Maryland Pharmaceutical Society (MPhS) Announcements

Health Living Fair with Global Community Health Thriving (GoCoHealTh) & Female Force United (FFU)

Sharonjit Sagoo — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT

MPhS regrets to announce the passing of Mr. Alex Taylor

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:55:09 GMT

Save the Date: Annual NPhA/SNPhA Convention, July 28-31, 2023 in New Orleans, LA

Sharonjit Sagoo — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:26:31 GMT

The 2023 Annual National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA)/Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Convention will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on July 28-31, 2023. Early bird rates are in effect through June 23, 2023. Regular registration ends July 21, 2023. Visit the following link for more information, including registration: click here.

NPhA Racial Inequity Webinar Series

Sharonjit Sagoo — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:31:42 GMT

The NPhA Racial Inequity Webinar Series:

This 3-part CE webinar series will provide an understanding of the PAST history of racial inequalities, how that has shaped the PRESENT experiences today, and how we can look towards working on FUTURE solutions as a pharmacy community.

Webinar information:

I. Why Are We Here? Facing the Truth of History (August 12th - Registration ends August 8th)

II. Current Impacts on Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health (August 26th)

III. The Role of the Pharmacist in Addressing Structural Racism and Reducing Health Disparities - (September 9th)

These webinars are offered at no cost to NPhA and SNPhA members in good standing, and $10 per webinar for non-members.

Time: all will be held 7:00 PM EDT/6:00 PM CDT/5:00 PM MDT/4:00 PM PDT

Annual NPhA Convention Rescheduled

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 18 May 2020 21:04:51 GMT

Out of an abundance of caution, the National Pharmaceutical Association's 73rd Annual Convention has been rescheduled for October 30th - November 2nd, 2020. The Convention will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans as originally planned.

Individuals who have previously registered for the 2020 convention will have their registrations applied automatically to the rescheduled event; no further action is required. NPhA continues to work closely with the Sheraton New Orleans to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all convention attendees.

If you have questions regarding this message, please do not hesitate to contact NPhA.

Continuing Pharmacy Education Program and SNPhA Academy Webinar

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:42:50 GMT

April 6 - 12, 2020 is National Public Health Week! Please join NPhA and SNPhA in their first collaborative Continuing Pharmacy Education Program and SNPhA Academy Webinar, featuring MPhS Past-President, Nkem Nonyel, as co-presenter! Learn about your role as a pharmacist/student pharmacist/pharmacy technician in addressing social determinants of health and diabetes mellitus in underserved and vulnerable populations.

NCPA/SNPhA Roundtable

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:56:30 GMT

On October 9th, NCPA and SNPhA held a roundtable session for pharmacists to network with students at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. This event allowed students to ask questions and gain insight into experiences of pharmacists working in different fields ranging from community/retail pharmacy to hospital/institutional settings, and industry. Thanks to everyone who came out to support this event!

For photos, please visit our Facebook page: click here

MPhS Annual Kickoff Dinner

Sharonjit Sagoo — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:33:41 GMT

Please join us for our Annual Kickoff Meeting at Tumbuktu Restaurant, 1726 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD, on September 8th, 2019 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.

As always, this event is at no additional cost to members and is $25 for any guests who are not members.

Please visit http://www.mdpharmsociety.org/join for membership enrollment or renewal. Guest payment for the event is also available through this link.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you!

NPhA/SNPhA National Convention - Last Days for Early Bird Registration!

Sharonjit Sagoo — Thu, 30 May 2019 16:43:10 GMT

Register TODAY to lock-in the early bird registration rate for the 2019 NPhA/SNPhA National Convention in Houston, TX, July 26th - July 27th. The conference schedule is packed with educational CPEs on relevant topics in various fields. We hope to see you there!

Click here to register online.

Puerto Rico Charity Banquet Tickets on Sale

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:03:07 GMT

Tickets for the June 2nd Puerto Rico Charity Banquet are now available via Eventbrite. We look forward to seeing you there!

