In case this week has been extra challenging, we hope these tips from @optobrother put you in a more positive and introspective headspace: "This last year was thoroughly good. I would re-up if I were to run it back. And given how great this last year was, I thought I’d share some tips that made a difference for me:
1️⃣ You can never afford to not pay attention. Be involved and always listen.
2️⃣ Friends matter. They’re your support when times are tough, and the party when times are great.
3️⃣ Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Yes, I’m talkin’ ‘bout practice.

In another article from our recent publication of the President's Report, the now Dr. Sahar Matin (Class of 2020!) shared how she got started in pharmacy. Her merits include such prestigious accomplishments as the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship and more. However, her driving force as a health care provider isn't from an award or recognition, but from a formative experience where she witnessed her aunt, who is also a pharmacist, deliver care to patients during a tragic earthquake in the remote region of Bam, Iran back in 2003. This experience has stayed with her since.

In another article from our recent publication of the President's Report, we saw how ideas and the right kind of support can lead to something bigger than yourself. When PA Cameron Christie, from the SPAS Class of 2019, brought the idea to attend a point-of-care ultrasound conference to his Program Director, PA Allison Mollet, the valuable experience was evident and this opened the door for funding the conference for the entire class. Read the full article at the link in our bio!

In another article from our recent publication of the President's Report, the now Dr. Noelle Bock (Class of 2020!) shared with us about her gratitude for the Alumni Association Scholarship and how scholarships like these help to "jumpstart our future, participating in state and national organizations." We can't wait to see the impact Dr. Bock will make as an alumna! Read the full article at the link in our bio!

It's strange to think, yesterday would have been the commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020. While we couldn't be together in person, we're so touched by all the creative ways of celebrating together! Our hats go off to this new class of resilient, dedicated, and hard-working health care leaders. Check out our stories for some ways you can show your Class of 2020 pride! We look forward to a virtual celebration on June 13. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

MBKU Student Association recently formally inducted new officers for 2020-2021 and we continue to be impressed with how our students and administration have collaborated together through these circumstances. Congratulations to Taylor Austin (COP '22) on being elected as MBKUSA President, Sara Shimokochi (SCCO '22) as Secretary, and Kathleen Tran (COP '22) as Treasurer. Committee Chairs and Class Councils will be announced soon. We're so excited for all the great things to come!

Jean Kim, a member of the inaugural class of 2020 College of Pharmacy and the former president of the MBKU-ASHP Chapter, has been recently granted the Nutrition Support Certificate by the American Society of Health-System (ASHP) in collaboration with American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Jean developed an interest in total and peripheral parenteral nutrition (TPN/PPN) during her Integrated Pharmacotherapeutics III, taught by Dr. Genene Salman at MBKU.

In our recent publication of the President's Report, we sat down with faculty to talk about the impact of giving back, "One of the most important areas where Spanish is necessary is with the underserved population,” says Dr. Michal Mingura. As an Assistant Professor for the medical Spanish course, her goal is for students to, at a minimum, have the resources to greet their patients, and communicate the basics of their medication.

In our recent publication of the President's Report, we sat down with faculty to talk about the impact of giving back, “Our desire is to be a part of something bigger than our own university,” says PA Allison Mollet, about receiving a grant from the PA Education Association (PAEA)to facilitate the development, deployment and assessment of a standardized substance use disorder (SUD) curriculum for PA programs. “We want to contribute to the field of medicine. This really has the potential to affect a health care epidemic.” Read the full article at the link in our bio.

In our recent publication of the President's Report, we sat down with faculty to talk about the impact of giving back, “I reflect back and see that someone decades ago thought it was important to set up a scholarship,” says Dr. Dawn Lam, Associate Professor and SCCO alumna. “They didn’t know who was going to get it. They just wanted to help students in optometry school and I was a lucky recipient of some of those scholarships. I am so thankful for that. Now I’m in a position to give back.