Professional Documents
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Student Handbook
2014-15 Academic Year
The Profession
The UH College of Pharmacy, established in 1946, prepares pharmacy, from clinical practice to basic science research in the
students to enter into the practice of pharmacy and to function pharmaceutical industry, pharmacists participate in areas that
as professionals and informed citizens in a changing health- provide patient care and unravel the mysteries of human health.
care system and to assume important roles as drug information Pharmacists are responsible for supervising the drug
specialists and primary care providers. distribution process, selecting appropriate drug therapies,
Upon graduation, the new professional utilizes a foundation of determining drug dosages and routes of administration and
skills in administrative, clinical and pharmaceutical sciences to take monitoring therapeutic outcomes.
an active role in contemporary pharmacy practice. Working with other health care providers physicians, nurses,
Career options in pharmacy are virtually unlimited. From veterinarians and dentists pharmacists complement the health
community to hospital practice, from home care to nuclear care system by providing pharmaceutical care.
Acknowledgements
The 2014-15 Pharmacy Student Handbook is published by
the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, August 2014.
Thanks to all the students, faculty and staff who contributed!
Faculty/Staff Contributors
The University of Houston provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,
veteran status or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law. This statement reflects compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and all other federal and state regulations.
Table of Contents 1
DEANS MESSAGE
On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration, I would like to welcome you to the University of Houston
College of Pharmacy.
You have chosen to pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy degree which will allow you to become a member of a time-
honored and respected profession. You will soon become a very valuable member of the multidisciplinary health
care team. Your unique skills will be highly sought. You have successfully completed a challenging pre-pharmacy
curriculum and have been identified as a student who possesses the various abilities, attributes and aspirations
F. Lamar Pritchard,
necessary to successfully complete an extremely rigorous professional curriculum.
Dean, UHCOP
Our faculty members have developed a cutting-edge curriculum, which when coupled with lifelong learning, will
provide you with the requisite professional foundation to practice the profession of pharmacy at an extremely high
level for many decades to come. The faculty, staff and administration are also committed to helping you to ensure
your success. You will find that the amount of time and effort necessary to successfully complete the very rigorous
quality curriculum developed by our nationally recognized faculty will be significantly greater than the majority of
your previous college coursework.
You are expected to exhibit a professional demeanor, as well as to embody the highest levels of ethical and moral
behavior. Professional Pharmacists have also long been recognized for possessing a high level of caring for their
patients and communities. You will be expected to exhibit this commendable quality as well. Upon your completion
of our professional program of study, you will become an alumnus of a college of pharmacy with a very laudable
heritage and one which has been long recognized for producing some of the very best pharmacists in the nation.
I would like to welcome you once again to the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. I wish you the very
best in your future studies and aspirations.
Take care,
Dean Pritchard
I would like to congratulate you all on reaching the next level and welcome each of you to the University of
Houston College of Pharmacy! We are one of the best colleges of pharmacy in the nation, consistently graduating
some of the most respected, well-rounded, and knowledgeable pharmacists. With a pool of talented professors
and endless opportunities within the largest medical center in the world, the college has been producing quality
pharmacists for over 60 years. As most of you can already tell, we are one big family here. We support each other
Ryan May,
every day inside as well as outside of the classroom.
President,
Pharmacy Council With the intense admissions process now behind you, you can look towards making lifelong friends out of peers,
developing an extensive network of professional acquaintances, and seeking to ensure each of you graduates in 2018.
Here at UHCOP, we pride ourselves in having the best student organizations in the nation. We have 16 organizations
for you to join, covering all spectrums and interests in pharmacy. At regional and national conventions, our
organizations consistently take home many awards, and we have had several of our student leaders also hold offices
within different national organizations.
Pharmacy is a small world. No matter where or what field of pharmacy you go into, we are all connected in more
ways than one. As a student, you represent not only our college but also our profession itself. You have to hold
yourself and your classmates to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and high ideals at all times.
Four years will fly by very quickly. I hope each of you will take advantage of all the opportunities our college has to
offer; study hard, stay involved, and enjoy your time here. Embrace this experience and create memories as you grow
to become future pharmacists together. At some point in the next four years, the vast majority of you may struggle
and it really does help to have some close friends to help you along the way.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni, we welcome you into the UHCOP family.
January TBA Last Day to Register for Spring 2015 Classes SPRING 2016*
January TBA Patient Counseling Reception January TBA First Day of Classes
Jan. 5-Feb. 13 APPE VI - Class of 2015 Jan. 4-Feb. 12 APPE VI - Class of 2016
January TBA First Day of Class - Spring 2015
Feb. 15-March 25 APPE VII - Class of 2016
Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday -
No Classes/UH Offices Closed April TBA Last On Campus Day - Class of 2016
response to constructive criticism. He or she must be open to exam- examine and deliberate effectively about the social and ethical ques-
ining personal attitudes, perceptions, and stereotypes (which may tions that define pharmacy and the pharmacists role and to reason
negatively affect patient care and professional relationships). critically about these questions. He or she must be able to identify
An individual with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder may function personal reactions and responses, recognize multiple points of view,
as a pharmacy student as long as the condition is under sufficient and integrate these appropriately into clinical decision making.
control to allow accomplishment of the above goals with or without Students are expected to accept appropriate suggestions and criti-
reasonable accommodation. He or she must exhibit behavior and cism and if necessary, respond quickly, appropriately and coopera-
intellectual functioning that does not differ from acceptable stan- tively by modification of behavior. Students must also develop the
dards. In the event of deteriorating emotional function, it is essential skills necessary to instruct and supervise technical personnel assist-
that a pharmacy student be willing to acknowledge the disability and ing with the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
accept professional help before the condition poses danger to self, Students are required to certify that they have received and read
patients, and colleagues. these technical standards prior to matriculation. Individuals with
Specific requirements include but are not limited to the follow- questions or concerns about their ability to meet these standards
ing abilities: the ability to participate collaboratively and flexibly as should contact The University of Houston College of Pharmacy
a professional team member is essential, ability to adapt to chang- Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs.
ing environments, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in Adopted by UHCOP faculty on September 14, 2012
the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many
patients. Additionally, the student should demonstrate the capacity to
*Software required by the College typically can be purchased for personal use at a significant discount through the Cougar Byte store at the University Center on
the UH Main campus. The Cougar Byte can be reached at 713-743-8507 or www.cougarbyte.com.
8 Pharmacy Course of Study
PHARM.D. PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester Hours Grade
PHAR 4172 Pharmacy Calculations 1 ____
PHAR 4270 Pharmacy Practice I 2 ____
PHAR 4320 Organ Systems Life Sciences I 3 ____
PHAR 4330 Pharmaceutics I 3 ____
PHAR 4400 Cellular Life Sciences I 4 ____
Total 13
STUDENT FAQ
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester Hours Grade
PHAR 5256 Pharmacy Skills Program V 2 ____
PHAR 5274 Pharmacy Practice V 2 ____
PHAR 5480 Physical Assessment/Anatomy 4 ____
PHAR 5581 Therapeutics II 5 ____
Total 13
To register for a Selected Topics course: munications, medicine, education, law, hotel & restaurant management.
The student will meet with the professor and prepare a one-page This course emphasizes cultural knowledge to enhance professional
Word document which will contain the course topic, course description, work in the U.S. Hispanic community. It focuses on the importance
goals and objectives, and guidelines, etc. for the course. The professor/ of bilingualism in the U.S, strategies for lifelong learning, and culture
student must provide the number of hours (i.e. 5197, 5297 or 5397) considerations; it includes a review of relevant language. Students com-
and a course name on the general petition form. Petition forms can be municate in Spanish while learning about bilingualism and bilingual
obtained from Dr. Smesny or Dr. Jenkins or download a copy at http:// professionals in a US context. It focuses on helping students to develop
www.uh.edu/academics/forms/#generalpetition. The general petition communication strategies that will allow them to continue learning
form must be approved and signed by the professor and department about language and cultures long after they graduate and embark on
chair. their careers. Prerequisite: Intermediate or PostIntermediate Spanish.
2. The student will submit the completed general petition form and In this course, students will:
Word document to Dr. Smesny for approval. Develop and apply strategies that can be applied to make her/him-
3. Once approved, Dr. Smesny will secure a registration section num- self understood and to understand others in communicative situations
ber and register the student. The student must have already registered through in class discussions and role playing situations.
for all other courses for the intended semester. Gain an appreciation of bilingualism in the professions in the
4. The student must submit a typewritten report to the professor at United States.
the end of the course. The report consists of the daily time log, outcome Analyze readings from the Spanishlanguage press in the United
study results, experiment results, business plan and other information, States relevant to cultural and professional information.
which verifies completion or mastery of the course. The time log must Practice receptive as well as productive skills
include date, activities, and time spent on each respective activity AND
be signed by the student and faculty member. A copy of the written Develop presentational skills in Spanish with the use of Powerpoint
report AND the signed time log must be submitted to Dr. Smesny for or other visual aids.
placement in the students academic file. Analyze the historical and economic factors that impact migration
5. Faculty members will submit the grade of S or I or U for the and the use of Spanish in the United States.
course in PeopleSoft at the end of the semester for which the student Profession Specific Course:
was registered for the course.
SPAN 3343: Spanish for the Health Professions (3 credits).
6. A copy of the report will be placed in the students permanent aca-
demic file. Allskills course with review of vocabulary on the health professions,
grammar, extensive writing and speaking practice. Readings and activi-
The number of hours required to receive credit for three hours of ties geared toward the language and culture of medical and health care
Selected Topics is 135 hours, for two hours of special topics is 90 hours professions within the context of the U.S. Hispanic community.
and for one hour of special topics is 45 hours.
This course will provide the students with crossculture understand-
Certificate in Spanish for the Professions in the Global World ing and the vocabulary health professionals need to communicate effec-
(6 credit hours): The Certificate in Spanish for the Professions in tively with Spanish speaking patients, clients and their families. The
the Global World is designed for students who anticipate careers in class is targeted to students in the health professions who seek to learn
which they will need to interact with Hispanic communities in the U.S. the phrases and vocabulary they need to cover everything from routine
or abroad and who wish to continue the study of Spanish language office visits, treatments, prescriptions among others. The aim of this
and culture for specific professional purposes: business, social work, course is to bridge the communication gap between physicians, phar-
medical, journalism and mass communications, education, hotel and macists, nurses, clinic workers, aid agencies, and emergency responders
restaurant management or law. The professionspecific course for this and their Spanishspeaking clientele. Prerequisite: Intermediate or post-
option for the certificate includes experiential learning through field- Intermediate Spanish.
work and/or public service. Students preparing for their professional
lives often are not aware of the usefulness of knowledge of the Spanish For more information about this program, please contact Dr. Jenkins
language and Hispanic cultures across the professions within the U.S. at tjenkins@central.uh.edu.
This Certificate raises student awareness so that they might pursue
Spanish for a specific profession before they are active professionals.
Through this Certificate, students derive their own answers to common
questions such as: Why is there a language requirement at this univer-
sity? What can I do with my Spanish when Ive finished the language
requirement?
The Certificate consists of two advanced courses 6 credits (an intern-
ship or practicum can be added):
Core course:
SPAN 3339: Spanish for Global Professions (3 credits)
Allskills course geared toward the language of various professions
including social and community work, business, journalism/mass com-
12 Academic Standing
GRADES ter and graduation will be delayed.
The grade point average in professional phar- 6. Before graduation, all UHCOP students are
macy courses is used as a basis for determining expected to have met minimum competency on
progression, probation, and suspension in the col- the PCOA exam for their P3 year. Students not
lege (see #1 below on requirements for progres- passing on the first attempt in Spring of their
sion guidelines and the probation and suspension P3 year will not only have to do the remedia-
guidelines). For any professional courses repeated tion exams, but will be responsible for taking
at the university, both grades will be used in the the PCOA exam until meeting minimal compe-
computation of the grade point average. Grades tency. Any additional costs for taking the PCOA
earned on courses transferred from another col- exam outside of the initial P1, P2 & P3 scheduled
STUDENT FAQ lege or university will not be used in the computa- examinations will be the financial responsibility of
tion of the grade point average. Only course credit the student.
Q. What if I have a
will be accepted in transfer from another college 7. A Grade of S (satisfactory) must be earned
problem understanding
or university. in the Introductory Community Pharmacy
course material?
course (PHAR 5493), and a grade of C or better
A. First, never be afraid ACADEMIC STANDING
must be earned in Advanced Pharmacy Practice
to ask questions in class. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESSION
Experiences (PHAR 5600s) to apply toward pro-
Its unlikely that youre the gression or graduation.
only person who doesnt 1. Students must satisfactorily complete all
understand. If you're still required courses during the first three profes- 8. Students must have prior permission to reg-
unclear, talk to the professor sional years with a 2.00 minimum grade point ister for less than a full load as published in the
average to progress to the final professional year. university catalog. In addition, a student wishing
after class or during a break.
At the end of each semester, the Admissions and to drop a course or courses during the semester
Tutoring can be arranged
Progression Committee will review the academic may do so in accordance with college policy (See
through Dr. Pitman if
records of all students with a cumulative grade Withdrawal Policy, pages 13-15). Students will
you need additional help. also need permission from the Assistant Dean for
point average below 2.00, or with one or more
Whatever you do, dont let grades below a C, or with one or more grades of Student & Professional Affairs and approval of the
test after test go by in hopes U (unsatisfactory) in required courses. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
that youll eventually get
the hang of it. Take action 2. Professional coursework attempted during 9. The college will not grant credit for any
early to avoid bigger prob- summer sessions I, II, III and/or IV counts as a course taken without the proper prerequisites.
lems down the road. semester. 10. Students will not be permitted to register
3. A grade of C or better must be earned in all for any course in the professional program more
Q. What should I do if I pharmacy courses and pharmacy practice experi- than two times. The student who fails a course
am still underperforming ences to apply toward progression or graduation. twice or whose grade fails to meet minimum
in a certain class? grade requirements, as described in rule 1 of this
4. For P1 and P2s the PCOA examination is
section or as specified by the Admissions and
A. If youve taken the formative and meant to prepare them for the sum-
Progression Committee, is ineligible to continue
steps outlined above and still mative PCOA in their P3 year. Students who do
in the professional program.
find yourself in academic not meet the minimum competency of the PCOA
in years 1 and 2 will be required to work with the 11. Students must satisfactorily complete all
hot water," schedule an
Dean of Assessment to develop an individualized required second-year courses with a grade of S or
appointment with the pro-
remediation plan in identified areas of weakness C or better, excluding electives, to be eligible for
fessor or course coordinator
that will be signed by the student and put in the Introductory Community Pharmacy, PHAR 5493.
to discuss your situation.
students file. 12. Criminal Background Checks and Drug
After that and BEFOREthe
end of the semester, you 5. Students in their 3rd year of the curriculum Screenings
may also wish to schedule will be required to meet the minimum competen- All students admitted into the University
an appointment with Dr. cy of the PCOA for a 3rd year pharmacy student of Houston College of Pharmacy Doctor of
Pitman or Dr. Jenkins. After in the semester prior to anticipated promotion to Pharmacy program are required to participate in
final grades are submitted, the 4th year of the curriculum in order to be qual- pharmacy practice experiences for graduation.
ified to progress to the advanced pharmacy prac- Many hospitals and other health care organiza-
the Progression Committee
tice experiences (APPEs). Students not meeting tions operating under the Joint Commission
will evaluate each individual
the minimum competency on the PCOA will be of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
based on UH and College
given an opportunity to remediate one time prior are requiring criminal background checks and/
of Pharmacy progression to the beginning of the summer APPE semester
guidelines to determine or drug screenings for all individuals who have
and again, during the summer APPE semester , if direct contact with patients, including pharmacy
how your situation will be necessary. Students attempting and passing the
handled. students placed in early/introductory pharmacy
2nd remediation exam during the summer APPE practice experience (IPPE) and/or advanced clini-
semester will begin their APPEs in the fall semes- cal pharmacy practice experience (APPE) assign-
Academic Standing 13
ments at these sites. As a result of these requirements, a student with student earns a grade of D or F or U after repeating the designated
disqualifying criminal conviction(s) and/or drug screening results course or courses, the student may be suspended from the pharmacy
may be prevented from undertaking clinical APPEs that are required program. If after repeating the designated courses the students
to complete the pharmacy program at the University of Houston. cumulative grade point average in required courses is below 2.00,
(See Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Policy, the student may be suspended from the pharmacy program. A stu-
pages 30-31) dent normally will not be allowed to repeat courses in which they
have made a grade of C or better.
Students who cannot pass the background check and/or drug
screening tests will not be admitted and/or unable to complete the Academic Suspension:
required curriculum (pharmacy practice experiences) for gradua- Doctor of Pharmacy students are considered ineligible to progress
tion, and will therefore be withdrawn from the Doctor of Pharmacy in the professional program and placed on academic suspension
program by the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. under any of the following conditions:
13. All students must complete the professional course work for 1) Receipt of a grade of D or F or U in any course in a semester
the Doctor of Pharmacy program within a period of six years from while on academic probation;
the time of admission, including remediation, withdrawals, and 2) Receipt of less than 2.00 semester grade point average while on
progression problems. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will academic probation;
withdraw the student from the professional program when appro- 3) Receipt of less than 2.00 semester grade point average for more
priate. Exceptions to this policy will be considered by the Dean of than one semester whether consecutive or non-consecutive semes-
the college on a case-by-case basis. ter;
14. The University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) 4) Placement on academic probation more than once;
requires all pharmacy students admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy
Program to carry out and maintain health insurance coverage while 5) Receipt of a grade of D or F or U after repeating a course; or
enrolled in the program. The UHCOP does not endorse any specific 6) Receipt of 1.00 semester grade point average (all digits signifi-
carrier and students can either purchase health insurance through cant) or less.
the University of Houston or provide proof of a comparable insur-
All such cases of academic probation and academic suspen-
ance through an outside provider. Students must maintain health
sion will be reviewed carefully by the Colleges Admissions and
insurance coverage by a policy that meets or exceeds the cover-
age provided by the student health insurance offered through the Progression Committee. The college dean may place on probation,
or suspend any deficient student. Similarly, the college dean may
University of Houston.
remove from academic probation or suspension any student whose
The university health insurance program offers students cover- academic progress warrants such action.
age through AIG. For more information on the schedule of benefits
Any student placed on suspension must apply to the Admissions
associated with the policy, visit
http://www.studentinsurance.com/Schools/TX/Uh/. and Progression Committee for re-admission to the college.
Suspension lasts for a period of at least one semester. A student may
Students must submit a copy of the front and back of their insur- be denied re-admission to the college but may petition another col-
ance card to the E*Value prior to the first day of each semester. lege or department for re-admission to the University.
Students who do not submit proof of health insurance coverage by
the deadline will not be allowed to register and/or attend classes and UHCOP RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS POLICY
ultimately may be prevented from undertaking early/introductory The college will make every effort to work with a student seeking
pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) and/or advanced clinical to observe religious days and accommodate where possible. This
pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) that are required for com- policy does not apply to any student absence for a Religious Holy
pletion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Day which may interfere with patient responsibilities or patient
care.
PROBATION & SUSPENSION
Students are encouraged to inform instructors about upcoming
The following guidelines apply to students in the professional
religious holy days early in the semester to enable better planning
program:
and coordination of work assignments (and examinations). The stu-
Academic Probation: dent will provide written notice, at the earliest possible date prior to
Doctor of Pharmacy students are placed on academic probation at the absence. Instructors will inform the student of reasonable time
the close of the semester if they earn any of the following: periods for make-up work (and exams) in the course syllabus and
1) Less than 2.00 semester grade point average; make clear the consequences of a student's failure to meet such time
requirements.
