Annual Report 2020 Shaping the future of health care, improving livesTable of Contents 1 A Message from Dean Melchert 2 Introduction 3 Strategic Plan 4 Pillar 1: Student Success 5 Student Engagement 7 Pillar 2: Research 10 Pillar 3: Statewide Engagement 11 Alumni and Giving 13 Pillar 4: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 15 Faculty and Staff 17 UMKC pharmacy students have been active in providing immunizations across Missouri for both COVID as well as influenza, including a recent drive-through flu shot clinic inside a campus garage.2 A Message from Dean Melchert Dear Friends, Shaping the future of health care, improving lives – what a great vision for our School of Pharmacy. I believe that with all the hard work of our students, staff and faculty we are actually well on our way to achieving that vision. Please take some time to review this summary of the many activities and accomplishments of the UMKC School of Pharmacy in 2020, highlighting the successes of our school and significant progress in kicking off our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. As I look back on the year, I am particularly impressed with how our faculty and staff continued to make student success our number one priority in spite of numerous pandemic-related obstacles. Once again, our pharmacy student organizations were recognized among the top chapters in the country with our American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists chapter being recognized in 2020 as the number one chapter in the country! Our new doctor of pharmacy graduates were well-prepared to pass the NAPLEX and MPJE licensure exams and find meaningful and gainful employment. Many of the 2020 pharmacy graduates sought residency placement, and those who entered the match demonstrated a much higher placement rate than the national average. In fact, we believe the Class of 2020 may have set a record for UMKC in match rates and most likely was at the top of all the schools in the nation in residency match rate. Our doctor of philosophy students also continued to shine and bring prestige to UMKC by publishing cutting edge research articles in highly regarded international scientific journals. Doctor of philosophy graduates in 2020 found outstanding jobs in academia. All of these student successes speak highly of their faculty mentors and staff who have been there for them throughout their journey with us. With our vision in mind, School of Pharmacy faculty and students continued to push the cutting edge in research and discovery as demonstrated by the significant national and international prestige brought to the school through their outstanding original scholarly publications and through significant grant funding. Pharmacy faculty received funding from the National Institutes of Health, private foundations and the pharmaceutical industry. Grant support continues to help faculty as they strive for novel methods to target delivery of drugs to the site of action as well as uncover new understandings of disease processes, health behavior and potential new therapeutic approaches. The continued success of the students, staff and faculty in 2020 were even more remarkable in light of the pandemic, which was, and continues to be, a huge challenge to all in education. I am thankful for the hard work and dedication of everyone in the school as well as state financial support and assistance from our partner organizations. Thank you all and enjoy the report! Sincerely, Russell B. Melchert, Ph.D. Dean and Professor “ The continued success of the students, staff and faculty in 2020 were even more remarkable in light of the pandemic. ” –DR. RUSSELL B. MELCHERTIntroduction The Coronavirus pandemic has brought about unforeseen changes in higher education and the profession of pharmacy. During this global crisis, the pharmacist’s scope of practice – especially in the community setting – expanded quickly to incorporate point of care testing, additional immunization services, and heightened disease (SARS-Co-V-2) and drug (OTC and prescription for COVID) education. Our commitment to training future and current pharmacists as well as Doctor of Philosophy students remains constant despite the rapid changes and challenges in providing patient care. This annual report highlights strategies in which the School is shaping the future of health care and improving lives. Classrooms looked a bit different but the goal remained the same: training future pharmacists and researchers. 3Strategic Plan The 2020-2025 strategic plan was developed through a collaborative effort with input from faculty, staff, administration, students, alumni and other external key constituents. The school’s mission is the basis for the school’s strategic plan and SOP core values are reflected in it. Each pillar supports our vision and reflects our dedication to educating and supporting future pharmacy practitioners and their industry. MISSION To educate, innovate, discover, engage and serve to improve health. VISION Shaping the future of health care, improving lives. KEY VALUES Learning, Leadership, Professionalism, Service, Diversity, Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence PILLAR 1 Student Success Provide outstanding academic programs and experiences PILLAR 2 Research Attain national and international recognition for