MPhS Honors Ms. Ramona McCarthy-Hawkins, July 31, 1928 - February 15, 2018

Sharonjit Sagoo — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:00:00 GMT

The Maryland Pharmaceutical Society pays our respects to the memory of a woman whose life was full of love, and ended on February 15, 2018, when Ramona McCarthy-Hawkins (affectionately known as, “Ms. Ramona”) was called to join God in Heaven.

Ms. Ramona was born on July 31, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, the fourth of five children born to Ethel Foree Smith and James O. Smith. Ms. Ramona developed her interest in pharmacy from an early age after seeing a grandfather, three of her mother's siblings, and an elder brother have successful careers in the business. Through her God-given intellect and determination, Ms. Ramona completed undergraduate, graduate, and fellowship training in pharmacy, chemistry, and biochemistry, at a time where such academic achievement was difficult to attain for African-Americans.

Ms. Ramona encountered and overcame a myriad of obstacles in navigating a distinguished 44-year career in federal government service, including sexism and racism. In adversity, Ms. Ramona saw opportunity, becoming the founding member of Federally Employed Women (FEW), an organization created out of a need to support professional women like herself in Federal Government. Ms. Ramona also fought against racism in the federal government through her involvement with Blacks in Government (BIG), which she joined as a founding member, and served as the first president. During her career, Ms. Ramona went on to hold various board positions and memberships in her dedication to mentor and promote equality and excellence in the profession.

Ms. Ramona found her calling as a leader through her service with the Maryland Pharmaceutical Society, the Maryland Pharmacist Association, the National Pharmaceutical Association, the NPhA Foundation, the National Council of Negro Women, Montgomery County Chapter of NAACP, Citizens Minority Relations Committee, Montgomery County School Board, the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Alumni Association, and a number of other church and community organizations.

Ms. Ramona consistently embodied a philanthropic spirit in donating endowment funds to a number of pharmacy schools and colleges of pharmacy, including Howard University, Florida A&M University, Xavier University, Texas Southern University, Ohio State University, University of Toledo, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, as well as a $15,000 scholarship endowment with the NPhA Foundation. She also contributed funds to A Bridge to Academic Excellence Middle/High School Mentoring and Tutoring Program. Furthermore, Ms. Ramona shared her wisdom by providing mentorship and guidance to generations of students and professionals that followed her footsteps.

Ms. Ramona was an icon and inspiration in the profession of pharmacy. Her loving and gentle spirit will truly be missed. While her passing has left us deeply saddened, we take this moment to reflect upon and celebrate her glorious and fulfilled life in the service of God.

SNPhA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

Sharonjit Sagoo — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 13:45:37 GMT

SNPhA chapters of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Maryland-Baltimore, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Howard schools of pharmacy have launched a T-Shirt fundraiser to benefit the University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy (UPR SOP).

As many of you are aware, Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 hurricane, caused catastrophic damage and a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. As a result of the destruction, the UPR SOP has been forced to send their students to the US mainland to complete their APPE rotations.

Please consider buying a t-shirt, which features the 2017 Top 200 drugs and the flag of Puerto Rico, or donating on our fundraising page:

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/snphaforuprsop

100% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to the UPR SOP to benefit student pharmacists affected by Hurricane Maria. The fundraiser will be open until November 1, 2017. Your t-shirt will ship directly to your home around November 14, 2017. SNPhA’s goal is to sell 100 t-shirts, so please pass this message along to your co-workers, preceptors, and pharmacy friends!

DC Board of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Control Update Presentation Slides

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 23:53:17 GMT

Dr. Shauna White, University of Maryland-Baltimore alumna and executive director of the DC Board of Pharmacy, provided an informative CE presentation on the DC Board of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Division at our Kickoff Meeting. Her slides are available online.

Haiti Medical Missions Charity Event: October 8, 2016

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:31:39 GMT

Haiti Medical Missions Charity Event

Please come out and support the Inaugural Charity Banquet Benefiting Haiti Medical Missions on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 6-10:30 pm at New Fortune Restaurant, located at 16515 S. Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877. The event includes a multi-course dinner, karaoke, performances, dancing, and auctions of Haitian arts. The event and is being organized by MPhS Board member Hoai-An Truong and students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy, in partnership with St. Francis of Assisi Church's long-standing medical missions led by Dr. Frank Nice for over 20 years.