2) A grade of D or F or U in any professional courses;
A student who is excused under this provision may not be penal-
3) Less than 2.00 cumulative grade point average ized for the absence. The instructor may appropriately respond if
These students may be required to repeat a course or courses the student fails to satisfactorily complete the missed school work
specified by the Admissions and Progression Committee prior to within the agreed upon time.
progression into the next professional semester, or the student may See the Graduate and Professional Catalog -- http://catalog.
be suspended at that time (according to the suspension rules). If the uh.edu/index.php - and navigate to relevant page.
14 Academic Standing
WITHDRAWALS to attend classes and this will result in delay in
graduation.
Should a student decide to leave the program
for personal or medical reasons, an appointment Students with two or more returned checks
should be made with the Colleges Assistant must make payment on their account by cash,
Dean for Student and Professional Affairs to cashier's check, money order, or credit card. No
address options and review college and univer- checkspersonal or otherwisewill be accepted.
sity policies and requirements. See page 12 under University Withdrawal
Requirements for Progression, rule 6.
In addition to suspension for academic or dis-
UHCOP WITHDRAWAL POLICY ciplinary causes, students may be withdrawn by
Leaves of Absence the University for medical or financial reasons.
STUDENT FAQ Leaves of absence are not allowed by the Medical and Administrative Withdrawal
College of Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy Policy for the Professional Student
Q. Who is on the will accept requests for medical and administra- Medical Withdrawal: A student may request
Progression Committee? tive withdrawals. withdrawals from all courses in which the
General Withdrawal student is enrolled in cases where the student
A. The committee experiences a medical situation that impedes aca-
Should a student wish to drop a course or
is chaired by a faculty demic progress.
courses, an appointment should be made with
member. Additional the Colleges Assistant Dean for Student and Administrative Withdrawal: A student may
committee members include Professional Affairs and the Associate Dean for request withdrawals from all courses in which
faculty members and a Academic Affairs to address options and review the student is enrolled in cases when the student
UHCOP alumni appointed the Colleges and the University of Houstons experiences an extenuating personal or fam-
by the dean of the college. policy and requirements. ily situation, beyond the control of the student,
The committee can be which impedes academic progress.
The College does not adhere to the
contacted through Dr. Paige Universitys drop policy. The professional stu- 1. The student will meet with the Assistant
Pitman, Assistant Dean for dent cannot drop courses during the semester Dean for Student and Professional Affairs and
Student and Professional as advised in the University drop policy. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Affairs. professional student is expected to be in full time 2. The student (or their appointed representa-
status as published in the Colleges student hand- tives if they are unable to act for themselves)
Q. Can I appeal a book. A student on reduced load for the semester who seeks to withdraw for medical or adminis-
Progression Committee must have prior permission to register for less trative reasons from all courses for which they
decision? than a full load as published in the Colleges stu- are registered shall request such withdrawals in
dent handbook. written form to the Admissions and Progression
The College does not adhere to drop dates as Committee. The student shall submit all appro-
A. Yes. You may petition
noted in the University calendar. The profes- priate documentation including a statement from
the committee in writing
sional student course schedule is such that the a licensed physician or licensed psychologist, and
and they will review
time of request and reason for withdrawal will other appropriate individuals with their written
the facts again. If you requests.
be reviewed by the Admissions and Progression
still disagree with the Committee and addressed on an individual basis.
committees decision, only 3. The Committee shall
then may you appeal to the In addition to following the procedure for a. review each request and its accompanying
dean of the college. withdrawals, students must return all library documentation,
books and laboratory equipment and other col-
lege property to have their University of Houston b. decide whether to make inquiries and seek
record clear in every respect. recommendations from appropriate sources of
information,
Financial Withdrawal
c. decide whether to approve or deny the
"It is the greatest of all Students who make payment on their account request,
mistakes to do nothing because with checks which are returned to the University
for insufficient funds or who fail to pay by des- d. inform both the student and the instruc-
you can do only a little. Do
ignated deadlines may be withdrawn from the tors of record of the decision in writing.
what you can."
-Sydney Smith University without refund. Students who are 4. Students who are approved to receive medi-
financially withdrawn after the last day to drop cal or administrative withdrawals shall receive
or withdraw without a grade will receive, W or an I or a W, in each course for which they were
F grades only for the semester. registered.
Non-payment of fees may result in courses 5. The student who receives a medical or
being dropped. The student will not be allowed
Academic Standing 15
administrative withdrawal understands there is no guarantee of be of academically equivalent rigor as the course in which the stu-
readmission into the program and must submit a written request dent earned a D. A specific time line for remediation will be devel-
for readmission to the Admissions and Progression Committee. The oped by the professor/ course coordinator/department chair and
student shall submit a written request, including a statement from approved by the Admissions and Progression Committee.
their licensed physician or licensed psychologist, or other appropri- Remediation will be self-paced, active learning; the responsibil-
ate individuals to the Admissions and Progression Committee justi- ity lies on the student to successfully remediate material. A student
fying their readiness to resume studies. may appeal decisions of the faculty/chair to the Admissions and
6. The Admissions and Progression committee shall Progression Committee. A final appeal can be made to the college
a. review each request to resume study in the College, dean or his designee in his absence.
b. decide whether to make inquiries and seek recommendations 3. The Admissions and Progression Committee will oversee the
as appropriate, approval process. The Admissions and Progression Committee will
consider the overall performance of the student with input from
c. decide whether to approve or deny the request, the professor/course coordinator and/ or department chair and
d. inform both the student and others, as appropriate, of the approve/deny the remediation request.
decision in writing. 4. Students will register for a Selected Topics course of equal
7. Under extenuating circumstances, this policy may be applied credit hours that is tagged with a specific title of the course to be
retroactively. The deadline for submitting medical or administrative remediated. The entire course must be remediated.
requests will be 90 days after the last day of the requested semester. 5. A letter grade (A,B,C,D, or F) will be assigned to the Selected
Topics course. A grade of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U) is
College Remediation Process only available for courses normally assigning S or U grades.
Eligibility 6. Remediation is considered a second attempt at completing the
1. A student will be allowed only one opportunity to remediate course; failure to earn a C or higher will result in suspension from
during the first three professional years. Repeating a course the the college.
next time it is offered is not considered remediation. None of the 7. The original grade of D will remain on the students permanent
IPPEs and APPEs (two credit hours, four credit hours and six credit record (i.e. transcript) with or without remediation.
hours) will be remediated.
Transfer of Professional College Credits
2. To request remediation in a single, specified course, the student
must have a C or higher in all of the course requirements with the A student will be allowed only one opportunity to transfer a
exception of only one grade requirement below a C. For example, course for pharmacy college credit. To evaluate a professional phar-
if a course has three grading requirements (two examinations and a macy course from another college/school of pharmacy for college
paper/project), the student must have a "C" or higher in two of the credit:
three requirements in order to request remediation. 1. Contact the department chair in which the UH course is taught
3. A student is permitted to petition for remediation of a single to receive departmental procedures for transfer equivalency.
D. A student with multiple Ds is not eligible. 2. Contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the
4. A grade of F cannot be remediated. Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs for additional
information and guidelines.
Process
1. To initiate the remediation request, a student must complete a SCHOLASTIC HONORS
University General Petition form and submit it to the Admissions Deans List: The Deans List is determined at the end of each
and Progression Committee. The general petition must be signed/ semester. The deans office will award and publish a list of those
approved by the professor of record AND the department chair. A students in each class whose grade point average during the preced-
recommendation to allow remediation must come from the course ing semesters was 3.50 or above (the grade of S is not counted). To
coordinator/faculty in the course in which a D was earned. The qualify for this recognition, the student must complete nine or more
coordinator/faculty member may seek input from the Associate semester hours during the semester. Students who earn a grade of I,
Dean for Academic Affairs solely for the purpose of determining D, F, W, or U during the semester are excluded from consideration
student eligibility. The department chair will be consulted and must for the Deans List.
agree to provide remediation. There is no guarantee that remedia-
tion will be offered and provided. Graduation with Honors: Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) degree program will qualify for Graduation with Honors
2. If a coordinator/faculty member and department chair rec- if upon completion of the academic program they have the follow-
ommend remediation, a packet containing information regarding ing cumulative grade point average in all courses taken in the pro-
the process must be submitted to the Admissions and Progression fessional program at the University of Houston:
Committee by the faculty member involved in the remediation.
3.90 to 4.0 Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors)
The process must be initiated within 7 days of the closing of the
3.70 to 3.89 Magna Cum Laude (with high honors)
semester as defined by the University schedule. The packet should
include objectives, content, schedule, syllabus and standards for 3.50 to 3.69 Cum Laude (with honors)
grade determination. The remediation evaluation instruments must
16 Course Outcome Statements/Skills Program
FIRST-YEAR COURSE OUTCOME novel delivery systems suitable for human
STATEMENTS pathophysiological conditions.
PHAR 4134: Medicinal Funtional Group PHAR 4400: Cellular Life Sciences I. The
Analysis. The student will participate in labora- student will be able to explain basic biochem-
tories/demonstrations/discussions of medicinal istry as it relates to normal functions, disease
chemistry and the analysis of functional groups. states and drug therapy.
PHAR 4172: Pharmacy Calculations. PHAR 4421: Organ Systems Life Sciences
Students will utilize web-based instructional II. The student will be able to describe and
materials and a textbook in this self-directed differentiate the structure and function of non-
course in basic pharmaceutical calculations with nervous organ systems as they relate to normal
applications to drug deliver and patient care. and disease states.
STUDENT FAQ
PHAR 4251: Pharmacy Skills Program II. PHARMACY SKILLS PROGRAMS
Q. What should I do Pharmacy Skills Program II consists of labora-
if I have a concern or tories and small group discussions in the basic For all of the Skills Programs, each hour of
suggestion regarding the pharmaceutical sciences, drug information and course credit involves 3-4 hours of lab time
Pharmacy Skills Program? compounding at Professional Compounding each week with additional outside time often
Centers of America (PCCA). Additionaly, a necessary to complete problem sets and home-
computer module will develop student compe- work.
A. Contact Dr. Shah
tencies in the use of a variety of computer soft- The skills program augments the didactic
(dshah4@uh.edu), who
ware packages, including accessing and retriev- nature of the in class learning and allow appli-
actively seeks student input
ing data from the World Wide Web. cation based learning to take place within the
on an ongoing basis. The
Pharmacy Skills Program has PHAR 4260: Pharmacy Management I. confines of a smaller group environment. The
and will continue to evolve The student will be able to describe the U.S. later programs will involve more case studies
based on student and faculty healthcare system and evaluate the role of the and problem-solving sessions, and ambulatory
recommendations. pharmacist in healthcare system. as well as hospital based laboratory experiences.
PHAR 4270: Pharmacy Practice I. The stu- INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY
Q. Can I pass Pharmacy dent will be able to utilize numerous commu- PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (IPPEs)
Skills if I fail only one nication and informational skills that will allow
section? them to effectively counsel future patients and Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
improve therapeutic outcomes. (IPPEs) offer pharmacy students an opportunity
to apply classroom knowledge in real world
A. You must pass PHAR 4271: Pharmacy Practice II. The situations prior to fourth year APPEs.
ALLsections in order to student will be able to select and interpret phar-
pass the skills program. If a maceutical and medical literature, analyze and Students are assigned to various practice set-
grade of I (Incomplete) is record drug information requests, and prepare tings in their P2 and P3 years. They are given
earned, it must be removed responses. structured objectives during each practice expe-
within one year. If a U rience and reflection time to process their expe-
PHAR 4301: Cellular Life Sciences II. The riences. Students will work collaboratively with
(Unsatisfactory) is earned, the student will be able to discuss the fundamen-
student must repeat the entire classmates and faculty to achieve these goals.
tals of human immunology and relate them to
Skills Program and earn an normal body functions, disease states and drug
S (Satisfactory) to progress.
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
actions. (IPE)
Attendance for all portions
of the Skills Program is PHAR 4320: Organ Systems Life Sciences Interprofessional education (IPE) allows phar-
mandatory. Absences and/or I. The student will be able to describe and dif- macy students to work with students of other
tardiness are not tolerated. ferentiate structures and functions of various health care disciplines toward the common goal
parts of the nervous system as they relate to of patient care and patient safety. There are
normal function and disease states. many IPE opportunities throughout the curric-
PHAR 4330: Pharmaceutics I. The student ulum, with some required and others optional.
will be able to list the dosage forms and routes Examples of IPE opportunities include the No
of administration of drugs and correlate them Place Like Home (LACE) Project, H.O.M.E.S.
with their physicochemical properties. Clinic, the patient safety elective class and the
PHAR 4331: Pharmaceutics II. The student P4 sub-internship program with Baylor College
will be able to utilize physicochemical and bio- of Medicine and Texas Womans University
pharmaceutical properties of drugs to design College of Nursing.
Course Descriptions 17
PHARMACY INTERDEPARTMENTAL (PHAR) An introduction to the chemistry and metabolism mised host.
4134: Medicinal Functional Group Analysis of biological molecules including: carbohydrates,
5210: Research and Drug Design Cr.2. (2-0).
Cr. 1 (0-3). Prerequisites: First year standing in the lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids; and
Third-year standing in the College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy. Laboratories/demonstrations coverage of vitamins and their components, with
or consent of the instructor. Describe the decision
in medicinal chemistry and functional groups. emphasis on their relationship to disease states and
making process in drug discovery, the stages of drug
drug therapy.
4251: Pharmacy Skills Program II. Cr. 2. development and the utility of clinical pharmacol-
(0-6). Prerequisite: PHAR 4250, Pharmacy Skills 4421: Organ Systems Life Sciences II Cr.4. ogy. Describe the structure of a research protocol
Program I. Laboratories/demonstrations in the basic (4-0). Prerequisite: PHAR 4320, Organ Systems Life including statistical, response and toxicity criteria.
pharmaceutical sciences, patient counseling skills, Sciences I. Human physiology and pathophysiology Explain ICH guidelines and the essential regulatory
basic statistics and pharmaceutical calculations. of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and ethical issues of clinical research.
reproductive, and endocrine systems.
4172: Pharmacy Calculations Cr. 1. (0-3). 5211: Advanced Research and Drug Design
Prerequisites: First year standing in the College of 5155: Pharmacy Skills Program IV Cr.2. Cr.2. (2-0). Prerequisite: PHAR 5210, Research
Pharmacy. Pharmacy laboratory/demonstrations in (0-6). Prerequisite: PHAR 5254 Introductory and Drug Design and third-year standing in the
basic pharmaceutical calculations with application to Pharmacy Practice Experience I and Professional College of Pharmacy or consent of the instructor.
drug delivery and patient care. Development. Exercises in specialized dosage form Prerequisite to this course is Research and Drug
compounding, dispensing functions to optimize Design. Prepare a preclinical project for grant sub-
4260: Pharmacy Management I Cr.2. (2-0).
patient care, patient counseling and drug informa- mission determining the hypothesis, rationale, bud-
Prerequisite: First-year standing in the College of
tion retrieval/literature evaluation; problem solving get, laboratory experiments and submit the proposal
Pharmacy. This course examines the contemporary
integrating clinical physical assessment with clinical for mock IRB approval.
health care delivery system and pharmacy practitio-
basic pharmaceutical sciences.
ners role within the system. 5212: Literature Evaluation Cr.2. (2-0). Third-
5181 Clinical Seminar Cr.1. (1-0). year standing in the College of Pharmacy or consent
4270: Pharmacy Practice I Cr.2. (2-0).
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College. of the instructor. To provide students with a better
Prerequisite: First-year standing in the College of
Drug information literature review, analysis of clini- understanding of the medical literature by instilling
Pharmacy, and COMM 1332, Fundamentals of
cal studies, formal presentation, and submission of a the essential skills to critically evaluate article find-
Public Speaking. Instruction in problem solving and
publishable quality written manuscript. ings. The fundamental principles covered include:
basic communications, interpersonal relationships,
characteristics of different study designs and inter-
drug information, medical terminology, introduction 5197;5297;5397; 5497: Selected Topics Cr. 1-4
pretation of articles (measurements, variability, sta-
to pharmacy and history of pharmacy and its profes- per semester or more by concurrent enrollment.
tistical significances, risk).
sional organizations. Prerequisite: Approval of dean. It should be noted
that these courses are graded as S/U (Satisfactory/ 5213: Pharmacy Based Immunization
4271: Pharmacy Practice II Cr.2. (2-0).
Unsatisfactory). Delivery Cr.2. (2-0). Third-year standing in the
Prerequisite: MATH 2311, Introduction to Statistical
College of Pharmacy or consent of the instruc-
Analysis, PHAR 4270 and First-year standing in the 5203: Medicinal Chemistry II Cr.2 (2-0).
tor. Pharmacy based immunization delivery is an
College of Pharmacy. Identifying, evaluating and Prerequisites: PHAR 5302, Medicinal Chemistry I.
interactive training program that teaches pharmacy
selecting appropriate drug information sources. The chemistry of drugs used to simulate or antago-
students the skills necessary to become a primary
nize endogenous hormones, and for the treatment
4301: Cellular Life Sciences II Cr.3. (3-0). source for vaccine information and administration.
of infections, anxiety, convulsion, psychosis, depres-
Prerequisite: PHAR 4400, Cellular Life Sciences I. Students learn the basics of immunology and the
sion, ADHD, obesity, and degenerative diseases.
The study of human immunology and genetics as it vaccine administration and focus on practice imple-
relates to normal body function, disease states, and 5206: Pharmacy and Geriatrics Cr.2. (2-0). mentation and legal/regulatory issues.
drug therapy. Third year standing or consent of instructor. Social,
5214: Oncology Pharmacotherapy Cr. 2. (2-0).
psychological and therapeutic factors involved in
4320: Organ Systems Life Sciences I Cr.3. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the College of
geriatric pharmacy practice; the role of the phar-
(3-0). Prerequisite: First-year standing in the Pharmacy or consent of the instructor. This course
macist in counseling and monitoring the geriatric
College of Pharmacy and BIOL 1361/1161 and details the pharmacology and therapeutics of anti-
patient.
1362/1162, Introduction to Biological Science with neoplastic agents, mechanisms of action, toxicities,
labs. Principles of human anatomy, physiology, and 5207: Herbal Medicine Cr.2. (2-0). Third-year mechanisms of resistance and general principles that
pathophysiology of the body including fetal physiol- standing in the College of Pharmacy or consent of guide the monitoring of patients receiving chemo-
ogy; an introduction to neuroanatomy, neurophysi- the instructor. Plants used to treat disease states or therapy.
ology, and pathophysiology of the human central to improve and maintain health.
5215: Introduction to Community Health
nervous system.
5208: Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy Cr.2. (2-0). Prerequisites: Second year standing
4330: Pharmaceutics I Cr.3. (3-0). Cr.2. (2-0). Third-year standing in the College of in the College of Pharmacy or consent of instruc-
Prerequisite: First-year standing in the College of Pharmacy or consent of the instructor. Integration tor. Exposes the student to public health concepts,
Pharmacy. Physicochemical properties of drugs and of clinical pharmacological, pharmacokinetic, toxi- history, current context, and techniques. The latest
their dosage forms with emphasis on drug delivery cological and therapeutic properties, antimicrobial trends and statistics in the United States' efforts to
systems. agents and pharmacoeconomic principles as they effectively address the health issues facing the coun-
relate to the selection and clinical use of drugs in the try's communities will be discussed.
4331: Pharmaceutics II Cr.3. (3-0).
treatment of infectious diseases.
Prerequisite: PHAR 4330, Pharmaceutics I. Design 5216: Medical Spanish for Pharmacists Cr.
of novel drug delivery systems including physico- 5209: Advanced Topics in Infectious 2. (2-0). Prerequisites: Second year standing in
chemical and biopharmaceutical properties of drugs Diseases Cr.2. (2-0). Third-year standing in the College of Pharmacy or consent of instructor.
and their dosage forms. College of Pharmacy or consent of instructor. Focuses on oral Spanish communication needs of
Taking infectious disease pharmacotherapeutics is clinical and patient education faculty, professionals,
4400: Cellular Life Sciences I Cr.4. (4-0).
strongly encouraged but not required. Integration and staff. Training is built around the healthcare
Prerequisite: First-year standing in the College
of advanced concepts using clinical, pharmacologi- provider/patient relationship, giving directions dur-
of Pharmacy, CHEM 3331-3332, Fundamentals
cal, pharmacokinetic, toxicological, therapeutic and ing clinical procedures, and collecting basic medical
of Organic Chemistry, CHEM 3221-3222,
pharmacoeconomic principles as they relate to the information.