excellence in scholarship PILLAR 3 Statewide Engagement Enhance education, practice, public health and economic development PILLAR 4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Foster an environment of multiculturalism, diversity, equity and inclusion 45 PILLAR 1 Student Success To prepare students to become effective leaders in providing patient-centered care, discovering new therapies, developing services and giving to the community, the faculty create experiences that allow students to apply knowledge and gain self-awareness. Admitting an academically strong yet diverse class of students enhances our ability to provide outstanding programs and experiences. Signing the Code of Ethics during orientation symbolizes the student’s commitment to fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. The principles within the Code are based on moral obligations and virtues intended to guide pharmacists in relationships with patients, health professionals and society.6 DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2020 The annual School of Pharmacy graduation ceremony is a highlight of the academic year as we celebrate the hard work and accomplish- ments of the senior class. Eleven senior students received at least one award upon graduation. With a virtual graduation ceremony this year, our students got creative with their commemorations. Fifty-three students were accepted into postgraduate residency or fellowship training programs. Thirty-five of these students attended classes in Kansas City, six students attended classes in Columbia and twelve were from Springfield. Students will complete post-doctoral training in Missouri as well as 14 other states. School of Pharmacy Posts Record Match Rate More than a third of the 2020 graduating class from the UMKC School of Pharmacy will be entering a post-graduate residency program. According to School of Pharmacy Dean Russ Melchert, Ph.D., this year’s match rate of 82.4% is the School of Pharmacy’s highest since it began tracking match numbers.7 Student Engagement Each year, the APhA–ASP recognizes chapter achievements and outstanding activities that improve patient care while advancing the future of pharmacy. UMKC SOP students received three regional awards for their impact on the community. Awards include: •Region 6 Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety Award ◦ Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety held 14 events this year with one event stretching across the globe in Saudi Arabia and another event reaching patients from six other countries. •Region 6 Operation Diabetes Award ◦ Operation Diabetes conducted 34 events this year. Of those, nine were new programs that provided student pharmacists the ability to expand their outreach within the community. •Region 6 Operation Heart Award ◦ Operation Heart held 28 events this year, with 11 of the events being new initiatives. Student pharmacists screened or educated 1,623 individuals. Photo taken prior to COVID-19. BY THE NUMBERS DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2024 125 Applicants Matriculated Accepted Applicants 152 Average Age 22 Female 65% Male 35% Resident of Missouri 90% Previous Baccalaureate Degree 22% Average PCAT Composite 58 Average GPA 3.49 GPA > 4.0 5% DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2020 NAPLEX first-time pass rate 91 % On-Time Graduation Rate *94% MPJE first-time pass rate *83% Post-graduate placement Employment 51% Residency or Fellowship 40% Seeking another degree 2% Unknown 7% *above the national first-time pass rate8 Photo taken prior to COVID-19. UMKC Team Wins National ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge Three fourth-year students from the UMKC School of Pharmacy defeated a team from Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy to win the 2020 ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge. It is the school’s first national championship in the competition conducted annually by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. The ACCP competition started in early September with 109 teams across the country taking part. UMKC’s team of Brooke Jacobson, Kathryn Rechenberg and Jamie Sullivan made its way through six rounds of online competition to reach the finals on Oct. 16, 2020. Photo taken prior to COVID-19. UMKC Pharmacy Students Continue Legacy of Excellence The legacy of outstanding student service and leadership continues at the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Student pharmacists at UMKC have once again been recognized as recipients of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Chapter of the Year award. It is the third time in the past nine years that the UMKC chapter has received the highest national award. Each year since 2012, UMKC student pharmacists have been recognized as one of the organization’s top chapters in the country. RESIDENCY MATCH CLASS OF 2020 57 UMKC Residency Match Applicants Number of UMKC applicants matched 47 UMKC SOP residency match rate 82.4% National residency match rate 63.1% DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY GRADUATE STUDENT DATA 33 Pharmaceutical Sciences Enrollment as of January 2020 Pharmaceutical Sciences: Average enrollment over last five years 35 Pharmacology: Enrollment as of January 2020 3 Average enrollment over last five years 8Next >