Pharmacy Graduate Recognized for Communication Skills

Joanna F. Marino, Pharm.D ’10, from Hornell, N.Y., is a recipient of the 2010 Facts & Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications sponsored by Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students.

The annual Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications was established by Wolters Kluwer Health to recognize Pharm.D. students who have demonstrated first-rate practice and have excelled in quality clinical communication. This year’s recipients, who are selected by each participating U.S. school of pharmacy, also possess superior verbal and written communication skills, are 2010 Pharm.D. graduates and rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating classes. More than 80 graduating pharmacy students received the award.

Jon Sprague, Ph.D., dean of the Raabe College of Pharmacy said, “ “As a pharmacy student at ONU, Joanna’s excellent communication skills were noticed by faculty members. Joanna has a promising career in front of her as a pharmacist. We here in the Raabe College of Pharmacy are certainly thankful to count her as one of our alums.”