and one P2 therapeutics exam review session to coordinate 2. Members to brainstorm who we should invite to speak at next year’s induction dinner and possible nominations for awards November 24, 2014 5 E-board met to discuss announcement of inductees, review session progress and P2 attendance, CDTM All-School Conference for P2’s and P3’s 1. All members are to formulate one thoughtful question for Dr. Kimberly Zammit for the informational CDTM All-School – President, Vice President, and Historian to coordinate February 10, 2015 5 met to discuss the in-class announcement of new, P2 inductees. Also, discussed plans for the OTC presentation to St. Edmund’s, and plans for the induction dinner in April 1. Obtain cords for graduating P4’s, and all materials for new P2 inductees/induction dinner. May 6, 2015 10 Current and Incoming E-Board Officers met to discuss the events held in the previous year and ways to augment the progression of the chapter 1. Create weekly tutoring schedule by August 2. Create therapeutics exam review schedule by August, 3. Start obtaining asthma devices for sale in the Fall Strategic Planning: What goals were set that relate to the Rho Chi mission? (Limit 0.5 page) This year, the University at Buffalo SPPS Rho Chi Honor Society Omega chapter sought to increase its presence within the school through scholarly activities. We also attempted to engage our chapter members to participate in activities by promoting camaraderie within our society.
Appendix 1 Chapter Activities Report Template [Chapter Name, School Name] Activity Table Category of Activity1 of Activity Description2 How Does This Activity Align With the Rho Chi Mission Statement? Years the Activity has Been Ongoing? If Activity has Been Ongoing for >1 Year, What Evaluations Have Been Done to Assess the Success of the Activity and What Improvements Have Been Done Over the Past Year? How Many Members Participated in the Activity? How Many Students and/or Patients were impacted by the Activity? Financial Information for the Activity [Budget Required, Fundraising Amount] Intellectual Leadership Activities (i.e., tutoring, sponsored lectures, poster sessions, etc.) Weekly Tutoring We assigned our 23 active P3 members for one dedicated week of tutoring to other P2/P1 students. Each week had two members to tackle the Tutoring shows our school that we have much to offer intellectually and advances the academic futures of our fellow students. 2nd year Documentation of the student(s) tutored, amount of time tutored, and subject area tutored on allowe us to gauge which classes to focus on for future weekly tutors. 2 members per week The P2 and P1 that sought tutoring benefitted. None P1 Pharmacology reviews & Weekly P2 Therapeutics Exam Reviews Our 23 members were encouraged conduct one weekly review. Subjects included Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Women’s Health, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Gastrointestinal, These reviews helped our P1 and P2 classmates excel academically and show that we have a large contribution to the school. 2nd year Taking attendance through a sign-in sheet at each review allowed us to assess the usefulness of these reviews. We improved upon last year by establishing a set time for the reviews, and by adding pharmacology reviews for P1’s. 2-3 members per weekly review The P1 and P2 members who attended our reviews benefitted. (~50-80 students) $90 spent on pizza as incentive for attending one of the reviews
Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Nutrition. Residency and Fellowship Presentation for P1 Students In collaboration with SSHP, we invited 6 PGY-2 residents to come and speak to the P1 class about their experiences. This presentation gave insight to the new P1 class regarding the structure and requirements of inpatient residencies. The Q&A session was also beneficial for them as they could 2nd year We sought to invite more residents from different institutions in the Buffalo area in order to show the diversity of residencies that can be pursued. 3 members ~130 students None Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Presentation for P2/P3 students We invited Dr. Kimberly Zammit to speak regarding the importance of extending CDTM legislation. We hosted the presentation and orchestrated a Q&A session afterward. This presentation inspired some students to pursue this practice route and help to promote pharmacist provider status. N/A – 1st year N/A 4 members ~250 P3/P2 students None P2 Aseptic Technique Workshop Ten members volunteered their time to demonstrate and This workshop allowed our P2 students 2nd year This year, we had more members volunteer and organized the 10 members 85 P2 students None
Guidelines: For each activity within a category use a separate line in the table (you may add more lines as you see fit) Keep your descriptions of each activity brief limiting overall table to 3 pages or less. Appendix 2 Rho Chi Chapter Annual Report Template and Example. ITEM Amount Debited ($$ spent) Amount Credited ($$ raised) Comment Balance forward 0 N/A Balance from last year Sold Asthma Device Kits $1983 $3300 $1317 Sold 133 kits to P1 students Supplies for P1 Student Organization Poster $15 $1302 Created a poster to show P1 students about what Rho Chi has to offer Lunch (subs) for residency $15 $1287 150 students attended with
8 current residents for therapeutics review session $90 $1197 30 students attended a review Subs for E-board elections $150 $1047 40 P2/P3 student listened to speeches and for E board positions Induction Dinner $1375 $1060 $732 Chef’s, paid for faculty and E-Board meals Induction Awards $125 $607 Distinguished Alumni and Excellence in Teaching Awards Rho Chi Membership $1690 $1690 $607 New Membership dues to Nationals