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
selection and clinical use of drugs in the compro-
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Course Descriptions
5217: Pediatric Therapeutics. Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the Professional College of Pharmacy. Co-requisite: PHAR 5581. An
Prerequisites: Second year standing in the College of Program. Development of counseling skills associ- in-depth study of human anatomy with applications
Pharmacy. Introduction to pharmacotherapy issues ated with non-prescription drug dispensing and to the physical diagnostic examinations and gross
as related to pediatric patients and to the provision drug information retrieval. pathological states as they relate to rational drug
of pharmaceutical care to this special population. prescribing.
5280: Therapeutics I Cr.2 (2-0). Prerequisites:
5218: Critical Care Therapeutics. Cr. 2. (2-0). Second-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. 5493: Introductory Community Pharmacy.
Prerequisites: Third year standing in the College of Co-requisites PHAR 5203 Medicinal Chemistry I Cr. 4. (0-12). Second-year standing in the College of
Pharmacy. Introduction to the delivery of pharma- and PHAR 5403 Pharmacology II. Requires inte- Pharmacy or consent of the instructor. An experien-
ceutical care to patients who are critically ill. Disease gration and application of pharmacological and tial course emphasizing the distribution, dispensing
states and pharmacotherapeutic management will biopharmaceutical principals to the treatment of and technical aspects of community pharmacy.
be presented with an emphasis on the role of phar- specific disease states through clinical pharmacy
5581: Therapeutics II Cr.5. (5-0). Prerequisites:
macists initiating, monitoring, and altering drug practice and therapeutics.
PHAR 5280 Therapeutics I. Continuation of
therapy to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
5302: Medicinal Chemistry I Cr.3. (3-0). Therapeutics I. Requires integration and applica-
5219: Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence Prerequisite: PHAR 4301, Cellular Life Sciences tion of pharmacological and biopharmaceutical
Based Medicine. Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisite: Third II, and PHAR 4421, Organ Systems Life Sciences principals to the treatment of specific disease states
year standing in the College of Pharmacy. Evaluation II. The chemistry of drugs used to modulate the through clinical pharmacy practice and therapeutics.
of statistics, epidemiology, drug information and lit- autonomic nervous system, and for the treatment of
5582: Therapeutics III Cr.5. (5-0).
erature to expand students' ability to find, appraise, diseases, including allergic disorders, asthma, heart
Prerequisite: PHAR 5581, Therapeutics II. A con-
and apply clinical evidence to improve the care of disease, cancer and pain.
tinuation of Therapeutics II. Requires integration
patients and populations.
5332: Pharmacokinetics Cr.3. (3-0). and application of pharmacological and biophar-
5220: Pharmacy Business Plan Development Prerequisites: PHAR 4401, Cellular Life Sciences maceutical principles to the treatment of specific
Cr. 2 (2-0) Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the II, PHAR 4421, Organ Systems Life Sciences II, and disease states through clinical pharmacy practice
College of Pharmacy or consent of the instructor. PHAR 4331 Pharmaceutics II. Concurrent enroll- and therapeutics.
The focus of this course is the creation and develop- ment in: PHAR 5402, Pharmacology I and PHAR
5642: Emergency Medicine. Cr. 6. (0-18).
ment of a blueprint and business plan necessary for 5302, Medicinal Chemistry I. Application of the
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of
buying an existing independent community phar- principles of pharmacokinetics to drug absorption,
Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience where
macy or developing a new pharmacy. distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Effect of
the student masters skills needed to recommend,
disease on drug response and pharmacokinetics.
5222: Toxicology Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisite: initiate or modify therapy in the emergency room,
Co-requisite PHAR 5403, Pharmacology II. Basic 5362: Pharmacy Management III Cr.3. (3-0). or monitor outcomes for effectiveness and absence
toxicology of therapeutic agents, environmental Prerequisite: PHAR 4261, Pharmacy Management of adverse effects.
agents, and drug and substance abuse. II. Principles of personnel management, managed
5643: Neurology. Cr. 6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
health care, ownership/ franchise issues and govern-
5254: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy.
ment regulations.
Experience I and Professional Development A structured pharmacy experience where the stu-
Cr.2. (0-6). Prerequisite: Second-year standing with- 5373: Pharmacy Practice IV Cr.3. (3-0). dent masters skills needed to recommend, initiate
in the College of Pharmacy. A structured practice Integration of the scientific principles of pharma- or modify therapy for neurological problems, or
experience introducing basic pharmacy clinical skills ceutics and a practical knowledge of pharmacy monitor outcomes for effectiveness and absence of
in a healthcare setting and professional develop- applied to preparation, compounding, and dispens- adverse effects.
ment. Seminars. ing of medications. Drug therapy counseling of pre-
5644: Ambulatory Care Medication
scription and nonprescription medication.
5256: Pharmacy Skills Program V Cr.2. Therapy Management Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisites:
(0-6). Prerequisite: PHAR 5155, Pharmacy Skills 5374: Pharmacy Law & Ethics. Cr. 3 (3-0). Fourth Year Standing in the College of Pharmacy. To
Program IV. Therapeutic case studies, journal litera- Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the College of provide experience in collaborative practice provi-
ture evaluation, and clinical pharmacy practice site Pharmacy or consent of the instructor. The study sion of direct patient care. May be repeated up to
experiences. of federal and state laws, regulations, and case law two times.
which govern and control the practice of pharmacy.
5257: Introductory Pharmacy Practice 5645: Pharmacy Informatics Cr.6. (0-18).
The course will also cover the ethical implications of
Experience II and Professional Development Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing in the College
modern pharmacy practice.
Cr.2. (0-6). Prerequisite: Third-year standing with- of Pharmacy. To provide experience in pharmacy
in the College of Pharmacy. A structured practice 5402: Pharmacology I Cr.4. (4-0). Prerequisite: practice that deals with the integration of informa-
experience introducing basic pharmacy clinical skills PHAR 4301, Cellular Life Sciences II, and PHAR tion technology and its applications into pharma-
in a healthcare setting and professional development 4421, Organ Systems Life Sciences II. Study of the ceutical practice. May be repeated up to two times.
seminars. mechanism of action of drugs used to modulate the
5646: Medication Safety Cr.6 (0-18)
endocrine and autonomic nervous system, and for
5261: Pharmacy Management II Cr.2. (2-0). Prerequisite: Fourth year standing in the College of
the treatment of diseases, including allergic disor-
Prerequisite: PHAR 4260, Pharmacy Management Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in a
ders, asthma and heart disease.
I and second-year standing in the College of practice setting focusing on managing medication
Pharmacy. Accounting principles, financial manage- 5403: Pharmacology II Cr.4. (4-0). safety.
ment, and investment related to community phar- Prerequisite: PHAR 5402, Pharmacology I. The
5648: Association Management Cr.6 (0-18)
macy practice. mechanism of action of chemotherapeutic drugs
Prerequisite: Fourth year standing in the College of
used to treat infection and cancer and for the treat-
5274: Pharmacy Practice V Cr.2. (2-0). Pre- Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in a
ment of diseases, including anxiety, convulsions,
requisite: PHAR 5373, Pharmacy Practice IV. pharmacy professional organizatoin setting focus-
psychosis, depression, ADHD, obesity, and degen-
Knowledge, description, and counseling information ing on professional organizations role in pharmacy
erative diseases.
concerning durable medical supplies, diagnostic practice.
agents, nutritional supplements, and sterile products. 5480: Physical Assessment/Anatomy Cr.4.
5659: Specialized/Unique Pharmacy
(4-0). Prerequisite: Third-year standing in the
5275: Pharmacy Practice VI Cr.2. (2-0). Practice Experience. Cr. 6 (0-18). Fourth year
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Course Descriptions
standing in the College of Pharmacy. A structured 5673: Veterinary Pharmaceutical Care Cr.6. macy health care experience with patients in a criti-
pharmacy experience involving problem solving (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth year standing in the cal care unit.
abilities and mastering skills in unique and special- College of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experi-
5686: Psychiatry Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
ized areas such as compounding, long term care ence in a veterinary health care setting dealing with
Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy.
settings, durable medical equipment, mail order both dispensing and clinical functions.
Clinical pharmacy health care experience with psy-
pharmacy, or infusion pharmacy.
5674: Nutritional Support. Cr. 6. (0-18). chiatric patients.
5660: Pharmaceutical Industry. Cr. 6. (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College
5687: Nuclear Pharmacy Cr.6. (0-18).
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of
of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in a practice setting stressing clinical and dispensing
Pharmacy. Clinical pharmacy health care experience
an industrial pharmacy setting or with an industry functions related to the provision of nutritional sup-
with patients undergoing nuclear pharmacy treat-
medicine liaison. port services.
ments.
5661: Pharmacoeconomics. Cr. 6. (0-18). 5675: Disease State Management. Cr. 6.
5688: Home Care Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the
Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy.
of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in College of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experi-
Clinical pharmacy health care experience in a home
a practice setting stressing pharmacoeconomic and ence in a practice setting targeting a specific disease,
care setting.
cost-benefit issues. its complications and therapeutic management.
5689: Consulting Pharmacy Cr.6. (0-18).
5662: Academic Scholarship. Cr. 6. (0-18). 5676: Cell and Gene Therapeutics: Cr.6.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the
Pharmacy. Clinical pharmacy health care experience
Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in an College of Pharmacy. To provide experience in cell
with a consultant pharmacist.
academic setting dealing with course development and gene therapy in patients who have diseases that
and teaching techniques. can be treated with this modality. 5690: Internal Medicine Cr.6. (0-18).
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of
5663: Pharmacy Management. Cr. 6. (0-18). 5677: Pharmacokinetics: Cr.6. (0-18).
Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in an
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College
institutional practice setting dealing with internal
Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience deal- of Pharmacy. To provide experience in determining
medicine.
ing with management issues in pharmacy adminis- initial drug dosage and subsequent change based
tration. on individualized pharmacokinetic parameters for 5691: Drug Information Cr.6. (0-18).
drugs with a narrow therapeutic index. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College
5664: Legal & Regulatory Affairs. Cr. 6.
of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in
(0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the 5678: Transplant Therapeutics Cr. 6. (0-18).
an institutional practice setting dealing with drug
College of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experi- Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College
information retrieval, analysis, and subsequent rec-
ence in a non-profit, for-profit, or governmental set- of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience
ommendations.
ting dealing with legal and regulatory issues related where the students masters the skills necessary to
to pharmacy practice.. optimize drug therapy outcomes for patients with 5692: Advanced Hospital Pharmacy Cr.6.
transplanted organs. (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the
5665: Alternative Medicine. Cr.6. (0-18).
College of Pharmacy. A structured preceptored
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of 5679: Womens Health Therapeutics Cr.6.
experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
Pharmacy. To provide experience in advising health- (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the
care professionals and patients in the relative effec- College of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy expe- 5693: Advanced Community Pharmacy Cr.6.
tiveness and safety of herbal and other alternative rience where the student masters the skills necessary (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the
remedies for the treatment of various diseases. to optimize drug therapy outcomes for obstetric/ College of Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experi-
gynecology patients. ence in community and ambulatory practice stress-
5666: Hospice Care Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
ing management, prescription dispensing functions,
Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. To 5680: Oncology Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
patient counseling, over-the-counter medication and
provide experience in providing pharmaceutical care Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. A
monitoring of patients response to drug therapy.
for patients and support for caregivers of patients structured pharmacy experience in an institutional
with cancer or other terminal illnesses. setting dealing with oncology patients. 5694: Pediatrics Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. A
5667: Government Pharmacy Cr.6. (0-18). 5681: Infectious Diseases Cr.6. (0-18).
structured pharmacy experience in an institutional
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of
setting dealing with a pediatric population.
of Pharmacy. To provide experience in pharmacy Pharmacy. A structured pharmacy experience in an
practice in government facilities such as the hospi- institutional setting dealing with patients with infec- 5695: Geriatrics Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
tals and clinics of the Dept of Veterans Affairs and tious diseases. Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. A
Public Health Service facilities. structured pharmacy experience in an institutional
5682: Surgery Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
setting dealing with a geriatric population.
5668: Managed Care Pharmacy Cr.6. (0-18). Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. A
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of structured pharmacy experience in an institutional 5696: Ambulatory Care-Primary Care Cr.6.
Pharmacy. To provide experience in pharmacy prac- setting dealing with surgery patients. (0-18). To provide experience in collaborative prac-
tice in a managed care environment. tice provision of direct patient care.
5683: Cardiology Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite:
5670: Community Pharmaceutical Care Fourth-year standing in the College of Pharmacy. A 5698: Medicine-Special Problems Cr.6.
Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in structured pharmacy experience in an institutional (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the
the College of Pharmacy. Advanced clinical phar- setting dealing with cardiology patients. College of Pharmacy. Clinical pharmaceutical care
macy health care experience in a community phar- experience with patients in a particular medical sub-
5684: Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine
macy setting. specialty category.
Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in
5672: Clinical Pharmaceutical Research the College of Pharmacy. Clinical pharmacy health
Cr.6. (0-18). Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in care experience in a family practice setting.
the College of Pharmacy. An experiential introduc-
5685: Critical Care Cr.6. (0-18). Fourth-year
tion to clinical pharmaceutical research.
standing in the College of Pharmacy. Clinical phar-
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Code of Conduct
UHCOP Code of Ethical and Professional 2.01.02 The Office of the Dean will deny
DID YOU KNOW? Conduct admission into the professional program of the
CHAPTER 1 - PURPOSE, SCOPE AND College of Pharmacy to any applicant who refus-
The honor and trust PRIMARY CORE VALUES es to sign the pledge.
of our profession must 1.01 Students at the University of Houston 2.02 During the orientation program pro-
start in professional College of Pharmacy (UH College of Pharmacy) vided for incoming students, or sometime prior
school. live under an honor system. Under the honor to enrollment in the UH College of Pharmacy, a
system, UH College of Pharmacy students Reaffirmation of Pledge shall be signed by each
In order for the honor (student pharmacists or student(s)) and UH new student and shall read as follows:
code to work, there College of Pharmacy faculty (faculty) share
must be full cooperation 2.02.01 I reaffirm my acceptance and under-
responsibility for maintaining and enforcing
between faculty and standing of the UH College of Pharmacy Code
student discipline. The purpose of the Code
students. of Ethical and Professional Conduct, and further,
of Ethical and Professional Conduct (Code), is
I agree to uphold and abide by the provisions
to define academic, professional and personal
Not reporting Code of contained therein until my enrollment in the UH
misconduct, decide appropriate sanctions, cre-
Conduct violations is a College of Pharmacy is terminated.
ate boards, define their procedures and provide
violation in itself. for limited faculty review of the Board of Ethical 2.02.02 The Office of the Dean will deny
and Professional Conduct (Board) proceeding. admission to any applicant who refuses to sign
Putting your name on the reaffirmation as required.
1.02 A student pharmacist is required to
a team report without 2.03 The Office of the Dean will maintain
obey federal, state and local statutes and ordi-
contributing is a all records pertaining to the pledge (Section 2.01)
nances both on and off campus, to uphold the
violation. and reaffirmation (Section 2.02).
dignity and honor of the profession, and to
accept its ethical principles. The student shall CHAPTER 3 - VIOLATIONS
Using someone elses
not engage in any activity that will discredit the
lab results or making 3.01 Violations of the Code pertaining to
profession. The student shall expose, without
up lab results are academic honesty include but are not limited to:
fear or favor, illegal and unethical conduct in the
violations.
profession. 3.01.01 Cheating during an exam.
Threatening a student 1.03 The full cooperation of student phar- 3.01.02 The receipt, possession or use of
for bringing up charges macists and faculty in reporting all violations of any aid or material prohibited by the instructor
is a violation. the Code is imperative in order to accomplish while an examination or quiz is in progress.
its purpose. Because of the intimate knowledge 3.01.03 Lending, giving, selling or otherwise
students have of violations occurring within the furnishing to another any material or informa-
class, students are responsible for reporting vio- tion not authorized by the instructor which can
lations and upholding the Code. Likewise, stu- be shown to contain questions or answers to any
NOTE: The Code of dent pharmacists are responsible for maintaining examination, quiz, paper, report, or assignment.
Conduct is subject to the highest of professional ethics and honesty
revision and students are within their ranks. 3.01.04 Securing another person to take an
responsible for knowing
examination or quiz.
1.04 The primary core values that every
and understanding their student pharmacist must possess include hon- 3.01.05 Taking an exam, quiz or submitting
rights and responsibilities esty, integrity, responsibility, competence and any assignment for another student.
under the most current respect for people. 3.01.06 Altering a graded assignment, exami-
version of the Code of nation, or quiz.
Ethical and Professional CHAPTER 2 - PLEDGE
Conduct. 2.01 As a condition of acceptance to the 3.01.07 Altering or attempting to alter an
UH College of Pharmacy, the applicant shall be assigned grade on any official UH College of
required to sign a pledge at the time of accep- Pharmacy or University of Houston record.
tance that shall read as follows:
3.01.08 Giving or receiving assistance not
2.01.01 This is to certify that I have read authorized by the instructor to another in the
and understand the UH College of Pharmacy preparation of examinations, quizzes, papers,
Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, and reports, assignments, or laboratory data and
further, I agree to uphold and abide by the provi- products.
sions contained therein, effective immediately
3.01.09 The receipt, possession or use of any
and until my enrollment in the UH College of
material or assistance specifically not authorized
Pharmacy is terminated.
by the instructor in the preparation of papers,
reports, examinations, laboratory data and prod-
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Code of Conduct
ucts, or any assignment to be submitted for credit right to refer social media activity to the applica-
as a part of a course or to be submitted to fulfill ble social media platform for appropriate action.
College of Pharmacy requirements. 3.02.04 Contributing to, or engaging in,
3.01.10 Not complying with the instructions any activity which disrupts or obstructs the
given by the person(s) administering an examina- teaching, research or extension programs of the
tion or quiz. UH College of Pharmacy or the University of
3.01.11 Talking to another student while the Houston, either on the campus or at affiliated
examination or quiz is being distributed. training sites.
the names of all nominees willing to serve, and forward nominees Code and processes of the Board each academic year
to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the purposes of one 5.07.02 To call all regular and special meetings of the Board and
student being appointed to the Board. Pharmacy Council will then preside at all meetings.
conduct an election within one week of the close of nominations in
which only members of the P1 class are eligible to vote. The nomi- 5.07.03 To record the minutes of all regular and special meetings
nees who receive the first and second highest number of the votes held by the Board.
will be elected as the P1 student member, and the nominee who 5.07.04 To submit to the Dean in a timely manner, a written
receives the second highest number of votes will be elected as an report of all findings and recommendations of the Board.
alternate member.
