Welcome Class of 2018!
We are excited for you to be here and hope that you find P1 Orientation informative and fun! This page contains important information, documentation, and resources that we will use throughout these two days for P1 Orientation.
Why Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences?
Pharmacy Activities Fair & P1 Orientation Check-in
Thursday, August 21st • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm • Lobby of Harvey-Ingham
Hosted by Drake Unified Group of Students (DRxUGS)
DRxUGS is an umbrella organization for all national pharmacy organizations on Drake's campus. Being a member of DRxUGS is about being involved in the profession of pharmacy at the campus level, the state level, and the national level. DRxUGS members are also memebrs of the Iowa Pharmacy Association and at least on of the seven national organiations. DRxUGS also works closely with Drake's three professional pharmacy fraternities and two honorary fraternities.
P1 Orientation
Thursday, August 21st • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Harvey-Ingham 104
*Please bring your laptop, Turning Point clicker, and a change of clothes appropriate for outdoor work
1: 00 – 1:15 pm Welcome
Dr. Renae Chesnut, Associate Dean
1:15 – 2:00 pm The PATH to Success
Dr. Renae Chesnut
2:00 – 2:15 pm Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA)
Dr. Anthony Pudlo, Vice President Professional Affairs, Iowa Pharmacy Association
2:15 – 3:00 pm The Future of Pharmacy & The Road Ahead
Dr. Geoff Wall, Professor of Pharmacy Practice
3:00 – 6:00 pm Bike Rx Community Service Project
Thanks to:
Des Moines Bike Collective
First Christian Boys and Girls Club
Office of Community Engagement and Service Learning
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Faculty, Staff and Students
Friday, August 22nd • 8:30 am – 2:00 pm • Parents Hall South
*Please bring your laptop and Turning Point clicker
8:30 – 9:00 am Dean's Address
Dr. Wendy Duncan, Dean
9:00 – 9: 45 am Introduction to Experiential Programs
Dr. Cheryl Clarke, Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs
9:45 – 10:30 am Student Professionalism: The Honor Code & Chemical Dependency Policy
Molly Obermark, P2 & Suzanne Rettey, P2
Chloe Stacy, P3 & Caitlin Robertson, P3
10:30 - 11:15 am PharmD Curriculum Overview
Dr. Renae Chesnut
11:15 am – Noon Team Contract Activity
Dr. Renae Chesnut
Noon – 12:45 pm Lunch with PharmD Faculty (Parents Hall North)
Please sit at your assigned table with your faculty advisor.
12:45 – 1:45 pm Brand Yourself
Dr. Nora Stelter, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
1:45 – 2:00 pm Taking the Next Steps
Dr. Renae Chesnut & Jill Batten
2:00 – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm Report to Sheslow Auditorium for White Coat
4:00 – 5:00 pm Doctor of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony, Sheslow Auditorium
5:00 – 6:00 pm Reception
Important Forms
For each form above, you will need to save it to your computer as "LastNameFirstInitialIDFormName". Once you have signed and saved all forms above, please attach all forms to an email and send to cphs.dsac@drake.edu.
P1 Student Government Association Ballot
Please take a few minutes during P1 Orientation to vote for your P1 Student Government Association Delegates. Two students from each class are elected to serve as a Delegate for the academic year. Candidates have provided a statement of the attributes and qualities they would bring to the position.
Please take a few moments to complete the P1 Orientation Evaluation.
Other Resources
Thank you to our P1 Orientation Luncheon sponsors!