Meeting Date: 2015-12-17 Present: Casalena, Sheena Chou, Ahmed Eid, Donna Elhindi, Danh Nguyen, Hannah Noh, Michelle Mae Tandoc, Laura Winn, Jude Wenerick, Ashley Yee, Dr. Bailey (Phone Conference) Item Discussion Action Update on the hypertension guidelines project Alexandra Varga has finished the guideline presentation. The guidelines just need to be posted on the board. Laura Winn will be contact Alexandra Varga to finalize the details on decorating the board. Update on Graduation Cords and Pins Jude Wenerick has some from last semester’s induction ceremony. The cords and pins will be shipped to the school. The order form has to be signed by Dr. Jennifer Bailey and the Dean. If anyone pins, contact Jude Wenerick. In terms of distributing them before graduation, fourth year student pharmacist members could pick them up from school. Dr. Jennifer Bailey will order the cords. Update on the journal scan initiative Collaborate with the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) organization. The event is open to first, second, third, and fourth year student pharmacists. Dr. Sharon Park will be reviewing the different kinds of statistical analyses. This will be one of the two of the event. Dr. Jennifer Bailey will be one of the facilitators during the actual journal scan. Determine the date: April 15, April 22, or April 29. Create a Sign-Up Genius in order to invite students to participate. Update on the induction ceremony The next meeting will be for third year student pharmacists members only. Determine possible for the meetings. Contact Christine McLeod of the Sheraton Hotel in North Baltimore.
Chapter Activities Report Template [Chapter Name, School Name] Activity Table Category of Activity1 Title of Activity Brief Description2 How Does This Activity 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.) Rho Chi and SSHP Journal Scan This event was held in collaboration with the School of Pharmacy’s Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists to provide students with a review of pertinent skills needed to assess and present evidence-based medicine. Dr. Sharon Park began the event with a comprehensive review of clinical research design, with a concentration on statistical analysis. Students were able to solidify key concepts necessary to assess the significance and validity of a published study. Appropriate statistical tests for differing data types were extensively reviewed, and students were able to actively This event meets the organization’s goals of stimulating critical inquiry to advance pharmacy, developing intellectual leaders, and fostering collaboration. 1 year N/A 22 participants 6 society members 16 N/A
discussed the mission and vision of the organization to recognize and foster academic achievement on campus. Then students had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with the chapter president and historian during the break-out session held at the end of the event. This was a great opportunity for Rho Chi to instill the drive for academic success in new students. In addition, Rho Chi promoted and encouraged pharmacy students about the tutoring opportunities the organization is able to offer and provide to fellow pharmacy students. Overall, this was a successful event in order for student pharmacists to be aware and recognize the chapter. Fundraising Events Rho Chi Fundraiser at Nando’s Restaurant This event was held to gather Rho Chi members and other pharmacy students for a fundraiser dinner at a local restaurant. Members were able to introduce the society to new students and discuss the purpose and goals of the chapter. Students were able to socialize and become acquainted with what the society has to offer. The upcoming events for the semester sponsored by the society were discussed. All pharmacy students were This event met the organization’s goals of collaboration and promotion of intellectual achievement. 1 year N/A 23 participants 7 society members 17