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Appalachian College of Pharmacy
THE SCRIPT
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) is pleased to announce
that Dr. Sarah Melton has been appointed to the Virginia Foundation for
Healthy Youth (VFHY) by Governor Bob McDonnell. Her nomination
received bipartisan support from Southwest Virginia legislators as well as
the Virginia Pharmacists Association and the National Alliance of State
Pharmacy Associations.
“We’re so pleased that Dr. Melton was appointed to the Board of
Trustees for the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth,” says VFHY
Executive Director Marty Kilgore. “The medical and pharmacological
expertise and knowledge she brings to the table from her position as
Director of Addiction Outreach at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy
is a welcome asset to VFHY and our mission to reduce and prevent youth
tobacco use and childhood obesity.”
Formerly known as the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation, the
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth was established by the Virginia
General Assembly to lead statewide efforts to reduce and prevent youth
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Dr. Sarah Melton,
Pharm. D.
Dr. Susan Mayhew, Dean
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Volume V, Issue I
WINTER QUARTER
ACP FACULTY MEMBER APPOINTED TO VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY YOUTH
Message from the Dean
Ringing in the New Year beckons a reflection of several of the
Appalachian College of Pharmacy’s (ACP) milestones in 2010 such as
obtaining full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education, candidate status with the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, increased student enrollment, and a pass rate for first-time takers
of the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NAPLEX) of
93.22% which exceeded the state average. The College has also taken great
strides in the areas of community service and outreach, research, and
practice site expansion.
Our students and faculty have continued to work on community
outreach initiatives which include participation in the Remote Area Medical
events in Wise and Buchanan Counties, medication reviews for the elderly,
immunization clinics, smoking cessation programs, blood pressure
screenings, and many others. The Appalachian AWARxE program was one
of our most successful community outreach programs. Led by Dr. Sarah
JANUARY 2011
Melton, the program was designed to increase awareness of prescription addiction and deter
medication abuse.
ACP, through the efforts of Dr. Brent Gravelle and Dr. Leah Hollon, began a research study
within the Buchanan County School system to assess and address obesity in children. This is the first
of many such initiatives that the College hopes to bring to the region.
The College established new collaborative agreements with community pharmacy training sites,
Tiger Rx Pharmacy and Kroger Pharmacies, which further expanded the College’s nucleus of
community pharmacy-based faculty. These student training sites offer innovative patient care
services led by newly appointed faculty members, Dr. Rebecca Cantrell and Dr. Christine Corsberg,
respectively. Other recent additions to the ACP faculty include Mrs. Brenda Smith, Mr. Wade
McGeorge, and Dr. Joseph De Soto.
Looking to the future, the College will continue to expand research efforts and collaborative
partnerships, expand residency training opportunities for our graduates, and remain focused on
achieving academic excellence, service, and community outreach. This spring I expect the College to
achieve a longstanding goal of opening a Buchanan County-based pharmacy clinic near the college
campus. The ACP Medical Home Pharmacy Clinic will provide free medication to qualifying
patients, medication therapy management, wellness and preventative health counseling, health
literacy training, and telemedicine in an effort to improve access to medical care and ultimately
health outcomes for the citizens we serve.
Countless individuals and community members have contributed to the College’s success over the
year. I extend a most sincere thank you to the College’s Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty,
staff, students, and to the members of the community and benefactors for helping us extend the
mission of the College.
ACP FACULTY MEMBER Continued from Page 1
Message From The Dean Continued from Page 1
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is certified to operate in Virginia
by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
tobacco use and childhood obesity. In Virginia, approximately 9,300 children under the age of 18
become new smokers each year. The growing childhood obesity epidemic is also a concern. In
Virginia alone, more than 30% of children and teens are considered overweight or obese.
VFHY promotes healthful living habits to children and teens in Virginia through a variety of
methods that include classroom programs, a multimedia youth marketing campaign, cutting-edge
research, and funding enforcement of Virginia’s tobacco-access laws. Virginia’s program for child
smoking awareness and prevention is one of the most successful in the nation.
Dr. Melton is a board certified psychiatric pharmacist and was recently awarded the Innovative
Practice Award by the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists for her presentation titled
the “Role of the Pharmacist in Collaborative Care for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in
Medically Underserved Appalachia.”
