EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
2021 Orientation
Welcome to the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS)!
On this page, you will find information to help you get started on your pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences career journey. If you have any questions, email us anytime at pharm-admit@buffalo.edu.
Orientation: August 26 - 27, 2021
Orientation is mandatory for incoming PharmD, MS and PhD grad students, as well as for rising junior undergrad Pharmaceutical Sciences students. It is optional (but encouraged) for BS/MS and PharmD/MS students who are starting the MS program.
Thursday, August 26 - 190 Pharmacy Building
8:30a-9:00a | Welcome from the Associate Deans |
| 9:00a-9:30a
| Welcome from the Dean, the Chair and the Senior Associate Dean Gary Pollack, PhD, Dean William Prescott, PharmD, Department Chair, Clinical Professor Karl Fiebelkorn, RPh, MBA, Senior Associate Dean, Clinical Associate Professor |
| 9:30a-10:15a | Expectations of Professional Students: Professionalism, Progression, Academic Integrity Review Policies webpages |
| 10:15a-10:45a | PharmD Academic and Career Advising Robert Wahler, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor, Advising Committee Chair
Review Advising webpage |
| 10:45a-11:15a Outside Put on White Coat | PharmD Student Group Photo - Outside (campus side) Rain location inside 190 |
| 11:15a-12:00p A-K 11:15 in 183 L-Z 11:35 in 183 | PharmD Montage Photographs in 183PB |
| Lunch available at 11:15 (after photo) in 190 | Lunch Break Feel free to enjoy lunch outside on the lawn (weather permitting). Or, use spaces throughout the first and second floor seating areas. |
| 12:15p - 12:30p | White Coat Ceremony Instructions |
| 12:30p-1:15p | Experiential Education – IPPE’s and APPE’s Richard O’Brocta, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor & Director of Experiential Education Nicole Albanese, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor & Assistant Director of Experiential Education Pam Coniglio, IPPE Coordinator Kris Jordan, APPE Coordinator |
| 1:15p-2:00p
| Team-Based Learning (TBL) Collaborative |
| 2:00p-2:45p | Travel to North Campus
Take the Stampede from the Main Street Circle to the Lee Loop. The bus departs every 20 minutes, so be sure to get on the 2:20 bus so that you can arrive to North on time (ceremony starts at 3pm). From the Lee Loop, walk up the hill on the left. Turn left at Clemens Hall. Slee is the next building over. |
| 3:00p-4:30p | White Coat Ceremony in Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall (North Campus)
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Friday, August 27 - 190 Pharmacy Building
| 9:00a-9:45a w/PHC | UB SPPS Reads Program – Small Group Discussions Various faculty and students. |
| 9:45a-10:30a w/PHC | UB SPPS Reads Program – Large Group Discussion Edward Bednarczyk, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor Director, Center for Health Outcomes, Pharmacoinformatics and Epidemiology |
| 10:30a-11:00a w/PHC | Fellowships and Scholarships Megan Stewart, Assistant Director, Office of Fellowships and Scholarships |
| 11:00a-11:30a PHC students may break. | Pharmacy Student Organization Overview Karl Fiebelkorn, RPh, MBA, Senior Associate Dean, Clinical Associate Professor Nicole Pizzutelli, Assistant Director for Student, Professional & Community Affairs Corian Hess '23, President, School of Pharmacy Student Association (SPSA) Panjie Chen, President, UB Formulary Review Student Organization webpages |
| 11:30a-12:15p PHC students may break. | Student Organization Fair |
| 12:15p-1:15p w/PHC | Career Panel Scott Monte, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor |
1:15p-2:00p | UB Libraries
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2:00p-2:15p | UB SPPS Technology/Computing Lab Alberto De La Rosa, Director of Information Technology |
2:15p-3:00p | Tips and Next Steps |
| 3:00p-3:30p w/PHC | Newly created SPPS Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee and Working Subcommittees |
South Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Thursday, August 26 - 125 Pharmacy Building
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
| Check-In Light Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 10:00 - 10:05 a.m.
| Welcome from the Dean Gary Pollack, PhD, Dean |
| 10:05 - 10:15 a.m. | Quick Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Advising Dr. Don Mager |
| 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Quick Break |
| 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | CLIMB Programs Debra McLoughlin, M.Ed. CLIMB & IMSD Coordinator |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Outside | Graduate Student Group Photograph - Outside (rain location 125) Undergraduate Student Group Photograph - Outside (rain location 125) |
| 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. 183 | Graduate Student Montage Photographs in 183 Undergraduate Student Montage Photographs in 183 |
Lunch available at 12:15 p.m. (after photo) in 125 | Lunch Break Feel free to enjoy lunch outside on the lawn (weather permitting). Or, use spaces throughout the first and second floor seating areas. |
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Graduate Student Association (GSA) |
| 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) for GA’s/TA’s Shantam Goyal and James Rizzi, GSEU Organizers |
Friday, August 27 - 190 Pharmacy Building
| 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. w/PharmD | UB SPPS Reads Program – Small Group Discussions Various faculty and students.
Arrive promptly with a full stomach and an eagerness to learn! |
| 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. w/PharmD
| UB SPPS Reads Program – Large Group Discussion Edward Bednarczyk, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor Director, Center for Health Outcomes, Pharmacoinformatics and Epidemiology |
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
| Fellowships and Scholarships |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Lunch Break Feel free to enjoy lunch outside on the lawn (weather permitting).Or, use spaces throughout the first and second floor seating areas. |
| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. w/PharmD | Career Panel Scott Monte, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor |
| 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. w/PharmD | UB Libraries
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| 2:00 - 2:15 p.m. w/PharmD | UB SPPS Technology/Computing Lab Alberto De La Rosa, Director of Information Technology |
| 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. w/PharmD | Tips and Next Steps The Rho Chi's E-BoardPhi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society (PLS) Kim Adams, PhD Student, Pharm Sci Student Leader Review Rho Chi document |
| 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. w/PharmD | Newly created SPPS Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee and working subcommittees
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South Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour |
Community Service Activity - Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Register here
Explore Buffalo Tour
Sunday, August 29, 2021
2:00 p.m.
Register here
All School Picnic
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Tours of the Building
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
12:40 p.m.
Departs from 190 Pharmacy Building
Attendance, Attire and Nametags
Thursday
Students must dress professionally today. All sessions are required. PharmD students must wear their nametags.
Friday
Students may dress casually today. All sessions are required. PharmD students must wear their nametags.
Health and Safety Protocols
The health and safety of the university community and our guests remains UB’s highest priority. All guests are required to:
- Complete the required Daily Health Check and retain proof of completion as you may be asked to provide proof of completion while you are on campus. (For your convenience, consider taking a screenshot to assist with this.)
- Abide by all University at Buffalo health and safety guidelines, including:
- Distancing: Physical distancing is not required for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals indoors or outdoors on UB campuses. However, unvaccinated persons are encouraged to observe physical distancing wherever practical.
- Masks: In accordance with updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Erie County Department of Health, the University at Buffalo will require all students, employees and visitors – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear face coverings while inside campus buildings.
- Personal Preventative Measures: Please wash hands/use of hand sanitizer and stay home when sick.
- COVID-19 Symptoms/Positive Test: If you test positive or are experiencing symptoms during any orientation programming/events, please call your primary care provider and do not attend any programs/events.
Photography Policy
UB will occasionally have a photographer at events such as this. Please be advised that UB may use photographs taken during events for publication in print and online, including social media. Please alert the photographer at the event should you not wish to have your photograph taken.
