Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Project HOPE in Cameroon, Africa!

Hello! Welcome to my section of the Project HOPE blog. I will be traveling later than the other Project HOPE students, but I am already very excited! I am so grateful for the opportunity to be the first Pharm-D/MBA student to do a rotation with Project HOPE!

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 6th Annual Investment Forum (Strengthening Cameroon's Economic Growth Agenda) in Bethesda, MD. Matt Peterson was due to present the Project HOPE initiative as part of the panel discussion. He did a wonderful job giving a summary of what Project HOPE expects to accomplish in conjunction with Maria Rosa Nsisim Medical and Surgical Foundation (MRNMSF). The forum was a 3 day event, with our presentation on the 2nd day. There were about 15 business professionals and representatives attending the forum, and Mr. Peterson's presentation sparked a lively discussion.

This week I have met with individuals to get a low-down of what to expect in Cameroon and I received my iPad. There is still a lot to do before the trip.

Stay tuned for future blog posts!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Here we go again! Welcome to Year 3 of Project Hope and SU Pharmacy!

Welcome back to the Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy Rx Project HOPE blog! We're very excited to be sending FIVE students this year on rotations with Project HOPE. Two of our students will be part of the Pacific Partnership 2011 and two will participate in the Continuing Promise 2011. For the first time this year, we will also be sending a student to complete a PharmD/MBA rotation as part of Project HOPE.

As part of the Pacific Partnership 2011, fourth year pharmacy students, Andrea Tanzella and Andrew Siler will join the USS Cleveland from June 10th to July 17th, along with pharmacist preceptor, Lance Satern. Andrea and Andy's rotation will include Timor Leste and Micronesia.

As part of the Continuing Promise 2011, fourth year pharmacy students, Emily Kirchner and Alisa McGehee will join the USNS Comfort from July 14th to August 12th, along with pharmacist preceptor, Earl Rogers. Emily and Alisa's rotation will include El Salvador and Costa Rica.

The first PharmD/MBA advanced pharmacy practice experience in conjunction with Project HOPE will take place in Cameroon, Africa. Fourth year pharmacy student, Kamran Saljuki, will be in Cameroon from September through October assisting with managing pharmacy services.

Please visit the blog often for updates on our students and to read what they are experiencing during their rotation. Also, stay tuned for video-blogs of their experiences!