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ACP WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2013
AT ORIENTATION AND WHITE COAT CEREMONY
The Appalachian College of
Pharmacy (ACP) welcomed the
Class of 2013 during the annual new
student orientation. The members of
the Class of 2013 participated in
three days of orientation activities,
beginning Wednesday, August 18th
2010, at the College’s Campus at
Oakwood, Virginia.
Orientation activities included
registration, an overview of the
didactic and experiential curriculum,
information regarding campus safety
and information technology, student
policies and procedures and an
opportunity to interact with current
students. ACP student leaders
provided a brief presentation on each
of the College’s student organizations to inform the incoming class about participatory and leadership opportunities
within pharmacy’s professional organizations.
Wednesday evening featured a dinner reception to introduce new students to their faculty mentor. On Thursday,
new and returning students had the opportunity to meet with over 30 local vendors and student organizations at the
ACP Annual Vendor Fair held in the gymnasium.
Friday, August 20th, marked the College’s 6th annual White Coat Ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony
recognizes the ceremonial entrance of pharmacy students into the profession of pharmacy. Over 300 students,
faculty, family and guests attended the ceremony held on campus in the gymnasium. Dean Susan Mayhew began
the ceremony by welcoming students, family members and friends to the event.
Dave Shanahan Keynote Speaker
Dave Shanahan, RPh, ACP Board Member and owner of Medical Park
Pharmacy in Grundy, was the guest speaker for the event. Mr. Shanahan reflected
on changes in the technology and practice of pharmacy over the years and
challenged the incoming students to write their own chapter and make their own
mark on the blank canvas of their pharmacy education and career. Following the
keynote address, Dean Mayhew presented each member of the Class of 2013
with their white coats. Following the presentation of white coats, Dean Mayhew
administered the Oath of a Pharmacist to the Class of 2013 and invited all to
attend the closing reception.
The Class of 2013 includes 78 students representing fifteen states. The class is
51% female, 49% male, and the average age is 25 years old. Approximately 64%
of students are from the Appalachian region, with 41% from the state of Virginia.
The cumulative GPA is 3.10 and the average Pharmacy College Admissions Test
(PCAT) score is 52. Sixty percent (60%) of the class has earned a Bachelor’s
Degree or higher prior to enrollment at ACP.
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ACP OUT IN THE COMMUNITY: REMOTE AREA MEDICAL
The American Pharmacists Association—Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
organized a diabetes screening which included checking blood glucose concentrations and Gylcated
Hemoglobin A1C levels, a laboratory test that shows the average blood glucose concentration for the
last three months. Students also performed diabetic foot exams and measured patients’ Ankle
Brachial Index (ABI) to assess disease progression. Students also provided counseling and
educational material to help diabetics manage their disease better.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) student chapter, the Student
Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP), provided patient information about asthma and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Student volunteers used a peak flow meter to gauge each
patient’s ability to exhale, assess the severity of their pulmonary disease, and educate them about the
best treatment strategy. Additionally, students provided information on smoking cessation and the
hazards of smoking.
The Apothecary Medical Plant Society (AMPS) is a relatively new organization at the College
whose purpose is to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of medicinal plants and their
medicinal properties and uses. AMPS provided patient education and handouts from the Blue Ridge
Poison Control Center and provided information about common household products that are
sometimes confused with food products.
The Kappa Psi professional fraternity helped patients to enroll in patient assistance programs. In
patient assistance programs the pharmaceutical industry often provides medications for little or no
cost; however, the enrollment process and paperwork are often cumbersome and confusing for
patients.
The Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity provided DEXA scans for patients to assess bone
density and strength. Students then provided patient information regarding ways to improve bone
density and reduce bone loss to help prevent events such as a hip fractures.
“The RAM event provides a tremendous outreach opportunity for the College,” says Dean
Mayhew. “It is a melting pot of healthcare professionals collaborating to provide much needed
patient care, medication, and education to the medically underserved. The increased number of
health initiatives that the College offered this year helped to enhance and expand the scope of patient
care provided at RAM. We hope to further expand patient services in years to come and appreciate
the many collaborative practice opportunities that this event provides for our faculty and students.”
The Script
ACP expanded pharmacy-related patient care services at
the Buchanan County Remote Area Medical (RAM) health
fair which took place on October 2nd-3rd at Riverview Ele-
mentary/Middle School in Grundy, Virginia. As in past
years, students and faculty volunteered their time to pro-
vide assistance in the areas of general health, dental, vision
and pharmacy. Several student organizations at the College
selected a patient care initiative to expand or enhance. Each
targeted patient care service is highlighted below.