5.07.05 To assist the Office of the Dean in the dissemination of
5.02.03 Professional Years P2-P4: Within the last five (5) weeks of information concerning the provisions of the Code.
the spring semester, the Pharmacy Council will call for nominations
5.08 Responsibilities of the Student CoChairperson:
of second semester P1, P2, and P3 students to represent their classes
on the Board during their P2, P3, and P4 year. Two weeks will be 5.08.01 To assist the Faculty Co-Chairperson in the notification
allowed for placement of names in nomination. After the nomina- of Board members of all regular and special meetings.
tions are closed, the President or VicePresident of the Pharmacy 5.08.02 To assist the Faculty CoChairperson in recording the
Council will contact each nominee to determine their willingness to minutes of all regular and special meetings held by the Board.
serve on the Board and forward nominees to the Associate Dean of
Academic Affairs for the purposes of one student being appointed to 5.08.03 To receive and review, with the Faculty CoChairperson,
the Board. The Pharmacy Council will then prepare a ballot listing all notifications of alleged violations of the Code, and to assist the
the names of all nominees willing to serve and conduct an election Faculty CoChairperson in the notification of all parties involved in
within one week of the close of nominations in which only mem- the alleged violation as described in Chapters 9 and 10.
bers of the respective class are eligible to vote. The nominees who 5.09 Responsibilities of the Board:
receive the highest number of the votes will be elected as the student 5.09.01 All members and alternates should assist the Faculty Co
members and the nominees who receive the second highest number Chairperson, Student CoChairperson and Office of the Dean with
of votes will be elected as the alternate member. the dissemination of information concerning the provisions of the
5.02.04 At the first meeting of the Board, the members shall vote Code.
for a student Co-Chair to be selected out of the P3 members. 5.09.02 All members and alternates shall attend and partici-
5.03 The faculty members will be appointed to twoyear, stag- pate in all called meetings of the Board, excluding hearings unless
gered terms by the Dean. excused by the Faculty Co-Chairperson.
5.04 The most senior Faculty member will become the Faculty 5.09.03 To hear cases of alleged violations of the Code.
CoChairperson. 5.09.03.01 Hearings requested by students charged with viola-
5.05 The term for the Faculty CoChairperson will be one year tion of the Code will be heard by the Board. Board members and/
5.06 Eligibility to Serve on the Board or their alternates are required to attend all hearings in which a
student is charged with a violation of the Code. P4 Board members
5.06.01 To be eligible to serve on the Board, the student must shall attend meetings in person, via telecommunication or other
be in good standing with the University of Houston and UH College electronic means.
of Pharmacy.
5.09.04 In the event that a student or faculty Board member
5.06.02 The term good standing indicates that the student is not is excused from hearing a case, the Faculty CoChairperson will
under academic sanctions and has not been sanctioned for ethical appoint the alternate to represent the appropriate pharmacy class as
and professional misconduct during their tenure in the UH College a member of the Board in place of the excused or absent member.
of Pharmacy.
5.09.05 In the event that a member of the Board is involved as
5.06.03 If a Board member admits to violating or is found to have a charging party or witness or is the accused in the violation to be
violated the Code, he/she shall no longer serve on the Board unless heard by the Board, the Faculty CoChairperson will excuse that
he/she is specifically allowed to continue by the Dean. If the Board member and appoint the alternate to represent the appropriate
member can no longer serve, the alternate representing the appro- pharmacy class as a member in place of the excused member.
priate pharmacy class shall serve the remainder of the removed
students term. 5.09.06 In the event the Faculty CoChairperson is involved as a
charging party or witness, or is the charging party in the violation
5.06.04 In the event that any member or alternate cannot com- to be heard by the Board, the Student CoChairperson will excuse
plete his/her term, the alternate member will become a member of the Faculty CoChairperson. In this case, the Junior Faculty Board
the Board, and elections to fill the alternate position will be held. Member will serve as the temporary Faculty CoChairperson, and
5.07 Responsibilities of the Faculty CoChairperson: the Dean will appoint a temporary Board Member from the faculty.
5.07.01 To provide an orientation to the Code to incoming stu- 5.09.07 In the event the Student CoChairperson is involved
dents each year, and to orient members of the Board concerning the as a charging party or witness, or is the accused in the violation
24 Code of Conduct
to be heard by the Board, the Faculty CoChairperson will excuse 6.11 To implement all sanctions as described in Chapter 3.
the Student CoChairperson and will appoint the alternate from
CHAPTER 7 - RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED PARTY
the P3 Class to serve as a member of the Board, and the Dean of
the College of Pharmacy will appoint a temporary Student Co 7.01 A student pharmacist has the right to a hearing for any
Chairperson from the regular members of the Board. charge of violation of the Code. If the student desires a hearing,
he/she must file a written request with the Associate Dean for
5.09.08 Board members or duly appointed alternates must be
Academic Affair Affairs within five (5) working days after receipt
present during the entire hearing process to participate in subse-
of notice of the charge(s). The right of a student to be heard will be
quent deliberations.
waived if such a request is not filed within the time required.
5.09.9 All recommendations of the Board will be determined
7.02 The student accused of a violation of the Code has the fol-
by simple majority vote. The voting process should preserve the
lowing rights:
anonymity of the member voting. Each member present will cast a
vote of student violated or student did not violate the Code. The 7.02.01 The right to be informed in writing of the specific charge
Faculty CoChairperson does not have a vote except in instances or charges made against him/her and of any sanctions recommend-
where the Board vote results in a tie. ed by the charging party.
5.09.10 All recommendations and findings of the Board will 7.02.02 The right to be informed in writing of the right of hear-
be forwarded to the Office of the Dean in a timely manner by the ing, procedures involved in the hearing and the names of known
Faculty CoChairperson. witnesses.
CHAPTER 6 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE 7.02.03 The right to receive written notice of the time and
DEAN place of the hearing regarding the charge or charges if a hearing is
requested by the student.
6.01 To administer the pledge and the reaffirmation of the
pledge to all students entering the professional programs of the UH 7.02.04 The right to be accompanied by a member of the
College of Pharmacy. faculty, the student body of the institution or outside counsel. Such
advisors may consult with their advisees, but may neither speak for
6.02 To provide information concerning the provisions of the
them nor participate in the proceedings directly, unless the Faculty
Code and modifications of the Code to faculty, students and staff of
Co Chairperson permits it.
the UH College of Pharmacy.
7.02.05 The right to present witnesses and evidence and to be
6.03 To receive allegations that a student may have vio-
present throughout the presentation of all witnesses and evidence at
lated the Code, and bring them to the attention of the Faculty
the hearing, if a hearing is requested by the student.
Co-Chairperson (or designee) to determine whether the alleged con-
duct, if true, would violate the Code 7.02.06 The right to have sanctions deferred until completion
of the process described herein, including appeals to the Senior
6.04 To arrange for a proper venue to hold any required hear-
VicePresident of Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of
ing and to ensure that proper equipment is available to make a
Houston. (Note: Process for appealing to the Senior Vice President
record of it;
for Academic Affairs and Provost is found in Article 7 of the
6.05 To meet with the accused student to discuss any proce- Academic Honesty Policy in the UH Student Handbook - http://
dural issues involving the students hearing, if requested to do so www.uh.edu/dos/studenthandbook/).
6.06 To perform such other duties that are not inconsistent CHAPTER 8 - PROCEDURES FOR FILING CHARGES
with this Code as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean.
8.01 When a faculty member detects or witnesses a violation
6.07 To assist the Board if such assistance is requested at a rea- of the academic honesty section of the Code, he/she shall provide
sonable time prior to the scheduled hearing. a written notice of the alleged violation and any recommended
6.08 To maintain confidential files regarding violations of the sanctions to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs within ten (10)
Code and all records concerning the findings and recommendations working days of the time the alleged violation becomes known.
of the Board. Under no circumstances shall any accusation be made in public.
6.08.01 All records concerning violations of the Code will be 8.02 A student pharmacist or person other than a faculty
filed for a period of at least six (6) years following hearing the case. member who detects or witnesses a violation of the Code pertaining
Access to these records will be limited as indicated by applicable to academic honesty and/or professional misconduct is advised to
law, University of Houston policy concerning student records, and consult with the faculty member in charge of the course in which
the provisions of the Code. the alleged violation occurred. The instructor will then prepare a
written notice and file the notice as described if he/she determines
6.09 To notify the accused party and the charging party of the that the facts warrant such action.
Board recommendations and to implement sanctions as described in
Chapter 12. 8.03 A staff member or faculty member who detects or wit-
nesses a violation of the Code pertaining to professional misconduct
6.10 To hear all appeals as described in Chapter 13. will prepare a written notice and file the notice as described if he/
Code of Conduct 25
she determines that the facts warrant such action. notice of the charge(s).
8.04 A student pharmacist or person other than a staff or 9.05 If the student pharmacist charged with a violation of the
faculty member who detects or witnesses a violation of the Code Code requests a hearing, a date shall be set for a hearing and all par-
pertaining to professional misconduct unrelated to an academic ties involved notified by the Faculty Co-Chair or designee of the
course is advised to consult with the Assistant Dean for Student date, time and place. The hearing shall not be scheduled less than
and Professional Affairs. The Assistant Dean for Student and ten (10) working days from date of the request for hearing or greater
Professional Affairs will then prepare a written notice and file than (20) working days.
the notice as described if he/she in consultation with the Faculty 9.06 In the case where a hearing would fall during a university
Co-Chairperson determines that the facts warrant such action. holiday or between semesters, the hearing should be scheduled
CHAPTER 9 - PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING CHARGES within five (5) working days of classes resuming.
9.01 The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will receive all CHAPTER 10 - PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE AND
written notices of alleged violations of the Code. The Associate WITNESSES
Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the Faculty 10.01 The charging party(s) and the accused student (parties)
Co-Chairperson will review allegations that a Student may have shall appear together before the Board. The accused student and
violated the Code to determine if the alleged conduct, if true, would the accusing party have the right to hear all testimony presented in
violate the Code. the hearing. In the case where an external preceptor is the charging
If the accusation is determined to warrant finding of facts, the party, the charging party may choose to participate via telephone or
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs shall submit the case to the other electronic means of communication. Cases in which charges
Board. Prior to submission to the Board, the Associate Dean (in arise from a single incident against two or more students will be
consultation with the faculty/student/persons bringing the charges) heard together unless one or more of the students submits a written
may address the charges by reaching an amicable agreement with request for a separate hearing. The request must demonstrate good
the student. If an amicable agreement is reached, a statement of cause for a separate hearing.
agreement and any follow-up measures signed by the faculty mem- 10.02 The Faculty Co-Chair shall determine what evidence is
ber, student, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will be placed admissible. The formal rules of evidence do not apply.
in the students file. The amicable agreement will be removed from
the students file upon graduation and will not become a part of his/ 10.03 The Faculty Co-Chair will exercise control over the pro-
her permanent record ceedings. Any person disrupting a hearing or fails to adhere to the
rulings of the Faculty Co-Chair may be excluded from the proceed-
9.02 If the charges are to be submitted to the Board, the ings.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs shall prepare a written notice of
charges that includes a specific listing of the charge or charges, the 10.04 The accused student may be accompanied by a member of
names of any known witnesses, the name of the Faculty CoChair of the faculty or the student body of the institution or outside counsel.
the Board and a statement of the students right to a hearing as well Such advisors may consult with their advisees; however, advisors
as the procedures involved in the hearing. Copies of this written may neither speak for nor participate in the proceedings directly,
notice are to be provided to the (a) student accused of the violation, unless the Faculty CoChairperson permits it.
(b) the charging party and the (c) instructor in charge of the course 10.05 Either party before the Board may call witnesses and ques-
in which the alleged violation occurred within five (5) working days tion any witness. At least five (5) working) days prior to the hear-
of receipt of the charges by the Associate Dean. ing, the accused student(s) and the charging party shall furnish the
9.03 If the student pharmacist charged with violation of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs with the names of each witness
Code desires a hearing before the Board, he/she must file a writ- the party wants present and a description of all documentary or
ten request for a hearing to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs other evidence the party wants produced.
within five (5) working days after receipt of notice of the charge(s). 10.06 Three (3) business days prior to the hearing, the Associate
This request may include any reply or response the accused student Dean of Academic Affairs will make available, to the parties, copies
wishes to make to the charges including a statement that he or she of documents provided by the parties and a list of witnesses.
violated or did not violate the code and should include the names of
10.07 Each party shall arrange for the attendance of their own
witnesses willing to testify on his/her behalf. The Associate Dean of
witnesses. If either party requests, for good cause as determined by
Academic Affairs will then send a copy of the request for hearing to
the Faculty CoChairperson of the Board, that additional witnesses
all parties who received a copy of the written notice described and
be present, the Board may defer the hearing until such time that the
the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
witnesses may appear and be questioned.
9.04 If the student pharmacist charged with a violation of the
10.08 The Board may request the appearance of additional wit-
Code does not request a hearing or fails to request a hearing within
nesses if the Board determines that such witnesses could present
the time allowed, the Board will consider the case based on the evi-
relevant information
dence available and will submit its findings and recommendations
to the Dean. Such deliberations shall be completed no later than 10.09 Witnesses that cannot physically be at the hearing may
fifteen (15) working days after the student charged has received the participate by telephone or other means of electronic communica-
tion.
26 Code of Conduct
10.10 Any witness who wishes or needs to be excused should, 11.07.02 The student pharmacist charged with an alleged viola-
in advance of the hearing, confer with the Office of the Dean. The tion of the Code will present his/her evidence and witnesses.
decision reached during this conference will be communicated 11.07.03 The members of the Board will ask questions of all par-
immediately by the Dean to the Faculty CoChairperson of the ties to the Boards satisfaction.
Board who will then promptly relay any such information to all par-
ties. 11.07.04 The Faculty CoChairperson may recognize others
present to speak if the Faculty CoChairperson believes that the
10.11 If a witness fails or refuses to appear, the Board shall first information provided is needed for the Board to discharge their
determine whether or not to proceed on the basis of other evidence duties.
or witnesses available. If it is the decision of the Board to proceed,
the challenged portions of any written statements that may have 11.07.05 Following presentation of all evidence and witnesses
been made by the absent witness shall be disregarded. and questioning by the members of the Board, all parties will be
excused while the Board deliberates.
10.12 After the hearing, the Board will formulate its finding of
facts and its conclusions concerning the alleged occurrence of vio- 11.07.06 The parties will remain available in the event that they
lations of the Code according to the standard of a preponderance are recalled as described.
of evidence and adopt them by a majority vote (a minimum of five 11.08 The Faculty CoChairperson may recall the parties for fur-
votes must be cast). ther questioning if it is deemed necessary for the Board to discharge
10.13 The Board recommends but does not impose penalties. their duty. All parties have the right to be present during further
Penalties are imposed by the Dean of the UH College of Pharmacy. questioning.
CHAPTER 11: HEARING PROCEDURES 11.09 The Faculty CoChairperson may grant a recess for up
to (1) hour at the request of members of the Board or the parties
11.01 The Board will conduct the hearing and all of its delibera- involved to be allowed time for further preparation.
tions in a closed and confidential session.
11.10 The Faculty CoChairperson and members of the Board
11.02 The hearings shall be recorded, and summary minutes of shall not discuss the evidence or testimony in the presence of the
the proceedings shall be kept in the Office of the Dean and made parties.
available to the accused student upon request.
CHAPTER 12: BOARD DELIBERATIONS
11.03 The hearing will be called to order by the Faculty Co
Chairperson who will then identify by name members of the Board 12.01 The burden of proof rests with the charging party and will
who are present for the record. be satisfied by a preponderance of evidence in the record when con-
sidered as a whole.
11.04 The Faculty CoChairperson will then identify by name
the student charged with the alleged violation of the Code and his/ 12.02 The failure of the student charged with an alleged violation
her witnesses and the charging party and his/her witnesses. of the Code to make a statement or to answer any or all questions
shall not be considered in the finding by the Board.
11.04.01 The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, or the Deans
Designee shall present the charges to the Board. 12.03 The Board will begin deliberation immediately following
the hearing and will continue their deliberations until a finding is
11.04.02 The accused student pharmacist may state that he or reached. The finding will be determined by simple majority vote as
she violated or did not violate the Code. stipulated. A students prior record of sanctions shall not be con-
11.05 In the event the student pharmacist charged with the sidered in determining whether the student violated the Code. The
alleged violation of the Code or any of his/her witnesses or the students prior record of sanctions must be considered by the Board
charging party or any of his/her witnesses fail to appear, the Board in the determination of the appropriate sanctions if the student is
shall determine whether or not to proceed based on the witnesses found to have violated the Code.
and evidence available. 12.04 In the event the student is found to have violated the Code,
11.06 The Faculty CoChairperson will read the charge and poll the Board will consider recommended sanctions as stipulated in
each member of the Board to determine if any member has a prior Chapter 4.
opinion related to whether he/she believes the student violated the 12.04.01 Deliberations concerning sanctions must be completed
Code. within two (2) working days after the determination of the findings
11.05.01 Any member of the Board who has a question of impar- 12.05 Once a finding is reached, the student charged will be
tiality will be expected to recuse themselves from further proceed- notified of the finding that will be recommended to the Dean. The
ings with the respective case. Faculty Cochairperson will report the findings in writing to the (a)
11.07 The presentation of all evidence and witnesses and ques- accused student, (b) the charging party(s), (c) the faculty involved,
tioning by the members of the Board will proceed generally as (d) the Board, (e) the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and (f) the
described by the following: Dean of the UH College of Pharmacy.
11.07.01 The charging party will present his/her evidence and 12.05.01 In the event a finding that the student violated the pol-
witnesses. icy is reached, the Faculty Co-Chairperson on behalf of the Board
Code of Conduct 27
will submit its findings and recommended sanctions to the Office of a copy of the appeal to the VicePresident for Academic Affairs,
the Dean as stipulated in Chapter 13 within (5) working days. The and that office will send a notice of appeal to the Dean of the UH
Board recommends but does not impose penalties. Penalties are College of Pharmacy and all parties who received notice of the
imposed by the Dean of the UH College of Pharmacy. actions to be taken by the UH College of Pharmacy. The charging
CHAPTER 13: ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO BOARDS party may submit a written response within five (5) working days
FINDINGS of notification of appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The VicePresident for Academic Affairs or designee will consider
13.01 The Dean will receive the findings and will notify the stu- the appeal and any response. Prior to a change in the sanction(s),
dent charged, in writing, of the findings. the VicePresident for Academic Affairs will confer with the Office
13.01.01 If it is found that the accused student violated the policy, of the Dean and the Board of the UH College of Pharmacy. The
the Dean will notify in writing (a) the accused student, (b) charg- Vice-President for Academic Affairs will then respond in writing
ing party (c) the Faculty CoChairperson of the Board, and (d) the to the student and send notification of this response to all parties
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, of the action to be taken by the who received notice of this appeal. The VicePresident for Academic
UH College of Pharmacy. Affair's decision will constitute the final action of the University of
Houston.
13.02 Upon notification of findings, the student may appeal to
the Office of the Dean as stipulated below: 13.08 The Dean shall notify the Registrar in writing when the
notation assigned for academic dishonesty is to be placed on a
13.02.01 The appeal must be filed in writing five (5) class days
transcript and/or when suspension or expulsion is assigned. Such
after receipt of notification of the action described in 13.01.
notification shall not be given for five (5) working days after the
13.02.02 The appeal must be a written letter or memorandum Deans notification of findings and sanctions or until after comple-
addressed to the Dean of the UH College of Pharmacy and the tion of all appeals, whichever is later.
Faculty CoChairperson of the Board. The appeal must be signed
13.09 The Office of the Dean shall monitor probation.
and dated by the student making the appeal.
13.10 A student pharmacist may not graduate during the appeal
13.02.03 The letter should clearly state the specific action(s) or
process.
recommendation(s) that are being appealed (e.g., the findings of the
Board or the sanction(s) of the Dean are disproportionate to the vio- 13.11 The student pharmacist shall be responsible for request-
lation, the hearing conclusion is unsupported) and/or new evidence ing removal of any notation of sanction from his/her transcript
has been secured. This evidence must be supported by supporting (Chapter 3) when the period of sanction has expired. Such requests
documentation that can be reviewed by the Office of the Dean. must be made in writing to the Office of the Dean, who will notify
the Registrar in writing to remove the notation of sanction from the
13.02.04 The letter should clearly present specific reasons,
students transcript.
grounds or justifications to support the appeal.
13.12 A student pharmacist returning after completion of a sus-
13.03 The Office of the Dean shall send a copy of the appeal to
pension will follow the same procedure of registration as any other
all parties who received the notification of the findings.
returning student.
13.04 The charging party shall submit a written response to the
CHAPTER 14: AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
appeal within five (5) class days of receipt of the appeal described.