The 2017 Haiti Medical Mission welcomes participation from pharmacists across practice settings and students from all schools of pharmacy in Maryland. The next Haiti medical mission will be in February 2017. For more information on the missions or to buy tickets, please contact:

Hoai-An Truong: htruong@abcforyourhealth.org; 240-401-4284

Frank J. Nice: FJNCat@hotmail.com; 301-840-0270

Kickoff Meeting CE Presentation

Sharonjit Sagoo — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 03:32:11 GMT

We are very excited to announce that Shauna White, UMB SNPhA alumna and executive director of the DC Board of Pharmacy, will be presenting a CE session at our Annual Kickoff Meeting! This event will take place on Sunday, September 18th at Linwoods (25 Crossroads Drive, Owings Mills, MD) at 6:00PM. This will be a 1.0 credit hour presentation eligible for ACPE credit. For full details, please visit http://bit.ly/KickoffCE16.

Student Sponsorship for Upcoming NPhA Convention

Sharonjit Sagoo — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:12:20 GMT

A total of twelve SNPhA students from the University of Maryland and Howard University are interested in attending the 69th Annual NPhA Convention. Traditionally, MPhS members financially assist SNPhA students with their registration fees for the convention. The NPhA National Convention allows students the opportunity to network with fellow pharmacy students, professional pharmacists, and various exhibitors from across the nation, and also celebrate the hard work and dedication of every SNPhA chapter. If you are interested in sponsoring a student's registration, please contact our President, Ashley Bivins. The registration amount is $155

National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Annual Convention

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:05:28 GMT

The 69th NPhA Annual National Convention is July 29-August 1, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. Registration is open, and rooms are available at the NPhA discounted rate. Actor Laz Alonso will be the keynote speaker! Please see the link below for convention details:

69th Annual National Convention

2016 St. Luke United Methodist Health Fair

Sharonjit Sagoo — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:06:45 GMT

A community health fair, hosted by the St. Luke United Methodist Church in Sykesville, MD, took place on Saturday, March 12th. MPhS pharmacists and SNPhA pharmacy students from Howard University and the University of Maryland performed medication regimen reviews and counseled patients on proper use of their medications and compliance. We worked alongside a group of nurses, who provided blood pressure screenings, and education on breast health. The event was a great opportunity for community members to receive their blood pressure reading, and much needed health information. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!

View more pictures from this event here.

Alumni Reception at the 2015 NPhA Annual Convention

Sharonjit Sagoo — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:27:02 GMT

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is hosting a reception on July 24th at the NPhA meeting in Orlando. Please submit your RSVP to alumnievents@rx.umaryland.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

NPhA Annual National Convention - Orlando!

Sharonjit Sagoo — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 02:46:23 GMT

The 68th NPhA Annual National Convention is right around the corner. Early bird registration ends May 1st! Click here to register now.

This year's convention will be held from July 24th - 27th at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. The theme of this year's conference will be "Leadership Through Diversity".

This pharmacy conference will provide the opportunity for:

Obtaining Continuing Pharmacy Education credits
Navigating through your first years as a New Practitioner
Connecting with pharmacists across the nation
Becoming a leader in the pharmacy profession

To register for, what is sure to be an amazing conference, please click here. Download this file for a PDF version of the registration form. For room reservations and more convention information, visit http://nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org/convention/

Don't forget to invite your colleagues and pharmacist friends. Feel free to checkout and share the conference brochure.

Legislative Day - February 19, 2015

Sharonjit Sagoo — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:43:45 GMT

Legislative Day is coming up on Thursday February 19, 2015 from 7-11 am. This year two pieces of legislation concerning provider status in pharmacy practice will be introduced - this will be exciting to discuss with our legislators! The registration link is below. We hope that many of you will be able to participate!

http://goo.gl/jTkTQL

Today is National Pharmacist Day!

