Sullivan University Doctor of Pharmacy Program

When the P1s get displaced by P3 Boot Camp and the “supportive” lab stools are anything but supportive… it becomes BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) day in Foundations of PMC 💊🪑😂

Shoutout to the MVP who brought the step stool — peak pharmacy student problem-solving energy.

Congratulations to Drs. Fuller and Cross on their article in The Kentucky Pharmacist, "Ink, Metal, and Medicine: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Professionalism in Pharmacy and Healthcare."

This thoughtful exploration of professionalism, patient perceptions, and evolving workplace culture highlights an important conversation within health professions education and practice.

We’re proud to highlight the work of the Christian Healthcare Professionals of Sullivan (CHiPS) and their recent Snacks in Sacks service event! Thanks to the dedication of CHiPS members and the generosity of our campus community, students assembled 202 snack bags to support individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.

Snacks in Sacks is a local nonprofit that provides ready‑to‑eat, individually wrapped snack bags to community members who may not have consistent access to food. Each bag is easy to carry, requires no preparation, and offers meaningful support.

Thank you to everyone who donated and/or volunteered during the packing event. Your support strengthens our community partnerships and makes a real difference.

P1s recently educated their peers on the use of dietary supplements. Through a scientific poster session, they showcased their literature research skills and shared information regarding efficacy and safety of dietary supplement use for self-care.

Dean Misty Sutz, Dr. Dale English, and several of our PharmD students recently participated in the Standard of Care Summit hosted by the Advancing Pharmacy Practice in Kentucky Coalition (APPKC) at the UK College of Pharmacy.

The summit highlighted efforts to move pharmacy practice in Kentucky toward a standard of care regulatory model—an approach that expands patient access to care while empowering pharmacists to practice at the top of their training and expertise.

A special thank you to Kyle Bryan, CAPP Director of Professional Affairs at the UK College of Pharmacy and summit chair, for leading this impactful event and sharing these photos with us!

From application to MATCH ✅

The 2026 PGY1 residency match results from The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists are in—and while the national match rate was 84.4% among the programs with 10+ applicants, Sullivan University COPHS achieved something incredible:

🎉 One of only 11 programs nationwide with 100% match rate
This milestone reflects the hard work, passion, and dedication of our students. We are so proud of what they’ve accomplished!

📍 Scroll through our page to see where their journeys continue.

It takes a TEAM to keep patients safe! PharmD Class of 2028 student Austin Foe was invited recently to the Webster County Area Technology Center to speak with pre-health profession and CNA student These students joined forces in an interprofessional collaboration where “nurses” identified medication mistakes—interactions, allergies, and more—and then worked together to build safe, effective care plans. Thanks to Austin for representing Sullivan and the pharmacy profession!

Real roles. Real scenarios. Real learning. This is how we prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals! 💙

We’re excited to recognize Sarah Baltzley for her recently published research, “Degredation kinetics of apomorphine hydrochloride in buffered formulations and the effect of antioxidants” in Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy! Her dedication, curiosity, and hard work continue to elevate the COPHS and inspire our students and community. Congratulations on this well-earned accomplishment. You can find her research using the following link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41885703/

Take a look at the newest edition of our Alumni Newsletter! Are you interested in growing, guiding, and volunteering your time? Click the links that speak to you!!

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🎉 Advocacy in Action! 🎉
From April 15–16, 10 members of the Sullivan student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual Pharmacy Fly‑In!

While on Capitol Hill, students met directly with Kentucky legislators to advocate for the pharmacy profession and discuss critical challenges facing pharmacists today, including the urgent need for PBM reform.

We’re proud to see our students using their voices, leadership, and passion to shape the future of pharmacy!