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SUPPORT THE APPALACHIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY The College’s mission is to serve Central Appalachia and rural areas around the world by training
qualified pharmacists. The College needs your help to continue to meet its very important mission. You
can support our mission by giving to the College’s Scholarship, Building or General Funds.
If you wish to partner with the College by giving, please contact:
Terry Kilgore, Dean of Institutional Advancement at tkilgore@acpharm.org or 423.335.3160.
Each fall the Appalachian College of Pharmacy partners with the Appalachian Agency for Senior
Citizens (AASC) and Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. (MEOC) to provide medication reviews,
counseling, and education. The event was held on September 27, 2010 and is commonly referred to
as “Brown Bag Day” as the elderly often bring in their medications in brown paper bags. More than
50 students and eight faculty members participated at six sites throughout southwest Virginia to
review and counsel patients about their medications, over the counter (OTC) products, vitamins,
herbs and minerals such as Vitamin D, Calcium and Fish Oil. Other topics discussed were drugs with
special requirements such as “blood thinners” and how to read food labels. Brown Bag Day events
allow the students and faculty to fulfill the mission and vision of the College and provide students
with hands-on innovative examples of community service outreach initiatives focused on improving
the health and well-being of the citizens they serve. Year after year, this event makes a lasting
impression on patients and students alike.
ACP STUDENTS AND FACULTY PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
A new pedestrian bridge is currently under construction at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy.
The bridge will provide direct access to the businesses along Route 460 in Oakwood, Virginia and
will connect the campus to the Hagy Building property which the College plans to renovate in the
near future. “The bridge will enhance pedestrian access to the campus and will provide additional
nearby parking,” says President Mickey McGlothlin. The bridge is expected to be opened for foot
traffic this spring.
CAMPUS ENHANCEMENT IN PROGRESS
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ACP MEETING MISSION THROUGH ADDICTION OUTREACH
ACP faculty member, Dr. Sarah Melton works with first year student Stacy Chaffins to count and identify prescription medications at the College of Pharmacy site. Buchanan County Sherriff Ray Foster looks on.
Over the past year, ACP has been recognized across the Commonwealth for service, outreach, and
curriculum development in the areas of substance abuse and addiction. The College was awarded a grant
from the Appalachian Regional Commission to develop a comprehensive education program for health
professionals in the area of prescription drug abuse. Under the leadership of Dr. Sarah Melton, the
Appalachian AWARxE program was initiated by the College in October 2009. Appalachian AWARxE is
a comprehensive continuing education (CE) program for healthcare providers that has reached over 250
participants. Experts from multidisciplinary areas (pharmacy, medicine, law enforcement, and social
work/counseling) educated participants about addiction, caring for the addicted patient, and being agents
of change in communities in the fight against prescription drug abuse.
In conjunction with development of the successful CE program, ACP developed an exemplary elective
course in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program in the area of addiction. Using the American Association of
Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Substance Abuse and Addictive Disease Curriculum, an elective course
(didactic) was developed to prepare pharmacy students to transition into an experiential rotation in
addiction that provides the student an opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom in
“real-life” situations and scenarios. In the
spring of 2010, 25 students took the elective
course and most of these students are
rotating through the addiction experiential
rotation offered by C-Health, PC, with a
focus on treatment of opiate dependence.
ACP is currently collaborating with
prominent stakeholders in the region to
develop an interactive website titled
“Appalachian AWARxE” that will serve as
a source of information and educational
materials on prescription drug abuse for
professionals and the community.
The College has been recognized for its
efforts in addiction outreach at several key
events across the Commonwealth. On
September 22, 2010, Dr. Melton and third-
year student Laurie Peery were invited to
speak to the SJR Workgroup about
Strategies for Prevention and Treatment
of Substance Abuse. Dr. Melton described how the curriculum course regarding addiction had been
developed at the College and can be used as a model for other schools in Virginia. Ms. Peery discussed
the beneficial effects of the curricular addition and described the excellent learning opportunities she has
been afforded as being part of the program. As a result of this meeting, the SJR 73 Workgroup, chaired
by the The Honorable Emmet W. Hanger, Jr., recommended that the General Assembly encourage
development of similar curriculums in other pharmacy, medical, and nursing schools in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
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First year pharmacy students: Yancey Lockhart, John Murphy, and Tiffany Brooks work with local law enforcement at the American Medical Chest Challenge in Tazewell.
