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School of Pharmacy

John Vandel, Dean

Linda Martin, Associate Dean
111 Pharmacy Building
Phone: (307) 766-6120, FAX: (307) 766-2953
Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/Pharmacy/

Professors:
BRUCE W. CULVER, B.S. University of Wyoming 1969; Ph.D. University of Kansas Medical Center 1975; Professor of Pharmacy 2004, 1986, 1977.

JUN REN, B.S. Beijing University 1985; M.D. Peking Union Medical College 1989; Ph.D. University of Alberta 1994; Professor of Pharmacology 2005, 2002.

ROBERT D. SCALLEY, B.S. University of Utah 1967; Pharm.D. University of Southern California 1971; Professor of Pharmacy Practice 1987, 1972.

BEVERLY A. SULLIVAN, B.S. University of California-Irvine 1972; B.S. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill 1982; Pharm.D. 1984; Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2003, 1996, 1990.

WEERANUJ YAMREUDEEWONG, B.S. Mahidol University Faculty of Pharmacy-Thai-land 1978; B.S. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy 1987; Pharm.D. 1987; Professor of Clinical Pharmacy 2004, 1997, 1992.

Associate Professors:
TRACY D. BAHER, B.S. University of Colorado 1995; Pharm.D. 1998; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2006, 2000.

E. KURT DOLENCE, B.S. University of Wyoming 1983; Ph.D. University of Kentucky 1987; Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry 2005, 1999.

KEM KRUEGER, Pharm.D. University of Missouri-Kansas City; Ph.D. University of Arizona 1998; Associate Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy 2006.

LINDA G. MARTIN, B.S. University of Wyoming 1975; M.B.A. 1979; Pharm.D. Creighton University 1998; Associate Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy 2006, 2000.
M. GLAUCIA TEIXEIRA, B.S. Federal University of Ceara 1975; M.S. 1982; Ph.D. Universit Paul Sabatier 1992; Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics 2003, 2001, 1995.

Assistant Professors:
SUZANNE CLARK, B.S. University of Iowa 1977; B.S. University of Wyoming 1981; Ph.D. Duke University 1996; Assistant Professor of Pharmacology 2007.

CAROL HERMANSON KOBULNICKY, B.S. University of Wisconsin 1992; M.S. 1998; Ph.D. 2002; Assistant Professor of Social/Administrative Pharmacy 2002.
ALLYN ONTKO, B.S. University of Minnesota 1990; M.S. University of Wyoming 1993; Ph.D. Iowa State University 1997; Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry 2002.
SREEJAYAN, B.S. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipol, India 1989; M.S. 1991; Ph.D. 1996; Assistant Professor of Pharmacology 2002.

Clinical Assistant Professor:
MARY EMASHOWSKI, B.S. Oregon State University 2003; Pharm.D. 2006; Clinical Assistant Professor 2007.

A. CHRISTIE GRAHAM, Pharm.D. University of New Mexico 2002; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2003.

MICHELLE L. HILAIRE, Pharm.D. Duquesne University 2002; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2004.

JAMIE R. HORNECKER, B.S. Texas Tech University 1999; Pharm.D. University of Wyoming 2003; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2006.

KERRI VANDEL KILGORE, B.S. University of Wyoming 1981; Pharm.D. University of Minnesota 1985; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2002.

JANELLE L. KRUEGER, B.S. University of Wyoming 1992; M.S. University of Kansas 1997; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2005.

KYLE MILLS, Pharm.D., University of Wyoming 2003; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2005.

JENNIFER L. PETRIE, Pharm.D. University of New Mexico 2003; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2004.

AMY STUMP, Pharm.D. University of Nebraska Medical Center 2003; Clinical Assistant Professor 2006.

TONJA M. WOODS, Pharm.D. University of Wyoming 2002; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2003.

Assistant Lecturer:
Jeffrey Bernard

Drug Information Director:

Dr. Melissa Hunter

Professors Emeriti:
H. John Baldwin, Ph.D.
Emery Brunett, Ph.D.
Kenneth F. Nelson, Ph.D.
Robert B. Nelson, Ph.D.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy is to be recognized as a leader in pharmacy education by:

Providing and sustaining knowledge and skills necessary to develop outstanding pharmacists capable of delivering pharmaceutical care in a rural-frontier environment.
Cultivating professionalism and a commitment to life-long learning.
Achieving recognition for innovation and leadership in research and practice.
Promoting excellence in the practice of pharmacy by being agents of positive change.
Providing service to health care providers, health care systems and patients to promote excellence in health care.

Objectives

The primary objective of the School of Pharmacy is to provide a sound scientific, professional and cultural background necessary for the successful provision of patient-oriented primary pharmaceutical care with emphasis on rural interdisciplinary community-based practice.

Learning Outcomes

The University of Wyoming adheres to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Center for Advancement of Pharmaceutical Education (CAPE) educational outcomes 2004. This multipage document (and is supplements) can be accessed at www.aacp.org.

