January 24, 2014
Two PORPP graduate students selected as 2013 Thomas Francis, Jr. Fellows
Congratulation to Solomon Lubinga and Marita Mann, graduate students in the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program, who work with Global Medicines Program faculty, for being selected as Thomas Francis, Jr. Fellows for 2013. The fellowship promotes global health by providing financial assistance to students doing problem-solving practica in other cultures, usually developing countries….
UW Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy Sign MOU with University of Namibia
The University of Washington and the University of Namibia (UNAM) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), in support of collaborative pharmacy education and training, Faculty exchange, and research between the two institutions. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Howard Frumkin, Dean of the UW School of Public Health; Dr. Thomas Baillie, Dean of the…
Global Medicines Courses offered Spring Quarter 2013
The Global Medicines Program is pleased to announce the following courses being offered Spring Quarter 2013: PHARM 582/GH 590 – Special Topics in Global Health Pharmacy Tuesdays from 2:30pm-5:20pm, Health Sciences Building T-498 Offered in three segments, these courses provides in-depth instruction on selected special topics relating to the use, access to, cost-effectiveness and impact…
Pharmacovigilance Stakeholder Meeting Held in Ukraine
Professor Andy Stergachis participated in a meeting on strategic planning for strengthening the capacity of the pharmacovigilance system on December 12, 2012 in Kyiv. The gathering was sponsored by State Expert Center of the Ukrainian Ministry of Health and SIAPS. Read more.
Supply Chain Strengthening in Malawi: Curriculum Enhancement Summit and Field Visits
A Seattle-based team participated in a 2-day Curriculum Enhancement Summit in Malawi with the faculty and leadership of the Malawi College of Health Sciences Pharmacy Program and the Malawi Ministry of Health to review and enhance the curriculum for the Pharmacy Assistant Program. Andy Stergachis and Jessica Crawford of VillageReach also visited district hospitals along…
