Official Newsjournal of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists
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Since 2011, I’ve enjoyed being an active member of ICHP for the following main reasons:
In 2010, I received an offer from the Founding Dean at the Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy to join the college as the Associate Dean for Experiential Education. I participated in the initial Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) site visit. At that time, Scott Meyers was serving on the College Professional Council. I successfully collaborated with Scott to establish the ASHP-SSHP Chapter for the Roosevelt College of Pharmacy.
After I completed my BS degree at the University of Damascus, I obtained a Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Toledo in Ohio. Afterward, I completed a Masters in Health Management and Policy degree from the School of Public Health and a Doctorate in Philosophy (Pharmacy) from the College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
I completed six training certifications from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in immunizations, diabetes management, dyslipidemia, OTC, MTM, and advanced motivational interviewing.I worked as an Assistant Dean of Experiential Education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine COP prior to joining Roosevelt University. I am currently a tenured faculty at RUCOP.
I served as a presidential officer at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) for the Experiential Education Section, Chair of the Public Health SIG Development Committee, Chair of the Curriculum SIG, and the Chair of Communications and Collaborations of the Global Pharmacy Education SIG. Also, I had the privilege to serve as an ACPE Site-Evaluating Team for national and global pharmacy programs.At ASHP, I served as a national chapter advisor for SSHP. In addition, I served as a reviewer and judge for the managers, practitioners, and residents sections.At ICHP, I received the “Shining Start Award”. Recently, I received the “2017 ICHP Outstanding Volunteer Award.“
I teach, conduct research, and provide professional service at the Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy. I also present and publish at global, national, regional, and local pharmacy meetings.
I respect, admire, and look up to our 2017 ICHP award winners -- Pharmacist of the Year, Desi Kotis and Professor Mary Lee
Get involved in pharmacy organizations like ICHP/IPhA to advocate for your pharmacy profession. Otherwise, someone else will be making decisions that will impact your future career.
The lack of “provider status” and sustainable reimbursement model for Pharmacist Patient Care process that will ultimately impact public health in IL.
I enjoy working out outdoors (running, hiking, walking)
“Girl & the Goat”
Hawaii (Canoeing, Snorkeling, Zip lining)
I love to sketch. I get inspired after visiting the “Art Institute of Chicago”.
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Officers and Board of Directors
ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
3rd Thursday of Odd Months
5:30pm
Executive Committee
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Educational Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Government Affairs
Third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Marketing Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Organizational Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Professional Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
New Practitioner Network
Second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Technology Committee
Second Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
Bi-monthly in odd numbered months with dates to be determined. Invitation only.