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The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to develop leaders in ambulatory care pharmacy. As part of USF Health, the largest multispecialty practice on Florida’s West Coast, this program provides hands-on training at the USF Health Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare including specialty clinics. Located in Tampa, this residency program offers diverse clinical experiences and the perfect environment for professional growth. Watch the video to explore why the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is the ideal choice for advancing a career in pharmacy. https://lnkd.in/e9VPw-Yt

Congrats to Dr. Kunhua Song, associate professor in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, on being elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association! Election to the AHA is prestigious distinction that recognizes scientific and professional accomplishment and contributions, volunteer leadership and service in support of the AHA mission of driving solutions for a world of longer, healthier lives. https://bit.ly/4fkjYiY

Register today for USF Health’s annual Interprofessional Education Day, Nov. 6. Learn more about this year’s program, “Fueling Health: Why What We Eat Matters to Ourselves, Our Community, Our Patients, and Our Planet.” The event is in-person at USF Health Downtown, with a virtual option. https://bit.ly/48mnwyZ

The USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), in collaboration with SimX, is building a Virtual Reality medical simulation training curriculum for women’s health to address the most pressing challenges in the United States Air Force.   The CAMLS team will help remove the traditional barriers that health care providers encounter by bringing specialized medical training directly to them using an immersive experience of modern VR technology, combined with the benefits of traditional teaching methods.   "I am excited to be involved in a project that supports our military nurses," said Dr. Alan Todd, associate professor in the Department of Medical Education at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. "We have an opportunity to make a huge impact on how we train both military and civilian nurses in the future using virtual reality technology.” https://bit.ly/4fftmEv

Two members and one alumnus of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) annual conference in Orlando.   Congratulations to USF Health’s Whitney Herd, a third-year doctoral student, and Dr. Jeannie Stephenson, an associate professor, on winning the “Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award” and “Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching” respectively. USF Health Alum Dr. Christopher Thurston was also among the awardees.   The strong showing reflects the school’s commitment to the highest standards of excellence and to meeting the health care needs of the state, said Dr. Melissa Lazinski, professor and program director of the USF Health physical therapy doctoral program. https://bit.ly/3BT2Anj

Wendy Steiger, assistant registrar in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Medical Education, was recently recognized as a culture champion for her work behind the scenes to meet the needs of students, staff and faculty. Colleagues lauded Steiger’s “just do it” approach and praised her for going out of her way to help navigate the complexities of the university and the medical school. Congrats, Wendy! https://bit.ly/3Ul5tUe

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Nishit Patel, MD ‘10, professor and associate program director with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Dermatology. Dr. Patel talks about what led him to become a world-class dermatologist and why he chose to build his career at #USFHealth. https://lnkd.in/epZ5sUe6

Barry Sirard, a third-year SELECT medical student at the #USFHealth Morsani College of Medicine, was recognized for his compassion while assisting a patient during a high-risk delivery. From the beginning, Sirard went out of his way to introduce himself, and when the patient needed assistance during the delivery, Sirard stepped in to offer words of encouragement and count to 10 during her pushes. Thanks in part to his efforts, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. For his actions, Sirard received a USF Health Culture Coin during a small ceremony at a Lehigh Valley Health Network hospital in August. https://bit.ly/4gQTrvt

82 students in the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy Class of 2028 recently kicked off their professional journeys by receiving their first white coats. The incoming class reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, with 33 percent being the first in their families to attend college. Welcome Bulls! 🟢🟡 https://bit.ly/4gNoati

USF Health clinical facilities will be open on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26. A decision on the schedule for Friday, Sept. 27, is being assessed and a further update will be forthcoming. USF Health patients may call 813-821-8038 to reschedule appointments. https://bit.ly/3ZwYdIc