Accreditation and Membership

In Wyoming and most other states, one requirement for examination and registration as a pharmacist is graduation from an accredited entry-level professional program at a school or college of pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy degree programs are accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, the national accrediting agency for pharmacy.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at UW was implemented beginning fall 1996 and was accorded accreditation status in June 2007 following an on-site evaluation by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Verification of current accreditation status may be made by contacting the Dean’s Office, School of Pharmacy; www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy/; the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602-5109; (312) 664-3575; csinfo@acpe-accredit.org) or the latest Annual Directory of Accredited Professional Programs published by ACPE.

The school is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and adheres to educational standards established by this group.

Preprofessional Program

Preprofessional Requirements

Applicants for the professional program in pharmacy must complete preprofessional requirements before they can be admitted. Usually, a minimum of four semesters (two academic years totaling 67 credit hours) is required to complete preprofessional requirements.

All preprofessional coursework must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation in the professional program. Summer work will not be accepted.

Graduates of fully accredited high schools may be admitted to the preprofessional program with a math placement score of 3 or an ACT math score of 23. Students transferring into the professional program must have a GPA of 3.0.

Preprofessional Program (PPCY) Required Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year: Fall	Hours
CHEM 1020	4
ENGL 1010	3
LIFE 1010	4
Electives	4
USP I Course	1
USP Physical Activity and Health	1
*Total Hours*	17

First Year: Spring
Hours

CHEM 1030 4

LIFE 2022 4

MATH 2200 4

POLS 1000 3

Electives 3

Total Hours 18

Second Year: Fall
Hours

ENGL 2020 or 2030 or USP Writing requirement 3

CHEM 2420 4

STAT 2050 4

KIN/ZOO 2040 3

KIN/ZOO 2041 1

Total Hours 15

Second Year: Spring
Hours

MOLB 2240 5

CHEM 2440 4

ZOO 3115 4

Electives 4

Total Hours 17

Electives

Students entering the university in the preprofessional program must fulfill University Studies Program (USP) requirements. USP electives may be used for a maximum of two categories. The School of Pharmacy is committed to ensuring graduates are truly educated individuals with a broad general education as well as professional knowledge and skills. This general education component is achieved by completion of the University Studies Program requirement. Each student, both professional and preprofessional, is assigned an adviser to assist him or her in making appropriate academic choices.

Professional Doctoral Program Admission

Admission to the professional program leading to the entry-level Pharm.D. degree is granted by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy upon the advice of the School of Pharmacy Student Affairs Committee. The application process for the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy requires that students apply using PharmCAS, the pharmacy college application service; for more information about PharmCAS log on to www.PharmCAS.org. Admission to the professional program is limited and competitive. Students should note that showing proof of certain immunizations and a background check will be a condition of acceptance and will be at the student’s expense.

Program of Study Requirements for Graduation

The degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is granted upon satisfactory completion of the professional curriculum and the fulfillment of the university requirements. Transfer students who have previous professional pharmacy credits accepted as partial completion of residence work may not earn a degree from this university for less than 30 semester hours of resident credit in the professional program of this School of Pharmacy over a minimum of two resident semesters.

Academic Honesty and Professional Conduct

Students will be required to participate and sign the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy Honor Code. Failure to sign the honor code will result in termination from the professional program. Students can review the Honor Code at the School’s website.

Scholastic Requirements

A minimum of four years (eight semesters plus two summer terms; 142 hours) of residence work in the professional program is required of degree candidates in pharmacy regardless of the amount of credit previously earned. This 142 hours must be earned after enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Credit earned in professional programs at other accredited schools or colleges of pharmacy may be applied toward this residence requirement. Students transferring from other schools or colleges of pharmacy must be in good academic standing in that program and are considered on an individual basis.

The School of Pharmacy admits only for the fall semester. Credit earned after notification of admission but before fall will be considered preprofessional coursework.

University policies governing scholastic requirements, including probation and dismissal, apply to students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. In addition, the School of Pharmacy has the following scholastic requirements:

1. Graduation requires a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in both university coursework and required professional program (PHCY, ZOO, MOLB) courses.

2. A grade of D or lower or course withdrawal in any required course constitutes failure to progress towards the Doctor of Pharmacy degree and may result in termination from the pharmacy program or inability to be placed in fourth professional year courses. Continuation in the pharmacy program is contingent upon criteria listed below in 5a. and 5b.

3. Professional program courses may not be repeated more than once. A maximum of three professional program courses may be repeated.

4. Credit for professional program courses taken outside of the professional program will not be accepted if the student is admitted or readmitted to the pharmacy program. These courses must be repeated after acceptance into the professional program.

5. School of Pharmacy requires that all professional program students:

a. complete at least 12 hours of coursework applicable to the pharmacy degree each semester (special permission of the dean must be obtained to register for less than 12 hours).

b. have a GPA of 2.00 or better in both university coursework and professional program courses each semester

Failure to meet requirements 5a. and 5b. above for one semester results in student notification of not making satisfactory progress and the student is required to petition for enrollment in any PHCY or other professional program courses in which the student has not previously enrolled. Failure to meet requirements 5a. and 5b. for two semesters (not necessarily consecutive) results in automatic termination from the pharmacy program.