14.01 The Student Affairs Committee of the UH College of
13.05 The Dean shall consider the appeal and any responses by
Pharmacy shall be responsible for the periodic review and revision,
the charging Party.
as necessary, of the Code. Changes or additions to this Code may be
13.05.01 The Dean will return the case to the Board if additional suggested by any student pharmacist or faculty member.
evidence is brought to his/her attention that was not presented dur-
14.02 Revisions to this Code shall be considered approved after
ing the hearing and which could affect his/her decision regarding
they receive affirmative votes by:
the case. In this event, the Board will consider the additional evi-
dence and report its findings and recommendations to the Dean. 14.02.01 A majority of the voting members of the Student Affairs
Committee,
13.05.02 Prior to any change in recommendation or sanction,
the Dean will confer with the Board. AND
13.06 The Office of the Dean shall notify all parties of his/her 14.02.02 A majority vote of the faculty and a majority vote of the
decision(s) regarding the appeal. This notification shall represent the Pharmacy Council are necessary for the adoption of amendments.
College of Pharmacys final action. A majority is defined as greater than 50% of those voting.
13.07 Upon notification of final action, the accused student
pharmacist may appeal to the VicePresident for Academic Affairs
or his designee.
This document is based off of the University of Louisiana Monroe Code of
13.07.01 Such appeals must be made in writing within five (5) Ethical and Professional Conduct and the University of Houston College
working days after receipt of notification from the Office of the of Pharmacy Honor Code.
Dean regarding the preliminary appeal. The student shall send Policy Implemented: August 1, 2013
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ACPE Complaints Policy
ACPE Student Complaints Policy forwarded to the school or college involved, depending somewhat
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) on the severity of the complaint. This decision is made by the
has an obligation to assure itself that any institution which seeks Executive Director. Where a complainant has threatened or filed
or holds a preaccreditation or accreditation status for its profes- legal action against the institution involved, ACPE will hold com-
sional program(s) conducts its affairs with honesty and frankness. plaints in abeyance pending resolution of the legal issues and the
Complaints from other institutions, students, faculty, or the public complainant is so advised.
against a college or school of pharmacy, including tuition and fee If the Executive Director finds a complaint to be extremely
policies, and as related to ACPE standards, policies or procedures, serious in nature charging egregious conduct that may warrant
shall be placed in writing in detail by the complainant and sub- adverse action by the Council, or involves an interpretation which
mitted to the ACPE office. The complaint shall be submitted to the Executive Director believes should be made by the Council,
the institution for response. Requests for confidentiality shall be the complaint will be submitted to the Council for determination
respected to the extent any such information is not necessary for at the next regular meeting. Extraordinary remedies available for
the resolution of the complaint. complaints covering extreme cases are set forth in paragraphs (a)
The Executive Director shall, based upon the complaint, the and (b) above.
response, and information from such further investigation deemed ACPE has an obligation to respond to any complaints which may
necessary, promptly determine the facts surrounding the issue, be lodged against it by any institution, student, faculty or third
determine the validity of the complaint, and resolve the issue; pro- party in respect to the application of ACPE's standards, policies
vided, however, where the Executive Director deems it necessary and procedures where the complaining party is directly affected
or appropriate, the matter shall be considered at the next regular thereby. Any such complaint shall be submitted in writing. The
meeting of the Council. The time frame for resolution is generally Executive Director shall promptly determine the facts surrounding
within six months. A record of complaints regarding a specific col- the issues and shall attempt to resolve the matter in consultation
lege or school of pharmacy, including student complaints received with the Public Interest Panel established pursuant to Article V of
or made available, is kept for consideration on file at the Council the ACPE By-Laws. Complaints which cannot be resolved by the
office. Such record of complaints are considered during scheduled Executive Director shall be considered and resolved at the next
evaluations, or a special evaluation, as the case may require. regular meeting of the Council. The time frame for resolution is
The procedure shall provide for treatment of complaints in a generally within six months.If you wish to file a complaint, please
timely manner that is fair and equitable to all parties. The com- e-mail:
plainant shall be advised of the decision or action as soon as a. csinfo@acpe-accredit.org (regarding a professional degree
possible. When ACPE has cause to believe that any institution program)
with which it is concerned is acting in an unethical manner or is b. ceinfo@acpe-accredit.org (regarding a continuing education
deliberately misrepresenting itself to students or the public, it will provider)
investigate the matter and provide the institution an opportunity
to respond to the allegations. If, on the basis of such investigation, Refer to ACPE Complaints Policy at www.acpe-accredit.org/
after notice to the institution and opportunity for institutional complaints/default.asp.
response, ACPE finds an institution has engaged in unethical con-
duct or that its integrity has been seriously undermined, ACPE will
either:
a. request that the institution show cause, within a stated time
period, why adverse action should not be taken, or
b. in extreme cases, immediately discontinue its relationship
with the institution by denying or withdrawing preaccreditation or
accreditation status.
A complaint against a college or a school of pharmacy must be
related to the standards or the policies and procedures of ACPE
and must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director. Under
existing practices, when a complaint is received, it is submitted
to the college or school affected for response. If, thereafter, based
upon the complaint and the response, the Executive Director deter-
mines that a complaint is not related to the standards or policies,
the complainant is so advised in writing with a copy to the school
or college, and the matter is treated as resolved.
Anonymous complaints pertaining to accreditation matters are
retained and, depending on circumstances, may or may not be
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Grievance Policy and Procedure
POLICY GUIDELINES PROCEDURE
The Grievance Policy and Procedure will be published in the 1. The individual person whom the grievance concerns should be
Student Handbook, which is distributed each fall and placed on the spoken to directly prior to grievance filing.
main college website, as well as the student website. Under ACPE 2. If a positive outcome is not achieved, the person who has the
guidelines, this policy is to provide a format for grievances and grievance is to speak to the person who supervises that individual.
record of their outcomes.
Student against faculty member the chain of command is:
A student must file grievance within 30 days of a situation
causing grievance. Course Coordinator- Department Chair- Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs, when appropriate
Grievance must be in writing and have names of all parties
involved. Anonymous grievances will not be addressed and Student against staff member the chain of command is:
will be discarded. Supervisor - College Business Administrator
The Student Affairs Committee will review grievances. The Student against student the chain of command is:
grievance must be submitted on the official grievance form pro-
Any Faculty Involved - Assistant Dean for Student and
vided by committee. The chairperson of the committee
Professional Affairs
will receive all written grievances.
3. Grievance steps begin the date the grievance is filed with the
The Committee consists of:
Student Affairs Committee chairperson.
Chairperson, Appointed Faculty Member
APPEAL PROCESS
Four faculty members (one at-large member from each depart-
If either party does not accept the grievance resolution, appeals
ment and one member appointed by each department chair)
may be directed to the College Dean by filing a formal written
Two students in good standing and appointed by the Dean complaint within seven (7) working days from date of receipt of
One alumnus appointed by the Dean grievance resolution. The Dean will respond in writing to the
grievance appeal in 14 working days from date of receipt of the
Three Ex officio (Director of Development, Financial Aid appeal.
Advisor, Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs)
If resolution is not reached at the Dean level of appeal, either
A file of all grievances will be kept in the Student Services Office. party may petition for a university level review by the Graduate
The grievances will be filed in chronological order. and Professional Studies Grievance Committee (GPSGC), which is
The Classmeister and Assistant Dean for Student and under the purview of the Associate Vice President of Graduate and
Professional Affairs are always able to be a part of the process to Professional Studies. This petition must be in writing and filed with
assist the student, faculty or staff in addressing the matter as an the Associate Vice President of Graduate and Professional Studies
outside third party and to listen and advise. within 30 calendar days of the final disposition at the college level.
This procedure is posted at: www.uh.edu/graduate-catalog/poli-
This policy and procedure is not to be confused or combined cies/grievance-policy/index.php.
with the Honor Code process.
This policy and procedure applies to the management of griev-
ances concerning academic and instructional matters that are
within the college. Policy Implemented: Fall 2002
GRIEVANCE TIMELINE Revised: Summer 2004
The Student Affairs Committee, upon receipt of the grievance, Revised: Summer 2006
will contact all parties and request information, arrange meetings, Revised: Summer 2010
or assist in other methods of resolution. The response will be
made within seven (7) working days from date of receipt of griev- Revised: Summer 2011
ance, for all parties involved.
The chairperson or appointed committee member shall ensure
that all relevant facts have been gathered and presented to the
Committee and parties involved. As this is a grievance, a vote is
not likely. The resolution and satisfaction of all parties is of utmost
importance. Resolution will be sought in no more than 30 working
days.
Written documentation showing resolution will be placed in file.
The resolution will be dated and a copy sent to all parties involved.
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Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Policy
RATIONALE o National Sexual Offender Registry
All students admitted into the University of Houston College of o Office of the Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded
Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program are required to participate Individuals/Entities
in pharmacy practice experiences for graduation. Many hospitals o General Services Administration (GSA) List of Parties
and other health care organizations operating under the Joint Excluded from Federal Programs
Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
are requiring criminal background checks and/or drug screenings o Employee Misconduct Registry
for all individuals who have direct contact with patients, including
o U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC), and List of
pharmacy students placed in early/introductory pharmacy practice Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) search
experience (IPPE) and/or advanced clinical pharmacy practice expe-
rience (APPE) assignments at these sites. o Nationwide Healthcare Fraud and Abuse scan
As a result of these requirements, a student with disqualifying o Applicable State Exclusion list
criminal conviction(s) and/or drug screening results may be pre-
vented from undertaking clinical IPPEs & APPEs that are required Currently Enrolled Students
to complete the pharmacy program at the University of Houston.
Currently enrolled students in the College of Pharmacy profes-
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY sional program must annually (and at other times as requested in
writing by a hospital or health care organization) satisfactorily
Accepted applicants. All applicants accepted to the College of complete (submit to and pay for) a criminal background check from
Pharmacy (hereinafter referred to as College of Pharmacy or an approved vendor prior to participating in IPPE and/or APPE
College) must satisfactorily complete (submit to and pay for) a assignments at these sites. Students must contact the designated
criminal background check from a vendor approved by the College vendor and comply with its instructions in authorizing and obtain-
of Pharmacy. Adverse information that is found in a criminal history ing a background check within the prescribed timeframe. Students
background check may result in the withdrawal of the applicants successfully completing the first year and progressing to the second
offer of admission or dismissal from the program. year and students successfully completing the second year and pro-
gressing to the third year must request and satisfactorily complete
Generally, applicants will receive notice of this policy at the time an additional criminal background check review no earlier than July
of acceptance into the professional program. An accepted applicant 1st, and no later than August 1st, prior to beginning the fall semes-
is responsible for contacting the approved vendor and complying ter of the second and third year. Students successfully complet-
with the vendors and/or hospital/health care facilitys instructions ing the third year and progressing to the fourth year must request
concerning completing a criminal background check within four- another criminal background check review no earlier than April 1st,
teen (14) calendar days of receiving the notice of this policy. Failure and no later than May 1st during the spring semester of their third
to request a criminal background check in a timely manner and by year. An additional background check may be required if there is a
the timeline specified in this policy is grounds for withdrawal of the break in enrollment in the professional program. A break in enroll-
offer of admission. ment is defined as non-attendance of one long-term semester (Fall
or Spring) or more and will be verified by the Associate Dean for
After acceptance the applicant shall provide written self-disclo- Academic Affairs.
sure to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of any new criminal
history record information no later than five (5) business days fol- Some criminal offenses preclude students from participating in
lowing the charge of any crime. Failure to disclose information that on-site professional experiences. In addition, some professional
is subsequently found on a background check may result in with- licensure boards include specific offenses that constitute those
drawal of the offer of admission from the College or dismissal from crimes for which licensure is prohibited. Thus students in these
the program. situations are subject to the statutory or regulatory requirements
independently imposed by law, or as required by affiliating entities.
Criminal Background Check
If an affiliated practice facility requires detailed criminal back-
The criminal background check will include a review of the stu- ground check information regarding an individual student assigned
dents or accepted applicants criminal history for at least the seven to an IPPE or APPE at the facility as a condition for placement, the
(7) years prior to the date the student applies for admission into the College will notify the student of such a requirement when notified
program. by the facility. Results of the background check(s) may be submit-
The following criteria for suitability will be considered: ted directly to the hospital/heath care facility or to the College by
the vendor. Upon receipt of criminal history information by the
o Social Security Number validation College, the College will pass on the results to the requesting hospi-
tals or health care organizations. The hospital or health care orga-
o Criminal history search, including nization will be responsible for determining whether an enrolled
o Misdemeanors or felony convictions, or deferred adjudications student is eligible to participate in the clinical practice experience
assignment at the site, and will notify the student and the College
o Pending criminal charges/convictions of its decision. Students whose criminal background is determined
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Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Policy
as unacceptable by a hospital/health care organization may be up to one year while the matter is being resolved. However, a stu-
unable to complete the curriculum (pharmacy practice experiences) dent may be granted permission to re-enroll in (IPPE/APPE) after
required for graduation by the College of Pharmacy. the background check has been cleared if space is available and any
applicable tuition and fees are paid.
Failure to request a criminal background check in a timely man-
ner may delay the students matriculation into the second, third, DRUG SCREENING POLICY
and/or fourth year and delay the start of his/her IPPEs and/or
APPEs. A student may not be allowed to start a specific IPPE/APPE The University of Houston College of Pharmacy will not require
late due to a delay in criminal background check information being students to participate in a drug screen. However, the College will
received by the site. inform students that they may be asked by the facility to submit and
comply with a drug screen before participating in clinical experi-
Students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy shall self-disclose to ences at certain facilities. If an affiliated practice facility requires
the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs any new criminal history drug screening of an individual student assigned to rotate there as
record information as outlined in the criminal background check a condition for placement in that facility, the College will notify
criteria no later than five (5) business days following the charge the student of such a requirement in advance. The student will be
of any crime. Failure to disclose information that is subsequently responsible for contacting an approved vendor, paying for expenses
found on a background check may result in dismissal from the for the drug screen, and insuring that the results of the drug screen
College. Criminal activity that occurs while a student is in atten- are forwarded directly to the facility.
dance at the College may result in disciplinary action, including dis-
missal, and will be addressed according to the College of Pharmacy Any students with questions concerning impairment issues
Honor Code. while in the professional program should review The University
of Houston College of Pharmacys Student Pharmacist Recovery
Rights Program (UHSPRN) in the College of Pharmacy Student Handbook.
Accepted applicants and currently enrolled students have the right CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
to review the results of the criminal background check performed Background check reports and all records pertaining to the
by the designated vendor and to request that the designated vendor results of these processes are considered confidential with restricted
verify that the background information provided is correct. Prior to access. The results and collateral information are considered educa-
making a final determination that may adversely affect the applicant tional records and are subject to the Family Educational Rights and
or student, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will notify the Privacy Act.
student or applicant, in writing, of his/her right to review and cor-
rect inaccurate information in the report, the process for contacting Access to records and reports outside of the Associate Dean for
the designated vendor to challenge the accuracy of the report and Academic Affairs and any employee designated as backup must be
the affect an adverse criminal history report may have on his/her approved by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy or his designee,
continued enrollment in the pharmacy program. prior to granting access. Requests for criminal history and drug
screening information must be made in writing on a form approved
If an adverse criminal history is returned on an applicant or by the Office of General Counsel. Information contained in the
student, the Admissions and Progression Committee will review reports/records will not be shared with facilities participating in the
the report and may request that the applicant or student submit clinical IPPEs & APPEs unless a legitimate need is demonstrated and
additional information related to the finding (such as court docu- approved by the Dean or his designee.
ments and police records), at the applicants expense. The applicant
or student shall be given a reasonable time, generally not less than RECORDKEEPING
five (5) business days, to provide documentation establishing that Any background check reports that are retained by the College
the report is inaccurate, that a reported felony conviction is a lesser of Pharmacy shall be placed in a secure location determined by the
violation under the laws of the charging jurisdiction, that a disposi- Associate Dean for Academic and Students Affairs. These records
tion was the subject of a subsequent expungement or sealing order shall be maintained for the duration of the students enrollment
by a competent court, or that the report is otherwise unreliable. or until the applicant is removed from the accepted student list or
The Committee will review all information available to it to deter- as provided by the UH records retention policy, whichever is the
mine whether the offer of admission should be withdrawn from the greater length of time. The reports and records shall be physically
accepted applicant or if dismissal from the program is warranted. destroyed thereafter.
Applicants who are denied enrollment or students who are dis- FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION
missed from the program may appeal the decision of the Admissions
and Progression Committee to the Dean of College of Pharmacy Falsification of information will result in immediate removal of
within 15 business days of the date the student received notice of an applicant from the accepted applicant pool or an enrolled student
his/her dismissal from the program. The decision of the Dean of from the degree program.
the College of Pharmacy will be final and may not be appealed.
If the background check uncovers a question which can be Officially Adopted: 2/16/2008
cleared by the applicant or student, matriculation can be deferred Revised: Summer 2009
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Exam Administration Policy
The following statement will be placed on all exams: similar circumstances would recognize as dishonest or improper in an
academic setting.
By signing your name to this exam you are agreeing to abide by the Code of EXAM PROCEDURES:
Ethical and Professional Conduct as set forth by the University of Houston
College of Pharmacy. Any infraction will be dealt with severely as outlined 1. Exam Materials: All backpacks, caps or hats, personal articles,
in the UHCOP Student Handbook. food and drink, cell phones, programmable calculators are to be left in
backpacks at the front of the classroom. The student may only have
Signature ________________________ Date __________ pencils/pen, scantron and exam materials at desk area. All other items
must be approved by the professor. A student jeopardizes an exam
grade if any non-approved articles are found at their desk, without
All students will receive the UH Academic Dishonesty Policy (section 3.02 permission.
below) at the beginning of each academic year and they will sign that they
have read and understand it. 2. Student seating: Seating charts showing the location of all num-
bered desks within the relevant College of Pharmacy rooms will be
3.02 Academic Dishonesty Prohibited. (From the academic dishon- generated. This template will be used for all exams that occur within
esty policy of the UH student handbook at website: that classroom. These blank classroom maps will be made available
(http://www.uh.edu/dos/studenthandbook/) to the departmental business managers and course coordinators. A
TA, staff or designee will assist the instructor in random assignment
"Academic dishonesty" means employing a method or technique or of students. Randomization will be performed for each exam by the
engaging in conduct in an academic endeavor that the student knows instructor, TA, staff, or designee.
or should know is not permitted by the university or a course instruc- If the seats are not numbered, a color code mechanism will be
tor to fulfill academic requirements. Academic dishonesty includes, but implemented with the assistance of the Student Affairs Committee and
is not limited to, the following: course coordinator. The Student Affairs Committee will be responsi-
a. Stealing, as theft of tests or grade books, from faculty offices or ble for implementing permanent numbering of the seats in the Science
elsewhere; this includes the removal of items posted for use by the and Research II classroom and the newly renovated TMC classroom(s).
students. 3. Late arrivals: Late arrivals are disruptive and will be discouraged
b. Using "crib notes," as unauthorized use of notes or the like to aid but the faculty acknowledges that certain circumstances may result
in answering questions during an examination; in a late arrival. The course coordinator reserves the right to refuse
a repetitively late student the opportunity to take the quiz or exam.
c. Securing another to take a test in the student's place; both the Time will not extended for late comers. If any student has completed
student taking the test for another and the student registered in the the quiz or exam prior to the latecomers arrival, the latecomer cannot
course are at fault; enter the exam room. In emergencies or other extenuating circum-
d. Representing as one's own work the work of another without stances, the student is to notify(call) the instructor(s) or Assistant Dean
acknowledging the source (plagiarism). This would include submitting for Student and Professional Affairs within 24 hours and the situation
substantially identical laboratory reports or other materials in fulfill- will be considered.
ment of an assignment by two or more individuals, whether or not 4. Breaks: Restroom breaks will be discouraged. No personal articles,
these used common data or other information, unless this has been unless approved by the instructor, should be taken with the student to
specifically permitted by the instructor. the restroom. One student at a time will be allowed to leave the room.
e. Changing answers or grades on a test that has been returned to a 5. Turning in completed exams: Student must hand in their exam,
student in an attempt to claim instructor error; scantron, with test data and any accompanying scratch paper, structure
f. Giving or receiving unauthorized aid during an examination, such pages, etc. before picking up personal articles. Once the student has
as trading examinations, whispering answers, and passing notes, and left the room after handing in exam, they may not re-enter for any rea-
using electronic devices to transmit or receive information. son until all students have turned in exams.
g. Openly cheating in an examination, as copying from another's 6. Make-up exams: If the student is too ill or extenuating circum-
paper; stances arise, the student should contact the instructor(s) or Assistant
h. Using another's laboratory results as one's own, whether with or Dean for Student and Professional Affairs as soon as this situation
without the permission of the owner; becomes apparent. The student must subsequently contact the profes-
sor as soon as possible to discuss the options for the missed exam.
i. Falsifying results in laboratory experiments;
The student will bring a doctors excuse for any illness causing an
j. Mutilating or stealing library materials; misshelving materials with exam absence, at the request of the professor. For other circumstances
the intent to reduce accessibility to other students; that require a student to miss a scheduled exam, appropriate documen-
k. A student's failing to report to the instructor or department chair tation may be requested. Make-up exams may not be the same format
an incident which the student believes to be a violation of the academic as the scheduled exam and the make-up format will be at the discre-
honesty policy; and tion of the instructor.
l. Misrepresenting academic records or achievements as they pertain 7. Exam return: The return of exams to the student will be at the
to course prerequisites or corequisites for the purpose of enrolling or discretion of the instructor.
remaining in a course for which one is not eligible.
m. Possessing wireless electronic devices capable of transmitting The UHCOP Exam Administration Policy will be posted on the stu-
and/or receiving wireless signals in an exam room unless expressly dent website.
permitted by the instructor. Students seen with such devices will be
charged with academic dishonesty.
n. Any other conduct which a reasonable person in the same or Policy Implemented: Fall 2006
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Student Pharmacist Recovery Program
The Student Recovery Program is provided no longer impaired as determined by a mental
to inform students of the College of Pharmacy's health practitioner.
desire to promote responsible use of alcohol by
DEFINITIONS
students. This policy will be discussed in detail
during the first professional year. 1. Board of Examiners or Boards: The Texas
State Board of Pharmacy.
