Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) recently welcomed first-year students into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2027 and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Class of 2026. The College continued its tradition of welcoming the incoming students through a three-day professional orientation program, culminating with the White and Blue Coat Ceremonies on...
Alisa Drapeaux, assistant professor of health sciences, has been named the assistant dean of enrollment management for Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Drapeaux joined Drake University in 2018 and has served the Health Sciences program as the senior internship program director, interim vice chair, and faculty recruitment lead....
Cheryl Clarke, PH’86, professor of pharmacy practice, completed her role as assistant dean of clinical affairs and director of experiential education in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), on June 30, 2023. She will complete a sabbatical over the next academic year exploring precepting models. As assistant dean from 2013 to 2023,...
Nirjan Bhattarai, a rising fourth-year student pharmacist in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), was named the Karbeling Leadership Award recipient at the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) Annual Meeting on June 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Karbeling Leadership Award was established by the IPA Foundation as a tribute to the...
Anisa Hansen, professor of pharmacy practice in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), was accepted into the 20th cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP) for 2023-24. Hansen is the fifth current faculty member in the CPHS to be accepted into this program. Other...
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) is pleased to announce the creation of the Bill Burke Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship. Established in 2022 by Main at Locust Pharmacy, the Bill Burke Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship benefits third- or fourth-year Drake student pharmacists with financial need. Third-year student pharmacist Abigail Stumpner is the inaugural Burke...
Michaela Schick, a third-year student pharmacist, was awarded the inaugural Roger W. Lee Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. This scholarship recognizes first-generation pharmacists who are pursuing their PharmD within Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS). Originally from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Schick was drawn to the pharmacy profession because of...
McKenna Murcek, a third-year student pharmacist, was awarded the inaugural June Felice Johnson Pharmacy Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. This scholarship recognizes student pharmacists within Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) who have demonstrated preparation for and an interest in pursuing a career in diabetes patient care and education. Originally from...
Richelle Williams, assistant professor of athletic training in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, was named the Educator of the Year at the Iowa Athletic Trainers’ Society (IATS) Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 26, 2023. The Educator of the Year Award honors members of the IATS who...
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) has partnered with the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, to offer a Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program. The program is currently in Pre-Accredited Status with the American Association of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)...