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:59:31 GMT

Monday, Jan. 12, marks National Pharmacist Day 2015. What was once a profession solely meant to prepare and dispense prescription drugs is now a lot more intimate. Aside from giving patients advice on drugs, pharmacists are also deeply involved in the health care of patients, especially in poor communities, where going to a doctors office can be unaffordable. "The healthcare landscape in our nation is changing and pharmacists are no longer simply dispensing medication," says CVS Caremarks President and CEO Larry Merlo. "Our pharmacists are also providing important health care services through innovative programs and services across our practice settings."

Medical Daily (01/11/15) Rivas, Anthony

MPhA/MD-ASCP/MPhS Mid-Year Conference - February 15, 2015

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:45:05 GMT

The 2015 MPhA/MD-ASCP/MPhS Mid-Year Conference will take place on Sunday, February 15th.

You can register on-line through the MPhA web site: www.marylandpharmacist.org

To receive the Early Bird conference discount rate, please submit your registration by January 31.

MPhS will hold our February Society meeting during the Mid-Year Conference. We hope to see you there!

World AIDS Day 2014

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:34:39 GMT

We can end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, but only if we close the gap between people who access HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services and people who are being left behind. If we accelerate scale-up of HIV services by 2020, we will be on track to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, but we can only do this if no one is left behind.

Resources and Campaign Materials: http://ow.ly/DXsgz

Ebola Q&A Twitter Chat by CDC

Sharonjit Sagoo — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:20:16 GMT

Join the CDC at 3pm ET today for a #CDCchat on #Ebola. CDC experts will continue the discussion and answer questions on #Ebola. Use #CDCchat to participate. http://bit.ly/1xmeTw6

October is American Pharmacists Month

Sharonjit Sagoo — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:17:34 GMT

It's American Pharmacists Month! Annually during October we take the time to recognize pharmacists for the vital contributions they make to health care in the United States through improved medication use and advanced patient care. This month also serves to promote pharmacists as medication experts and an integral part of the health care team. American Pharmacists Month is a time to Educate your patients, Motivate your staff, and Engage and Inspire your community to "Know Your Pharmacists, Know Your Medicine." For more ideas on how you can inspire your own celebration of American Pharmacists Month, please visit APhA.

NPhA National Convention

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:11:03 GMT

The NPhA 67th Annual National Convention is going on NOW in Washington, DC! Please visit the NPhA Convention page for the schedule and other details:

http://nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org/convention/

UMES Haiti Medical Mission

Sharonjit Sagoo — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:17:06 GMT

Students from the University of Maryland Eastern shore will have their first medical mission to Haiti from May 29 to June 7th, and they are kindly asking for our support.

For donations to the Haiti medical mission, please make checks payable to:

UMES-Haiti Mission

And mail to:

UMES – Haiti Mission
c/o: Hoai-An Truong, PharmD, MPH
School of Pharmacy
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
118 Somerset Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853

David Stewart Associates Gala Celebrates Mrs. Ramona McCarthy Hawkins

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:11:55 GMT

Source: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

On April 10, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy hosted a special dinner to celebrate the members of the David Stewart Associates (DSA). Established in the 1980s, the DSA is named for David Steward, America's first professor of pharmacy and a founder of the Maryland School of Pharmacy. Members of this prestigious group recognize the importance of sustained, leadership giving to provide a solid base of private support and to ensure the School's continued prominence in the pharmacy profession. These individuals make an annual gift of $1,000 or more.

Before the evening concluded, Natalie D. Eddington, PhD, FAAPS, FCP, dean and professor of the School of Pharmacy, presented the Key to Pharmacy Hall, which is awarded annually to an individual who has significantly impacted the School through his or her advocacy efforts and who has demonstrated commitment to assisting the School of Pharmacy with advancing its mission to lead pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement in the state of Maryland and beyond.

This year’s recipient was our dearest, Ramona McCarthy Hawkins, BSPharm, RPh, former review chemist for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

"As a female and an African-American, Mrs. Hawkins was faced with the realities of sexism and racism in the federal workforce. She took a lead role in the fight against inequality in the workplace, supporting professional women like herself, through advocacy and mentoring, to advance them to upper level policy and decision-making positions in government. We owe her a debt of gratitude, as the fruits of her leadership, advocacy, and mentorship are enjoyed by women and minorities to this day,” said Dean Eddington.