ACP Students at the Rx Take Back Day L to R: Travis Robbins (P1), Wesley Caldwell (P3), Sarah Ramsey (P1), and Dara Francis (P1)
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In October, Dr. Melton and several
P3 students attended the OneCARE
of Southwest Virginia Legislative
Advocacy breakfasts in Abingdon and
Blacksburg, VA. At these meetings,
Dr. Melton discussed the role of the
Virginia Prescription Drug Monitoring
Program in patient-centered care and
the College was recognized for its
efforts in the region regarding the
prescription drug abuse epidemic.
On November 13th, 2010, ACP
was a key community partner with
The American Medicine Chest
Challenge take-back day. In partner-
ship with Cumberland Mountain
Community Services, SATIRA, and
local law enforcement, Dr. Melton and
Dr. Jackie Hackney worked with 16
ACP students to take back prescription
medication from the community. Take-back sites were set up at the
College of Pharmacy, at Walmart
in Richlands, Magic Mart in
Tazewell, and the Government
Center in Russell County. Over
30,000 units of prescription
medications, many of which were
abusable substances, were taken
off the street during this outreach.
Second year students Daniel
Puckett and Sarah Sparks were
student leaders for this event.
ACP will sponsor a similar event
in Spring 2011.
For more information about
the Appalachian AWARxE
program, please contact
Dr. Sarah Melton at
smelton@acpharm.org
or at (276) 971-6097.
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1060 Dragon Road
Oakwood, Virginia 24631
Phone: 276.498.4190
Fax: 276.498.4193
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KAPPA PSI ANNUAL MEETING
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical
Fraternity, Inc. recently held their
annual Fall Conclave meeting. The
meeting was held in Bristol, Virginia
on the weekend of October 9th and
10th. Various pharmacy schools
throughout the region alternate
hosting and planning the meeting.
ACP’s chapter, Epsilon Delta, hosted
the regional meeting the first time. It
was considered a great success with
approximately 150 students and
graduates attending from pharmacy
programs throughout the Southeast.
Brother and ACP faculty member,
Dr. Mike Jones, provided a one
credit hour continuing education
lecture on “Avoiding the Major Side
Effects of Tramadol”. This greatly
enhanced the meeting for graduate
attendees. A great deal of planning
and hard work made this a produc-
tive and enjoyable weekend.
Paul Gavaza, Ph. D. published an article entitled “Texas pharmacists’ opinions on reporting serious adverse drug
events to the Food and Drug Administration: a qualitative study” in Pharmacy World and Science, October 2010;
32(5):651-657(Epub 2010 Jul 23). Co-authors: C.M. Brown and S. Khoza. Dr. Gavaza has also published an
article entitled “The state of health economics and pharmaceoconomics research in Russia: a systematic review” in
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, September 2010. Co-authors: Marvin Shepherd, Natasha
Shcherbakova, and Star Khoza.
Su Lee, Pharm. D. presented “Relationship between Vancomycin pharmacodynamic Parameters from Two
Levels in Steady State and Outcomes in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections,” at the
50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) for the American Society of
Microbiology’s Premier Annual Meeting on Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Agents in Boston, MA,
September 12th—15th, 2010 with co-authors, S. Lelly, N. Combs, N. George, R. Webber, and S.K. Lee.
Quamrum Masuda, Ph. D. and Randy Mullins Pharm. D. presented “Acetaminophen Assay in Compounding
Laboratory” at the Compounders in Capital Hill, June 19th-21st, 2010 in Washington D.C. sponsored by IACP:
International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists.
Dean Susan L. Mayhew, Pharm.D. has successfully recertified in Nutrition Support from the Board of
Pharmaceutical Specialties.
Mr. Wade McGeorge, J.D. and Mrs. Brenda Smith, RPh. recently joined the College in administrative and
faculty roles - Mr. McGeorge as Legal Counsel and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Law and Mrs. Smith as
Director of Experiential Education.
Three new faculty members joined the College this fall, Rebecca Cantrell, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor of
Pharmacy Practice, Christine Corsberg, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, and Joseph
Desoto, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
FACULTY NEWS
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