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NABP Honors Leaders in the Protection of Public Health at Association’s 103rd Annual Meeting
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) honored leaders in the protection of public health at the Association’s 103rd Annual Meeting, held May 19-22, 2007, in Portland, OR. Each year, the Association presents awards to individuals who have served with dedication and commitment and reflect the mission of NABP to protect the public health.
Those honored leaders include 2007 Honorary President Charles R. “Chuck” Young, RPh, CFE; 2006-2007 NABP President Lawrence H. “Larry” Mokhiber, MS, RPh; Lester E. Hosto Distinguished Service Award recipient Gay Dodson, RPh; Lester E. Hosto Inspector Distinguished Service Award recipient Jeffrey L. Osman, PharmD; and Henry Cade Memorial Award winner Elaine Fulton, PRP.
Abbreviated biographies for the award winners follow:
2007 Honorary President: Charles R. “Chuck” Young, RPh, CFE
Currently, professional affairs pharmacy manager for the Office of Clinical Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Mr Young previously served as the executive director on the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, a position that he held until 2006. He also served a one-year term as NABP treasurer and a three-year term as an NABP Executive Committee member. While serving as executive director for the Board, Mr Young developed an initiative that sought a separate budget line item from the state legislature for additional Board resources to create a new position of continuous quality improvement surveyor. The first position of its kind in the nation, the position allowed him to move the board forward in its attempt to regulate for outcomes and move away from a strict disciplinary approach of regulating. Mr Young earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
NABP President’s Award: Lawrence H. “Larry” Mokhiber, MS, RPh
Lawrence H. “Larry” Mokhiber has been a driving force behind NABP as it has looked inward to enhance its existing programs and continue the pursuit of its mission to protect public health. He remained committed to his presidential initiative to nurture the initiatives of the presidents before him, finalizing and monitoring the implementation of all new programs and services to meet the needs of the state boards of pharmacy. While helping to guide the several young programs in the NABP portfolio, Mr Mokhiber was also a guiding force in the Association’s efforts to achieve deeming authority for the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies accreditation program as well as provided valuable input for the implementation of the program. Mr Mokhiber received his master of science in health systems management and administration degree from the Institute of Administration and Management of Union College in Schenectady, NY, and his bachelor of science in pharmacy degree from Albany College of Pharmacy at Union University in Albany, NY.
Lester E. Hosto Distinguished Service Award: Gay Dodson, RPh
Ms Dodson has been a dedicated employee of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for many years promoting, preserving, and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas. Ms Dodson has been serving the Board since 1982, and is currently the executive director, which she was named to in 1997. Prior to that, Ms Dodson held various positions with the Board including senior compliance officer and director of compliance. Ms Dodson began her career as a community pharmacist and has remained an active member of local, state, and national pharmacy associations. Her dedication to the profession and the public health has resulted in several awards and recognitions for her commitment and leadership in advancing the practice of pharmacy. Ms Dodson earned her bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.
Lester E. Hosto Inspector Distinguished Service Award: Jeffrey Osman, PharmD
As the pharmacy inspections and investigations coordinator for the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, Dr Osman promotes, preserves, and protects the public health, safety, and welfare of the state’s residents. Dr Osman has worked with both state and federal task forces to stem the tide of illegal prescribing, dispensing, and utilization of controlled substances. In addition, he has played a prominent role in assisting the Kentucky Attorney General Office’s shut down of illegal Internet pharmacies. Dr Osman is also the continuing education coordinator for the Board, playing an active role in developing and reviewing continuing education. A preceptor for several professional year 4 students at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Dr Osman’s rotation assignment is highly sought by the students. Dr Osman earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy.
Henry Cade Memorial Award: Elaine Fulton, PRP
A registered parliamentarian since 1971, Ms Fulton served as the NABP parliamentarian for 27 years. She has been a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians since 1969, serving as the executive director of that association for 17 years. In addition to her work with NABP, Ms Fulton was the parliamentarian for the National Pork Producers, the American Society of Professional Estimators, and the Kansas Farm Bureau to name a few. She also taught seminars for the American Society of Association Executives as well as courses at community colleges. Ms Fulton graduated from the Chillicothe Business College and took additional college level courses in accounting and parliamentary law.
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