After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and completing a two-year fellowship in biochemistry at the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, Hawkins moved to Baltimore in the mid-1950s to work for the National Institutes of Health as a research chemist. In the mid-1960s, she was recruited by the FDA. She held various board positions and memberships in national pharmacy organizations, including Federally Employed Women and Blacks in Government (BIG), where she mentored and promoted excellence in the profession of pharmacy.

Following her retirement in 1996, Hawkins was appointed as a commissioner on the Maryland Board of Pharmacy by former governor Parris Glendening, where she helped to set standards and policies in the practice of pharmacy. She is highly regarded by her peers as a pioneer in her field, and is a current DSA member, establishing a scholarship in the name of the Maryland Pharmaceutical Society along with four other members of this organization.

Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do, Mrs. Hawkins!

MPhS Class of 2014 Scholarship Winner

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 03:30:00 GMT

Congratulations, Nkem Nonyel!

Since entering pharmacy school, Nkem has spent years educating many in underserved communities in Maryland about diseases prevalent in those communities. She was instrumental in bringing keynote speakers to the 2013 SNPhA Black History Month Forum and Health Disparity Forum. She almost single-handedly organized and promoted these activities to her classmates so that they could learn about the implications and effects of health disparities on all citizens of the State of Maryland. Also, with Nkem’s leadership from 2010-12, SNPhA helped host a health fair at the Baltimore Lexington Market that served a large number of underrepresented patrons. At the health fair, students discussed hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, the “Power to End Stroke”, immunization, and poison control. In November and December 2012, Nkem participated in the Walgreens’ and SNPhA’s HIV/AIDS Community Outreach and the National Kidney Foundation KEEP screening events. Each event was geared towards educating underserved patients and providing minorities the opportunity to interact with minority pharmacists.

Nkem is concurrently completing a Master of Public Health degree (Global Health concentration) from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Masters of Public Health Program. Following graduation, she intends to continue to impact the health of the underserved community through volunteering. Nkem is a highly motivated, passionate individual who goes above an beyond to serve the mission of SNPhA and MPhS. It is with great pride that we award her with the society's $1,000 scholarship!

Patricia Sims

Sharonjit Sagoo — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:45:18 GMT

Greetings Friends and Colleagues,

Below is a link to help support our beloved Patricia Sims and family during her road to recovery:

http://ps-ily.org/donate/

No amount is too small. Please contribute whatever you can to assist Patricia. All donations will be used towards her medical care. Please also visit the family's blog to receive more up-to-date information about Patricia's status: http://welovepatsims.blogspot.com/

MPhS Class of 2013 Scholarship Winner

Sharonjit Sagoo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Joseph Nforbi, winner of the MPhS Class of 2013 Scholarship!

Joseph served as the President of SNPhA at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy from 2011-2012. During this time, his involvement and initiatives resulted in a 50 percent membership increase. Joseph also pushed for SNPhA to take an active role in the coalition of school organizations which won the first place award in the "Script Your Future" Challenge. In addition to his participation in local health fairs and community outreach, Joseph has held a long-standing relationship with "Heart of a Champion," a charity that organizes health and soccer camps for underprivileged children in Nicaragua and Belize.

And the winner of the MPhS Annual Scholarship is...

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:42:03 GMT

Ibrahim Ibrahim!

Ibrahim has been an active member of SNPhA at Maryland, participating in health fairs and other community outreach events. He also volunteered with Project Jumpstart, a program that allows students to serve the homeless community of Baltimore City by providing food, clothing, toiletries, and information on area services. Ibrahim also mentored high school students through the Student Committee on Drug Abuse Education (SCODAE), a voluntary organization that educates audiences of middle and high school students, parents, and education professionals throughout Maryland about drug and alcohol abuse.

Congratulations and best of luck to you as you embark on your career as a pharmacist!

