The MyDispense USA Community hosted our inaugural Virtual Community Meeting on October 11. A diverse assembly of around 50 participants, representing institutions from the United States and beyond, joined the virtual gathering.

The event kicked off with insights into the MyDispense platform and the MyDispenseUSA community (see the video below). Afterward, a panel of faculty members shared practical insights on “Innovative Strategies for Teaching and Assessing Students Using MyDispense.”

Amanda Eades, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Pulmonary Clinic
Coordinator, Patient Care Skills Lab
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

Jacqueise Unonu, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Career and Professional Development Coordinator
Howard University College of Pharmacy

Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Marlowe Djuric Kachlic, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Director, UIC Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program

Mutiara Herawati, M.Sc., Apt
Department of Pharmacist
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Universitas Islam Indonesia

After the panel presentations, participants delved into breakout rooms based on their interests:

  • Getting started with MyDispense
  • Innovative teaching and assessment strategies
  • Using the electronic health record
  • Engaging in multi-institutional scholarship

A sincere thank you to our panelists, breakout room facilitators, and participants for contributing to a fantastic meeting. Stay tuned for details about our next meeting in spring 2024, as we continue collaborative efforts to enhance the MyDispenseUSA Community.

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