OBJECTIVES
2. Chemical dependence or chemical impair-
The UH College of Pharmacy recognizes the ment: An acute or chronic condition involving
need to establish procedures to encourage stu- the use of drugs and/or alcohol to an extent that
dents who may experience impairments that are interferes with the functioning of an individual
due to inappropriate chemical use, and/or physi- as evidenced by health, family, academic, job,
cal, and mental issues. legal, financial, and/or emotional problems.
The C.A.G.E.
Questionnaire The College encourages students to seek and 3. Chemical impaired student: An individual
obtain the needed treatment in order to com- whose ability to function as a student and/
Have you ever felt you plete their professional education and become or intem has been compromised by the use of
should C ut down on your productive members of society. Alcoholism drugs and/or alcohol to a degree that there is a
drinking? and drug dependency affect society in general potential to jeopardize the public health, safety,
and is especially prevalent in the health care or welfare and/or that threatens the well being
Have people A nnoyed professions. The College recognizes that drug and normal academic progression of the student.
you by criticizing your dependency and alcoholism have the potential
to affect society and require treatment. The 4. Support Team: TPA-PRN staff, the
drinking? Assistant Dean for Student and Professional
College desires to assist impaired students and
their immediate families, as well as students Affairs or other faculty members selected by
Have you ever felt bad the Dean of the College of Pharmacy. Team
or G uilty about your adversely affected by other chemically depen-
dent individuals. members shall receive training and regular
drinking? continuing education from the Texas Pharmacy
The College advocates the referral of impaired Association or other appropriate sources.
Have you ever had students to the Assistant Dean for Student and
a drink first thing in the Professional Affairs for initial assessment and 5. Drug: A chemical substance alone, or in
morning to steady your to the Professional Recovery Network of the combination, including alcohol.
nerves or get rid of a hang- Texas Pharmacy Association for initial evalua- 6. License, licensing, or licensure: Permission
over (E ye-opener)? tion and possible treatment. With this in mind, to engage in a health profession in accordance
the UH College of Pharmacy establishes a with the laws of the State of Texas, or other
Student Pharmacist Recovery Network in asso- states, pertaining to that profession.
A yes response to two ciation with the Texas Pharmacy Association
7. University of Houston Student Pharmacist
questions constitutes a Professional Recovery Program (TPA-PRN).
Recovery Program (UHSPRN): The Assistant
positive screening test. The
INTRODUCTION Dean for Student and Professional Affairs, a
respondent should seek
The procedures described herein follow ethi- group of students and other faculty designated
assistance.
cal and legal guidelines in order to maintain by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the
the confidentiality of the student. In order for University of Houston to serve as a resource
referred students to participate in the UHSPRN within the College to encourage the referral of
he/she will be required to agree and adhere to students with suspected impairment problems
recommendations and procedures of the TPA- to the Pharmacists Recovery Program of the
"Whether it's the coursework PRN. Failure to comply with the terms of this (TPA-PRN) for further evaluation and treatment
you must do, the organizations program may result in referral for disciplinary if needed.
you choose to be in, or the action and/or expulsion of the student. 8. Referral Source: Any concerned individual
friendships you acquire here, with knowledge of a student suspected of being
you can't go wrong with giving GOALS
impaired, and who submits the name of the
it all you have." 1. To provide compassionate assistance for student to the Assistant Dean for Student and
-Alex C. Varkey, impaired students in a manner that protects Professional Affairs or TPA-PRN. Though con-
Class of 2005 the rights of the impaired individual to receive fidentiality of the caller will be maintained, the
treatment in strict confidence. caller must identify him/herself and cannot be
2. To allow recovering students to continue anonymous.
their education without stigma or penalty pro- 9. Referral: Any student who is referred for
vided they are not legally restricted and are assistance.
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Student Pharmacist Recovery Program
10. Treatment Provider: Any licensed and/or unteer to serve as peer contacts and provide
certified medical or mental health provider work- information and referral within the College
ing in the area of impairments. of Pharmacy for suspected impaired students. SIGNS OF
These students must agree to observe the follow- ADDICTION/
APPOINTMENT AND
ing terms of procedures of the participation: ALCOHOLISM/
RESPONSIBILITY
a. abide by these policies and procedures, espe- DEPENDENCE
The University of Houston College of
cially those concerning. strict confidentiality of
Pharmacy Dean shall have the authority to
information; *Takes substance more
approve the initiation, policies and procedures
b. attendance and participation at the often than intended.
of the UHSPRN and appoint its members. The
activities of the UHSPRN shall be limited to Utah School on Alcoholism and other Drug
Dependencies or one other yearly educational *Tries to cut back,
those defined in these policies and procedures.
program on medical and psychological aspects of but cant.
AUTHORITY substance dependency or other impairments as
approved by the Assistant Dean for Student and *Spends time getting
Members of the UHSPRN who have been
Professional Affairs; and taking substance
designated as student peer contacts shall be
and recovering from
authorized under these policies and procedures c. commit to the non-use of illegal substances, use.
to receive information concerning suspected responsible use of alcohol, and abstinence if cur-
impairment of students enrolled in the UH rently a recovering chemically dependent person. *Intoxicated or with-
College of Pharmacy, and be available to confer
d. attendance at two (2) Alcoholics Anonymous drawing when expected
with those students suspected of being impaired,
or similar twelve step support group meetings to work, go to school, or
or available to such other persons who may be
annually. fulfill obligations.
knowledgeable of the facts pertinent to the stu-
dent's condition, for the sole purpose of encour- PROCEDURES
*Gives up other activi-
aging referral to the support team and TPA for
1. REFERRAL STATUS ties for use.
assistance.
Due to the proactive nature of the program self
STRUCTURE *Uses despite negative
referral will be encouraged. Workshops presented
The UHSPRN shall consist of the following: each semester will allow further assessment of consequences (job loss,
those individuals who may be exhibiting symp- DWI,PI, divorce, bad
1. Faculty Liaison (Assistant Dean for Student
toms which indicate impairment. Students in the health, failing classes).
and Professional Affairs): An interested faculty
member who shall act as an advisor to students later stages may be identified for participation in
this program due to poor academic performance, *Needs more and more
involved in the UHSPRN; as a liaison to the
disciplinary problems, criminal acts or any other to get same effect.
College administration, as a member of the
Support Team, and as the coordinator of the act which may indicate or be related to chemi-
cal dependency or impairment. The suspected *Has withdrawal symp-
UHSPRN. The faculty liaison will be expected
impaired student will be given the opportunity toms when not using
to attend appropriate meetings in order to
to accept a referral to TPA-PRN for initial pro- (craving, anxiety, jitters,
maintain current knowledge necessary to serve
fessional evaluation and recommendations for sweats, N/V).
in the capacity of liaison. These meetings shall
include attendance at two (2) "12 Step" group appropriate treatment if necessary. The student
may participate in this procedure in lieu of expul- *Uses to avoid with-
meetings/year and the University of Utah School
sion. The student will be given the opportunity drawal, not to get high.
on Alcohol and other Drug Dependencies every
five years. In addition, six hours of Continuing to engage in evaluation, treatment, and recovery
Education in a drug abuse topic must be earned agreements as conditions of his/her academic
each year. probation. Students who fail to comply with the
terms of the agreements may face disciplinary
2. Support Team: A group consisting of the action, which may include dismissal from the
Faculty liaison, and the Texas Pharmacy interven- College of Pharmacy, and a report to the Texas
ers. The Support Team shall have the primary State Board of Pharmacy.
responsibility for initiating the formal recovery
process of a suspected impaired student who is 2. REFERRAL PROCESS
required to participate in the UHSPRN. These Any qualified member of the UHSPRN may
duties include, but are not limited to, interven- receive referrals of suspected impaired students.
tion, referral for evaluation and treatment and UHSPRN members will be available to advise the
monitoring compliance. referred student of the specific process by which
3. Student Peer Contacts: Students who vol- they will receive assistance. Qualified UHSPRN
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Student Pharmacist Recovery Program
members shall work toward the following goals: The TPA Pharmacy Recovery Network may
a. Assessment of the seriousness of the provide funds to cover the cost of evaluation if
situation. In the event of life threatening available.
conditions, qualified UHSPRN members will 6. ACADEMIC PROGRESS/LEAVES OF
IMMEDIATELY contact emergency assistance ABSENCE
resources, the TPA-PRN and other Support Every effort will be made to continue the stu-
Team members, as appropriate. dent's academic progress. If the student's condi-
b. Motivation of the student to accept assis- tion allows, outpatient treatment may be recom-
tance. mended. Inpatient treatment will be arranged
c. Referral of the student to the Support Team when appropriate. If the student's impairment
for professional intervention. presents immediate danger to self or others, he/
STUDENT HINTS she will be referred to the TPA-PRN without
MEMBERS SHALL NOT: delay. When immediate intervention is required,
There is no shame in a. Engage in counseling relationships in lieu and evaluation and/or treatment must take place
getting help. There is of formal intervention and treatment. during the academic year, the Assistant Dean for
shame in ignoring your Student and Professional Affairs, or designee of
problem and hurting b. Attempt to make definitive diagnoses. The
the Dean, shall grant a medical leave of absence
others. responsibility for diagnosis shall reside with a
for an appropriate period of time. The Assistant
licensed evaluator selected or approved by the
Dean for Student and Professional Affairs shall
Letting a friend suffer UHSPRN.
assist the student in making the necessary
from a drug addiction is 3. EVALUATION AND TREATMENT arrangements with appropriate University ser-
not really being a friend.
If you know someone who In order to avoid further disciplinary action, vices (e.g., Academic Records, Financial Aid) in
is in trouble, get referred students MUST agree to the following: confidence and with approval of the student.
them help. a. To agree to assessment by an appropriate 7. RE-ENTRY
licensed professional. If academic progress is interrupted by treat-
Some internship sites may
b. To accept referral to the Pharmacist ment for students who are impaired, re-entry
require drug screening
Recovery Network of the Texas Pharmacy into the UH College of Pharmacy shall depend
prior to the start of an
Professional Association (TPA-PRN). on compliance with the terms of the treatment
IPPE/APPE.
and recovery agreements, the recommendation
c. To participate in a formal evaluation as rec- of the treatment provider(s), and compliance
ommended by the TPA-PRN. with all prerequisites for participation in the
The greatest discovery of my
generation is that a human d. To agree to comply with the recommenda- academic program. Students participating in
being can alter his life by tions of the TPA-PRN practicum experiences must be registered phar-
altering his attitude. e. To agree to comply with the recommenda- macy interns.
- William James tions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, if 8. EMPLOYMENT/IPPEs/APPEs
applicable. If the student is employed or on site with a
4. COMPLIANCE preceptor, the TPA-PRN will discuss the neces-
Students participating in the UHSPRN shall be sity, if any, of the student informing his/her
informed that refusal to accept the recommen- employer or preceptor of the need for a leave of
dations of the program will result in referral to absence.
the UH College of Pharmacy administration for 9. CRIMINAL LIABILILTY
appropriate action. In the event that a student Participation in the UHSPRN DOES NOT
is non-compliant with the terms of agreement, confer immunity from criminal prosecution, or
UHSPRN support for the student may be ter- immunity from legal action taken against one's
minated, and the Associate Dean for Academic professional license or registration, or intern-
Affairs notified for possible disciplinary pro- ship/ externship cards.
ceedings.
10. RECORDS
5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR TREATMENT
COST All records will be maintained in confiden-
tial files in the office of the Assistant Dean for
Students shall be informed that he/she will Student and Professional Affairs and the TPA-
be responsible for all costs of participation in PRN in full compliance with their procedures.
evaluation, treatment and/or recovery programs In the event that a student is non-compliant with
beyond that covered by their health insurance.
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Student Pharmacist Recovery Program
the terms of agreement, UHSPRN recovery support for the student for individuals who are participating in the UHSPRN. Return to
may be terminated, and the Dean notified for possible disciplinary treatment may be necessary in some cases. If the individual then
proceedings. fails to comply or is repetitively noncompliant, participation in the
11. CONFIDENTIALITY UHSPRN is terminated and a comprehensive report is made to
the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Texas State Board of
Members of the UHSPRN shall hold all information disclosed to Pharmacy, preceptor, and the sponsor within the 12-step program,
them in strictest confidence. Knowledge of student impairment or or any combination thereof.
suspected impairment shall be disclosed to other UHSPRN mem-
bers only for the sole purpose of securing intervention, treatment PARTICIPATION IN ONGOING PROGRAMS
and support services. Any member of the UHSPRN who violates An essential aspect of maintaining recovery from chemi-
confidentiality shall be terminated as an active participant, and may cal dependency is continued participation in support groups.
be subject to academic discipline or potential litigation for viola- Recovering students participating in the UHSPRN will be required
tion of the student's rights. to attend a designated number of program maintenance sessions
12. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE and participate in ongoing counseling according to recommenda-
tions of the TPA-PRN and/or the UHSPRN.
These UHSPRN policies and procedures do not prohibit any UH
College of Pharmacy student from seeking assistance directly from HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS:
the Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Center,
other assistance programs or private medical and mental health
professionals unless the student is facing disciplinary sanction Paige Pitman, Assistant Dean for Student &
within the College of Pharmacy which would require expulsion Professional Affairs, UHCOP
in the absence of participation in the UHSPRN. When a student 832-842-8376
does seek help outside the UHSPRN, the student is encouraged to
authorize a release of information, limited to reports of therapeutic
progress to the Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs Professional Recovery Network (PRN)
or designee of the Dean, as the treatment providers deem appropri- Texas Pharmacy Association Helpline
ate. 1-800-727-5152
INDEMNIFICATION OF UHPRN MEMBERS
Student, faculty members and employees appointed to serve as UH Counseling and Psychological Services
members of the UHSPRN may request that the University provide
legal defense if a civil action is brought against a member of the 713-743-5454
UHSPRN.
DRUG SCREENING
Random screening for substances prohibited by agreements may
be a routine component of rehabilitation for students participat-
ing in the UHSPRN. Such screenings are an important means
of verifying compliance, and represent substantial proof that the
individual is not using prohibited substances at the time of testing.
These tests may be requested as indicated in the agreements on a
case-by-case basis as determined by guidelines of the TPA-PRN or
treatment provider.
COMPLIANCE
Students participating in the UHPSRP shall be informed that
refusal to accept the recommendation of the program will result
in referral to the UH College of Pharmacy administration for dis-
ciplinary action. In the event that a student is non-compliant with
the terms of the agreement, UHPSRP recovery support for the
student may be terminated, and the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs notified for possible disciplinary proceedings.
NONCOMPLIANCE/RELAPSES
The Support Team working with the recovering individual, at
their discretion and based on the facts known to them, shall be
authorized to vigorously confront noncompliance without requir-
ing a report to the Dean or the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Student Resources 37
CPFI
tration, and many other clinical specialties. SSHP Phi Delta Chi (PDC): Phi Delta Chi was char-
Advisor: TBD promotes the professional development of its mem- tered in 1883. UH obtained its charter in 1953. The
Contact: Michael Dinh bers by providing opportunities to network and PDC Alpha Tau Chapter at UH is a co-ed fraternity
mtdinh3@uh.edu learn about post-graduate residency training from of professional men and women who are striv-
H.O.M.E.S. Clinic residents, program directors, and clinical phar- ing for success as future pharmacists by becoming
Advisor: David Wallace macists through the fall Residency Workshop and involved in national, state, and local activities. PDC
Contact: Christina Senny the spring Residency Mentoring Social. SSHP also offers its members a strong brotherhood of friend-
cssenny@uh.edu
is involved in various community service efforts ship and support as well as instilling values of lead-
IPSA throughout the year. The society supports state ership and community involvement. In addition
Advisors: Aditi Marwaha & and national clinical skills competitions and holds to professional and academic support, PDC also
Santhi Masilamani
Contact: Nora Alzibdeh a local school competition each year. Membership organizes social events on weekends to help relieve
nfalzibdeh@uh.edu includes a subscription to the American Journal of the stress and pressures of pharmacy school. It
Health-System Pharmacy, first-hand access to resi- takes one semester to pledge and meetings are held
KE dency information, and scholarship opportunities. once a week for about an hour. There is an annual
Advisors: Catherine Hatfield &
Elizabeth Coyle www.uhsshp.org membership fee, which includes a subscription to
Contact: Jun Wang, jwang12@uh.edu
Vietnamese American Pharmacy Student Communicator magazine, pledge shirt and pin.