Asthma Awareness Presentation

Sharonjit Sagoo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:06:55 GMT

Thank you for those who were able to join us at Ruth's Chris in Baltimore last night, 4/18/12, for a presentation by Dr. Matthew Mintz entitled, "Asthma Awareness."

Asthma ranks among the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Despite having medications and other treatments that can keep most asthmatics under control, the American Lung Association estimated that in 2006, over 400,000 hospitalizations and 1.7 million emergency room visits were attributed to asthma.

Dr. Mintz gave us an informative presentation regarding the need for asthmatics to understand control and what we can do in collaborative practice to reduce uncontrolled asthma episodes. Thank you, Dr. Mintz, for your engaging presentation!

Special thanks to GlaxoSmithKline for sponsoring this event!

MPhS Holiday Dinner

Sharonjit Sagoo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:39:09 GMT

Thank you to those who attended our holiday dinner at Tatu Restaurant in Baltimore! Brad D. Lerner, M.D. was our featured speaker. Dr. Lerner gave an informative presentation entitled, Combination therapy for symptomatic BPH in Men with an Enlarged Prostate. Pictures from this event have been posted in the photo gallery.

Special thanks to Patricia Sims, Community Pharmacy Liason at GSK, for sponsoring this program!

11/10/11 MPhS Dinner Meeting

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:11:55 GMT

Thank you everyone who attended our dinner meeting last night. With everyone's participation, the open forum developed into an engaging conversation regarding challenges in our practice and the evolution of pharmacy. Jen Hardesty, PharmD, also gave an educational presentation titled, "Frequently asked questions in the management of COPD".

Special thanks to our sponsor, Patricia Sims, Community Pharmacy Liason at GlaxoSmithKline.

The American Journey to Health Equity

Sharonjit Sagoo — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:34:04 GMT

We would like to thank Dr. Mittman for her insightful and informative presentation on workforce diversity and health disparities. The presentation is titled, "The American Journey to Health Equity" and is available for download below.

The American Journey to Health Equity.pdf

We would like to welcome Dr. Ilana Mittman to MPhS!

Sharonjit Sagoo — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:24:59 GMT

We're excited to have Dr. Ilana Mittman speak at our 2011 MPhS Kickoff Meeting!

Ilana Suez Mittman, PhD, MS, CGC

Dr. Ilana Mittman describes herself as "a citizen of the world, with cultural roots that cross continents and with an admiration for the enormous opportunity that human diversity affords." She received a Masters degree in genetic counseling from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Ph.D. from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Department of Health Policy and Management, concentrating on Social and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Mittman is the recipient of a five-year W.K. Kellogg Foundation pre-doctoral Fellowship in Health Policy Research, focusing on health care disparities.

Dr. Mittman is a Research Associate with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center to Reduce Cancer Disparities. In this role, she oversees the implantation of a five-year NCI grant to reduce cancer disparities within the National Community Network Programs (CNP). The project uses cancer screening information to underserved communities in Maryland. Prior to taking this post, Dr. Mittman was the Director of Health Policy Research for the Sullivan Alliance to Transform America's Health Professions. In that role, she helped guide national efforts to diversify the health professions through forming state collaboratives and networking with professional societies, health professions and schools, and other stakeholders. Dr. Mittman received her doctorate in health policy and management in 2005 from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she was a Kellogg Pre-Doctoral Fellow in Health Policy Research. Following her graduation from Hopkins, Dr. Mittman joined the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, where she directed a project to increase diversity in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and dentistry in the state of Maryland and worked with local hospitals and academic health centers to increase cultural and linguistic responsiveness among health professionals.

Dr. Mittman's expertise includes diversity, inclusion and equity, access to services, health disparities and minority health issues, minority recruitment and retention, cultural competency, equity in human genome research, social research and health policy and community-based participatory research.

Welcome to the new MPhS website!

Sharonjit Sagoo — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:26:33 GMT

We've decided to give our wonderful organization a new look! With this makeover, we hope to improve the site's usability and functionality. Please explore some of our new features, such as the member directory, forum and event calendar. We hope you like it!