO PRACTICUM: Overview of Clinical Trials; Evaluation of Renal Function
➢ DD: Review of IV Bolus – One Compartment
➢ POP: Approaching the Patient in the Aisles – Self-Care Patient Assessment; Introduction to quEST/SCHOLAR

THURSDAY
➢ PID: Immunology and Pathophysiology of Infection
➢ PID PRACTICUM: Patient Assessment Skills [Howrie]
***QUIZ #1: Set #1 - Suffixes

FRIDAY
➢ DD: IV Bolus Multi-Compartment Models
➢ CARDIO: Pathophysiology of Hypertension [Vollmer]

IMPORTANT EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ RxPREP Mentor Night: Wednesday, September 9 from 5:00P.M. to 6:00P.M. in 402 Salk
o If interested, contact the RxPREP President, Sarah Rindfuss, at <slr38@pitt.edu>

UPCOMING EXAMS/QUIZES
➢ Thursday, September 3: DD Quiz #1 – Set #1 Suffixes

Posted by: Adam Martin

08/30/2009

Clickers and Party

Just a reminder:

Everyone must return their clickers in on Wednesday before the exam, and sign their name.

The class party is Thursday from 2-6p at PCaf. Tickets will be sold at the door, and I will have some on me as well, they are $10.

Thanks, good luck, and have a safe and happy summer.

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