KY Society (VAPSS): The mission of The Vietnamese http://uhcoppdc.weebly.com/
Advisor: Louis Williams American Pharmacy Student Society (VAPSS) is to HONOR SOCIETIES
Contact: Vincente Nguyen
vnguyen3@uh.edu encourage all pharmacy students to participate and Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS): Chartered in 1988,
become well-informed in all aspects of the phar- the Upsilon Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma at the
MAPSA macy profession. This is accomplished by providing
Advisors: Louis Williams & University of Houston strives to improve the qual-
Lourdes Cuellar opportunities to implement projects and participate ity of our pharmacy school leaders so that they may
Contact: Eric Kao, ezkao@uh.edu in events that focuses on the Asian populations. It is acquire the skills needed to be an effective pharma-
also the goal of the chapter to encourage the devel- cist and an active future leader in the profession of
NCPA opment of all pharmacy students to become knowl-
Advisors: Lynn Simpson & pharmacy. Membership crosses fraternal and orga-
Catherine Hatfield edgeable, competent, and well-rounded healthcare nizational lines allowing the Society to recognize
Contact: Hiresh Tailor professionals. VAPSS provide leadership and par- and promote leadership without competing with
hhtailor@uh.edu ticipatory opportunities that encourages new ideas other pharmacy organizations. Students eligible
PDC to uphold the professionalism in pharmacy. for membership must submit an application dem-
Advisor: Anne Tucker
Contact: Nick Yarbrough FRATERNITIES onstrating their dedication, service, and leadership
nyarbrough@uh.edu Kappa Epsilon (KE): KE is a co-ed professional in the pharmacy profession. http://www.uhcoppls.
pharmacy fraternity, whose mission is to empower org/
PLS
Advisors: Lynn Simpson & its members to achieve personal and professional Rho Chi: The Rho Chi Society is the honorary
Elizabeth Coyle fulfillment. The fraternity was founded in 1921 organization for the profession of pharmacy. The
Contact: Kathaleya Kay Yindeemark
kkyindeemark@uh.edu and the UH chapter, Upsilon, was formed in 1953. Beta Omicron chapter of UH was established in
KE supports breast cancer awareness through vari- 1956. Membership is by invitation and is based on
Rho Chi ous events such as dinners and volunteering at the high academic achievement in the professional cur-
Advisors: Sujit Sansgiry & Jeff Sherer
Contact: Amanda Martin Avon Walk. KE hosts an annual dinner called the riculum. Eligible members are invited to join after
anmoyer@uh.edu Silk Rose Jubilee each year to celebrate breast can- their fourth semester. Additional members may be
cer survivors. Active members meet twice monthly added in the sixth and eighth semesters. Up to 20
SNPhA
Advisor: Louis Williams and plan at least one activity per month. There is a percent of each graduating class may be invited to
Contact: Tracey Thomas relaxed pledge period. First-year membership fee join. Members sponsor an initiation banquet for
tmthomas5@uh.edu includes a pin and subscription to the Bond maga- new members as well as the Teaching Excellence
SSHP zine. http://keupsilon.weebly.com/ Award to recognize and honor outstanding phar-
Advisor: Paige Pitman & Kappa Psi (KY): Founded in 1879, the co-ed macy instructors. Society members also help recruit
Matthew Wanat
Kappa Psi is the worlds oldest and largest phar- academic merit scholars. There is a one-time initia-
Contact: Meghann Davis tion fee. http://www.rhochi.org
uhsshp@gmail.com maceutical fraternity, . The Delta Delta chapter
at UH was chartered in 1963. The goals of the
VAPSS
Advisor: Santhi Masilamani fraternity are to develop fellowship, industry, and
Contact: Tai Ly, tly@uh.edu sobriety and to foster high ideals, scholarship, and
46 Faculty & Staff Directory
College of Pharmacy Deans Office Rm 141 Phone: 713-743-1252 Fax: 713-743-1259 Mail Code: 5000
Central Business Office Rm#136 Phone: 713-743-1234 Fax: 713-743-0698 Mail Code: 5000
Experiential Programs Office TMC#434 Phone: 832-842-8337 Fax: 832-842-8330 Mail Code: 5040 General email: uhcopexp@uh.edu
Pharm.D. Student Services Office Rm# 122 Phone: 713-743-1239 Fax: 713-743-1237 Mail Code: 5000
Pritchard, Lamar F. Dean Rm# 141D Jenkins, Tara - Assoc. Dean, Acad. Affairs Rm#141A Ordonez, Nancy - Asst. Dean, Exp. Prog. TMC#431
713-743-1252 flpritchard@uh.edu 713-743-1240 tjenkins@central.uh.edu 832-842-8366 nordonez@uh.edu
Bejarano, Ivy - Academic Advisor Rm# 150 Knight, Barbara - Development Coord. Rm#141 Owens, Shauna M. - Dir., Pharm. Student Svcs
713-743-1260 ibejaran@central.uh.edu 713-743-3705 bwknight@uh.edu 713-743-1292 sowens2@uh.edu Rm#122C
Boss, Steve- User Svcs. Spec. TMC Rm# 222 Knoll, Brian Asst. Dean, Grad. Prog. Rm# 521D Parker, Scott - Financial Aid Officer Rm# 122
832-842-8394 sboss@uh.edu 713-743-1299 bknoll@uh.edu 832-842-9024 slparker@uh.edu
Brown, Gerida - Program Coordinator Rm# 145 Lambert, David Chip - Comm. Mgr. Rm# 149 Pearce, Sheree- College Info. Svcs. Mgr Rm# 135
713-743-3260 gerida@uh.edu 713-743-1286 dlambert@uh.edu 713-743-9897 smpearce@uh.edu
Coyle, Elizabeth - Asst. Dean, Assess. Rm# 114 Landor, Sheronda - Asst. Bus. Admin. Rm# 136 Pitman, Paige-Asst. Dean, Stu. & Prof. Aff. Rm#122E
713-743-1214 ecoyle@uh.edu 713-743-1265 slandor2@uh.edu 832-842-8376 ppitman@uh.edu
Curiel, Lupita Rangel - Prog. Coord. 2 TMC#434 Lokhandwala, Mustafa Exec. Vice Dean, Research Reed, Mary - Exec. Admin. Asst. to Dean Rm# 141
832-842-8331 grcuriel@uh.edu 713-743-3777 mlokhandwala@uh.edu Rm#453E 713-743-1252 mandress@uh.edu
Ely, Morgan - Dir. of Pharm. Adm. Rm# 122D Martinez, Belinda Asst. Bus. Svcs. Rm# 141 Sapp, Nekesa - Dir., Pharm. Recruiting/Acad. Adv.
713-743-1291 morgan@uh.edu 713-743-1256 bmartinez2@uh.edu 713-743-1261 nberkley@uh.edu Rm#122
Hall, Ty - Secretary (Student Services) Rm# 122 Masilamani, Santhi-Dir., Amb. APPEs TMC#430 Simpson, Lynn - Dir., Ambulatory IPPEs TMC#323
832-842-8359 kmasilam@central.uh.edu 832-842-8381 lynn@uh.edu
713-743-1239 trhall2@central.uh.edu
Mauthner, Shari Instr. Designer Rm# 133 Smesny, Andrea Exec. Assoc. Dean Rm# 141C
Haroon, Ruby - Director, Business Ops. Rm# 136
713-743-1254 ruby@uh.edu 713-743-4252 smauthner@uh.edu 713-743-1298 smesny@uh.edu
Hatfield, Cathy - Dir., Instutional IPPEs TMC#424 McMorris, Miranda Fin. Analyst 2 Rm# 133 Turner, Adrien - Special Events Asst. Rm# 117
832-842-8377 chatfield@uh.edu 713-743-1297 mcmorris@uh.edu 713-743-1733 akturne4@central.uh.edu
Hindocha, Natasha - Academic Advisor Rm# 122A Nguyen, Chi K. - Asst. Dir., Bus. Ops. Rm# 136 Wetzel, Claire - Research Admin. Rm# 136
713-743-0692 nchindocha@uh.edu 713-743-1270 ckn@uh.edu 713-743-1487 fcwetzel@uh.edu
Ieans, Melissa - Financial Coord. 2 Rm# 136 Nguyen, Kimberly - Dir., Inst. APPEs TMC#424 Zatopek, Shara Assoc. Dean, Ops. Rm# 137
713-743-9263 mieans@uh.edu 832-842-8332 kanguy28@central.uh.edu 713-743-1262 szatopek@uh.edu
Department of Pharmacological & Pharmaceutical Sciences 521 SR2 SR2 Phone: 713-743-1222 Fax: 713-743-1229 Mail Code 5037
*All faculty/staff offices at SR2 except where noted. TMC Phone: 713-795-8302 Fax: 713-795-8305
Eikenburg, Doug - Chair/Assoc. Prof. Rm# 542G Ghose, Romi - Assoc. Professor TMC# 517 McConnell, Bradley - Assoc. Professor Rm#460
713-743-1217 deikenburg@uh.edu 832-842-8343 rghose@uh.edu 713-743-1218 bkmcconnell@uh.edu
Alkadhi, Karim Professor Rm# 521E Gupta, V. Das Professor TMC # 433B Ruan, Ke-He - Professor Rm# 552
713-743-1212 kalkadhi@uh.edu 832-842-8310 vgupta@uh.edu 713-743-1771 khruan@uh.edu
Ashgar, Mohammad - Asst. Prof. Rm# 453B Hu, Ming - Professor TMC # 531 Salazar, Diane - Executive Secretary Rm# 453
713-743-1597 masghar@uh.edu 832-842-8320 mhu@uh.edu 713-743-1345 salazar@uh.edu
Banday, Anees - Research Asst. Prof. Rm# 444 Hussain, Tahir - Professor Rm# 555 Salim, Samina - Asst. Prof. Rm# 521B
713-743-1418 abanday@uh.edu 713-743-1276 thussain2@uh.edu 713-743-1776 ssalim2@uh.edu
Bond, Richard Professor Rm# 542E Knoll, Brian Assoc. Professor Rm# 521D Schwarz, Lindsay Inst. Asst. Prof. Rm# 549A
713-743-1210 rabond@uh.edu 713-743-1299 bknoll@uh.edu 713-743-1778 lschwarz@uh.edu
Chow, Diana Professor TMC # 532 Lockett, Vanessa - Exec. Secretary Rm# 521 Tam, Vincent - see CSA listing
832-842-8308 dchow@uh.edu 713-743-1222 vguidry@uh.edu Tejada-Simon, Maria V. - Assoc. Prof. Rm#551
Cuny, Gregory Asst. Professor Rm# 549A Lokhandwala, Mustafa Professor Rm# 453E 713-743-7835 mvtejada-simon@uh.edu
713-743-1274 gdcuny@uh.edu 713-743-3777 mlokhandwala@uh.edu
Tikunova, Svetlana - Asst. Professor Rm#542A
Das, Joydip - Assoc. Professor Rm# 542F Marwaha, Aditi - Lecturer Rm# 550A 713-743-1224 sbtikunova@uh.edu
713-743-1708 jdas@uh.edu 713-743-2704 akhera@uh.edu
Trivedi, Meghna - see CSA listing
Eriksen, Jason - Assoc. Professor Rm# 557A Mathis, Tristan Secretary 2 TMC # 542
Williams, Louis Assoc. Professor Rm# 549
713-743-1226 jeriksen@uh.edu 713-743-1225 tamathis@uh.edu
713-743-1275 lwilliams@uh.edu
Faculty & Staff Directory 47
Department of Clinical Sciences & Administration TMC Rm.# 317 Phone: 832-842-8380 Fax: 832-842-8383 Mail Code 5039
*All faculty/staff offices at TMC except where noted.
Garey, Kevin - Chair/Professor Rm# 322 Mach, Claire - Assistant Professor Rm# 117 Smesny, Andrea Clinical Assoc. Prof. SR2#141C
832-842-8386 kgarey@uh.edu 832-842-8373 cmach@uh.edu 713-743-1298 smesny@uh.edu
Beyda, Nicholas - Research Asst. Prof. Rm#118 Masilamani, Santhi - Clinical Asst. Prof. Rm# 430 Tam, Vincent - Professor Rm# 515
832-842-8351 ndbeyda@uh.edu 832-842-8359 kmasilamani@uh.edu 832-842-8316 vtam@uh.edu
Birtcher, Kimberly - Clinical Professor Rm# 325 Nguyen, Kimberly - Clinical Asst. Prof. Rm#424 Trivedi, Meghna - Asst. Prof. Rm# 329
832-842-8372 kbirtcher@uh.edu 832-842-8332 kanguy28@central.uh.edu 832-842-8335 mtrivedi@uh.edu
Chung, Nancy - Clinical Asst. Prof. Rm #309 Ordonez, Nancy - Clinical Assoc. Prof. Rm#431 Tucker, Anne - Clinical Associate Prof. Rm# 437
832-842-8370 nchung@uh.edu 832-842-8366 nordonez@uh.edu 832-842-8336 atucker@uh.edu
Coyle, Elizabeth - Clinical Professor SR2#114 Pitman, Paige - Clin. Asst. Prof. SR2#122 Wallace, David - Clinical Associate Prof. Rm# 314
713-743-1214 ecoyle@uh.edu 832-842-8376 ppitman@uh.edu 832-842-8304 dwallace@uh.edu
Crutchley, Rustin - Clinical Asst. Prof. Rm# 310 Prince, Randall - Professor Rm# 307 Wanat, Matthew Clinical Asst. Prof. Rm#435
832-842-8379 rdcrutchley@uh.edu 832-842-8389 rprince@uh.edu 832-842-8367 mawanat@uh.edu
Fernandez, Julianna - Clinical Asst. Prof. Rm#436 Shah, Dhara - Clinical Asst. Prof Rm#223 Rosa, Yeh - Research Asst. Prof. N/A
832-842-8352 jmferna7@central.uh.edu 832-842-8346 dshah4@uh.edu N/A rfyeh@uh.edu
Hallett, Golda - Program Coord. Rm# 317 Sherer, Jeffrey - Clinical Assoc. Prof. Rm# 330 Zamora-Lao, Olga- Exec. Secretary Rm#318
832-842-8387 ghallett@central.uh.edu 832-842-8307 jtsherer@uh.edu 832-842-8574 ozamora2@uh.edu
Hatfield, Catherine - Clin. Assoc. Prof. Rm# 223 Simpson, Lynn - Clinical Assoc. Prof. Rm# 323 Zatopek, Shara Clinical Assoc. Prof. SR2#137
832-842-8377 chatfield@uh.edu 832-842-8381 lynn@uh.edu 713-743-1262 szatopek@uh.edu
Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy TMC Rm 425 Phone: 713-743-1522 Fax: 832-842-8383 Mail Code: 5047
*All faculty/staff offices at TMC except where noted. General Email: phop@uh.edu
Aparasu, Rajender - Prof./Dept. Chair Rm# 425 Essien, E. James - Professor Rm# 429 Johnson, Michael L. - Associate Prof. Rm# 326
832-842-8374 rraparasu@uh.edu 832-842-8393 ejessien@uh.edu 832-842-8353 mikejohnson@uh.edu
Abughosh, Susan - Assistant Professor Rm# 316 Fleming, Marc- Assistant Professor Rm#437 Pritchard, F. Lamar - Professor SR2# 141D
832-842-8395 smabughosh@uh.edu 832-842-8388 mlflemi2@uh.edu 713-743-1252 flpritchard@uh.edu
Adams, Ashley - Program Coordinator Rm#425 Gould, Christen - Grad. Academic Adv. I Rm#318 Sansgiry, Sujit - Associate Professor Rm# 332
713-743-1522 anadams4@uh.edu 832-842-8327 cmgould@central.uh.edu 832-842-8392 ssansgiry@uh.edu
Chen, Hua - Associate Professor Rm# 331 Jenkins, Tara - Clinical Assoc. Prof. SR2#141A
832-842-8355 hchen20@uh.edu 713-743-1240 tjenkins@central.uh.edu
TMC Security Desk 832-842-8340 Pharm.D. Student Listservs Staff Listserv - rxstaff@listserv.uh.edu
Officer Tonya Jones tyjones2@uh.edu Class of 2015 - uhrx2015@listserv.uh.edu
Officer Paul Manrique pmanriq@central.uh.edu Class of 2016- uhrx2016@listserv.uh.edu
Class of 2017- uhrx2017@listserv.uh.edu
TMC Police Emergency 713-795-3000 Class of 2018- uhrx2018@listserv.uh.edu
CLASSOFFICERS
Each class forms an organization to provide service to its members and to the college. The class officer Classmeister
election will be held at the beginning of the school year.
Dr. Nancy Chung
President: Historian: nchung@uh.edu
___________________ ___________________ 832-842-8370
Vice President: Pharmacy Council Reps:
___________________ ___________________
Secretary: Social Chairs: Pharmacy Alumni Reps:
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
Treasurer: Honor Board Reps: International Day Coordinators:
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
48 Faculty
College of pharmacy faculty general:
professional responsibilities 1. Faculty are expected to behave in an ethical
The Mission of the University of Houston and professional manner at all times and dress
College of Pharmacy is to: appropriately for teaching and professional
Provide comprehensive education that prepares activities.
students for pharmacist delivered patient care in 2. Faculty shall be respectful of colleagues,
a diverse healthcare environment. administration and the institution.
Prepare students to be innovative practitioners 3. Faculty members are role models and shall
who exhibit the ideals of professionalism, not jeopardize student learning, development
leadership, critical thinking, life-long learning or respect for the faculty and institution by
and ethical behavior. behaving otherwise.
STUDENT FAQ
Prepare graduate students and post doctoral 4. Faculty shall maintain confidentiality
trainees to be excellent innovative researchers concerning student and faculty matters.
Q. What is the best
who become leaders in significantly advancing 5. Faculty are expected work together to develop
way to contact faculty scientific discovery.
members? a clear and distinctly positive climate and
Discover and disseminate knowledge by supportive attitude towards students, colleagues,
conducting basic and applied research and the institution and the profession. Faculty shall
A. Each professor will scholarly activities leading to the discovery of be accessible to colleagues by maintaining regular
generally post office hours, novel therapeutic entities. office hours and open lines of communication.
but you may want to try
Assess, evaluate and improve efforts in 6. Faculty are expected to be accountable to
e-mailing first if you want education, research and delivery of patient care. their colleagues and shall actively collaborate in
a quick answer that does not obtaining individual and College of Pharmacy
require an appointment or Raise awareness of the value of pharmacy
among consumers, patients, policymakers, the goals.
office visit.
media, all healthcare partners and stakeholders. 7. Faculty shall embrace changes when necessary
Contribute to the worldwide systematic to maintain quality and to strive for excellence.
You may also telephone improvement of health care delivery and the Faculty are expected to question injustice
faculty members. All faculty health of our communities. or misdirection when necessary in order to
members have voice mail maintain quality and excellence in all aspects of
General areas of consideration: College of Pharmacy activities.
that is available 24 hours a
day. Remember to leave your education:
name, which class you are in, 1. Each faculty member is expected to be Faculty Emeriti
a return phone number, time knowledgeable, current and accurate in the Carl Driever Associate Professor Emeritus. B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
to call, and the reason for the subject they teach. Furthermore, s/he should Purdue University
call. effectively communicate this information in a Joseph Eichberg Professor Emeritus. Ph.D., Harvard University.
manner suitable for the course and students. Kenneth L. Euler Associate Professor Emeritus. B.S., M.S.,
Q. Are there any 2. Faculty are expected to be accessible to University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Washington.
suggestions for e-mailing students whenever possible. Faculty shall Bhagavan S. Jandhyala Professor Emeritus. B.Pharm., Andhra
your professor? maintain and display fixed office hours and be University, India; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.
available via telephone or e-mail. Thomas L. Lemke Professor Emeritus. B.S., University of
Wisconsin at Madison; Ph.D., University of Kansas.
A. Yes, when you e-mail 3. Each faculty member is expected to respect the
Pharmacological & Pharmaceutical
a professor, remember there students and work to enhance their development Sciences
is appropriate behavior and and education. Faculty are encouraged to provide
positive, constructive criticism to students while Karim Alkadhi Professor. B.S., University of Baghdad; M.S.,
language for e-mail. Your University of Connecticut; Ph.D., State University of New York
avoiding deriding or humiliating the students. at Buffalo.
messages are just like sending
paper memos. 4. Faculty shall address sensitive student issues Borje Anderson Adjunct Professor. M.B., M.D., Ph.D.,
objectively and without rendering judgment. Karolinska Institute-Stockholm, Sweden.
Faculty are expected to knowledgeable Mohammad Asghar Assistant Professor. Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim
of available resources and refer students University, India.
"Every step is THE learning appropriately if necessary (e.g., Student Services). Debasis Bagchi Adjunct Professor of Medicinal Chemistry,
place. Ph.D., Medicinal Chemistry.