Professional coursework including electives may not be taken for S/U grading.

Electives Policy

The purpose of electives at the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy is to complement the pharmacy curriculum, expand knowledge within a specific pharmacy discipline, and to ensure completion of the general liberal arts education of the university. Therefore, the following policies have been initiated for the Doctor of Pharmacy professional program:

1. Students must complete a specified number of electives in the professional program as published in the General Bulletin specific for the student’s year of matriculation into the professional program. This number may change as changes are made to the professional curriculum. Students will be made aware of this number at the beginning of their program and kept informed of any changes during their academic program.

2. Students shall not take electives as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (AS/AU) credit. Students may petition the Student Affairs Committee for an exception to this policy, if they wish to take coursework that is only offered in this manner.

3. Students may not repeat coursework from their preprofessional program or previous degrees to count as elective hours.

4. Students may not test out of elective hours, (e.g. language or history)

5. Electives must be used to satisfy University Studies Program requirements before taking general elective coursework.

6. All general elective coursework must be upper-division (UW 3000-level or above) to show adequate rigor appropriate to a professional program. Students can petition exceptions to this requirement to the Student Affairs Committee. Exceptions will be considered for courses needed to complete concurrent degrees, minors, or classes that are deemed relevant (e.g. languages, nutrition, and business courses)

7. Students will be expected to complete the University Studies Program requirements even if they exceed the required number of elective hours.

8. Students will take the minimum number of hours each semester specified by the University of Wyoming and the School of Pharmacy. Substitutions for courses approved by the School of Pharmacy (through the Student Affairs Committee) must be taken in the semester where the original course is required.

9. All required hours (including electives) must be completed before progressing into the P4 rotation year. No exceptions will be allowed under any circumstance.

Curriculum

The School of Pharmacy offers only the four-year curriculum leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

In order to keep abreast with changes in pharmaceutical education, the following curriculum is subject to modification. Students are expected to include these changes in their academic program. The School of Pharmacy does not wish to change graduation requirements inadvertently but does reserve the right to change any provisions or requirement deemed necessary at anytime within the student’s term of residence. Students should note that the scheduling of classes is Monday through Friday and may include some evening and weekend course work.

Doctor of Pharmacy Required Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year: Fall [PH1]	Hours
MOLB 3610	4
ZOO 3120	4
PHCY 6100	4
PHCY 6101	1
PHCY 6106	2
PHCY 6185	1
*Total Hours*	16

First Year: Spring [PH1]
Hours

PHCY 4450 4

PHCY 6102 4

PHCY 6352 3

PHCY 6354 2

PHCY 6110 3

PHCY 6170 1

PHCY 6285 1

Total Hours 18

Second Year: Summer [PH2]
Hours

PHCY 6480 4

PHCY 6482 4

Total Hours 8

Second Year: Fall [PH2]
Hours

PHCY 6210
3

PHCY 6220
3

PHCY 6230 4

PHCY 6245 3

PHCY 6250 3

PHCY 6280 1

Total Hours 17

Second Year: Spring [PH2]
Hours

PHCY 6211 3

PHCY 6231 4

PHCY 6241 3

PHCY 6251 3

PHCY 6270 1

Elective 4

Total Hours 18

Third Year: Fall [PH3]
Hours

PHCY 6312 3

PHCY 6341 3

PHCY 6350 4

PHCY 6356 1

Electives 3

Total Hours 14

Third Year: Spring [PH3]
Hours

PHCY 6103 2

PHCY 6104 1

PHCY 6342 3

PHCY 6343 2

PHCY 6351 4

PHCY 6357 2

Electives 4

Total Hours 18

FOURTH YEAR [PH4]: Consists of nine experiential rotations of four credit hours each and four reflective learning weeks. Students may not enroll in any other coursework concurrent with practicums. Consequently, all other coursework (102 credits) must be satisfactorily completed before enrollment in P4 coursework. Note: Students will be required to live in locations other than Laramie when enrolled in experiential rotations. Responsibility for living costs and travel arrangements associated with experiential rotations rests with the student. Students will be required to complete introductory experiential rotations during the summer session after the first year in the professional program.

FOURTH YEAR [PH4]: Summer
Hours

Experiential Rotations 1 4

Experiential Rotations 2 4

Total Hours 8

FOURTH YEAR [PH4]: Fall
Hours

Experiential Rotations 3 4

PHCY 6485 1

Experiential Rotations 4 4

Experiential Rotations 5 4

Experiential Rotations 6 4

Total Hours 17

FOURTH YEAR [PH4]: Spring
Hours

PHCY 6485 1

Experiential Rotations 7 4

Experiential Rotations 8 4

Experiential Rotations 9 4

Experiential Rotations 10 4

Total Hours 17