A team of students at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Washington University School of Medicine was chosen as one of three winners of the national Script Your Future Award, a national campaign to raise awareness about medication adherence. The team also received the Creative Interprofessional Team Event Award, one of three special distinctions. More than 80 colleges of pharmacy across the country were involved in the event.
“We’re teaching students the importance of interprofessional collaboration,†says group advisor Gloria Grice, Pharm.D., associate director of experiential programs and associate professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. “All health care professionals, including pharmacists, physicians, and therapists, are working together more. Studies show this type model of care is in the best interest of patients.â€
The collaborative group effort was led by St. Louis College of Pharmacy fourth-year student Sonalie Patel. Fellow St. Louis College of Pharmacy students Libby Herman and Patrick Hyatt joined her on the organizing committee. Students studying medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy at Washington University rounded out the committee. Faculty members from both St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Washington University assisted the team in their efforts.
“This is an incredible honor,†Patel says. “I’ve been blessed to work with some excellent students from both St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Washington University. Forming these bonds now will help all of us and our future patients.â€