5. Faculty are expected to use appropriate and
- Unknown fair methods of student assessment that have David Baskin Research Professor. M.D., Mt. Sinai School of
been explicitly explained at the beginning of Medicine, New York.
the semester. Students should be encouraged Richard Bond Professor. B.A., St. Thomas of Villanova, Florida;
to express concerns without fear of faculty B.S., Ph.D., University of Houston.
retaliation. Rathindra N. Bose Professor (joint). B.Sc., M.Sc., Rajshahi
University, Bangladesh, India; Ph.D., Georgetown University.
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Robert M. Bryan Jr. Adjunct Associate Professor. B.S., Mustafa F. Lokhandwala Professor. B.S., L.M. College University of Houston.
M.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of British of Pharmacy; M.S., Columbia University; Ph.D., University
Elizabeth Coyle Clinical Professor. Pharm.D., University
Columbia. of Houston.
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Icilio Cavero Adjunct Professor. B.S., University of Pisa Aditi Marwaha. Lecturer. B.Pharm., Maharaja Sayajirao
Rustin Crutchley Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S., Duke
School of Pharmacy, Italy; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. University, India; Ph.D., University of Houston.
University; Pharm.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel
Madhu Chintala, Adjunct Associate Professor. Ph.D., Bradley K. McConnell Associate Professor. B.S., Hill.
University of Houston. Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve
Lourdes M. Cuellar Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor.
University.
Diana Shu-Lian Chow Professor. B.S., National Taiwan B.S., M.S., University of Houston.
University; M.S., Ohio State University; Ph.D., University Chandra Mohan Cullen Endowed Professor (joint).
Herbert DuPont Adjunct Professor. A.B., Ohio Wesleyan
of British Columbia. M.D., University of Singapore/Singapore General Hospital;
University; M.D., Emory University School of Medicine.
Ph.D., Tufts University.
David E. Clarke Adjunct Professor. B.Pharm., University
Ernest Edem Ekong Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor,
of London, England; Ph.D., University of Bradford, Ashraf Mozayani Adjunct Associate Professor. Pharm.D.,
M.D., MPH, University of Lagos College of Medicine,
England. University of Tehran (Iran); Ph.D., University of Alberta
Nigeria.
Gregory Cuny. Assistant Professor. B.S., Grove City Sarfarz Niazi Adjunct Associate Professor. Ph.D.,
Julianna Fernandez, Clinical Assistant Professor. B.A.,
College; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. University of Illinois.
Washington University in St. Louis; Pharm.D., University
Joydip Das Assistant Professor. B.S., Presidency College, Gopalakrishna Pillai Adjunct Professor. B.Pharm, of Houston
India; M.S., University of Burdwan, India; Ph.D., Indian M.Pharm, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India);
Kevin W. Garey Dept. Chair and Professor. B.S.,
Institute of Technology. M.S., Ph.D., University of British Columbia.
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Pharm.D., Univ.
Mariella DeBiasi Adjunct Associate Professor of Lakshmi Putcha Adjunct Associate Professor. Ph.D., of Buffalo (SUNY); M.S., UT School of Public Health
Pharmacology, Ph.D., University of Padova, Italy Univ. of Houston.
Catherine Hatfield Clinical Associate Professor. B.S.,
Peter Doris Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology, Ph.D., Ke-He Ruan Professor. M.D., Fujian Medical College, P.R. Texas A&M Univ.; Pharm.D., Univ. of Texas-Austin
University of California, Riverside China; Ph.D., Medical College of Miyazaki, Japan.
Jeff L. Hulstein Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S.,
Douglas C. Eikenburg Associate Professor and Dept. Erick Rytting Adjunct Professor of Pharmaceutics, Ph.D., Lee University; Pharm.D., University of Tennessee College
Chair. B.S., St. Lawrence University; Ph.D., Michigan State University of Kansas. of Pharmacy.
University.
Samina Salim Assistant Professor. Ph.D. Aligarh Muslim Lawson G. Kloesel Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor.
Jason Eriksen Associate Professor. B.S., Wake Forest University, India. B.S., University of Texas
University; Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago.
Lindsay Schwarz Instructional Assistant Professor. B.S., Dimitrios Kontoyiannis. Adjunct Associate Professor.
David Farquhar Adjunct Professor. B.S., Ph.D., Edinburgh University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of Texas Medical M.Sc., Harvard Medical School; D.Sc., University of Crete,
University. Branch in Galveston. Greece.
Donald A. Fox Professor (joint). B.S., Miami University; Jaymin Shah Adjunct Professor. Ph.D., University of Claire Mach Assistant Professor. B.S., Texas A&M;
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati Medical School Houston. Pharm.D., University of Houston
Romi Ghose Associate Professor. B.S., M.S., University of Naj Sharif Adjunct Professor. Ph.D., University of Kamalasanthi Masilamani Clinical Assistant Professor.
Calcutta, India; Ph.D., University of Norte Dame. Southampton, United Kingdom. B.S., Pharm.D., University of Oklahoma; MBA, Texas
Woman's University
Scott R. Gilbertson MD Anderson Professor (joint). B.S. Kelly Standifer Adjunct Professor. B.S., Duke University;
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; M.S., University of Ph.D., University of Florida. Angela Meshack Adjunct Clinical Professor. B.S.,
Michigan; Ph.D., University of Chicago. University of Houston, MPH, Dr.P.H., University of Texas
Julianna E. Szilagyi Associate Professor. B.S., M.S.,
Health Science Center School of Public Health.
Heather Giles, Adjunct Associate Professor. Ph.D., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University.
University of London. Lisa Miller Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S.,
Vincent Tam Professor, Pharm.D., Albany College of
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; Pharm.D.,
Beppino C. Giovanella Adjunct Professor. Ph.D., Pharmacy, New York.
Medical University of South Carolina.
University of Rome.
Maria Victoria Tejada-Simon Associate Professor. B.S.,
Kimberly Nguyen. Clinical Assistant Professor. Pharm.D.,
Vishnu Das Gupta Professor of Pharmaceutics. B.S., M.S., University Complutense de Madrid (Spain); M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Houston.
Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; M.S., University of Michigan State University; M.Ed., University of Houston.
Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Georgia. Nancy Ordonez Clinical Associate Professor. B.S.,
Svetlana B. Tikunova Assistant Professor. B.S., St.
Houston Baptist University, Pharm.D., Univ. of Houston
Jan-Ake Gustaffson Robert A. Welch Professor (joint). Petersburg State Technical University (Russia); Ph.D., The
Ph.D., Karolinska Institutet. Ohio State University. Paige Pitman Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S., MBA,
University of Houston; Pharm.D., University of Florida
Ming-He Huang Adjunct Associate Professor of Junmei Wang Adjunct Assistant Professor. Ph.D., Peking
Pharmacology, Ph.D., Shanghai Jiao Tong University University, China. Randall A. Prince Professor. B.S., Pharm.D., Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy and Sciences.
Ming Hu Professor. B.S., First Medical College, Shanghai, Louis Williams Associate Professor. B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
P.R. China; Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. University of Pittsburgh. Curt William Quap Adjunct Clinical Professor. B.S., M.S.,
Temple University School of Pharmacy.
Kin-Kai Hwang Adjunct Professor. M.S., Ph.D. West Sai-Ching Jim Yeung Adjunct Associate Professor.
Virginia University. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Houston; M.D., St. Louis Kenneth Rolston Adjunct Professor. B.S., University of
University. Nagpur, India; M.S., B.S., Ludhiana Punjab University,
Brian Knoll Associate Professor. B.S., University of Notre
India.
Dame; Ph.D., University of Arizona College of Medicine. Clinical Sciences & Administration
Ryan Roux Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S.,
Prasad Kulkarni Adjunct Professor. Ph.D., State Kimberly K. Birtcher Clinical Professor. B.S., M.S.,
Stephen F. Austin State University; Pharm.D., University of
University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. University of Texas at Austin; Pharm.D., University of
Houston; M.S., Ohio State University.
Florida.
Wei-Dong Le Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology, Ph.D.,
Miguel Salazar Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S.,
Shanghai 2nd Medical University Bruce Biundo Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S.,
University of Texas, El Paso; M.S., Pharm.D., University of
University of Houston.
Chun Li Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology, Ph.D., Houston; Ph.D., University of Washington
Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey Gary G. Cacciatore Adjunct Associate Professor.
Dhara N. Shah Clinical Assistant Professor. Pharm.D.,
Pharm.D., University of Florida; J.D., University of
Dong Liang Adjunct Associate Professor. B.S., M.S., University of Houston
Houston.
Zhejiang Medical University; Ph.D., University of Houston.
Jeffrey T. Sherer Clinical Associate Professor. B.S., The
Nancy Chung Clinical Assistant Professor. Pharm.D.,
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Ohio State University College of Pharmacy; Pharm.D., PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND Osaro Mgbere Adjunct Assistant Professor. B.S., Rivers
Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy; POLICY State University of Science & Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,
MPH, University of Texas School of Public Health. University of Ibadan, MPH, University of New England
Susan M. Abughosh Assistant Professor. B.S.,
Lynn Simpson Clinical Associate Professor. B.S, University of of Jordan; Ph.D., University of Rhode F. Lamar Pritchard, Professor. Ph.D., B.S., University
Pharm.D., University of Houston. Island of Georgia
Andrea Smesny Clinical Associate Professor. MPH, UT Rajender R. Aparasu Professor and Dept. Chair. B.S., Shubhada Sansgiry Adjunct Assistant Professor. B.
School of Public Health; B.S., Pharm.D., Univ. of Houston. Kakatiya University, M.Pharm., Jadavpur University; Pharm., University of Bombay; M.S., Ph.D., Idaho State
Judith Smith Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S,
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe. University
Pharm.D., Albany College of Pharmacy. Satabdi Chatterjee Adjunct Assistant Professor. B.S., Sujit Sansgiry Associate Professor. B.Pharm.,
Vincent H. Tam Professor. B.S., National University of Jadavpur University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Houston University of Bombay; M.S., Ph.D., Idaho State
Singapore; Pharm.D., Albany College of Pharmacy. University
Hua Chen Associate Professor. M.D., M.S., Hunan
Meghana Trivedi Assistant Professor. Pharm.D., Ph.D., Medical University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.
University of Houston. Ekere James Essien Professor. Dr.P.H., UT School of
Anne Tucker Clinical Associate Professor, B.S., PharmD., Public Health, M.D., University of Calabar College of
University of Arkansas. Medicine.
David A. Wallace Clinical Associate Professor. Pharm.D., Marc L. Fleming Assistant Professor. Ph.D.,
University of Houston. M.S., University of Texas-Austin; MPH, Virginia
Commonwealth University; B.S., Texas Southern
Matthew Wanat Clinical Assistant Professor. Pharm.D., University.
Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences.
Holly Holmes Adjunct Assistant Professsor. B.S.,
Jaye Weston Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.D., University of Texas
M.S., Univ. of Houston. Health Sciences Center at Houston
Rosa F. Yeh Research Assistant Professor. B.S., University Tara Jenkins Clinical Assistant Professor. Ph.D., B.S.,
of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Pharm.D., University of
University of Oklahoma.
California-San Francisco
Michael L. Johnson Associate Professor. B.A.,
Shara Zatopek Clinical Associate Professor. B.S.,
University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Ph.D., University of
University of Houston; M.A., Houston Baptist University.
Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston.
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FREEWAYS - These are the official names of the existing freeways followed by their everyday names:
I-10 East East Freeway US 59 South Southwest Freeway Texas 225 Pasadena Highway
I-10 West Katy Freeway US 59 North Eastex Freeway Texas 288 South Freeway
I-45 & US 75 South Gulf Freeway US 90 East Beaumont Highway Sam Houston Tollway Beltway 8
I-45 & US 75 North North Freeway US 290 Northwest Freeway/Hempstead
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NOTE: These definitions are written by students and reflect how most students generally understand theses terms. The university, college, faculty and staff are not
responsible for the accuracy of these terms and no implied promises are intended from these definitions.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) - These PCOA (Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment)
begin the summer after your third year. It is an opportunity for you - Assessment exam given to determine how well students are
to go on site, experience pharmacy first hand, and put your knowl- progressing in the program and meeting the expected curricular
edge to work on real patients. It is also probably the only time in outcomes for their respective didactic year. The PCOA examina-
your life you will pay someone to let you work 40 hours week. tion will be given at the beginning of the Spring Semester for P1,
Classmeister - This faculty member is your class designated P2, and P3s. These assessments do not directly affect grade point
liaison/advocate, available as necessary. average, but may affect progression into the final year of the cur-
riculum.
Clinical Pharmacist - The "new breed" of pharmacists; they
are patient-oriented and provide services like recommending Pharmaceutical Care - Practice model in which pharmacists
therapeutic substitutions, optimizing medication use, and patient use their clinical knowledge to optimize the use of medicines by
counseling. Working with other health professionals, clinical phar- patients, as well as other healthcare professionals, resulting in
macists play an important role in reducing adverse drug events and improved patient outcomes.
improving patient outcomes. Pharmacist Intern - Upon successfully completing the first
Class Listserve - This makes sending an email to the entire professional year with a minimum of 30 credit hours, pharmacy
class easy. Simply email your class listserve and the entire class will students may beeligible to serve as a pharmacist intern. The intern
recieve it. Good for making annoucments and asking questions. card is obtained from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP),
and allows the student to perform certain pharmacist duties, while
Continuing Education (CE) - After being licensed as a pharma- working under the supervision of a Pharmacist Preceptor.
cist, you are required to complete a certain number of Continuing
Education hours annually to maintain your license. CE credits are Pharm.D. Candidate - This term refers to a fourth year phar-
offered at professional conferences, online and through some mag- macy student who has applied for graduation.
azines/journals. CE is an important part of the college's "lifelong Preceptor - This is the pharmacist responsible for you during
learning" concept. IPPEs or APPEs and while you are serving as an intern. He or she
Drug Cards - You will become very familiar with this set of 300 must be specially licensed as a pharmacist preceptor by the State
teaching cards, used in Pharmacy Practice class. The cards list basic Board of Pharmacy.
information on the most commonly prescribed drugs. They are a Professional Attire - This generally means a clean white phar-
useful resource when answering patients' medication questions at macy jacket; and, for men, a dress shirt, tie and slacks; and, for
Community Wellness Events. women, a blouse and slacks or skirt.
Frontier Fiesta - A UH tradition, this fun event is held every Professionalism - The demonstration of professional account-
March/April. Many UH alumni are big supporters of Frontier ability for one's actions, commitment to self-improvement of skills
Fiesta, and it provides opportunities for non-academically based and knowledge, conscience and trustworthiness, professional rela-
scholarships (requires student volunteers). tionship with client (patient), creativity and innovation, ethically
International Day - A fundraising project hosted by the first sound decision-making, knowledge and skills of a profession, lead-
year class, International Day has become a popular annual event. ership, pride in the profession, and being service oriented.
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) - Residency - A post-graduate position providing additional expe-
Introductory pharmacy practice experiences offered in various rience, but atlower pay. Residencies allow Pharm.D. graduates to
pharamcy practice environments beginning in the second year specialize in a certain practice area(s), but are highly competitive.
of the professional program. These experiences are designed to Social Life - A concept you have given up for the next four
provide transitional experiential activities and active learning that years. Your friends will talk about it; you will be jealous and
should instill the philosophy of pharmaceutical care, facilitate and remember when you used to have one.Rumor has it that it does
enhance student professionalism, increase student motivation return at some point after graduation.
for learning in the professional pharmacy curriculum, as well as South Extension Lot - This is the TMC parking lot used by
promote the self-learning process. most UHCOP students (aka the "Brown Lot").
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE) - This is Student Organization Office (SOO) - Room 101 of SR2, used
the other "big one." A computer-based examination that combines as a workspace for student organization officers and used to house
federal and state-specific pharmacy law questions to serve as the student organization file cabinets.
state law examination in participating jurisdictions. The MPJE
is based on a national blueprint of pharmacy jurisprudence Science and Research 2 (SR2) - Building on the UH Main
competencies; however, the questions are tailored to the specific campus that houses many pharmacy faculty members, the phar-
law in each state. macy library, and computer lab. This building often is incorrectly
referred to as the pharmacy building.
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination
(NAPLEX) - This is "the big one." A rigorous, computer based Texas Medical Center (TMC) - A notoriously vast area
exam that Pharm.D. graduates must pass in order to become dominated by hospitals and health care facilities. The UH College
licensed to practice pharmacy. It is given on computers at Pearson of Pharmacy building is located in this area, at the corner of N.
VUE. Sometimes referred to as the State Board Exam. Braeswood Blvd. and Moursund St.
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ATM (Automated Teller Machine) University Center, Moody Towers, Quadrangle, UC Satellite
REFERENCE
Academic Individual Professor
College Website Paige Pitman (schedule appointment), 122 SR2, 832-842-8376
www.uh.edu/pharmacy Office of Ombudservices, 252 University Center, 713-743-5470
Pharmacy Student Services Computer Resources Pharmacy Computer Labs, 134 SR2 and TMC 220/221
Office (122 SR2) Central Computing Site, 110 Social Work, 713-743-1570
713-743-1239
Counseling Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Severe Weather/ UH SSC 713-743-5454
Campus Closing
713-743-1000 or Financial Aid & Scholarships Scott Parker, Financial Aid Officer, 832-842-9024
713-743-2255
Graduation Application http://my.uh.edu
Classmeister
Cap and Gown Campus Bookstore, University Center
Dr. Nancy Chung
nchung@uh.edu Health Concerns Health Center, 100 HC, 713-743-5151
832-842-8370
ID Card Cougar1 Card, Welcome Center Parking Garage, Ste 101 or
Counseling www.uh.edu/cougarcard
713-743-5454
Immunizations Health Center, 100 HC, 713-743-5151
Dean's Office
713-743-1252 Jobs University Career Services, UH SSC 106, 713-743-5100
Financial Aid Libraries M.D. Anderson (UH Main Campus), 102L, 713-743-1050
832-799-2513 Houston Academy of Medicine - TMC Library, 713-795-4200
Health Center Name Change www.uh.edu/academics/forms/name_change.pdf
713-743-5151
Notary Public Administration Office, 242 UC, 713-743-5280
Houston Police
(non-emergency) Optometry Services University Eye Institute, 4901 Calhoun, 713-743-2020
713-884-3131 Parking Permits & Regulations http://www.uh.edu/pts/# or Parking and Transportation Services
Main Library (Cashier Office) Room 112B, 713-743-5849
(M.D. Anderson) TMC Parking, www.tmcparking.org or 713-791-6161
713-743-1050
Pharmacy Health Center, C100 HC, 713-743-5125
Parking/Transportation
713-743-1097
Police Police Department, UPD, 713-743-0600
Police Escort Services Police Department (Cougar Patrol), UPD, 713-743-0600 (24 hours)
Learning Resource Center
713-743-4252 Stamps, Postage University of Houston - Main Campus, 4810 Calhoun, Suite 170,
________________ Houston TX 77004, 713-741-5200, UH Welcome Center
UH Police/Emergency Student Liaisons Classmeister: Dr. Nancy Chung, nchung@uh.edu, 832-842-8370
713-743-3333
UH Dean of Students, 252 UC, 713-743-5470
TMC Building Student Listserves uhrx2015@listserv.uh.edu
832-842-8387
uhrx2016@listserv.uh.edu
TMC Library
713-795-4200 uhrx2017@listserv.uh.edu
UH Bookstore uhrx2018@listserv.uh.edu
713-748-0923
TB Testing Health Center, 100 HC, 713-743-5151 (call for day/times)
UH Computer Center
713-743-1411 Textbooks for Rx classes Campus Bookstore 4800 Calhoun Blvd., 713-748-0923
UH Health Center-Rx
Traffic Violations http://www.uh.edu/pts/parkrules.htm#enforcement
713-743-5125 Transcripts Registration & Academic Records, 128 Welcome Center,
University Eye Institute 713-743-1010 or www.uh.edu/enroll/rar/forms.html
713-743-2020 Voter Registration Cards Student Information & Assistance Center, 102 UC, 713-743-5060