Students and faculty from PCOM School of Pharmacy recently presented research at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition 2025, one of the largest gatherings of pharmacy professionals worldwide.
The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting serves as a national forum for pharmacists, educators, researchers, and students to share innovative research, discuss emerging trends in pharmacy practice and engage in professional development. Poster presentations are a central feature of the meeting, providing presenters with the opportunity to share research findings, exchange ideas with peers, and receive feedback from leaders across a variety of pharmacy practice settings.
Representing PCOM School of Pharmacy, Kayleigh Dinh, with co-author Brent L. Rollins, RPh, PhD, presented Social Media Influencers & Prescription Drugs on Instagram Reels: A Content Analysis, which examined how prescription medications are portrayed by influencers on social media platforms. Jalen Love, along with co-authors Airam Viennelu Aliwalas and Justice T. Sconiers, presented From IRB Approval to Implementation: Evaluating Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services on Medication Adherence in Children with Special Healthcare Needs (CSHN), highlighting the development and impact of MTM services within a vulnerable pediatric population.
Additional clinical research included Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients with Neurological Disorders, presented by Keenan McDonald with co-authors Crystal Pal and Irandokht N. Khaki, PharmD, which explored medication burden and safety concerns in older adults. Patrice Jamison, joined by Brielle Hentz, Shandana Younas, and Irandokht N. Khaki, PharmD, presented Orthostatic Hypotension in an Elderly Patient Following COVID-19: The Interplay of Comorbidities and Polypharmacy, a case-based examination of complex medication-related risks in post-COVID care.
Educational scholarship was also represented. John Tovar, PharmD, with co-authors Jasmine Greenwood, Tori Whatley, Essie Samuel, PharmD, BCPS, and Solomon Agyemang, presented Impact of End-of-Class Formative Math Assessments on Student Confidence and Exam Preparation in a Pharmacokinetics Course, focusing on instructional strategies to enhance student learning and confidence in a foundational pharmacy course.
Research on emerging therapeutic areas was presented by Airam Viennelu Aliwalas, with co-author Avadhesh Sharma, PharmD, PhD, in Medical Marijuana Product Utilization Patterns and Preferences in the Treatment of Anxiety in Pennsylvania, which examined patient preferences and utilization trends within a regulated medical cannabis program.
These presentations reflect the breadth of scholarly activity at PCOM School of Pharmacy and its commitment to advancing pharmacy education, clinical practice, and patient-centered research. Participation in the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting provides students and faculty with valuable national exposure and reinforces PCOM’s role in contributing to evidence-based pharmacy practice.
PCOM School of Pharmacy Dean and Chief Academic Officer Sara Reece, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, FCCP congratulated the presenters and co-authors on their successful participation and applauded their dedication to academic excellence and professional engagement.
"Having several students and faculty present five posters showcasing their research at 2025 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting is a testament to the academic rigor and professional ambition we foster here," Reece said. "I am immensely proud of our presenters. This achievement underscores our school's commitment to advancing the future of pharmacy practice."
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