UNMC College of Pharmacy receives accreditation for eight years 

The University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Pharmacy recently received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for the maximum eight-year period, through June 2021. ACPE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy. 

"This is a superb outcome, and one that is not achieved by all colleges of pharmacy in the United States," said Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy. "This achievement reflects the contributions and commitments of all our faculty, staff and students to excellence in pharmacy education."

The accreditation is the ACPE's seal of approval following a comprehensive review of the college, which culminates in a full-site visit. At the October 2012 site visit, the college was evaluated on 30 different standards reflecting professional and educational qualities that are essential for a college of pharmacy to offer the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. 

"This accreditation outcome reflects not just what we have accomplished," Dr. Fletcher said, "but also the confidence ACPE has, and prospective pharmacy students can have, that the UNMC College of Pharmacy will continue to achieve its mission of providing an outstanding pharmacy education well into the future."

Dr. Fletcher said the UNMC College of Pharmacy develops medicines to treat the world's most devastating diseases and prepares pharmacists to thrive in the ever-changing world of health care.

A new $35 million College of Pharmacy and Center for Drug Discovery building is set to begin construction in February 2014. 

The College of Pharmacy has filled a key leadership position on its faculty.

David Oupicky, Ph.D., has been named professor and co-director of the Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, and will hold the Parke-Davis Endowed Chair. He assumed his role March 1...read more 

Don Klepser, Ph.D., MBA, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, has been awarded two grants from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).  The grants will evaluate community pharmacist-provided medication management in patient-centered medical homes and the impact on patient outcomes.

Heidi Brink, P4, presented at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Congress in Puerto Rico in January.  During her P4 research rotation with Dr. Keith Olsen and Dr. Greg Peitz (left in photo), Ms. Brink completed the research project.  It was then accepted for poster presentation.  "It was a truly amazing experience - from the IRB process to the actual presentation," Ms. Brink said. 

Kappa Epsilon delivered decorated Valentine's Day boxes to children in the pediatrics ward.  They also celebrated with their annual "Pink Day" celebration raising awareness and money for breast cancer research.  "We raised $218.28 through our superhero contest and an additional $175 through t-shirt sales," stated Jennifer Gallanger, P3, KE President.  All proceeds will be going to the Young Survivor's Coalition. 

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) hosted their annual meeting and exposition in Los Angeles March 1-4. UNMC College of Pharmacy students and faculty attended leadership workshops and general session programs while enjoying tasty treats, massages and free stuff at the Expo. UNMC College of Pharmacy's APhA-ASP chapter was represented by Ellina Pisetsky, P4, in the National Patient Counseling Competition. Fun was had by all!

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